Anders Peter Bundgaard: We are the ones who make sure that complaints turn into improvements
Anders Peter Bundgaard: We are the ones who make sure that complaints turn into improvements
Name: Anders Peter Bundgaard
Degree programme: Electronic Systems, 10th semester
Student representative on the Study Board for Electronics and IT
What is the primary function of the study board?
Officially? Quality assurance of the degree programmes. Unofficially? We are the students' special forces who make sure that our feedback doesn’t just end up in a drawer somewhere. We are the ones who make sure that complaints turn into improvements.
What does someone who’s considering running for one of AAU's governing bodies need to know?
Your teachers won't hate you for being critical. Don't worry – there are no blacklists for exams. On the other hand, if you put a little energy into it, you can actually make your ideas a reality. And the work takes into account that we are also studying and are stressed and dealing with exams.
What are the advantages of allowing students to be on the study board?
Okay, let's be honest: There’s cake once a month. It’s a solid perk. Beyond that, you get a network across year groups and degree programmes that’s worth its weight in gold. And then of course there’s... cake.
What specifically is your role on the study board?
I’m deputy chair. This means that I help set the agenda for the meetings and decide what we should fight for. I also have a seat at the table at the faculty level where I’ve helped to provide input on which degree programmes should be closed with the Master's programme reform.
How much time do you typically devote to the study board?
It fluctuates. But the regular tasks probably take up 8-10 hours a month.
What skills have you gained by being on the study board?
I've become a shark at seeing an issue from multiple angles. This involves the ability to translate frustrated complaining into a concrete action plan that actually solves something. And then I’ve gotten really sharp at making sense of huge data packets without getting a headache. So I would say that these are some pretty nice skills to have in the toolbox.
What would you say to students who are unsure about getting involved in student politics?
Ditch the uncertainty. Get in touch with one of us already on your study board and get the unfiltered version. Or get a hold of me. I’m happy to treat you to a cup of coffee and an honest chat.