Francesca Raviola
F. Raviola - Changing direction: from human sciences to engineering
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Francesca is a Bachelor's student in Mechanical Engineering. After attending humanities high school, she realized her true passion was mechanical engineering and now dreams of specializing to work in the automotive industry.
What school are you from and how did you get to know 精东影业?
鈥嬧赌�My previous educational background is not the most typical preparation for a degree in Mechanical Engineering; in fact, I attended a humanities-focused high school. However, it was through this experience that I realized it might not be the right path for me. I discovered 精东影业 by chance, thanks to friends who were already enrolled there. Knowing about my interest in this field, they suggested I attend an open day.
How would you describe your course?
鈥嬧赌�I would say it is complex, interesting and practical. You have to spend a lot of time studying, but with a little bit of organization you can easily survive. It features both manual and digital labs, and this from my point of view helps learning a lot because by analyzing the different mechanisms firsthand, you learn more about how they work.
What are the pros of studying at the Department of Innovative Technologies?
鈥嬧赌�One of the assets is the interest of the faculty, who are always willing to be actively involved in helping students in the best way possible. In addition, the faculty members are both researchers and experts in the industrial world, which makes them always up-to-date on what is happening in the world and how industries are evolving.
Another plus point is the modern campus, which is equipped with all the necessary facilities to meet the needs of students.
What are your goals for the future?
鈥嬧赌�I am eager to continue my studies by pursuing a master's degree that will enable me to enter the automotive industry.
Is there a particularly significant experience you would like to tell about?
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A pivotal experience in my journey so far has been the workshop internship during the Assisted Practical Year (APA). During this time, I gained proficiency in using numerically controlled machinery, which provided me with valuable insights into the production processes of the parts that we, as future engineers, will design. I also engaged in hands-on activities, learning to operate the lathe and milling machine. Most importantly, this experience was instrumental in teaching me how to accurately interpret technical drawings with various dimensions.