Intercultural awareness and sensitivity are very important to me. I came to Maastricht for the bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences, but I discovered that I wanted to be more involved in hands-on medicine in a globalised setting. So my attention was drawn to the International Track in Medicine.
In this three-year English-taught bachelor’s programme you learn to become a doctor, but with a focus on an international context. A pregnant woman in Kenya, for example, encounters different circumstances than a pregnant woman in the Netherlands. There is also more focus on illnesses that are more typical outside the Netherlands.
Why Maastricht University?
Maastricht University is unique because you combine English-taught, international programmes with the Problem-Based Learning system. I love all the new skills we learn and that feeling of togetherness and support.
I chose to come to Maastricht because – to me – it’s a home away from home. It’s open, friendly, warm and very international. There's a lot of nature and beautiful countryside, too.
My ultimate goal
I want to become a part of the new generation of doctors who are more hands-on and involved in the new structure of globalised medicine. My dream career would be to become a neonatal surgeon, travelling around the world, adapting to the cultures I encounter. Curaçao is where I want to retire.
Other testimonials
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One of my favourite parts of the programme are the Simulated Patient Contacts, where you have the opportunity to practice your consultation skills with actors.