You can go through studies in one way or another. Especially, at the University of Vienna, there are many ways through studies. As part of the Humans of the University of Vienna initiative, students explain how they spend their everyday lives, what the gist of university life is and what incites them to study.
“We have all heard of the weirdness of quantum mechanics. Things that appear to be in multiple places simultaneously, others that are correlated over long distances, properties that manifest only when you measure them and particles behaving like waves… But why do we not see such things in our everyday lives? When do things “go … Continued
“I have recently graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna and am currently working as a counsel in a dispute resolution law firm. One of the biggest misconceptions about law students that I often encountered is the assumption that law is taught by learning paragraphs and textbooks by heart. Although it … Continued
Molecular biology deals with the processes inside our cells and aims to discover which molecules play a role in these processes. These molecules include ions, compounds of some atoms and comparatively huge proteins. How can these small substances be responsible both for moving our body and producing energy from food, on the one hand, and … Continued
“Starting with English and American studies – ending up in IT. The path in-between has taught me a lot, was challenging and definitely not something you can plan in advance. The University of Vienna has shaped my professional career from the very beginning. I started as a student in English and American Studies and took … Continued
I have been studying Physics at the University of Vienna since more than a year now, quasi by the way. ‘By the way’ because I am actually still at high school and will not graduate until next school year. This is enabled by a Young Science initiative and the University of Vienna. When I heard … Continued
“What fascinates me about the discipline of psychology is its diversity, the various areas of application and the fact that psychology is everywhere. Therefore, graduates of a degree programme in Psychology can pursue a career in many very different areas of activity. In the master’s programme at the University of Vienna, I specialised in work, … Continued
“Which images am I allowed to use when I create something as a graphic designer? How can I protect my ideas and/or realisations in the creative industry or technology sector? Questions such as these already occupied my mind before I started my studies. I completed a vocational secondary school with a focus on communication and … Continued
Human of #univie Xhioel talks about her bachelor in economics and two subjects that particularly drew her interest: gender and feminist economics.
“2019: The Postgraduate Center at the University of Vienna is offering a completely new programme, the Studium Generale. I was immediately hooked when I read this on the homepage of the University of Vienna. Postgraduate, post-employment; not qualification but general education is the goal. I was very enthusiastic, curious and determined to be part of … Continued
“The question ‘What exactly is chemistry?’ has been on my mind since the first day of my studies, but if someone asks me about it, I still have to ponder it for a moment. Without a doubt, you could spend hours trying to answer this question, because chemistry is very diverse in all its disciplines, … Continued
“Truth is the invention of a liar!” I believe it was this quote by Heinz von Förster, co-founder of radical constructivism, that prompted me to move my studies of philosophy from the private sphere to university when I was living in Salzburg. When I returned to Vienna at the end of 2018, it was clear … Continued
