For Students

“I attended the workshop on “The future of Work”, which was an extremely interesting workshop conducted by Rabobank. Using technology in farming and agriculture is a very attractive mix. The Rabobank officials were enthusiastic and engaged us in activities where we learnt how a bank handles customer grievances. I learnt that introduction of robotics in future, has both pros and cons. Studying humans, is common, but studying about robots that are to replace humans in the future, is more interesting. Banks are certainly not just about
transacting money and handling bank accounts. I now have a broadened perspective about the working of a bank. It was a delight to attend this workshop.

I would like to commend the UM Diversity Officer for conducting the other excellent workshop on “Diversity on the work floor”. This workshop was insightful and has helped me to understand diversity Management at a greater depth and detail. It was extremely encouraging to know how deeply Maastricht University is thinking about International students, especially when I am one myself. Improvement and out of the box thinking will surely lead the University to reach heights and achieve higher diversity. This workshop taught me to be myself. The officers were engaging us in different activities that were very interesting and mindboggling. They were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and understood the importance of diversity to the core. The excellent attention to detail, through thorough management and coordination is what has made this programme a success.
I would recommend everyone to be a part of such workshops as these enhance your personal and professional skills, that you need to equip yourself with for the job market.”

“I participated in a total of 5 workshops which ranged from getting a glimpse of what technology would look like in the future, to management principles employed by the organizations. The common theme that I saw in each of these workshops was the fact that the trainers were passionate about the subject or the role they were in and this was quite inspiring.
As a law student who learned about the entrepreneurial side of management, it was heartening to witness how organizations had transformed into customer friendly and innovative organizations.
The workshops also allowed to network with the organizations and fellow students and exchange knowledge. I would recommend participating in Master yourself workshops to prepare for the career on a long-term”

“I would like to find a job in the Euregion after I graduate. But since I only speak basic Dutch, it’s quite difficult to find opportunities here. I’ve attended several workshops because I wanted to learn about interesting topics outside of the academic setting and to understand how those topics are dealt with in practice. I found the interactive elements and the opportunities to discuss core topics especially valuable. This initiative is a great way to learn more about relevant topics for a future career and to grow your personal network.”

“I’m extremely interested in the development of new technologies and innovation. Design Thinking is a common buzzword and a lot of people have some idea of what it is, but most can’t explain the whole method. I had already visited several design thinking events but none of them managed to summarise all elements of design thinking in a short time of about three hours followed by discussion. However, Accenture did it very successfully, in my opinion. I also liked that the workshops were mainly at the companies themselves. This gives you the opportunity to get an impression of the actual workplace, atmosphere and company culture. I definitely see the Euregion as a possible work environment now. Without this pilot, I wouldn’t even know that some of the participating companies are here in the region.”

“I liked every one of the four workshops I attended, but the one on contract negotiation skills was the most interesting to me.  It really added value to the skills I gained during my master’s and gave me insights into what the labour market has to offer. Also, networking and making new friends was a good experience. I would definitely consider the Euregion as a work environment, if I can contribute to solving health issues here.”

“As ambassadors of the pilot, my colleague, Rohaan Khan, and I did all sorts of things—from creating a marketing campaign to talking with interested companies and handling e-mail traffic regarding each workshop. I got to know the region much better through this and I even applied for the Accenture summer camp on Artificial Intelligence. I think it’s a great start to facilitate the connection between bright students and the region. In my opinion, Master Yourself isn’t necessarily about finding a job. It’s about developing skills, networking and gathering insights into companies. I’ve seen a desire at companies to incorporate international students, but the requirement to speak Dutch often prevents this from happening. Personally, I love the innovative atmosphere around Maastricht, so I would definitely consider a job offer in this region.”