Discover Your VUture

YOU ARE A

Go-getter

You can't wait to finish! You love to roll up your sleeves. You are practical, committed, and entrepreneurial. You like to get things done for others and society. This is sometimes difficult during your studies, which you often find somewhat theoretical. At the same time, your studies offer you plenty of opportunities to work. Think, for example, of (volunteer) work, a social enterprise, in a committee or the board of your study association, or at the programme committee or student council. In work where you can combine your sobriety with your idealism, your talents will come into their own. 

Strength

Your commitment and practical approach mean that you can get a lot done for the world. They are also valuable during your studies, for example, when doing research with impact and in group work.

Pitfall

You have little patience for abstract knowledge, when it is also needed to do valuable work. Try to control your impatience and get everything out of your studies. Sometimes nothing is more practical than good theory.

Professional perspective

Social enterprise, start-up

Tips from VU Amsterdam
  • An internship is the perfect way to discover whether certain work is for you and to work on your professional skills and resume. You can search for one yourself, but VU also has a directory of internships that are offered.
  • Outside of your study programme, VU offers a variety of courses, from personal effectiveness to presentation or academic reading and writing. Make sure you have a solid
    foundation. That is how you will make an impact later!

More tips from VU Overview profiles