Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Lyngby (pronounced as loongbu, with ‘loo’ voiced from all power vested in your throat, just like a lot of other Danish words) sits peacefully surrounded by trees and a serene environment. Located far away from the Nørreport city centre and about 3 km away from Lyngby centre, you are bound to enjoy the simplicity and calmness of this prodigious institution.
DTU Lyngby is extended over 4 quarters and is easy to navigate through. Building 101 is amongst my favourite buildings at Lyngby campus. 101 also has the most important part of student life: the canteen (and the central library of course). With amazing spread ranging from salad to hot dishes and cold dishes, food is plenty. Food is also not wasted. DTU promotes the SDG goals in its curriculum and instils the values and morals related to it amongst the conscious students and staffs. Few examples of such can be found throughout the campus, like, use of steel cutlery instead of plastic, carrying own mug for hot cup of coffee or tea rather than using paper cups, smart lighting to conserve energy, separate waste disposal bins, leftovers for waste energy, smart washing sinks for minimum water wastage etc.
I am forever grateful to DTU to not only have provided me with a scholarship but also inculcate a deep sense of consciousness and awareness towards the environment. Which, I think is quite essential towards personality development. The opportunity to be part of Scandinavian culture and education system enthralled me, and needless to say, I seized it with alacrity.
I enjoy spending my time at the library mostly. It’s always bustling with students and if you just walk around in the library you probably will hear some great ideas about the next big innovation or start-ups. The university is quite encouraging towards projects that promote sustainability and takes a positive step against climate adulteration. Danish culture taught me to be free and express my ideas unconstrained. Having participated in Grøn Dyst and Oix challenge, my confidence level has only increased and it leaves me craving for more brainstorming sessions, not to forget, the exposure I gained through networking and meeting new people (including companies, pretty cool eh?)
This blog remains incomplete without a mention of my newly added study line – Solar energy. One of the things I really enjoyed in 2019 summer at DTU was the PV lab course running in the month of June. Having taken a PV basics course the semester before, followed by a lab course at Risø campus, gave me a deeper understanding of the course. Though relatively newly built, PV lab definitely packs a punch. The professors are always helpful and encouraging throughout the learning process. What lacked in the laboratory equipment and facilities, was covered by a discussion with the professor. Even during lunch break, we talked PV!
The opportunity offered at DTU is immense. One such opportunity is also the exchange program. DTU is partnered with many international universities where students can either go on a summer school or for an exchange (http://www.studyabroad.dtu.dk/english). I am thrilled to be part of the Erasmus exchange at TU Delft, The Netherlands and can’t wait to share my experience in the next blog! I am proud to be part of #DTU_N and keeping the Hygge culture alive, even in The Netherlands!
Praktishya Prusty, Sustainable Energy, India.