Laurie Rubega (Rwanda), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
The programme's structure and support really eased me into the process, and I found myself getting the hang of it faster than I expected!

“When I started the programme, I had no background in programming, so the thought of diving deep into assignments and exams made me anxious. I kept wondering if I had bitten off more than I could chew. As time went on, I realised it was not as impossible as I had imagined. The programme's structure and support really eased me into the process, and I found myself getting the hang of it faster than I expected!”

Project Centred Learning (PCL) is one of the features of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Laurie likes best: “It is a super hands-on approach to education. Instead of just traditional lectures and exams, we work on real projects that mimic real-world challenges. Each semester, we dive into two projects, so by the end of our three-year programme, we have tackled and solved a bunch of different scenarios. PCL bridges the gap between theory and practice. I think it is awesome because it feels like we are already working professionals, learning by doing. It is definitely one of the coolest parts of our academic experience.”

“After graduation, I've got some exciting plans. First off, I am diving straight into the world of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. There are so many ground-breaking advancements happening in this field, and I'm eager to be a part of it. However, it is not all work for me; I have this dream to travel around the world and maybe collaborate on some super cool projects with international teams. I am looking to soak up as much global experience as I can.”

Project Centered Learning (PCL) is een van de onderdelen van Data Science en Artificial Intelligence die Laurie het leukst vindt: “Het is een super praktijkgerichte benadering van onderwijs. In plaats van alleen traditionele colleges en examens, werken we aan projecten met uitdagingen uit de echte wereld. Elk semester duiken we in twee projecten, dus tegen het einde van onze driejarige bachelor hebben we een aantal verschillende scenario’s aangepakt en opgelost. PCL overbrugt de kloof tussen theorie en praktijk. Ik vind het geweldig omdat het voelt alsof je al een werkende professional bent, die leert door te doen. Het is absoluut een van de coolste onderdelen van mijn academische ervaring tot nu toe.”

“Ik heb een paar plannen voor na mijn afstuderen. Allereerst duik ik meteen in de wereld van Data Science en Artificial Intelligence. Er gebeuren veel baanbrekende ontwikkelingen op dit gebied waarvan ik deel wil uitmaken. Maar ik wil meer dan alleen werken; Ik droom ervan de wereld rond te reizen en misschien samen te werken aan een aantal supergave projecten met internationale teams. Ik probeer zoveel mogelijk wereldwijde ervaring op te doen.”

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