Testimonials Faculty 6

I came into contact with aeroplanes at an early age. Back then, I could often fly with my father and watch him tinker with his aircraft. This led to my interest in technology at an early age, and it was already clear to me long before my Abitur (university entrance qualification) that I wanted to start studying at FH Aachen. I didn't miss the opportunity to specialise directly in aerospace engineering.
To this day, I have not regretted my decision.
The best thing about my degree programme is its practical relevance. I have been part of the student project aero | race lab for two semesters. In this project, I teach students about fluid mechanics by taking several experiments to schools and explaining the basics of fluid mechanics. For a few months now, I have also been in charge of the project. Together with a fellow student, I take care of the scheduling and organisation.
Later, I would like to move towards aircraft design and work in development or research.

December 2019

Why am I studying aircraft construction at FH Aachen? Well, there are a few good reasons. For me, Aachen was the obvious choice for my university long before I graduated from high school. I've been interested in science and technology for as long as I can remember, so it was a natural choice. Aachen isn't far from home, so it's a good fit. Well, and why the FH? It's quite simple. I've been flying gliders since I was 14, and these huge flying giants have fascinated me for years. So why not study aeronautical engineering in Faculty 6 at FH Aachen and specialise directly? Why study a normal mechanical engineering degree first, when I can be equipped with specialist knowledge in the direction of aircraft right from the first semester? I think these questions are self-evident.

Since I've been here at the UAS, I've been amazed every day. I am amazed at how open the professors are, just like their staff and everyone who walks around our faculty. No matter when you have a question, you can go to the professors and get a very good answer.

I'm also fascinated by the practical relevance. Practical trainings take place every semester, which try to give you an understanding of the problems you will face later in your professional life. I find that these practical trainings are very useful, bring learning success and, above all, are a lot of fun. Where else do you have the opportunity to reach into the exhaust jet of an engine or to design and build an entire model plane yourself?

February 2020

Why am I studying space technology? Because space is fascinating. Working on things in space is a special challenge; almost everything you do has a certain uniqueness.
Even when I was little, I found science and technology interesting. I always enjoyed watching "Wissen macht Ah!". My enthusiasm only developed further during my school years.
I finally came across the UAS after my A-levels via the website. I was looking for universities and colleges where you can get involved in aerospace right from the start of your studies and not just in the specialisation or even the Master's degree.
What I like about the UAS now is the comparatively small size of our faculty. You can contact the professors directly if you have questions, suggestions or need information, even outside of the lectures. In general, you don't feel left alone; you know your contacts, lecturers and tutors, and if you don't know what to do or have problems, you can always turn to the Faculty Student Council.
I myself was a tutor for mathematics for some time and helped other students practise and prepare for exams. In the meantime, I am part of the µMoon student project, in which we develop an experiment module for a research rocket ourselves. Studying at the UAS is not without its challenges, but the opportunities you have to develop yourself outside of your studies are worth it.
After my Bachelor's degree, I definitely want to do a Master's degree, but probably at another university or college, so that I can gain new impressions and influences. With my studies at the UAS, I will have built a more than good basis for this.

December 2019

Space travel is my passion. It always has been. It all started when my father showed me films like "Apollo 13". Following the space shuttle missions to the international space station on TV and the internet also influenced me to such an extent that I decided to dedicate my professional career to space travel.

Now, after a practical training at the European Astronaut Centre and having gained some experience in the field of spaceflight, I feel strengthened in my decision. I like the international cooperation, the thorough and precise working methods and especially the exploration of new frontiers of what is humanly possible.

I myself, like many others I'm sure, obtained my university entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences at a vocational college. So the nice thing about studying space technology at FH Aachen is that all students, despite different educational backgrounds, can enjoy a high quality of education. The high level is not a deterrent, but an incentive.

The range of our lecturers at the faculty is also broad, so that the most diverse areas of space technology are covered, such as the development and assembly of satellites through to mission operations.

There are also numerous student projects in which you can get involved early on in your studies. For example, I have been a member (now project leader) of a student project with a focus on satellite mission operations since my first semester. For me, this was and is an important balance to the learning-heavy basic studies.

Later, I would like to develop further in the field of astronautical mission operations and hope to be able to use the good connections of our university to ESA and DLR for my professional future.

January 2020