André Heckmann is a first-year student of Romance Studies Spanish. He is pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, 2-subject programme. André’s other discipline is History.
What made you choose this degree programme?
I have always been fascinated by the Spanish language, and foreign languages are my forte.
In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?
Seeing as I’ve only just started, I cannot say much yet, but I expect to be able to eventually understand and speak Spanish.
Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?
Perceiving the progress you make, and the friendly fellow students are an added bonus.
What has been your biggest challenge to date?
The entry-level test. But seeing as you can’t fail, you shouldn’t be too worried – you’ll have to attend a few more beginners’ courses, at most.
What would you like to become after completing your degree?
With a foreign language like Spanish, I would like to work abroad one day. I’m very much interested in intercultural communication.
Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?
Don’t be afraid of cramming vocabulary! And having an interest in the subject is a good thing, too. If you study it half-heartedly, it could become difficult – but that’s just the way it is, I guess. Moreover, you should get used to the idea of spending some time abroad.