LSE is an incredible institution. The environment is extremely multicultural and stimulating. I strongly believe that what really makes the difference is the overall environment not just the concepts you learn by taking the courses. I wanted a relevant international experience and I couldn’t have expected anything better than this. I had the opportunity to build long lasting friendships with people from all over the world. Furthermore, LSE broadened my perspectives.
The most important skill I acquired during this experience is to formulate solid arguments grounded on data and economical reasoning. Having an economic background, I learned how difficult it is making the decision to implement a particular policy. During one presentation at the beginning of the year I was impressed by a quote from a professor: “In social sciences it is difficult to work out a clear answer to some problems. In contrast with a physic that studies ‘natural phenomena’, the social scientists have to deal with human beings”.
During the MSc Political Economy of Europe programme I also had the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of relevant issues that are currently being debated among economists and policy makers, such as the fragility of the EMU, the changing nature of European Welfare States and the need for European Social Policy to address new challenges.
I hold a Masters in Accounting, Financial Management and Control and I already have some working experience. I chose this subject at LSE for the prestige of the School and because I wanted to expand my knowledge in this specific area. I want to work in the Central Banking sector and have successfully secured a job at the European Central Bank. This July I will move to Frankfurt to begin this new adventure.
Michelangelo Bruno
MSc Political Economy of Europe
Milan, Italy