Memory Lane
Over the weekend, i visited my “old” study town, Gjøvik. It reminded me of some good, great and stressing times. Truly fascinating being back after four years. life looked very, very different then, compared to now. And if you’d asked me back then, i would have missed the mark about what i’d be doing by now. I’ve always found that thing in particular very, very strange and somewhat cool. You never truly know how life will unfold. Sure thing, you can make plans and work toward goals, but things happen along the way - sometimes leading you out of the set course - for better or for worse. Either way, it was very, very special being back on campus.
It was a strange time
Being a student is a strange time. Theres a lot going on, and if you’re anything like me, you like to keep yourself busy. Sometimes, that does affect your school work, of course. Sadly and thank god (what?!). I had a part-time job, played a ton of games and sometimes went out on the weekends. it was a good time, where time and money didn’t matter that much (well, to some extent).
That feeling of “oh, man.. i’m f#cked!” - do not worry, theres about 10-20 other people thinking JUST the same thing regarding the coming exams and tests. Aaahhh… student life, truly something! Strangely enough, it did all work out. Surely, i did not pass through with straight A’s. Far from it. But i did pass, and got my degree! All whilst also working my part-time job at a local record store, and eventually part-time in Norway’s biggest bank! (Now THAT led me down the path of banking and finance! Not my education, but my part-time job!).
I think being a student and taking my Bachelors taught me more than what subjects i had in class. It’s something about the situations you’re put in. The challenges and a HUGE advancement into adulthood. Sure thing, students can (most of the time) remind you more of kindergarteners - but still; MAN, you get some growth from all of the things you need to be on top of. Classes, paying bills, maybe having a part-time job, or some social club or activity on the side. Much, much growth.
Details about…
So, i took a Bachelor’s degree in Technology, design and management at NTNU in Gjøvik (NTNU translates into Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology). I spent three years there, being a full-time student.
My degree is focused on the product development process. From the idea stage to the “end of life”-cycle, and all in between. Taking into account economy, marketing, production methods and environmental challenges. This goes for both digital and physical products. Summed up, i think this degree was the perfect fit for me! It combined a lot of different subjects that all ties well into one another when it comes to being creative; creating products or services, as well as taking the world, customers and consumers into account.
For a self-labeled creative that likes to do a ton of different stuff: this was a 5/5 for me. Easy.
We spent time learning how to draw from perspective, learning 3D software for modeling, different material measures and properties, 3D-printing, production methods for manufacturing, marketing and consumer psychology - as well as project management and how to guide and lead through a design process, to name A FEW THINGS.