My career path

Hej Guys!

Long time no see. Sorry about that. Had so much on my head lately. 

I have some news for you all! As you all know I finished my experience with UCN in february 2013. From that time,until september I was working a bit, travelling a lot, and enjoying free time. However it all finished, and now I am super busy. 

I started my Master's degree in Aalborg University. I am studying Culture, Communication and Globalisation (Every time I say it, need to take a deep breath).

What can I say after one month there? Well, I am loving it! It is a lot different that in UCN I must say. So if you are planning on going there after UCN,  don't hestitate to ask me questions! :)

During the break - the view from the top. Usually I sit closer though..

After every month I have read so much that my head is just feeling bombared with all the information.. We have plenty of books, articles and research papers to read. And well, its not just reading.. you need to understand them.. And on master's level.. hmm it may be difficult sometimes. But - I manage it pretty well. (I hope so at least)

I must say, I am really happy that I took this one step higher and decided to take master's degree. And the saying "the more you know, "the more you know, the more you know you don't know" its very accurate here. 

Studying at home. Of course with sweets and a beer :) Don't judge!

And I know many people find practical experience more important than the theoretical one, hovewer nowadays, everyone has an AP or bachelor degree just like that, without really putting too much effort into it. (observing some of the people.. ) And more and more organisations are looking for the most skilled and qulified employees in the market. Having a master's degree is just this one step closer to gurantee yourself a bright future, especially for international students in Denmark. Therefore I really encourage you all to think more about that, because I know many students who have finished their education after 2 or 3 years here, and now are doing really nothing, and trust me - companies see that and if you have 1-2 years gap in your CV that may really affect the decision process of your employer..

Try to find your way to success, and maybe Master's degree will be very needed here, anyways what can I say is that I really recommend it! I hope you'll do that and you will all succeed in today's world market.

Well, thats just my opinion - if you have another one, please share it with us in the comments below :) 

Good luck with finding your way to success! :)

Aleksandra

UCN Goes to Poland

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to my blog. First of all I would like to thank you, for finding your time to stop by. I promise you will find here many information about school, city, different events and discounts for them, among many others.

University College of Northern Denmark became really active in promoting school to international students. They are willing to offer you opportunity of studying abroad and finding your own place in your future career. UCN Ambassadors (read more here) took part in promoting school in Hungary, Bulgaria and Estonia, what allow them to spend some free time in their home countries.

Me - presenting the school

I was also a member of doing marketing actions in Poland. I had opportunity to show my beautiful country to Mette Samuelsen – Head of International Relations in our school.

Prospective students on UCN presentation in Poland

In December 2011 we went to Lower Silesia in order to make high school visits there. That was very valuable time since Mette could present everything from recruitment point of view and I could explain my younger colleges how international student’s life really look like. After 3 days spent in the schools, we were included to promote UCN in fair “Targi Mobilności studenckiej” in Krakow. You can see some pictures below.

Presnting school in Krakow fair

Students asking many questions

I can tell you that even students from prestige school – Jagiellonian University were so fascinated about UCN and its programmes, that are willing to quit their current studies and apply to begin their new life in Aalborg, Denmark.

If you are still thinking of changing your life, just do it! Remember that  

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” 

I promise you that if you will get out of a bubble, you will not regret that. 

I can agree. Decision of moving out to different country, changing your school and group of friends,  counting money for every month and taking care of yourself may look like a dramatic revolution, but it will result in your future life.  

Just take the opportunity and ENJOY!

Aleksandra

PS. Bonus for you guys!

Me, enjoying 'pierogi'

Mette Samuelsen, trying traditional, polish food

 Radio interview

You can check the interview for Polish radio here (unfortuanetely in polish)