Ioana Toachninã

Personal information

• Nationality: Romanian
• BSc: Aerospace Engineering 
  (Romania)

What attracted you to a MSc in Aerospace engineering? 
I was born in a real aviation family. Therefore, I wanted to continue the trend. Next to that, I find the aviation industry to be very vast and volatile, and it has a lot of surprises. It is like a puzzle where you need to put all the pieces in the correct way to have the whole view. So, for me, this MSc represents the opportunity to apply this theory.

How did you make your MSc selection? 
To be honest, I looked at the highest ranked faculties for Aerospace Engineering and found that TU Delft was the best choice for me, also considering the distance to Romania. From there on, I based myself on the information on the website.

What attracted you to Sustainable Air Transport? 
I find it a good combination between the engineering and the more economic aspects of the industry. And of course, because sustainability will play a key role in the future development of the aviation industry.

What is your overall experience with your MSc in AE? 
Since the beginning of my MSc at TU Delft, I have encountered a lot of people from the aviation industry. This is something I really like because it is very important to me that I have that touch with the field. Overall, this year, I have learned more than aviation from this master. I have dealt with many challenges, such as how to learn a programming language in less than two weeks. I also learned how to manage my time better.

What do you like most about your MSc in AE? 
That the MSc is very practical, and you get a better idea of how the industry works. 

What is a golden tip you would give to upcoming MSc students? 
I think the best tip is to just enjoy every opportunity and challenge that you will face here and be prepared to do a lot of programming.