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Student profile: Masters in International Economics
Angela Bulgari is studying a Masters in International Economics at The Graduate Institute. She speaks with Topgradschool.com about her experience.
“An anglo-saxon style of bachelors degree might not be enough for those with a big thirst for studying,” says Angela Bulgari. “At a Masters level, professors get involved more with your research and you feel you are treated on a more equal basis from an academic point of view,” she says.
The Moldovan student began her tertiary education at Essex University in the UK, studying for a Bachelors in Financial Economics. It was in her last year of her undergraduate degree that a friend suggested she apply for a Masters degree at HEI.
“I wanted to study international affairs even before I went for my bachelors degree and this seemed like a great opportunity to diversify my study portfolio,” she says.
International affairs has many sides to it and can provide you with a fascinating job
Three years ago, Angela graduated from HEI and is now working as a Financial Application Support Specialist for Thomson Reuters SA, a multinational company known to the greater public via its news agency Reuters. She says her Masters degree gave her the ability to have a wider view on career opportunities as well as recognising a job that is a good fit for her.
“International affairs has many sides to it and can provide you with a fascinating job.”
Studying for a Masters degree was far cheaper in Switzerland than it was in the UK. “It’s roughly 1000chf per semester or 2,000chf a year, which is around £1,000. But the costs of living in Geneva are quite high. Try to apply for a scholarship from the Swiss authorities or your institute of study. It will make living in Switzerland a lot easier, and you’ll get to enjoy more things with some money in your pocket!”
Despite the cost, Angela still enjoyed living and studying in Switzerland – the fourth country she’s lived in. “Geneva is a great city in the summer – if you’re going to move here, move in the summer! There are many outdoor activities taking place: swimming, wake boarding, hiking, beach volleyball. It has a big ex-pat community as well, which makes it very dynamic. I’d recommend the summer Orange Cinema, the old town for cosy coffee breaks and the Paquis neighbourhood for world cuisines.”
