Imparting knowledge, shaping the future - spotlight on Benjamin Keßler

In our interview series "5questions for ...", we are once again putting a special student in the spotlight: BenjaminKeßler, B.Sc. student of Engineering Education and passionate mentor for his fellow students.

Benjamin Keßler, student in Engineering Education
B.Sc. student and mentor

5 questions for Benjamin Keßler

Why engineering education?

"My motivation is to support young people and teach them something."

Benjamin emphasizes that he is enthusiastic about the diversity of the course - both because of the interdisciplinary studies in three faculties and the wide range of career prospects. He is particularly motivated by accompanying young people and imparting knowledge to them.

How he became a mentor - and why it is important to him

"... it helps to have someone [...] who supports you."

Benjamin emphasizes that mentoring is anchored as a seminar in his studies and is particularly important to him because he enjoys supporting others. Especially at the beginning of his studies, it is valuable to have someone with experience at your side to provide guidance and make it easier to get started.

What motivates him day after day

"Basically, I'm driven by the vision of the future, what I'm going to do one day."

Benjamin explains that his part-time job as a private tutor also motivates him because he realizes how much he enjoys imparting knowledge. He is also driven by looking to the future and the idea of supporting students on their path and helping them get off to a successful start to their studies.

His view of the future

Benjamin is optimistic about the future: in five years' time, he sees himself at the end of his traineeship and at the start of his career as a vocational school teacher.

How he switches off after an intensive day of study

To balance things out, Benjamin either consciously takes time for himself and listens to music or spends time with friends - both give him new energy.

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