Luiza Filip

About Luiza

Hello everyone! My name is Luiza and I’m 20 years old. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies (CIS) and I am a third year student. I am from Romania and when I was 13 years old I moved to Spain to continue my studies. Afterwards, I came to the Netherlands for my bachelor degree. I am also taking a minor in Digital Humanities (DH) due to my desire to delve deeper into the digital world. Besides studying, my favorite past-times are going to the gym, especially taking boxing classes, watching horror and thriller movies and letting my inner Picasso out through drawing.

Why Communication and Information Studies?

Initially, I was very indecisive on what to pursue, but one thing was clear: in my two years of doing IB highschool, I have come to love the art of writing essays and research. During my last year of highschool I spent quite some time researching what programme would best align with my interests, until I finally stumbled upon the bachelor’s Communication and Information Studies programme at University of Groningen (UG). After taking a deeper look into what it has to offer and attending the Open Days, I just knew it. The programme has many things to offer, seeing as it is a diverse field that encapsulates a variety of sub-fields: discourse and language communication, but also courses on corporate and digital communication.

Why Groningen?

I have always thought of the Netherlands as being one of my first options due to its vast amount of English-taught bachelor’s programmes. As I have mentioned, I was more interested in the research aspect that the UG has to offer, as compared to the more audiovisual style of communication provided in Spain, which made my decision easier. The beauties of the city have also convinced me that this city was right for me. With its dark academia aesthetic and beautiful cozy houses, I was entranced. The city is small which makes it so easy for you to get around with a bike. They don’t call it a 15 minute city for nothing!

Future

After taking a Web Design elective in the second year, I have really taken a liking to front end development. With this in mind, I hope I can pursue something related to website creation alongside coding, while simultaneously putting my communication skills to use. Before that however, I will follow a DH Master or Information Science Master. Due to the versatility of the CIS programme, you can go in so many directions.

Golden Tip

Take your time. Think about what makes you happy and what you have a passion for. My biggest tip if you are a little unsure on what to do is to visit the university Open Days and join the Student for a Day events we organize to guide you towards what the best decision is for you. If you have any questions about CIS don’t hesitate to contact me!