Business & Economics in Europe

My program experience was great. The program was set up so that half of my classes were only with students from my home university -- relatively small classes with 6-8 others--- and the other half were regular classes at the local university (which was more immersive and I preferred those classes). We had scheduled weekend trips to visit other countries and local areas around the host country, which accounted for about 1/4 of the total weekends. My favorite experience was visiting the shops and doing interviews with the local students for my cultural awareness final project. I was able to meet really cool people, which led me to dinners with strangers, book recommendations, free drinks, great conversations, artworks, and lifelong friends.

Integrating into European economics through the lens of your travel times in Maastricht creates a whole different perspective. Understanding new ways of understanding issues through PBL and translating that your “built in” American culture is second to none. Amy has been the most helpful person in my transition here. Messaging her at 10pm to the countless emails back and forth proves they truly care about your experience here. Pushing myself to areas that I didn’t know I had through my experience by seeing almost every country that Europe has to offer. Going to the places that most people wouldn’t think of show the pure beauty that society has to offer.

The marketing class I took through the CES courses available was a super interactive and helpful class to take. The professor was super awesome and really personable, and the course was super easy to follow along with. All the staff members are very approachable and if they aren’t able to help you with something, they will send you to someone who can help you. Some CES staff members are better than others, but they are all easily accessible and will do what they can for you. My experience has been a dream come true and has opened my eyes so much more to the world around me. Although I feel like an ignorant American at times, it has been so much fun meeting people from all over the world and making connections with so many new people that will last me a lifetime.