Interview with Camilla

What is your age/study programme/study year and where are you from? 

My name is Camilla. I am 20 years old, and I come from Rome, Italy. I’m currently in my second year of International Business and Economics also known as IBEB.  

Why did you choose this study programme? 

Throughout my life, I have always been interested in the dynamics of the world and how it functions, discovering new realities and insights into the globalized world we live in have always interested me. Today, more than ever, the economy is what is leading and guiding our choices, sustaining the evolution of our future. 

When I found out about IBEB, I immediately recognized how such a study program would have been the perfect fit for me, constantly stimulating my eager for knowledge and passion for the economic field. In these two years I have broadened and deepened my business/management knowledge, combining them with hands-on experience in the real business world. But the future (my third year) is yet what I am currently most looking forward: a possible exchange or an internship in various areas of the world, with a view to gain a more complete and ecumenical view of the reality, with special emphasis on management. In particular that related to immaterial goods and services, including those related to the care of people and the cultural heritage and art treasures of the world.  

What is your favourite subject and/or favourite teacher? 

So far, my favourite subjects have been microeconomics and applied statistics 1 and 2, as I found the analysis of real-world data, which enables the actual application of the economics filed, fascinating. These two disciplines, in fact, structured the mindset through the practical use of mathematical and theoretical tools, allowing the prediction of future patterns and outcomes, constituting the basis to become an economist. My favourite professor was the Microeconomics professor, Benoit Crutzen. His charisma and attitude towards the subject stimulated all us students to keep up with the subject, making us reflect and questioning real case scenarios such as the criminal environment.  

What is the most interesting you learned so far? 

One of the most interesting things I have learnt so far was relating economics theory to humans’ behaviours through the course Behavioural Economics. Discovering how the human mindset works in some specific situations was enlightening and sometimes even mind-blowing. I was fascinated by how biased the human’s thinking can be: learning the different effects and common places that make individuals fall into fallacies was one of the most captivating topics of the course. 

What is your favourite study-break spot on campus? 

My favourite study-break spot on campus is certainly the library. I always make sure to reserve a spot in the silence area to focus on my studies to the fullest of my capabilities.