Double Interview with D. Sirgedas
This time the interview is different. While interviewing Kaunas city council member Domas Sirgedas, FPSD student Gabrielė Laurušonytė, received double answers.
What inspired your decision to study at Vytautas Magnus university and why “Political Sciences”?
Ever since I was a child I was interested in the country’s politics, and I wanted to know more about it, not just from media, and all the people that are involved in it, but from a scientific perspective.
What is your current profession and how did the subject of “Political Sciences” help you to get a job in this field?
Currently I am a member of the Kaunas City council. The knowledge that I gained while studying helped me to choose the best political campaign strategy and get elected.
What VMU advantages (from a student’s perspective) would you distinguish?
The possibility to personally choose your subjects and edit your schedule. Since VMU is not the only university where I studied, while comparing, I can say that a big advantage is the lecturers’ attitude towards the students, very “down to earth”.
Any advice to students who are currently studying or are planning to study a subject in the field of politics?
Enjoy the process.
Not as serious, but equally accurate.
What inspired your decision to study at Vytautas Magnus university and why “Political Sciences”?
I dismissed the study programs that I certainly wouldn’t want or could not study. There was not much left to choose from, since the city of Kaunas was also a priority it made the decision easier.
What is your current profession and how did the subject of “Political Sciences” help you get a job in this field?
Because lecture attendance was not mandatory in order to succeed in your studies, I successfully managed my time and started working at JSC “Autokausta”. I graduated from VMU, but I still work at the company.
What VMU advantages (from a student’s perspective) would you distinguish?
The possibility to “make connections”. The university gives you a chance to interact with all kinds of different people during lectures, who you randomly meet at different spheres after graduating. Connections that you make during your studies can help you later on in life.
Any advice to students who are currently studying or are planning to study a subject in the field of Politics?
Some wise people say that while studying they had the best years of their lives, don’t forget to justify that.