As part of the “Alumni.Erzählen.” initiative, Bernhard Siglshares insights into his time as a distance-learning student at FERNFH and explains how he applies the knowledge he gained to his professional practice.
- I decided to pursue a distance learning program—specifically, the FERNFH—because …
… the curriculum and the course of study convinced me. As I was looking for a degree program that offered maximum flexibility alongside a full-time job and also aligned with my interests, the overall package offered by FERNFH was a perfect fit for my personal and professional situation.
- My personal situation while I was in college …
… Professionally, I was very busy during my studies, partly because I changed jobs. Since I hadn’t started a family of my own yet while I was in school, I was able to carve out time for studying from my ample free time. Despite all that, I still had enough time for family, friends, and hobbies.
- Looking back, the biggest challenge for me during my distance learning program was ...
… to consistently maintain the necessary self-discipline throughout my entire time as a student in order to meet the learning goals I set for myself and, above all, to stick to my study schedules so that I can complete my upcoming assignments.
- An experience from my college days that I fondly remember...
… I really loved the new friendships I made during my studies. True to the saying, “You have to celebrate when the opportunity arises,” we made the most of the in-person sessions—even in between exams—to enjoy life’s pleasures. A big hello to the “Eskaleros” here ;-).
- Here's how distance learning has influenced my career/my professional situation...
… In our organization, career opportunities increase significantly with a college degree.
- This is where I benefited the most from the distance learning program...
… Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve benefited greatly from my experience with digital collaboration and team coordination. The training also makes it much easier to apply theoretical models to everyday professional practice.
- These skills and abilities are becoming increasingly important in my profession/industry …
- Identify opportunities for innovation and design and support change projects
- Willingness to engage in critical self-reflection and foster a positive culture of learning from mistakes
- Lifelong Learning and Skills Development
- My tips for first-year students and anyone interested in a degree program or course at FERNFH ...
- Reach out to fellow students, form study groups—get actively involved
- Get organized and set aside enough time for studying and working
- Fun—Enjoy the moments of togetherness!
- Build lasting connections with your fellow students; sharing best practices and exchanging experiences leads to creative solutions.