My expectations concerning the dual studies:
Previously I expected a very big challenge, which would not be easy to meet, so I honestly had a lot of respect. This excitement abated quickly because of the good support of our training department and of the students from higher semesters. My first wishes were only to pass the dual-studies and to collect new experiences. Meanwhile, I built a lot of different interests in Informatics and I was able to intensify my knowledge mostly in the practical phases.
This inspires me of the dual-study programme at CLAAS:
I felt inspired the most by the high rate of responsibility, which we got since day one. My tasks were always interesting and you get worked in fast in new projects. Moreover, I loved the theory phases in Stuttgart. I found new friends and we developed one big community.
My personal highlight:
I cannot say, which highlight was the best at the moment, because I have not finished my dual studies yet. So far I think, that my stay abroad in China will be definitely one great highlight. There I worked in Peking for two months and in Gaomi for three months. That was a very exciting experience!
My daily working routine:
My day starts at 8 am. I have my own To-do lists, which remember me of my tasks, so I always work on these tasks and sometimes I have to admit a new task. So far, I had a main task in a project, where I worked on for three months. This task can be a programming assignment, an organisation task or a management task. We often have meetings with colleagues, project members or with our advisors. I do not want to forget our lunch, where I meet colleagues in the canteen or the other students and apprentices in the commercial study-room.
In Stuttgart my day starts at 9 am and ends at 4:30 or 5:30 pm, where we have some lectures. After that we always have leisure time in our students' house or we go in the city, because Stuttgart offers a lot of possibilities. When we have to write our exams, which are always at the end of a semester, we have to prepare ourselves for the exams the whole day. This can be really stressful, but it is normal and part of the dual-studies. In compensation, I do sports and eat healthy food.
Three qualities applicants for the dual-study programme should have:
For the dual-study programme at CLAAS you should be open-minded, because you get to know a lot of new people during your time in Harsewinkel and Stuttgart. You also need to be dedicated to dispute with new topics and projects. For the dual-studies business informatics you do not need a lot of previous knowledge in special areas. In my opinion, it is only important, that you are interested in Informatics and new technologies.
My prospects after finishing the dual-study programme:
You have a lot of perspectives. It is possible to get in a job immediately or to do a master programme after your dual-studies.
My application tips:
Your application should be natural and honest. You should write open and you should concentrate on the basics like: Why you are applying at CLAAS and why are you interested in the dual-study programme and the including topics. This tip is also useful for your interview: Try to be polite and do not put on a mask.
Learning by doing – Why practical experience is important:
Sometimes I had topics in the theory phases, which I only understood through the practical phases at CLAAS. There are a lot of topics, which are different in theory and practice. It is helpful to know this very early. In general, the practice blocks were very helpul for me during my dual-studies.
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