Studying with international peers in Delft: A Dutch student's view
Luuk Tetteroo is one of the few Dutch MSc graduates in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft. Watch the video to find out what motivated him to enrol in an MSc degree at IHE Delft and how his experience has enhanced his knowledge of the global water sector and international network.
What's studying at IHE Delft like?
It's like stepping into a really international environment - being the only Dutch student - so it's a wonderful experience. You learn a lot from your peer students on the social side from their cultures, but also from their work experience, because everyone brings their experiences with them.
It will definitely help me to build an international network. Already this year I built a really great network, not just good relations but also a good group of friends.
"It's like stepping into a really international environment - being the only Dutch student - so it's a wonderful experience."
What did you learn most?
I think what I learned the most was to combine everything, like work, family, and studying. To do some proper time management and to get everything done in time. Also, not alone, but with my peer students because you are working on projects a lot of the time. It can be stressful, but it is also wonderful to work together on a project.
Why did you choose an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development?
I started off doing a short course and when I completed that short course, I wanted to do several more to complete the GDPD, the Graduate Professional Diploma Programme. And after completing this programme, I really wanted to complete a complete master. That was also during the period that the one-year master programme was introduced. So I thought that is my opportunity to finally complete the master.
Why should early-career water professionals Dutch students study at IHE Delft?
It's a wonderful experience to study here. You make a very close group of international friends. The great thing is that everybody brings their international experiences with them. So you learn a lot from the lecturers, but you also learn from your peers.
"The great thing is that everybody brings their international experiences with them. So you learn a lot from the lecturers, but you also learn from your peers."
Why are you interested in water?
I was working at a company because of my expertise in mechanical engineering. That's where I started working with water treatment systems. I liked it so much that I really wanted to dedicate my career to water treatment.
On one of the projects, I am a project manager for the expansion of a water treatment plant on Bonaire - a seawater desalination plant and that is also the subject of my thesis.
Hear why Tetteroo chose the MSc programme at IHE Delft
The 12-month MSc programme at IHE Delft made it possible for Luuk Tetteroo to take a master's in Water and Sustainable Development. He explains why Dutch early-career water professionals should choose to study at IHE Delft.
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