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Quynh Chi Trinh
Vietnam
“I am an Erasmus Mundus Student meaning I pursue my MSc in three universities: one year at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, a semester at Paris Sud in France and one at UP Comillas in Spain. Everything here at TU Delft is so advanced and the facilities are very helpful for students when studying. Every class has good audio-visual equipment and computers in the superb library have all the software you need. There are plenty of places to study and a wireless internet signal is available everywhere inside the buildings so you can connect wherever you are. My life is comfortable and happy. I enjoy TU Delft’s sports centre and cultural centre. They are great places to meet people. Basketball and football matches are now regular traditions of our Master class. After an unforgettable introduction week the members of our class became good friends. We feel we are not just a group studying the same programme but loyal colleagues, fifteen nationalities, who care for and respect others. My best memory? The atmosphere. Best lesson? How to organise myself.”
Januardy Djong
Indonesia
I was attracted by the fact that EPA sits at the intersection of technology and public policy. I was looking for a masters program in policy analysis before I joined EPA. But I realized that as a mechanical engineer, I am still a technologist at heart. So, despite my interest in policy analysis that could drive better decision making in organizations, I still want the technology element to be the centerpiece, which I expected to get in EPA and it did not disappoint. I think the highlight of my time in TU Delft and EPA was the time spent with the colleagues from all around the world, both when doing projects and outside school. The heavy emphasis on group projects in EPA tremendously helped my development in working as a team and in building relationship in an international environment. Moreover, EPA curriculum takes good consideration on the multicultural nature of many complex international projects, hence it is very coherent with the situation we faced in the classroom.
I am currently working as Portfolio Analyst in Shell headquarter in The Hague. In this role, I am constantly dealing with huge amount of information which needs to be analyzed in a systematic way and to communicate the results to business leaders. EPA has given me solid grounding in the skill in analyzing and structuring problems and information. In the near future, I believe that other knowledge I gain in EPA, including multi actor perspectives and modelling skills will become important to support my development.
I am also working in a highly international environment, something that is no longer unusual for me after two years working with classmates in EPA!
The ability to think critically and to realize that in dealing with complex socio-technical problems, say, whether or not carbon pricing is a good solution to address climate change, the answer most probably starts with “it depends”.
Prakay Yoknamngoen
Thailand
The programme attracted me because it combines engineering disciplines with managerial courses. It gives you a broader perspective, completes your training as an engineer. I am now working on my Master's thesis, which focuses on sustainable energy. I am trying to answer the question how we can design an area that is self-supporting in its energy use. I am examining the energy demand in a specific area in the Netherlands and trying to match it with the possible supply from solar and wind energy. As for the future, I see myself working in my home country as an engineer on community development projects.
Naoual Babaghayou
Algeria
When I first came to Delft, I did not have a clear picture of my future. I was trained as a chemical engineer and I just knew that engineering alone wasn't enough. I also knew I wanted to see something of the world. Now I know which line of work I am going to be involved in. As part of the curriculum I am doing an internship with Accenture, a large consultancy firm with offices all over the world. This is it! I like the work so much! It is almost like a regular job, as people take me very seriously. The fact that I am a junior does not matter so much. I am working on a market simulation for several utility companies. In the meantime I am learning Dutch, which is very 'moeilijk'!
Weiyu Du
China
Delft University of Technology has a good reputation in China and this MSc programme is new and up-to-date. That's the reason why I came here. In the beginning, I had to adjust to the working methods. Here, the teacher gives you a lot of information and assignments and then you have to work it out yourself. You attend classes every now and then, but you really have to be prepared for them. In China, you are in a classroom all day and the teacher tells you in detail what to do. So I have learned a bit of time-management on the side! Now I'm doing fine. I like the 'Technology and Society' courses most of all because I'm a big fan of macro-economics, and part of this course is about economics.
Paul Pottuijt
the Netherlands
I was one of the first Dutch Bachelor students to join the international MSc programme. I chose it out of a conviction that it will give my degree some extra value. It is good for my English, too. I have a background in civil engineering, but I wanted to learn more about managerial skills. This course was a good opportunity. Although there are other management courses, the level of this one is pretty high. Being in the international programme is great fun! As students, we form a solid team and it is interesting to get to know so many people from different countries. We learn a lot from each other. Everybody is very motivated and works hard. The work load is manageable, as the structure of the programme has been well thought out.
Jason Lim
Indonesia
I have a background in civil engineering. I am really enjoying the courses here, especially the one called 'Decision-making in an international context'. The impact of different cultures on decision making is interesting and can be very important. We examine case studies that show, for example, that the western way of dealing with government agencies is very different from the way Asians handle them. And that European employees are judged on performance, whereas in Asia more emphasis is placed on an employee's loyalty to his or her company.
Tamrat Tewoldeberhan
Eritrea
The international classroom is fun. It's amazing how many nationalities are represented. The university arranged a lot of things for us, such as housing and visas. It even provided me with a free Internet connection in my room. But what really strikes me most is the professionalism of the teachers. They have high reputations; some of them teach part-time, devoting a portion of their time to working with companies outside the university. They are all friendly, speak English and take time for you. I think they can help me reach my goal, which is to work as an IT consultant in my home country.
Carlos Morales Barrientos
Mexico
I have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical and electrical engineering. I came to the Netherlands because I want to work as a manager with the Dutch multinational Philips. I was working with Philips in Mexico, and one of my seniors advised me to go to Delft. I am now doing an internship with the company, here in the Netherlands. It feels good to be in Delft. The town is beautiful and very safe. Riding a bicycle all the time is still such a funny idea. I am a member of a student rowing team, together with Dutch and Norwegian students. We get together regularly, and last month 45 of us went skiing in France. There are only two things I cannot get used to: the food is not spicy enough for me and the winter is too cold.