Globalisation strengthens the connection between companies from all over the world. It is time people understand the importance of international business.
International business degrees are shaped to give students practical knowledge about different business management practices from all over the world. In addition, candidates are prepared for business careers abroad or in organisations that are engaged in business on a global scale.
Moreover, international business is vital in order to understand different cultures and mindsets and ultimately become a global citizen.
A degree in International Business prepares you for a job in a culturally diverse business environment, which means that any graduate can benefit from opportunities in any country.
The advantage of an International Business course is that you are highly employable for most industries since the majority of skills acquired are transferable.
Candidates studying international business will also gain information and insight about the difficulties of starting and growing businesses from different countries, something which is of utmost importance for anyone who wants to make their business thrive.
International Business is usually a three-year commitment, depending on each university. Lately, there are institutions which offer the possibility of having a ‘sandwich course’, which basically enables the candidates to work abroad for one year in the industry, as part of their studies.
The purpose of the ‘sandwich course’ is to encourage students to step outside their comfort zone and work in a different culture and environment. In this way, they will understand other mentalities, as well as gain relevant working experience in the field.
Studying law at Free University is – contrary to what you would expect as a prospective law student – a very liberating experience.
That’s because the Free University offers students a lot of perspectives and options to become politically engaged. Compared to other law schools, teachers, as well as students, are aware of law being a very conservative field of studies. The FU offers a lot of projects regarding gender diversity, gender neutral language in law, racism etc. This is why I have always felt very welcome here. It’s also a very international University, giving students the opportunity to go abroad to basically any country in the world and get a scholarship if you need it.
Law is still a very hard major and it can get unbelievably frustrating from time to time so be aware. The Free University has high standards and asks a lot from their students. You are going to have to spend a lot of time at the library.
With the right people even that is enjoyable though and there are a lot of those at Free University. It is easy to connect through events like barbeques or pub crawls organized by the Law Department.
What really sucks about Berlin is the lack of accommodation. You will have to be prepared for that. The campus is pretty far from the centre as well but it makes up for it by being very big and green.
In conclusion, I would recommend studying Law at Free University if you enjoy a liberal and international environment and you can handle the pressure that comes with studying law.
I have met some lovely people here and made friendships that I am sure will last very long.
Free University is the place to be for Law students who want to make the world a better place.