At IB History we gain a unique global perspective on history, learning about societies from all over the world that I had never heard of before.
Bruno Bothof
Student International Bachelor History
Discovering IB History
When I started looking for my bachelor’s, I was sure I wanted to do something with an international background. To my surprise, the International Bachelor of History here at Erasmus was one of the best-rated Universities for this programme. As a Rotterdam-based high school student, I visited the university with my high school and liked the campus. Still, I didn’t think there were any programmes here for me, as the university was renowned for its management and economic studies. When I started to look into the university and attended a student for a day, I was sold immediately.
Global History
As a high school student, I was interested in history and often was one of the best in my class. However, when the first course started, it became apparent that this was completely different. In the first course, Global History, we didn't take such an extended look at European history, which was often taught in high school. Instead, we would look at history from all over the world, learning about societies that I had never heard of.
An engaging learning environment
Erasmus's teaching style also impacted my decision to study here. As a first-year student, I attended three tutorials and one weekly lecture. The lecture outlines the main ideas and learning goals for the week, while the tutorials involve discussing the course content with fellow students. This helped me better understand the course content, develop my debating skills, and gain valuable insights from my fellow students.