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Too Many Numbers
Too Many Numbers
After dealing with numbers for far too long, I decided it was time to do something with it! I attended an information evening at the Department of Human Geography and listened to a presentation on Economic Geography given by Professor Veronique Schutjens. It sounded so promising that I immediately filled out the application form and I had to send along what felt like a hundred additional documents. I was accepted and excited to begin a ‘schakeljaar’ at the department. On the first day, after attending a range of introductory lectures about all kinds of Human Geography subjects, I asked to switch to Urban Geography. The request was approved, and I received my new schedule.
Student Assistant At The Department Of Urban Geography
Student Assistant At The Department Of Urban Geography
One of the first Urban Geography lectures was taught by the late Professor Ronald van Kempen. At the end of the session, he announced that whoever reached him first could become his student assistant for a year. Because the other students followed their usual meeting etiquette, I was the first one down, and just like that, my new side job began.
My Literature Thesis: "Indianen & Casino’s"
My Literature Thesis: "Indianen & Casino’s"
I finished my ‘schakeljaar’ with my literature thesis "Indianen & Casino’s". I had to follow an one‑year bridging program (Schakeljaar) because my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration did not fully align with the master’s program in Urban Geography. During the ‘schakeljaar’, I selected courses from the Human Geography bachelor to build the required academic foundation. After finishing the bridging year, I continued with, and completed, the one‑year master’s program in Urban Geography.
Excursion To New York
Excursion To New York
I completed my master’s degree after one and a half years; together, the premaster (Schakeljaar) and master took me two and a half years (2004 - 2007) instead of the standard two. During the program, I wrote both a literature thesis and a final thesis. Yet my fondest memories come from the American Studies course, which gave me the opportunity to experience New York through the eyes, and the work, of other Urban Geographers. Seeing the Big Apple from their academic perspective was unforgettable.
My Thesis
My Thesis
My final thesis competed for the Marc de Smidt Thesis Prize. I wrote it using the dataset I had worked with at E‑Quality (Became Atria), originally collected to advise municipalities on sports policy. Because the dataset also contained extensive information on cultural participation, I chose to focus on visits to cultural activities for my thesis. After completing the program, I earned the right to use the academic title MSc (Master of Urban Geography).
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