Education Minister recalls favorite school subjects and inspiring teachers

Ute Eiling-Hütig, who recently became the Education Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, reminisced about her school years, identifying sports, music, and art as her favorite subjects. She also developed a fondness for chemistry in her later school years, crediting an exceptional teacher for her enthusiasm. "She lived the subject and had a great way of conveying the content," Eiling-Hütig told the German Press Agency. "We adored her passionately and therefore learned like world champions."

Eiling-Hütig, who attended school in North Rhine-Westphalia, admitted to sometimes taking the path of least resistance academically. However, she emphasized her dedication when it mattered. "And honestly: In the subjects where I liked the teachers, really liked them, I was very good," she stated. During her upper secondary school years, she focused on advanced courses in mathematics and Latin. The current minister achieved an average grade of "a 2-something" upon graduating with her Abitur.

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She lived the subject and had a great way of conveying the content. We adored her passionately and therefore learned like world champions.

Following her secondary education, Eiling-Hütig pursued higher studies at the University of Münster. Her academic path included degrees in Ancient History, Classical Archaeology, and Medieval History. The minister's reflections offer a personal glimpse into her educational background, shaped by inspiring teachers and strategic academic choices.

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And honestly: In the subjects where I liked the teachers, really liked them, I was very good.