5 questions for our study ambassador Yuhang Chen

How does a student experience everyday life at our university? What motivates them to combine study and work? And what personal highlight has had a particular impact on him so far?

In a short interview, our student employee and student ambassador talks about his experiences, his motivation and his tips for future students:

Yuhang Chen, student in Engineering Education for Engineers
and Engineers (M.Ed.) & study ambassador

5 questions for Yuhang Chen:

1. what motivated you to start your studies at KIT - and what do you particularly like about it?

I always wanted to develop my scientific knowledge "holistically". After my bachelor's degree in engineering, I therefore wanted to choose a master's program with a stronger focus on social sciences. KIT's engineering education program offers exactly this opportunity: the program combines my previous knowledge with new perspectives - I particularly like that. Karlsruhe is also a compact, green city, which I really like.

2. what does a typical day look like for you as a student assistant - and how does this fit in with your studies?

I work rather flexibly as a student assistant. My working hours are not fixed, I'm there when the institute needs support. I usually work from home - for example, I research materials, help prepare events for new students or answer their questions directly on site.

3. what does being a student ambassador mean to you and why did you decide to do it?

I see the role of student ambassador as a great opportunity to raise awareness of our degree programs. Many pupils who waver between "I want to be an engineer" and "I want to be a teacher" don't even know beforehand that our degree courses offer an ideal combination of both. Through my work as a student ambassador, I can get in touch with them directly, introduce them to our subject and open up new perspectives for them.

4. what tips would you give to prospective students who are still unsure about what to study or where to start?

I would say: don't be afraid to try out different paths. It's completely normal to be unsure at the beginning. The important thing is to find out what really interests you and what suits you. Talk to students, attend information events and gather real impressions. Sometimes you only discover which degree program is really the right one when you're out and about - and that's also part of the learning process.

5. when you think back to your time at university so far - what has been your highlight or a moment that you particularly remember?

My highlight so far was my school internship. It was a real challenge to give lessons myself, but at the same time a valuable experience. I not only learned a lot about pupils, but also about pedagogy - and about myself.