Testimonial - Jennifer Evgeniia Sotnichenko

My story at the Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven

“I started my journey at KU Leuven in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) after a previous study experience at a UK university and my education in Russia, Saint Petersburg - where I am from. I am in my last year of the bachelor’s programme and I will pursue a master’s degree here too. By now, I have a very good understanding of what are benefits and challenges of this degree, as well as what you can expect from Brussels as an international student.”

“Before choosing the programme, it is a good idea to talk to students who did it and to look at your expectations and what to prepare for. This degree offers you a diversified and well-rounded basis for a business mind, however it is also very academic.”

“In Brussels, languages are very important. You can easily manage to live here speaking English only, but if you would like to find a part-time job or pursue a career, Dutch and French are key! I started studying both languages on the first day that I came to Brussels. By now I can communicate in both languages and I have already found some jobs using my French. Luckily, both languages are included in the study programme - and this helped me a lot.”

“I am happy with my choice, and I would like to stay in Brussels to pursue my career. Belgium and Brussels are a very interesting places. I believe that if you are prepared to work hard, you will succeed here. Don’t hesitate to contact me. I will be very happy to share my experience with you and give you a very clear picture of what to expect from your journey here.”