Sebastian Strauß is a third-year student of Culture, Individual and Society. He is pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, 2-subject programme. Sebastian's other discipline is Educational Science.
Wieso haben Sie sich damals für Ihr Studienfach entschieden?
I have worked a lot with people in various fields and wanted to choose an appropriate discipline. In the course of my application process, I applied at various universities for Bachelor’s degree programmes Pedagogics/Educational Science or Sociology (Major degrees). In Bochum, I was given the opportunity to study both disciplines at the same time.
An welchen Stellen haben sich die Erwartungen an Ihr Studienfach erfüllt, an welchen nicht?
I didn't have any precise expectations regarding my degree programme. I am sure I’ve made the right choice and would not wish to change anything.
Was macht Ihnen in Ihrem Fach am meisten Spaß?
You will gain a differentiated view of societal processes and changes by analysing not only the macro and meso levels, but also the individual. Each discipline contributes its unique perspective.
Was war bisher die größte Herausforderung?
Some thought processes are difficult to get into – it takes time to fully understand them. But once you get rid of the mental block, you'll see the world with different eyes.
Was wollen Sie einmal damit werden?
Social Science paves the way into many different fields. I would like to work in corporate consultancy, but I also find the idea of working as a consultant to schools, parents or public authorities quite appealing.
Welche Tipps geben Sie den Leuten, die auch überlegen, Ihr Fach zu studieren?
The introductory lectures require reading huge text volumes. People lazy in the reading department are forced to leave their comfort zone. Moreover, you must be prepared to deal with with scientific concepts and research methods – statistics and methods of empiric social research are part of the curriculum!
