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Later I want to teach other mechanics what I am learning now

20 August 2025
summa testimonial mechatronica

sharon stevens

Former student First Mechatronics Engineer

My training company makes machines, including drones, micro-telescopes, and autoloaders for large companies. It's located in several countries around the world. It's still very much a man's world. More women are coming, but I haven't seen any in my department yet.

I previously obtained my administrative assistant diploma at Summa. When I finished, my brother said: “Why don’t you do the same thing as me?” He was right; mechatronics is really for me. I have since realized, however, that it is also quite a demanding course.

When I decided to pursue a career in technology, Brainport offered me the opportunity to spend a day shadowing various companies. I visited companies in construction, machining, and mechatronics. Mechatronics was definitely my favorite! It's the most diverse.

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