President of DTU to new students: “Be curious. Be open. And get involved.”

A future as an economist and robotics expert

Among the more than 2,200 new students are Luna Andrea Brix Fallinge and Samuel Heidelbach Cornelins, who are both set to begin the BSc programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data.

For Luna Andrea Brix Fallinge, the choice of this particular study programme was a very carefully considered one.

“I’ve thought a lot about how artificial intelligence is going to change our labour market in the future, and that’s why it was important for me to study artificial intelligence specifically, so that I understand the technology and become skilled at using it,” she explains regarding her choice of study programme, adding:

“My plan is to follow up my bachelor’s degree with a master’s in economics, as I’d like to specialize in private banking.”
Samuel Heidelbach Cornelins has also been thinking about how he intends to use his BSc.

“I’m very interested in driverless cars and robots in general, so I already know that I’d like to specialize in that area as I progress through my studies. In fact, I’ve already thought about combining my BSc with a master’s in autonomous systems,” he explains.

They have both taken part in DTU’s introductory programming course, which is held just before the start of the academic year. It’s optional and provides a solid introduction to programming.

“I can definitely recommend the introductory programming course. In fact, that’s where Samuel and I met, so not only do you get a good academic grounding, but you also get a head start on making good study friends,” says Luna Andrea Brix Fallinge.

A brand-new study programme at a very special campus

It wasn’t just at DTU’s campus in Lyngby that the atmosphere was positive and expectations were high. At DTU’s campus in Risø, situated in scenic surroundings just outside Roskilde, there was also plenty of room for enthusiasm and dreams for the future.

Anja Friis and Rasmus Lycke Jensen, who are both about to embark on the brand-new BEng programme in Industrial Engineering, are keen to get started.

“What appeals to me most about Industrial Engineering is the link between industry, research and studies. We study the theories and act as the link between the researchers who drive and develop them and the companies that turn ideas into reality,” says Anja Friis, adding:

“I think it’s an incredibly exciting intersection that will be hugely relevant for the engineers of the future. It’s a truly special opportunity, and I’m really looking forward to the programme getting properly underway.”

Rasmus Lycke Jensen has a background in the catering industry, but he has always been good at math and has a keen interest in green energy.

“I’d actually initially looked at the BEng programme in Electrical Energy Technology, but when I read the description of Industrial Engineering more closely, I realized that it focuses on exactly what I want to work with. Namely, the development and composition of the complex, green energy networks of the future,” he explains.

All the new BSc and BEng students were invited when DTU and PF transformed the Sports Hall, Demant Hall and S-Huset on the Lyngby Campus into a party attended by several thousand people on Friday evening. The event included concerts by Mumle and Faustix, comedy and a silent disco.

The party marked the end of three action-packed days, but the introduction to student life at DTU doesn’t end here. Over the coming months, the new students will continue to take part in both academic and social activities, ensuring they get off to a good, confident start to their studies.