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Germany scholarship holder Lucas Wünsche reports on his dual studies in Electrical Energy Systems at the HSZG.
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Lucas Wünsche gives us a glimpse into how he received his Germany Scholarship and what led to his decision to begin a dual study program at HSZG.
Born in a small village near Herrnhut, Lucas Wünsche decided to pursue a dual degree program in electrical power systems at HSZG after successfully completing his high school degree exams. Deutsche Bahn serves as a partner to support both him and HSZG in this endeavor. “The choice of the specific degree programme depended on the partner company. In general, I was primarily interested in electrical engineering and Mechanical Engineering because I wanted a career in a technical field,” says Lucas.
From Lucas’s perspective—he had aimed for a dual degree program from the very beginning—the prospect of studying at the HSZG in cooperation with the DB Railway Construction Group offered a unique opportunity for a forward-looking start to his professional career. Lucas learned about the possibility of the Germany Scholarship through friends:
"I didn't really realize beforehand that the opportunity even existed, but then I thought, if it's that easy, I'll try my luck." Lucas Wünsche, Germany scholarship holder
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He impressed both with his outstanding academic achievement and his volunteer work at the university. Lucas has not only been a member of the Faculty Council for two years, but has also been active on the Student Council and the Faculty Student Committee for his degree programme for three years. This all developed step by step: “Members of the Faculty Student Committee are appointed to the Student Council, which is how I was fortunate enough to be selected. They were then looking for people to join the Faculty Council, and I agreed to serve on that as well. Over time, I’ve really grown into these roles,” he explains .
Outside of his studies, Lucas enjoys spending a lot of time with his friends. In recent years, however, due to the current situation, he has been meeting with them online more often. But even in his personal life, he enjoys working on electrical engineering projects. “I’m working on various projects. I started with small circuits for model trains, but of course things have gotten a bit more complex since then. Right now, I repair my friends’ cell phones every now and then. Last semester, I built a pulse generator—and even an induction furnace, among other things—for a friend’s Diplom thesis.” He enjoys collaborating on projects with friends and acquaintances the most.
As part of his dual degree programme, Lucas has already been able to gain a lot of professional experience. The KIA (sandwich-style) degree programme, which combines academic study with vocational training, has helped him gain deep insights into the practical side of the field right from the start of his studies. “Alongside my studies, I’ve been able to gain a bit of professional experience here and there during the practical study phases and in the semester breaks, ” Lucas explains.
He says that in the future, he will place great importance on ongoing personal and professional development and continuing education. Thanks to his dual degree program in electrical power systems and the associated practical experience, Lucas already has a good foundation for launching his career. Lucas also sees his Germany Scholarship and his connection to his sponsor, ATN Hölzel GmbH—with whom he’ll be working in the future—as a good opportunity to launch his career after graduation. As soon as he’s able, he plans to see as much of the world as possible and travel. One of his major goals is Japan, for which he has already started learning Japanese.
Text: Louisa Marko
For over ten years, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has participated in the Germany Scholarship program.
The scholarship amounts to 300 euros per month. Of this amount, 150 euros are provided by private sponsors such as companies, foundations, alumni, and other private individuals. The remaining 150 euros are provided by the federal government. The Germany Scholarship is paid directly to the recipients by the universities. The funding is awarded regardless of income and can also be received in addition to BAföG (German financial aid for students).
Anyone who is enrolled at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences or is making an application for a place at university is eligible to apply.
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