Benedikt Kindler
Home University: Munich University of Applied Sciences (MUAS)
Studied at AUA in Fall 2021
Hometown: Munich, Germany
Why did you want to study abroad?
I knew that a semester abroad would give me experience and knowledge that I wouldn’t obtain in any other way. For this reason, I was always sure that I would do a study abroad someday.
How did you find out about AUA as a study abroad destination?
I visited Armenia as a tourist in the summer of 2020. I fell in love with the country and the people that I started to consider Armenia as a possible study abroad destination. Online I came across the website of AUA and saw that AUA is offering a Study Abroad program, where I can take classes in English. Then I applied.
Why did you choose AUA to study abroad?
I chose Armenia as a study abroad destination in the first place and AUA turned out to be the only university in Armenia that offers courses in English for my field of study. However, AUA was a perfect fit, with high academic standards being a renowned university.
What were the challenges of studying abroad at AUA?
The American system of education is quite different from the German one, so I needed some time to get used to and adapt to the new way of learning. Outside AUA it was difficult sometimes with the language barrier as many people still can’t understand nor speak English.
Did the experience change your professional or academic goals?
My study abroad at AUA confirmed my desire to work in an international environment and equipped me for this with the classes and the improvement of my English skills.
What were some of the highlights of your time at AUA?
I had countless amazing experiences during my stay. We took numerous adventurous trips throughout Armenia, had many fun get-togethers, especially after exams, eating delicious food all day, exploring the restaurants of Armenia, and playing tennis for the first time at the AUA tennis club. Two distinct highlights were seeing the German football team play in Armenia and watching the Junior Eurovision Song Contest with 50 Armenians and losing it completely when Armenia was announced as the winner.
What advice do you have for students interested in studying at AUA?
Definitely consider AUA as a possible study abroad destination! Armenia has much to offer and is a real insider destination.
Benedikt will graduate with a degree in Engineering and Management from MUAS in March 2023 and hopes to attend grad school in the future.
Want to touch base with Benedikt?
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Each semester, AUA is happy to be the home for students from abroad. For the Fall 2021 semester, we were excited to be back on campus and welcome students from different parts of the world who had chosen AUA as an institution for their exchange program.
Watch the video below where Benedict and Faraz share how they experienced AUA and Armenia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsp1r4BBIik