Ward Bogaerts
Personal information
- Nationality: Belgian
- BSc: Electromechanical Engineering Technology
(Ghent University, Belgium)
"The fact that theory is immediately applied to solve real-world problems is a big advantage when it comes to preparing you to work in the industry after your studies."
What attracted you to a MSc in Aerospace engineering?
After my BSc in Electronics, I wanted to experience a different field, so I started looking around for other technical studies. This is when I came across the MSc in Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft. What attracted me to the study was the fact that it is a technical study in which the theory is applied to aircraft and spacecraft, which seemed like a very cool sector to work in with many new innovations. (Aerospace was the only MSc I considered at the TU Delft)
How did you make your MSc selection?
I based myself on the information available on the TU Delft website. I looked at the various MSc tracks and searched for the courses in the study guide. This gave me a better view of what exactly the different tracks focus on and whether this would suit my interests.
What attracted you to Control & Simulation?
I had some experience with control systems and signals during my BSc education, and these were the topics I enjoyed most. When I started looking at the course lists of the various MSc tracks, I made a pro-con list, and the C&S MSc came out on top.
What is your overall experience with your MSc in AE?
I find it interesting. The courses are much more practical than I expected. The fact that theory is immediately applied to solve real-world problems is a big advantage when it comes to preparing you to work in the industry after your studies. It is however a lot of work and I find the assignments hard at times.
What do you like most about your MSc in AE?
That would be the fact that the teachers are closely connected to the subjects they teach. They still work on these subjects daily and that really reduces the distance between students and teachers.
What is a golden tip you would give to upcoming MSc students?
In the beginning it might be a bit chaotic (choosing courses etc). So, I would say: “Don’t panic, this is the same for everyone and it will sort itself out quite quickly.”