What made you choose this degree programme?
I wanted a very technical degree, but one that would also allow me to interact with other disciplines. I wanted to better understand how computer science is used in other areas and how computer scientists can work with people from other disciplines.
In which respect have or haven’t your expectations been fulfilled?
Fulfilled: You have a lot of time to get to grips with the content of the degree programme. Later in life you probably won't have as much time to learn new things, so it's a good opportunity. In addition, the optional specialisation modules allowed me to gain exactly the impressions that helped me to decide which areas of computer science interest me more (and which interest me less).
Surpassed: Learning spaces at the RUB. The ‘OpenSpace’ for all students at the Faculty of Computer Science is a great place to work on problems together or to study for an exam.
Not fulfilled: I always thought that I would be some kind of universal expert in computer science after graduation - but the more you learn, the more you realise what you don't know yet. Computer science is a huge field and even at the end of your studies you won't know most of it, but hopefully you will have found the joy of discovering something new every day.
Which aspect of your degree programme do you enjoy most?
Puzzling! When you have been working on a task or a bug in a programme for a long time and finally find a good solution and, above all, understand why this solution works.
What has been your biggest challenge to date?
My biggest challenge during my studies was actually having the confidence to start studying at all. With the right bunch of students by your side, you can definitely get through the tough parts of the programme.
What would you like to become after completing your degree?
We’ll see.
Which advice would you like to give to students who consider enrolling in this degree programme?
On the one hand, you should take the time to assess as best you can beforehand whether you want to go in this direction professionally. On the other hand, don't be put off! I was also afraid at the beginning that I wouldn't have enough prior knowledge or that the exams would be far too difficult, but as long as you're keen on the things you learn here, you'll manage somehow.
