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Food packaging technology

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I used to shop without thinking about it too much.

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Now I typically analyze the products on display.

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I look at the product presentation, the form of packaging, the use of materials.

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Before I started my studies, I thought like most consumers all plastic materials are the same.

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Learning something that opens your eyes, that can be applied to real life,

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is what makes it so exciting. 

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After graduating from high school, I was interested in different fields. That's why I choose this subject 

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I was compelled by the wide range of this study program that combines 

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many disciplines: economics, science, but also creativity.

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That's the great advantage of the University of Applied Sciences

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we get some practical experience, not just theoretical knowledge.

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We have two labs:the microbiology lab for microbial tests

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for example to check milk for contamination or meat for specific germs.

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And the packaging lab, where we examine different packaging materials

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to determine essentially required properties.

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In our 5th semester, we get to do project work at a company

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and have to write a mini bachelor thesis. 

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Due to our practical work, we're already familiar 

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with certain processes in the industry or labs.

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We get to explore potential work fields, which is very interesting.

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The campus atmosphere is extremely relaxed and friendly.

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People know each other and are basically friends with everyone. 

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Our lecturers are very easy-going and friendly - 

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their doors are literally always open.

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You can call on them whenever you have a problem - 

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even without an appointment - thanks to the small number of students. 

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You could start a career in the food industry. 

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I did my internship at a corrugated-board plant. That's another option.

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Or work in the pharmaceutical industry, or a micro-lab. 

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You can specialize in areas like design, machinery, or industry.

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Irrespective of how many people populate this planet,

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there will always be a need for packaging.

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This industry will never become extinct, it definitely has a future.

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That's why I highly recommend this study program

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to everyone interested in science, economics,

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and being able to express their creativity.