Mada
Mada is from Indonesia. After graduating as a Mechanical Engineer from Bandung Institute of Technology in 2019, she is now a second-year student in the Sustainable Energy Engineering programme at KTH. She loves walking in nature and reading fiction books while listening to music in her free time.
Why did you choose this master’s programme at KTH?
KTH and Sweden are leaders in sustainability across various fields, especially energy. I am eager to learn how renewable energy technologies and systems can harmonise with social, economic, and environmental factors. The Sustainable Energy Engineering programme at KTH offers an outstanding curriculum that aligns with my motivation to pursue graduate studies.
What are the best aspects of your programme?
My programme has a clear structure that effectively guides students toward achieving the learning objectives. The courses are delivered in diverse formats, including study visits and project competitions. I appreciate how all the courses consistently consider the positive and negative impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Have you chosen a specialisation track within the programme? If Yes, which track and why?
I chose the Energy Supply through Clean Conversion Technology track starting my second semester. I aspire to learn more about the evolution of conventional energy systems and their integration with renewable systems, such as polygeneration, efficient co-generation, and energy storage. This includes considering the technical, environmental, social, and economic issues.
Is there any student events/associations that you enjoy and can recommend?
I recommend joining THS Armada. It was a wonderful experience collaborating with students from various programs and international backgrounds. As a company host last year, I learned valuable lessons about job opportunities in Sweden and better understood the local working culture.
KTH also offers many lunch seminars featuring diverse topics and speakers. Some of my favourites are the ones hosted by the KTH Climate Action Center. These seminars provide learning opportunities about new issues, technologies, findings, or policies. Plus, they are free to attend, and you often get a free lunch!
How would you describe your time at KTH so far?
In one word: colourful. When I first arrived at KTH Entre, I was greeted by lush greens and serene blues. I watched the leaves turn orange and brown and eventually fall to the ground and be covered by snow as the seasons changed. Then, I was captivated by the pink, yellow, and purple flowers blooming around the campus. It is delightful that KTH is surrounded by forests, making me appreciate nature (and its changes) even more. Now that I live in Stockholm, I walk more often, whether happy and relaxed or stressed from assignments and exams. Walking in nature has become a habit, regardless of my mood.