Field Reports from Faculty 6

I came into contact with aeroplanes at an early age. Back then, I was often able to fly with my father and watch him work on his aeroplane. This sparked my interest in technology at an early age and it was clear to me long before my Abitur (university entrance qualification) that I wanted to start studying at FH Aachen. I couldn't pass up 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've been part of the aero | race lab student project for two semesters. In this project, I teach pupils about fluid mechanics by travelling to schools with several experiments and explaining the basics of fluid mechanics there. I've also been managing the project for a few months now. I take care of the appointments and organisation with a fellow student.
Later on, 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 left school. I've been interested in science and technology for as long as I can remember, so it was an obvious choice. Aachen is not far from home, so it also fits. 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 aircraft construction in Faculty 6 at FH Aachen and specialise straight away? Why start with a normal mechanical engineering degree when I can be equipped with expertise in 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 anew every day. I am amazed at how open the professors are, just like their staff and everyone who walks around our faculties. No matter when you have a question, you can go to the professors and get a very good answer.

I am 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 think 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 touch the exhaust jet of an engine or design and build an entire model aeroplane 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 grew throughout 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 are 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 faculties. You can contact the professors directly if you have any questions, suggestions or need information, even outside of lectures. In general, you don't feel left alone; you know contacts, lecturers and subject 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 maths tutor for a while and helped other students practise and prepare for exams. I am now part of the µMoon student project, in which we are developing an experimental module for a research rocket ourselves. Studying at the UAS is not without its challenges, but the opportunities you are given to develop outside of your studies are well worth it.
After my bachelor's degree, I would definitely like to do a master's degree, but probably at a different college or university so that I can gain other impressions and influences. My studies at the UAS will have given me a more than good basis for this.

December 2019

Why is aerospace engineering right for me? I was lucky enough to grow up in a family with an interest in science and engineering. I've watched the Sendung mit der Maus programme every Sunday for as long as I can remember and when I visit my parents, I always do so with them. I also had a lot of fun as a child looking through the telescope with my dad when the sky was clear enough. It was relatively clear to me that it would be something along the lines of natural sciences or engineering, but I didn't know that you could study aerospace engineering as a Bachelor's degree programme and that's how I ended up at the UAS. I would recommend the degree programme because of its practical relevance. You have to complete compulsory internships in many modules, which give you a good insight into your future professional life. For example, in fluid mechanics or measurement and experimental technology. You also have the opportunity to get involved in practical projects at the UAS outside of lectures, such as the construction of satellites.

December 2023