Why did you decide to study in the Netherlands? And why did you choose Radboud University?
I decided to study in the Netherlands, specifically at Radboud, because of the unique programme it offers that fits and combines my personal interests perfectly.
How did you experience the transition from high school to university? How did the university assist you with this transition?
As I had a two year gap after graduating high school, the transition was quite easy.
The university helped me by being available all the time if I had any problem or question.
What do you like about the Bachelor's programme and why? How has the programme challenged you?
I like that PPS combines different fields of interest, and that I can basically design the programme in the second and third year according to my interests. I also really enjoy the international environment of our programme. One thing that was important to me when choosing PPS was that it is not as theoretical as the "normal" philosophy programme but more issue oriented.
The programme has challenged me because of the different backgrounds my fellow students and I have regarding philosophy, but at the same time, it is very helpful in developing my own level and skills.
What do you think about the atmosphere in class?
I think that the atmosphere in class is great. Everybody is very supportive and open-minded. It is also very nice that most of our teachers are very young as that helps with relating and understanding each others point of views better.
What are your plans once you have received your Bachelor’s degree?
I definitely plan on doing my Master's as well, but I'm not yet sure what direction I want to take as I can still imagine myself working in different fields.
Are you involved with the study association of your programme? If so, in what way?
I am a member of our study association and really enjoy all the fun events they plan.
What do you like about Nijmegen?
I like that Nijmegen is a small city with everything a student needs; where it is easier to feel at home than in a huge city because it feels more cozy. I also enjoy that it is possible to go everywhere by bike in basically no time and that there are many beautiful parks.
How were you in touch with Radboud University before you started your studies here? And how did you value this contact with Radboud University?
Because of the distance to my hometown, I only used the chat and social media to get in touch with Radboud. I really liked the presence on social media because, although I was quite far away, it made me feel like I was really able to get to know the university beforehand.
What would you advise students when choosing a study programme?
I would suggest that they really think about all the different interests they have and see if there is one programme that can combine all of them, like PPS does for me. If it wasn't for PPS I would probably study Sociology, History or an ancient language like Latin but I am sure I would not have been as happy with any of these programmes because, although I like each programme for its individual qualities, each of them only represents a small part of my interests.