Studies in touch with real life

 

Studying and working at the same time is two things which go hand in hand for Jakob Svendsen-Tune, Denmark. He works as a forest assistent in a forestry company in Sweden – close to Copenhagen, Denmark – as part of his thesis work which is based on a real life case in the company.

 

Jakob dreams about working as a forest manager. He holds a BSc in Natural Resources and chose the Forest and Nature Management programme to bring him closer to achieve his goal:

 

“This programme has made me proficient in three interrelated scientific fields which are

essential if you want to manage our natural resources: Ecology, economics and social studies”, Jacob says.

 

Additionally, the programme combines theory and practice bringing studentss in touch with real life all through their studies.

 

In touch with real life

Jakob is working on his thesis in collaboration with a class mate. They are developing an IT-system which can be used by forestry companies to make detailed planning of their business.

 

”The system will make it possible for forestry companies to keep track of their tree sale, make statistics and create detailed budgets. We make the system for a real life forestry company in Sweden which needed a tool to plan their activities better. We have analysed many different aspects of the company and their procedures and are developing a system which is tailor-made to suit the needs of the specific company”, Jacob says.

 

International study environment

According to Jakob, LIFE’s campus in the middle of Copenhagen is the perfect setting for the development of a vibrant international study environment for all students at the Faculty. The campus creates a common identity among the students and the many social activities on campus provide students with the opportunity to network with students enrolled in many different study programmes and with many different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

 

“The enthusiasm of the older generations of students at the Faculty is passed on to freshments which makes new students feel comfortable and part of a strong community from the very beginning of their studies”, Jacob says.