Oksana Rybalka, student of „Culture Studies”, who is currently studying as exchange student at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, has received the prestigious Würth Scholarship from the German University. We asked the student for a short statement about her impressions from Germany:
“Thanks to University of Economy and Hochschule Heilbronn cooperation in the winter semester of the academic year 2013/2014 I began to study as exchange student at the German university in the framework of Erasmus program. Actually I do not study in Heilbronn but in one of its branches in Künzelsau, where study programme “Culture Management” is conducted. The positive experiences, which I gained in the winter semester of the academic year 2013/2014, leaned me toward the decision to extend my stay in Germany for another semester – despite the fact I knew that for that period the Erasmus’ scholarship does not entitled me. I was even happier when I got to know in February that the German university, bearing in mind the very successful partnership with University of Economy, granted me the Würth scholarship in the amount 1500 Euro!
Studying in Germany requires a lot of effort, however I’m a person who likes getting to know new things and new challenges. At the beginning I would like to say that the classes are very interesting and well organized. Usually we work in groups of 4 or 5, it is really good idea, because I feel the support of others. Moreover, students are really friendly and always willing to help. Professors are great, they devote a lot of time to students and it is really easy to be in synch with them, what makes me even more willing to study!
With others we spent great time here, the university organizes all kinds of discos, parties and competitions. Unfortunately, I do not always participate in them, due to the lack of time that I spend on studying.
I also enjoy beautiful Künzelsau, which is located in the mountains. Once again I would like to express my gratitude to University of Economy for this chance I was given, I’m really satisfied with both the university and the town, that’s why I decided to stay here for the second term.
The cooperation of University of Economy and Hochschule Heilbronn is really great idea, for me as Ukrainian student it gives a great opportunity for development.
I highly recommend other students to participate in this program!”