Sanne Vollenberg

What is it like to follow the Master's in Clinical Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam? Definitely a question running through your mind when visiting this page. At that time, I was faced with the same question. Now, a year later, I can tell you more from my own experience! My name is Sanne Vollenberg and I graduated from Erasmus University this summer. I did my bachelor's degree in Psychology here as well, so I was already familiar with the campus. Back then, I also really liked studying in Rotterdam because of the many options on campus, the good accessibility and life in Rotterdam. The campus has many places where you can have a drink with friends, its own gym, study places with a view over the campus and its own supermarket. In addition, by tram, metro or scooter, you are in no time in the city centre where you have many more options for eating, relaxing or shopping. So if you are looking for a vibrant city to study in, Rotterdam is definitely a good option!

I definitely recommend this Master's programme if you are interested in working as a basic psychologist in a clinical setting. During the study you will learn more about specific themes that are important for your work, including skills such as statistics if you would like to work as a researcher. Additionally, the course offers enough academic challenges, where you also gain practical experience through practicals and a possible internship at the end of the year. I will honestly admit that this was the first time I really got an idea of what working as a psychologist entails. Therefore, you can see this Master's as a more in-depth year where you are much more focused on your future job. Moreover, the courses are taught by lecturers who enthusiastically talk about their field of work, which gives you more insight into, for instance, work in addiction care, personality problems or work as a scientist. I highly recommend it if you want to gain more theoretical and practical insights into your profession as a psychologist!