Jakub Szewczk - Warsaw, Poland
BSc Management Sciences 2nd Year
Back in Poland, LSE has always been perceived as a world-renowned social sciences institution and the best economics school on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Add in a central London location, the proximity of the world’s financial centre, and the largest number of scholarship schemes available of all UK universities, there was no doubt that LSE would be a perfect choice for me.
I chose to study Management Sciences at LSE since I wanted to pursue a degree that combines a strong economic background, management and a specialisation in operational research at the same time. The School provides such a distinctive opportunity, and thus helps students truly engage with their course. Students are also given the freedom of choosing from a wide spectrum of outside options such as finance, law, history, psychology and many more.
I think that the most extraordinary feature of LSE is its unique mixture of diverse cultures, languages, traditions and opinions, which I encounter on campus every day. It is outstanding that the School managed to plant and successfully grow such a multicultural and tolerant society of international students. Our Students’ Union’s support for student societies and initiatives, and engagement in countless charity projects serves as a great incubator for bold ideas of the future leaders that are going to impact the world. LSE is a perfect place for ambitious, creative and collaborative people who want to put their ideas into practice and make a difference. While you can get involved in great projects, you can also easily set up a society, a sports club or organise a conference. The only limit is your ambition and time.
Personally, I got involved in organising the world’s largest hedge fund and private equity conference and first Polish Economic and Business Forum (both founded and held by LSE students). Having learned know-how in my first year, I’ve become the president of Polish Business Society and I’m currently leading preparations for the second, much bigger Forum.
It’s just one of the many examples of how you can develop your ideas, views and personality at LSE through interaction with academic excellence, extraordinary people and the multicultural atmosphere. The students and academics that I’ve met so far, have already reshaped my reasoning, broadened my views and amplified my life goals.
I still haven’t decided what I want to do when I graduate, but only because of the endless possibilities offered to LSE students. With such strong academic background, I can aim for the best Master’s degree programmes around the world. I can also join top financial firms, consultancies and NGOs full-time in London, home town Warsaw or anywhere in the world. While my career is still an open book, I definitely want to maintain contact with the unique people that I have met during my time at university.