Russian Culture, Master 1 subject

Kathrin Lind, ninth semester student in Russian Culture. She is pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, 2-subject programme. Kathrin’s second subject is Slavonic Philology.

What made you choose this degree programme?

I liked the description of the degree course and wished to get a better grasp of Russia’s history and culture.

In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?

My expectations have actually been exceeded – I had hoped to expand my existing knowledge, but in the end I discovered fields of knowledge that were entirely new to me. And even as a native speaker, I could put my language skills to the test and improve them. I was definitely not disappointed!

Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?

I very much appreciate that I’ve been given the opportunity to study diverse cultural aspects! It’s not just about language and literature, but also about history, art, politics, social issues, and everything else that makes up a culture. I like this diversity, and I always enjoy discovering connections to new areas of research.

What has been your biggest challenge to date?

Gaining an overview over the entire history of Russia and to memorise it.

What would you like to become after completing your degree?

I don’t have a particular job in view yet, but I would like to work in the international field of political education.

Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?

When you start your degree course, you’ll be getting a lot of support by the departmental student committee, your lecturers and tutors and you won’t be left to fend for yourself. Don’t worry if everything looks very difficult and confusing at first, you’ll know your way around in no time.