Germany scholarship holder Lucas Wünsche reports on his dual studies in Electrical Energy Systems at the HSZG.
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Our current and former Deutschlandstipendium scholar ship holders know that an application is always worthwhile. How did they find out about the scholarship? How did they qualify for it? How does it enrich their everyday study life?
Lucas Wünsche gives us an insight into how he got his German scholarship and what led to his decision to start a dual study program at the HSZG.
Born in a small village near Herrnhut, Lucas Wünsche opted for a dual course of study in electrical energy systems at HSZG after successfully completing his A-levels. He and the HSZG are supported by Deutsche Bahn as a cooperation partner. "The choice of the exact course of study depended on the accompanying company. In general, I was mainly interested in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering because I was interested in a technical career ," says Lucas.
From Lucas' point of view, who wanted a dual course of study from the outset, the prospect of studying at the HSZG in cooperation with the DB Bahnbaugruppe offered a unique opportunity for a future-oriented start to his professional career. Lucas found out about the Deutschlandstipendium 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 achievements and his voluntary 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 Student Representative Council for his degree course for three years. This would have built on each other: "Members of the student council are delegated to the student council, which is why I was lucky enough to be selected. They were then also looking for people for the faculty council, and I agreed to do this afterwards. I then grew into the tasks as I progressed," he explains.
Outside of his studies, Lucas likes to spend a lot of time with his friends. In recent years, however, he has been meeting up with them more often online due to the current situation. But he also enjoys working with electrical engineering in his private life. "I work on various projects. I started out with small circuits for model trains, but of course it's become a bit more complex now. I currently repair my friends' cell phones from time to time. Last semester, I built a pulse generator and even an induction furnace for a friend's dissertation. What he enjoys most are projects in collaboration with friends and acquaintances.
Lucas has already been able to gain a lot of professional experience as part of his dual studies. The KIA variant of his degree course, which combines study and training, has helped him to gain in-depth insights into practical work right from the start of his studies. "Parallel to my studies, I was able to gain some work experience from time to time during the practical phases and in the semester breaks," Lucas explains.
In future, he says he attaches great importance to ongoing personal and professional development and further training. Lucas already has a good basis for starting his career with his dual study program in the field of electrical energy systems and the associated proximity to professional practice. Lucas also sees his Germany Scholarship and contact with his sponsor ATN Hölzel GmbH, with whom he will be working in the future, as a good opportunity to start his career after his studies. As soon as he is able, he has resolved to see and travel as much of the world as possible. One of his big goals is Japan, for which he has already started learning Japanese.
Text: Louisa Marko
The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has been participating in the Deutschlandstipendien program for over ten years.
The scholarship amounts to 300 euros per month. 150 of this is provided by private sponsors such as companies, foundations, alumni and other private individuals. The other 150 euros are provided by the federal government. The Deutschlandstipendium is paid directly to the scholarship holders by the universities. The funding is awarded irrespective of income and can also be received in addition to BAföG.
Anyone who is enrolled at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences or is applying for a study place can apply.
