MSc Economics, 2013
(and BSc in Geography with Economics, 2011)
“I chose LSE for my postgraduate studies because the LSE Economics Department provides one of the best preparations academically for my career, so that in my PhD cohort at Yale three of twenty students completed a master’s at the LSE Economics Department. Moreover, having been an undergraduate in the LSE's Geography Department I had many friends in the Economics Department. Therefore, I was well aware of the spirit of collaboration and high quality of teaching within the department. Finally, I enjoyed the evolvement of LSE students and intellectual atmosphere of on LSE's campus.
My interaction with the world-class researchers at the LSE as well as other resources in the Economics department were invaluable for my development to a doctoral student. The MSc Economics programme enabled me not only to understand economic theory but more importantly critically assess prior research, which is the first step in producing one’s own original work. The close consultation faculty members provide during the MSc extended essay as well as work in classes also foster the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to a group of experts. This ability is of paramount importance for a doctoral student and in any other career as well.
The learning at the LSE happens both inside and outside the class room. In addition to having great lecturers who passionately convey a new topic having enthusiastic teaching assistants who provide you with the details and caveats of economic models played an important role in the classroom teaching at the LSE. Even today I am in touch with some of my teaching assistants, who now have faculty positions at other leading institutions. Furthermore, your fellow students were an equally important source of learning. The programme attracts some of the brightest students in the world and discussing ideas with your peers is as important as listening to a good lecturer.
Whenever I return to London the LSE is one of my first stops. I enjoy catching up with faculty and old friends who continued their education at the LSE. Also as an alumnus I enjoy the access to the library and its resources. Only regret is that as a student I did not have the benefits of the new student centre and whenever I pass it these days I get a little jealous of the current students.”