Testimonial - Zachary Clarke
Zachary Clarke | Trinidad & Tobago
My story at the Faculty of Economics and Business, KU Leuven
“I am Zachary from the small dual-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean. I love sports, particularly hockey and played for 12 years. For a few years I was part of the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and discovered that I loved interacting with people from all over the world. Hence, I came to one of the most international places on earth, Brussels!”
“I arrived in Belgium four years ago to start the Bachelor of Business Administration at KU Leuven’s Brussels Campus. Currently I am in the MBA, specialising in International and Sustainable Finance. Choosing this university was easy due to its fantastic world ranking, the excellent English-taught programmes with affordable tuition fees, organised right in the heart of Europe.”
“At first, I felt challenged as an international student, especially because I had never been to Belgium nor spoke French or Dutch. However, FEB’s administration went the extra mile to guide me through the administrative processes at city hall and support me in my search for accommodation, as well as smaller things, such as simple advice on where to buy my very first winter coat!”
“The simultaneous broadness and depth of the BBA curriculum was both challenging and fulfilling, as it gave me great insights into potential domains for my master’s study and career options. Later, as an MBA student, the university’s support services have helped me tremendously in finding internships and career guidance, to support the thorough and up-to-date education that I have received in International and Sustainable Finance. Throughout these four years the faculty truly fostered an environment of teamwork, where any question sent to the group chat, is answered immediately by fellow classmates, who want to succeed with you.”
“Briefly, at the Faculty of Economics and Business you get what you give. When you extend yourself and push to get outside your comfort zone, a whole world opens up for you. Thanks to its diverse international student population, you can make friends to last a lifetime and learn languages, all while gaining a first-class education in the heart of Europe.”
“I can comfortably say that my decision to become a FEB-student at KU Leuven was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Do yourself a favour and become part of this university!”