Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Advent calendar with a twist! After all the creative contributions of the first semester students, we would like to present our contribution in this last Advent calendar door.
On behalf of all faculty members, we would like to wish everyone happy holidays and hope to see you all in good health in the coming year.

In the video are: Prof. Jens-Rainer, Iris Heisterklaus, Prof. Christoph Jungemann, Lara Niessen, Prof. Albert Moser, Sandra Wick, Andrea Letzner and Martina Dahm.

Beat the Corona Winter Blues – Traditions

Do you also know someone like Freddie? Freddie starts singing the Christmas carols from her childhood already in November and she already does the shopping list for the Christmas baking.

She has a “backwards Advent calendar” which counts the 24 days until the Advent calendar starts on December 1st. Advent is then celebrated with great delight; this puts her in a good mood, despite bad weather and Corona.

Winter and especially the Christmas season enjoy us with many beautiful traditions and customs: fairy lights, candles, Christmas cookies, punch, Advent calendar, Christmas music, and many more. Maybe you also have some favorite traditions that you remember from your childhood, like Freddie? And as locals in Aachen, we certainly love our Aachener Printen. How about treating the corona winter blues with a delicious printen treatment?

Written by: Christine Sander

Do you remember Caro?
She took over our Instagram channel for a week in summer and guided us through her life as a student.
Today, she’s taking over our Advent calendar and has prepared a little guide for you.

FINANCES
– Create an accurate cost breakdown of one-time/regular costs
– Set aside money for unforeseen costs (e.g. veterinarian)

CHOICE OF DOG
– Get help in choosing the right dog (e.g., dog training schools or at least other dog owners)
– Inform them exactly about the needs of the dog
– Get a dog that suits you: sporty or couch potato? *explore activity possibilities before hand e.g. Instagram @drkrettungshundestaffelaache

EVERY DAY TIPS
– Introduce command for number 1/number 2
– Rent an apartment near the university
– Get allies (fellow dog lovers, other dog owners,…)
– Create backup plan for e.g. exam phases: parents, friends, acquaintances

ALTERNATIVES
– Use sponsorships as a good alternative to a permanent commitment.
– Walking shelter dogs
– First take a pet that is easier to take care of

Interested? More info is available on Caros Blog

With the concert series “Oche in Concert – Advent Edition”, the STAWAG lifts our christmas spirits. This year, there is no need to go outside. as every winter concert can be enjoyed in the confort of your own home. Have your hot chocolate and your comforter ready and enjoy!

In the Christmas bakery of our electrical engineers you can find very special treats. In true engineering manner, our student council @fset_rwth made cookie cutters and gave them a try. If you are also interested in such cookie cutters, you can download the 3D print templates on the Internet.

You don’t have to have studied chemistry to make a great and rich hand cream.

Today we have a great recipe for DIY hand cream for you. A gift for your hands, so that they dont need to suffer from the cold and constant hand washing.

Again, we find ourselves in a lockdownand often we hear other people say: “Stay healthy”- okay thanks, but how?

Recently, the Student Health Management of RWTH Aachen University has been putting together a podcast series on health topics – for students bystudents.
Fit and healthy through everyday university life – especially during times of online teaching.

You can also find some of the podcasts contributions in english.
Podcast – Corona and the Studi-Life

Mentoring Whispers

“Together” is essential in times like these.
The corona hygiene regulations require for us to be physically distant- but that doesn’t mean that we can’t stay socially connected.
How about meeting your freshmen group over an online conferencing tool or starting the day chatting with your study group? Take a virtual coffee break with someone, have a chat with your favorite sister, call your grandpa on the phone or go for a walk with your best friend.
Student life is more enjoyable together and nothing is more pleasant than a smile, a little chat, a good conversation or a joke that makes you laugh. And things, which make you sad or angry, become easier to take for you, when you share them with someone. Even if you just meet in the virtual world.

After all “We cannot live alone without being harmed.” (Remo Largo)
And “Ensemble, c’est tout!” (Anna Gavalda)

Written by: Christine Sander

Most of you probably know the intro sequence of our first-year students videos. But did anyone notice the unique structure of our snowflakes?