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During my board year at LKvV, I served as chairman and spokesperson in the year Covid broke out. That’s when I discovered how fascinating the political landscape is and how much energy I get from collaborating with organizations. Without that experience, I would never have realised that governance and organizational sciences suited me far better than my original technical study. I highly recommend everyone to do something like this during their student years!

I learned how to handle a wide range of tasks – particularly those related to student participation and the association – and how to combine them. The year gave me insight into the organisation behind the University and the importance of student involvement in all areas. I learned a lot from all the collaborations, and the friendships I made during that time still enrich my life today!

My perspectives were challenged, and my stress resilience reached new heights. I gained hands-on experience with office work and bureaucracy unlike anything I’d encountered before. My board became like a second family, and the connections I made still help me in my current part-time job and future career. Most importantly, seeing the real impact you can make on even one person gives a lasting sense of purpose and belonging.

It was there that I found my passions while being socially active and making a difference for others. I came to realize how important it is to give something back to society, which inspired me to approach my PhD research with a societal angle, building on my medical-technical background. The experiences, collaborations, and friendships I took from that time are invaluable to me and a true enrichment of my student life.