Berit Lisbeth Koop
In a way, it is what EU is all about
Why this programme: I chose EISS because it allows me to put my practical experiences from Brussels into a theoretical perspective and context.
About the programme: It gives an excellent overview of how the EU emerged and how it functions today. Lectures cover a broad variety of topics, and discussions in class are numerous. This mix is stimulating and satisfying. In a way, this is what the EU is all about - learning from each others' points of view and experiences.
About UiA: I think the UiA campus is nice and I like the fact that it is situated "in the nature". Besides, housing is not expensive.
Job opportunities: I hope to find a job in an international setting – be it in a company, a research institute, a ministry or one of the EU institutions.
Advice to future EISS students: In 7 weeks you learn a lot.
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PROFILE
Name: Berit Lisbeth Koop
Age: 23
From: Bielefeld, Germany
Background: Bachelor's degree in European Studies, University of Maastricht, the Netherlands. Two internships in Brussels: The first one with the German Retail Federation (interest group). The second one at the Permanent Representation of Germany to the EU.
Current student status: European Integration Summer School (EISS), 2009
Universitetet i Agderpost@uia.no
Telefon: +47 38 14 10 00 Fax: +47 38 14 10 01
