After this experience, I am confident that I can really translate my acquired knowledge into anything I want.
Faiqa Zafar
Alumna Brain & Cognition
As a master student, I can understand the amount of consideration that goes into choosing the right degree to pursue, especially as an international student. I was in the same position. Having completed the Brain and Cognition Master at EUR, I can confidently say I made the right choice.
The year-long programme really fuelled my passion for cognitive science. It pushed me to introspect and streamline my interests within the field by giving me an exposure to various subfields within the broad domain of cognitive science. What I love most about this programme is it’s wholistic nature, where theory and practice go hand-in-hand. The theoretical courses within the programme pushed me to critically review literature, think outside the box and contribute to fruitful moderated discussions in class. On the other hand, the practical courses taught me how ideas are measured and quantified scientifically. The programme gives you the foundational understanding and ability of all the skills you would need to pursue a career in cognitive science, and you can get as creative as you want with where and how you choose to apply those skills. Individual reflection has always been valued by every member of the B&C faculty.
Currently, I am working at a start-up that develops virtual reality software for psychotherapy, offering interactive and immersive virtual reality scenarios to treat various psychological disorders. In the future, I intend on pursuing a career in technology, where I can use insights from cognitive and behavioural science to optimize organizational processes and outcomes. Before pursuing this master, my career goals seemed far-fetched. But after this experience, I am confident that I can really translate my acquired knowledge into anything I want.
It also helps that the EUR campus is amazing, and Rotterdam is a wonderful city to live in. There is always something to do when you don’t have your head buried in books—both inside and outside the campus. The people are very friendly, and the environment is overall welcoming. I would recommend this programme to anyone who holds interest in the field of Brain & Cognition.