So far, my experience has been great!
Abduallah
Student
I chose the Research Master Genomics in Society (GiS) for many reasons. Firstly, I chose GiS to harness my research skills. Given how important research is, I felt that I had not learned enough about research in my previous studies, medicine and philosophy. Secondly, I chose GiS to learn more about doing societal projects with stakeholders. In my previous studies I often found myself in bubbles: For medicine it was the hospital and for philosophy it was my mind. Consequently, I felt ignorant about society. I had heard stories about people creating (societal) impact, and I wanted to learn more about impact. Once I entered GiS, I started to learn how research can create impact rather than ending up forgotten in a dusty drawer.
So far, my experience has been great! Yes, it has been hard work, I will not gloss over that, but it is so worth it. In my previous studies I often felt like a sponge, someone who merely learns and absorbs knowledge. However, in GiS I really feel like a student, someone who is urged and challenged to think and work with people on (genomic) issues.
What makes GiS a unique programme is that it approaches a topic like genomics from different perspectives and it teaches about making impact with research. Also, what makes GiS unique is that focuses on how people from different backgrounds can collaborate together. My classmates are for instance from different backgrounds, and it is really amazing to experience the synergy in group projects and class discussions.
I know that I still have a path full of adventure ahead of me in GiS and I cannot wait to see what will happen next…"