My studies here

Some of you have been wondering how I like studies here and stuff like that.

Well, I must admit I really enjoy it here.

First, it is the change in my own approach which makes the difference. After 2 intensive AIESEC-non-university years I really want to study. And I do feel the value of my studies. And practical implications (actually, many of them come from the AIESEC and other working XP)

Second, the ambiance here is more encouraging. Starting from the basic technical and other life conditions (at least one beamer per every room, even in the smallest ones, videos, ppts, Internet connection everywhere, and other things that really add value to your studies), continuing with the teaching approach (will tell more later below) and ending with the general respect to the studying process here. For example, your Bachelor's and Master's degree theses are something which do matter. Companies often offer themes. You may base them Companies often order research for them, where students at certain level can participate. As well as the government.

About the teaching process. The good thing is that it is always very practical. (Sometimes even too much, I think, but in general it's good). You have a textbook which you are supposed to study on your own before the exam. And then there are lectures, many of which are actually guest lectures, which focus on some practical aspect or feature. Sometimes there is theory, but mainly you are supposed to master that yourself.

One traditional drawback of many of the teachers here is that they are over too calm. Maybe, I'm just not used, but sometimes, after 1,5 hours of very mild, calm, confident lecture you just lose the point. And the way many of them use ppts. Sometimes there is really much too much text on them.

And I enjoy this focus on innovation everywhere. Actually, one of the interesting arguments one of our recent guest lecturer has made was that with the increasing introduction of computers in our life and management, human beings virtually not only keep control, but they also increase the number of opportunities to do interesting creative work while leaving the boring ones to computers. :)