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My name is Christian Koll and I have studied process, energy and 

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environmental technology at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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because I don’t want to work at the end of the production process. 

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My goal is to significantly influence these processes from the very start.

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The course of study consists of two parts: 

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Basic studies that focus on mechanical engineering,

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and advanced studies. Here you can chose to specialise in process and

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and environmental technology and work, e.g. in the field

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of thermal process engineering, at a refinery or sugar production.

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Or you specialise in energy system technology and seek a job,

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for instance, in power plant technology.

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The study programme offers two interesting components:

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One is a project assignment for two to four students.

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The other is a practical phase of 12 weeks in a company or engineering office,

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where you get to put your newly learnt skills to the test.

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You should be interested in natural sciences and technology and

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not be afraid of maths.  

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Manual skills are definitely useful because then you know how to put things together.

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And in my case that has always been very helpful.

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I am currently involved in a research project in the dairy industry.

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We are trying to generate energy from a modified form of acid

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whey gained in the process of making quark.

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What is great about Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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is their broad range in process, energy and environmental technology

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and the relatively small study and work groups.

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Due to the fact that most lecturers have a lot of practical experience you get 

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a much better grasp of things, because you can immediately see the practical application.

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Thanks to this diverse study programme students are well positioned to chose

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from a broad range of employers and pick the company 

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that is right for them according to their specialisation.