I got to make great friendships with people from everywhere around the world
Catalina Trohin
International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics
I enjoyed mathematics as a subject in school and was curious to learn more about topics like economics, finance and accounting. I wanted to study in English among international students and this BSc programme seemed a great fit.
Why did you (at the time) choose for Erasmus School of Economics?
Besides the worldwide academic reputation Erasmus School of Economics has, I found all programmes offered by Erasmus School of Economics to be very well structured, with fundamental courses in the first two years and plenty of flexibility in the last year where you could choose between various majors as well as internships and exchanges. Rotterdam seemed like a great option because of the city vibes and all the cultural, social and recreational facilities the city offers.
What did you like most about the bachelor programme?
The thing I liked the most about the bachelor were the fellow students I met. IBEB being such an international program, I got to make great friendships with people from everywhere around the world.
What is your current job (and what have you been doing before) and what does it entail?
I currently work as a Data Analytics Engineer for a fintech based in London. My job is to provide clean and reliable data sets to end users and empower them to answer their own questions. That means ensuring the data is ingested, transformed, scheduled, and ready for analytics. The finance and accounting courses during my studies proved to be useful while working in a payments company. Also, the multiple group projects during my bachelor improved my teamwork and communication skills.
What advice would you give to potential students?
You may feel lost, not have a clue of what’s going on or even suffer from the imposter syndrome at the beginning. You are certainly not alone in feeling that, and as you advance in your studies you will get to enjoy it more and will feel at ease.