Food packaging technology
I used to shop without thinking about it too much.
Now I typically analyze the products on display.
I look at the product presentation, the form of packaging, the use of materials.
Before I started my studies, I thought like most consumers all plastic materials are the same.
Learning something that opens your eyes, that can be applied to real life,
is what makes it so exciting.
After graduating from high school, I was interested in different fields. That's why I choose this subject
I was compelled by the wide range of this study program that combines
many disciplines: economics, science, but also creativity.
That's the great advantage of the University of Applied Sciences
we get some practical experience, not just theoretical knowledge.
We have two labs:the microbiology lab for microbial tests
for example to check milk for contamination or meat for specific germs.
And the packaging lab, where we examine different packaging materials
to determine essentially required properties.
In our 5th semester, we get to do project work at a company
and have to write a mini bachelor thesis.
Due to our practical work, we're already familiar
with certain processes in the industry or labs.
We get to explore potential work fields, which is very interesting.
The campus atmosphere is extremely relaxed and friendly.
People know each other and are basically friends with everyone.
Our lecturers are very easy-going and friendly -
their doors are literally always open.
You can call on them whenever you have a problem -
even without an appointment - thanks to the small number of students.
You could start a career in the food industry.
I did my internship at a corrugated-board plant. That's another option.
Or work in the pharmaceutical industry, or a micro-lab.
You can specialize in areas like design, machinery, or industry.
Irrespective of how many people populate this planet,
there will always be a need for packaging.
This industry will never become extinct, it definitely has a future.
That's why I highly recommend this study program
to everyone interested in science, economics,
and being able to express their creativity.