Being a student is about more than just studying. When choosing an EIT InnoEnergy Master School programme this is especially true, since the programme offers an international experience, the Career Impact Programme, CommUnity activities and the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills.
In addition, most students take advantage of living in a new city to practice hobbies like hiking, playing chess, singing, or playing badminton. If you are organised enough, there is always room for these activities during the EIT InnoEnergy Master School.
Double student experience
Currently, I am a pursuing my second year of the Master’s in Smart Electrical Networks and Systems. I completed my first year at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and I am now at UPC Universitat Politècninca de Catalunya in Barcelona.
Personally, I really enjoy sports, especially running, racket sports and football.During my studies I have always had the opportunity to pursue these interests. At KTH, I tried out playing squash for the first time and I also played tennis with fellow students through the racquet club. Here in Barcelona, I have been playing with the university’s female football team and we recently participated in a full-day tournament.
This is an activity I truly enjoy. Luckily, I also had the opportunity to play football together with students from other EIT InnoEnergy master’s programmes when they organise smaller, internal games. In this way, my double degree has also given me a “double student experience”: being part of the host university’s student life but also belonging to the EIT InnoEnergy community, even beyond my programme.
Exploring your opportunities
As an EIT InnoEnergy student, you will have the privilege of accessing all the associations and student offers at your host university. This is also a great way to meet locals. Information about the different associations and groups can be found on the homepage of the respective universities, and they usually cover both culture and sports, as a hobby or competitively. Even if you do not find an association that covers your specific interest, you can still start your own group! Reach out to students from the host university or other EIT InnoEnergy programmes. There is always someone who shares your interest.
In addition to local activities, you will also participate in activities organised by EIT InnoEnergy. Apart from the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Journey that you will follow during your studies, there are also voluntary initiatives launched by the company and its partners. From EDPR Challenge and Battle of Green Talent to Career Impact Challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to test your business skills and meet interesting people!
And if you are looking for something more different, there is always CommUnity! I have mentioned it few times in my previous blogs, as this internal student platform is a big part of our student network. You might remember it as it runs a dedicated job portal for EIT InnoEnergy students.The CommUnity student representatives also organise events, share news and many more initiatives that you bound to enjoy.
With all these options, it is really up to you: do you want to continue with your favourite hobby, or maybe try out something new?