My name is Emmanuel Amstutz. I completed a carpentry apprenticeship with a technical Federal Vocational Baccalaureate. After a few years of work experience, I completed a Bachelor's degree in Energy and Environmental Technology. I have been studying for a Master's degree in Energy and Environment since February 2024.
I did an apprenticeship as a Federal VET Diploma carpenter. I wanted to learn a trade and I really enjoyed working with wood. The four-year practice-oriented apprenticeship offered me a very varied working day and at the end of the day I always saw the result of the work I had done, which gave me a good feeling.
The deciding factor for the technical Federal Vocational Baccalaureate was my enjoyment of mathematics and physics. I was able to gain access because I attended the 7th to 9th grade at grammar school. An important aspect for me was that it would allow me to continue my professional development later on, for example by studying at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS).
After my carpentry apprenticeship, I worked in the training company. It was "normal" continued employment - the same work, just with more pay. That went on until I joined the army.
The IDPA (Matura thesis at BMS) on the subject of solar research in Perowskitzellen sparked my interest in renewable energies. That's why I decided to continue my education in this direction at the University of Applied Sciences. The Bachelor of Energy and Environmental Engineering program (UAS Environmental Engineering) sounded exciting and went in the direction I wanted.
I studied energy and environmental engineering at the HES-SO in Sion. It was a challenge for me. The course was offered bilingually, but from the 2nd year (of 3 years) hardly any lecturers spoke German and those who did speak German taught in French, as the proportion of French-speaking students was higher.
Studying UAS environmental engineering has helped me a lot in my career. I'm currently studying for a Master's degree (MSE, Energy and Environment) and what I've learned is helping me with my project work, where I'm working on photovoltaics. I can also apply this area directly in my current work.
What appeals to me about energy and environmental technology is the technology and the diversity. The topicality and potential of the sector are also interesting. This also promises me good career prospects.
As already mentioned, the thing I had to struggle with most during my studies in Energy and Environmental Engineering (UAS Environmental Engineering) was that there were no German-speaking lecturers. But the documents and exams were also only available in French. I tried to ask the school management for help, but gave up after 1.5 years because unfortunately it didn't help.
I'm guessing positively... No, definitely. Because the energy and environmental engineering (UAS environmental engineering) sector is very future-oriented. This is because energy and environmental engineers can use their technology to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy to emit less carbon dioxide.
Yes, "studying energy and environmental technology" has made me happier. Because this professional field corresponds exactly to my interests. I also have a better understanding of the connections between society, the environment and technology and can therefore optimize my career opportunities.
Above all, the technical understanding and broad knowledge of the energy sector that I acquired during my studies in Energy and Environmental Engineering (UAS Environmental Engineering) have helped me a lot professionally. Privately, it was the realization that life is not always fair. Sometimes you're promised things that you never get and there's nothing you can do about it. You have to come to terms with the situation and try to make the best of it.
Yes, there were such successes. That was the dimensioning of the electrification of a motorhome. Another success for me is the general ability to process and visualize data.
My income has not yet increased after studying UAS Environmental Engineering. But I can take on more exciting work and am called upon for project work.
Of course, it's hard to say where I would be today if I hadn't studied energy and environmental technology. As I am very curious and eager to learn, I would certainly be in a different continuing education, further training or degree program.
I liked the first year of the Energy and Environment course at UAS Environmental Engineering the best. Then came the "battle" to become bilingual. That cost me a lot of energy.
I would recommend an energy and environment degree to anyone who has a technical understanding and is enthusiastic about energy in any form.
There were several "I could give it all up and return to my learned profession" moments. The will and discipline to complete the Energy and Environmental Engineering degree were always key moments. And I personally grew from these.
The atmosphere in the class was great. Great, in-depth discussions and "switching off" at student parties made studying Energy and Environmental Engineering particularly enjoyable.
Studying Energy and Environmental Engineering (UAS Environmental Engineering) gave me two important insights:
Yes, I have grown personally through my studies in energy and environmental technology. I have learned important life lessons. And of course my French is better today than it has ever been...
After completing my degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering, I did a Master's in Energy and Environment because I was still interested in the subject. I wanted to delve deeper into the field and learn even more. Depending on what I want to do in the future, an additional "paper" can bring me a lot.
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