A Q&A with Florian Deutschmann

We spoke to scholarship holder Florian Deutschmann about what motivates him during his studies, what his secret is for his exceptional achievements and what he will do with the scholarship.

Introduce yourself and tell us what you are studying at TU Graz.
My name is Florian Deutschmann and I'm from Premstätten. During my Bachelor's degree, I studied Software Engineering and Management, which I am still studying for my Master's degree.

Can you outline your educational background?
For my primary and secondary school I went in Premstätten, then I attended HTL Kaindorf and now I'm here studying Software Engineering and Management.

What made you decide to study Software Engineering and Management?
During my time at HTL Kaindorf, I specialised in IT with a focus on economics. Software Engineering and Management is very similar to that, so I chose this degree programme.

Do you work alongside your studies?
Yes, I'm currently working at SSI Schäfer, where I'm a software engineer. There I take on tasks such as the maintenance and development of a management system.

What do enjoy doing in your free time?
I think it's a good mix of running and playing video games.

In which field do you want to work after completing your studies?
As I really enjoy software development, I would like to do that afterwards.

What does the scholarship mean to you personally and professionally?
Personally, I think it's an acknowledgement and recognition of all the hard work I've put into my studies over the last three years. And from a professional perspective, being nominated for the Dean's List is very useful for the resume.

What do you plan to use the financial support from the scholarship for?
I intend to study abroad in the third semester of my Master's programme, probably in a Scandinavian country. And the scholarship will definitely be useful for that.

You are among the best students at our faculty - what is your secret to achieve such good results?
First of all, I am a hard-working, competitive and ambitious individual. I found two very good friends in the first semester who have the same ambitions as me - and that certainly helps too!

Thank you very much for the interview and all the best for your future!

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