Predrag wanted to study something useful and relevant

Picture of male student, at campus, OsloMet, Pilestredet.

"It turned out to be much more interesting than I expected," Predrag Paulic says.

"The curriculum was more engaging and insightful than I had anticipated, and the topics are highly relevant. Through this master’s degree I have gained insight into how to adapt to an ever more changing world, with natural disasters, war and conflict."

Diverse student body

He explains that the students come from different backgrounds and nationalities.

"Some are teachers like me, others have a background in social sciences or educational studies with a development perspective, and the students come from several different countries. This allows us to learn a lot from each other's professional knowledge and cultural perspectives."

This master's degree gives you a unique insight into how we have to work to be a small part of creating a better world. – Master's Degree student, Predrag Paulic

Predrag highlights that the teaching is diverse and student active, which creates engagement among the students. They have used a variety of teaching methods, including podcasts, seminars with group tasks, plenary discussions, and lectures.

A Strong Academic and Social Environment

"It is important for the students to have both an academic and social community," says Predrag.

"A lively student environment offers many benefits and can enhance academic outcomes. We've created a WhatsApp group where everyone can share tips and tricks. There are various offers from SiO, the welfare organisation for students, such as free coffee, half-price meals in the cafeteria, and other great deals," he explains.

"One day, we might find ourselves at the skating rink at Voldsløkka thanks to free skate rentals, and another day we could attend a breakfast seminar at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). This helps us build a strong academic and social environment."

"We are all different; some prefer last-minute cramming, while others start early and work steadily. The most important thing is to structure your reading and teaching schedule, so you know what needs to be done and when. Set up study groups with your peers and work together; it makes the work much easier. One of the advantages of doing a Master's Degree is that everyone has studied before, so we learn a lot from each other's study techniques."

This education offers a wide range of academic perspectives that you can choose to use as you see fit in the future. – Master's Degree student, Predrag Paulic

He has no doubt that he would recommend the Master's Degree in International Development, Education and Sustainabilities to others.

"This Master's Degree gives you a unique insight into how we have to work to be a small part of creating a better world. It provides a wide range of academic perspectives that you can choose to use as you see fit in the future", Predrag concludes.

This text has been translated with the use of ChatGPT. The text has been quality assured by OsloMet. 

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