Mattis

Bachelor(s): International Psychology and Business Economics
University: Erasmus Rotterdam
Hobbies: Basketball, cooking, stand-up comedy

'The programme is about bringing motivated and interested students from various faculties and universities together and encouraging dialogue. This mostly happens around the topic of sustainability, but not exclusively. A big part is learning new skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving. We had lectures, but also tackled real-world challenges and worked with companies in Delft, the Hague or Rotterdam.'

'I valued the more practical things'

'I valued the more practical things. For example, how to communicate scientific topics to a non-scientific audience, capture and hold attention, or show social resistance. These lessons were often connected to personal stories from guest speakers, which made both sustainability and the life of a scientist feel more real.'

'To my surprise, the programme was easier to combine with my studies and personal life than I had expected. If you are open-minded and curious to learn more, it is a great option for you! You will learn a lot about how to tackle problems in a structured way, how to work effectively in a team, and how to present solutions to caseholders. These skills go beyond a regular bachelor’s and give me more confidence in myself.'