“I see myself working in research, using my cultural background to integrate teams working all around the globe. Investigating state-of-the-art techniques and methods to help solve problems that we might not even know exist yet. I would want to build a diverse network of individuals that would enable me to one-day setup my own data science consulting agency.”
Why did you choose your master’s programme at Maastricht University?
While doing my bachelor’s here, I fell in love with the city. I enjoyed the student life, the variety of courses at DACS, as well as the quaintness that comes with a city like Maastricht. The Data Science for Decision Making master’s ticked all my boxes, and that made it an easy decision to pursue a master’s degree here at Maastricht University.
What was your first impression of your master’s programme at Maastricht University?
I remember going into the first weekend after courses thinking it was going to be tough. It is by no means easy, but I enjoyed the challenge. The lecturers are passionate about their subjects and very approachable and helpful with questions. The course content was very interesting, motivating me to work harder for each course.
Other testimonials
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The theoretical knowledge I gained from the programme is something I would never have learned on the job.
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The decision to continue my studies in Maastricht was obvious because I love both the city and the university. Additionally, I have a strong affinity for Maastricht University's project-based learning approach.
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I love living in Maastricht. The people are warm and friendly. As a member of one of the student associations, I truly enjoy the city's student life. In my spare time, I sail with the sailing association, climb, and read about new developments in data science and artificial intelligence.
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It was the excellent education that put this programme at the top of my list
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I learn a lot through practice, and the more hands-on experience, the better!
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The Data Science for Decision Making master's programme sits on the crossroads of Data Science, Applied Mathematics/Operations Research and AI.
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Maastricht is such a vibrant student city. Students are everywhere! There are also so many bars and pubs that there is a cosy place for everyone
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The Department of Advanced Computing Sciences of Maastricht University has been doing research since 1987; surely 35 years ago not many people knew what Artificial Intelligence was. The experience of this department is why I came to study my bachelor’s in the first place.
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We do lots of brain storming, write some code or set up some math. We get regular advice from the project supervisor. Sometimes the advice is very helpful. Other times it is not helpful.
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A very nice place in my faculty is the Swarmlab, where you get access to equipment you don’t usually have.