Testimonials
I wanted to expand my knowledge of the field and study the Creative Industries Master's, so that's what I did. It was a good choice!
- Previous education
- A-Levels obtained at St John Rigby College and a BA in Arts and Culture Studies at Radboud University
- Programme
- Creative Industries
- Country of previous education
- United Kingdom and the Netherlands
- Study start date
Freya Syson is a current Master's student of Creative Industries.
Why did you decide to study in the Netherlands?
I chose to study in the Netherlands because I had heard the country is quite open, relaxed and friendly. I had never visited the Netherlands before I attended my Introduction Week at the beginning of my Bachelor's programme, so it was quite scary when I first arrived! I had heard that Radboud University has a good reputation, especially for English-taught courses, so I was eager to visit and see what it was like to study abroad.
What do you like about the Master's programme and why?
After following the second-year Bachelor's course Organizing the Creative Industries I decided that I wanted to expand my knowledge of the field and study the Creative Industries Master's, so that's what I did. It was a good choice! The teachers in the Faculty of Arts are all very supportive.
What do you like about Nijmegen?
I really like the atmosphere in Nijmegen, it is the first city I've lived in. I find the people to be very friendly and warm, which made me feel at home from day one. Also, I find it to be big enough to be 'interesting' but not so big that you feel you could get lost or intimidated.
What would you advise students when choosing a study programme?
I would advise students to thoroughly read the curriculum so they don't encounter any surprises later on in the year, and I would also recommend that they choose a programme which covers topics they're genuinely interested in, rather than topics that they're academically gifted at.