Vincent Kindermann - Civil Engineering
The fact that our field of application is often dominated by natural processes is fascinating to me. I’m also hoping to work on a lot of projects in natural environments.
Why did you choose this programme?
For me, it is important to be able to have impact in the world, in the lives of people and in the preservation of nature. Within the unlimited possibilities in the technical world, I was afraid of becoming lost in subjects that are too abstract for me. In the field of civil engineering, the impact is often very clearly visible and the effect on nature, people and the world is directly visible. I am specifically interested in observing the natural behaviour of rivers and coasts. We can see that it corresponds most of the time with what you expect from the theory. This direct link between theory and the real world is what motivates me to become a civil engineer.
What are you currently working on?
Currently I’m in the first year of the MSc Civil Engineering programme and I just started courses within the track Hydraulic Engineering. Right now I’m learning how to use the broad engineering knowledge that I’ve learned in the bachelor and the first quarter of this master’s within the field of Hydraulic Engineering. Waves, sediment transportation or flow, are phenomenon that I’m studying right now. The fact that our field of application is often dominated by natural processes is fascinating to me. I’m also hoping to work on a lot of projects in natural environments.
What experience have you enjoyed the most?
What I’m really enjoying right now is the close contact with teachers and staff. I really feel part of a scientific environment with a lot of inspiring and motivating teachers. During our practical sessions, teachers really approach you and ask how it is going, and are interested in your experience of the courses. To some extent this was also the case in the bachelor’s. However, this feeling has grown significantly since starting the master’s.
Tip for future students?
I would encourage all students to really try to become part of this scientific environment. In my opinion, you should do a bit more than only studying. Start interacting with the teachers and students, become active in study related activities from the many disputes (student organizations) that are present at our faculty, and of course, have fun during your time in Delft. That’s what makes an engineer ‘complete’ for me.