Business Administration at the Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

Time flies and it can easily do so without you even noticing that. A year may result in only facing the fact that you've wasted one, or it may seriously change you. I barely had a clue of how it would later change me as I set out for a master's in the Netherlands over a year ago.

While still an undergrad student at a university in Lithuania I was quite determined to continue my studies abroad. To be completely honest, I put quite a lot of effort on research and selection when looking for the right school. The financial crisis had already struck, thus the rational factors of gaining competitive advantage on the job market were of some importance already.

After having dozens of conversations with former students who had studied in different countries throughout the continent and researching online I came to the conclusion that Holland is one of the best options. Strong educational system, huge amount of international students, successful carriers of the former students whom I had conversations with, quite a small city, convenient commute.. these are just a few facts I heard people say. And now, having already graduated and obtained my master's I can second these words.

You've really got to study hard, which in turn results in learning more. You also meet a lot of internationals, almost certainly from all the continents. And yes, I've gained competitive advantage, now I've got a job I would've never got if I hadn't chosen to go for a master's.
But these are only some facts which I thought were of primary importance. They sure are relevant, but I strongly believe that the relationships matter even more. I believe that strong, trustworthy ties built over a year will remain for quite some time.


We thank Algirdas for sharing her experiences

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