Ben Geisler is 19 years old, graduated from high school in Ilmenau and is studying mechanical engineering at the TUD

• That's why I decided to study at TU Dresden:
  The TU Dresden has an excellent reputation and an excellent educational focus to offer.
• That inspires me:
  Everything that can be optimized and simplified with the help of machines.
• STEM means to me:
  A different perspective on the world.
• I was totally surprised in my first semester:
  How much has to be completed in group and collaborative work.
• I want to be able to answer these question(s) after my studies:
  How the logical link between idea, prerequisite, implementation and utilization takes place.
• If you have a message for prospective and/or first-year students, what would it be?
  A broad interest in STEM subjects and an openness to new things are essential. At the same time, enjoying what you do is crucial, as it makes it much easier to deal with challenges.

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