Why Leiden?
“At Leiden University you spend a lot of time working in study groups. I learned to work very precisely – even at the level of the individual cell -, to set boundaries and to manage the team’s expectations. If you prepare well, you can make sure that people are interested. There was a strong focus on this during my master’s.”
Tessa Heemskerk–Ouwehand, Clinical Research Associate at Quintiles.
Why Leiden?
“At the bank I have contact with many different departments and the trick is to get them all in line, for example by making complex material easier. In Leiden I learned to look at theories from all sides and to arrive at the core from my own interpretation.”
Hans-Willem van Oort, management trainee with ABN AMRO Bank
Why Leiden?
“Students are a tough audience, and the way I communicate with them determines how much they learn in class. My inspiration is the enthousiasm of my teachers in my master’s and the skills they taught me.”
Annemieke Luijk, Dutch teacher.
Why Leiden?
“My PhD research will eventually contribute to the production of a new antibiotic. You have to be able to justify your research and sell it. A lot of attention was paid to this during my master’s in Leiden.”
Annemiek Knijnenburg, researcher at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry.
Why Leiden?
“The world of ICT is very internationally oriented. A consultant needs to know how to work with people from different cultures – on the work floor and beyond. Expectations and desires need to be clear to everyone. The soft skills I developed during my two years in Leiden have given me an advantage in my career.”
Meikun Jia, ICT Consultant with CGI.
Why Leiden?
“In my job as a management trainee with KLM I need good analytical skills and I also need to have a broad understanding of technological issues. These are all skills I acquired during my master’s programme in Leiden.”
Jorge Osorio, IT management trainee at KLM, studied for his master’s in Leiden.
Why Leiden?
“I was able to immediately put into practice what I had learned during the Political Science programme at Campus The Hague. The study gave me a much better understanding of how decision-making and power relations work. I particularly appreciated the fact that my fellow students, like myself, had both life and work experience.”
Elly van der Wijk, Policy Adviser at the Dutch Council for the Judiciary
Why Leiden?
“Hyves is the Netherlands’ biggest site. As such a huge amount of data is transmitted, you need a lot of servers. During my master’s I learned to resolve problems using large numbers of interconnected computers. It’s experience I am now reaping the benefits of.”
Cor Cornelisse, System Engineer at Hyves.
Why Leiden?
“As an archaeology adviser, I am involved in infrastructural projects to assess whether artefacts are likely to be found at the site. By working closely with different specialists, I can make the right choice at micro level. A lot of attention was paid to this aspect of the work during my master’s in Leiden.”
Emile Eimermann, archaeologist at Vestigia BV Archeologie & Cultuurhistorie.
Why Leiden?
“At Leiden University I learned to adopt a position on important issues under debate. Discussions are always keen, so you soon develop your own skills of critical thinking. This was a strong element of the master’s in Leiden from the very start.”
Arwin Bos, junior staff member at Stibbe.
Why Leiden?
“During my master’s I had already learned how to carry out research while preparing articles on photography and exhibitions. I also learned to adopt a more scientific approach to photography. Today, I am enjoying the benefits of those skills.”
Caroline Piek, editor for P/f Magazine and independent photographer.
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