Testimonials
Do you want to know how our current and former students experience the programme? Then check out the interviews and videos with Thom, Leanne, Marcel, and Charlotte.
Thom Bravenboer (he/him) is a student
"I think the work pressure in the programme is very well balanced. There's a nice balance between how much time we have to spend in class with seminars and lectures and how much time we get to spend studying on our own."
Leanne van Kampen (they/them) works at the public library
"Ever since I was a kid, I have loved books and the English language. My dad and I would have this little tradition of him asking me simple questions and me responding in English to build my language skills."
"When the time came to choose a post-secondary education, English Language and Culture thus felt like a natural choice."
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Progression
"The workload of English Language and Culture builds up in a nice, steady way. During the first year, you start off with the basics, such as learning how to write an academic paper. As you progress throughout the programme, you are assigned longer, more complex papers. Still, I had enough freedom for a life outside of my studies. For instance, I did a board year at . After all, one of the best things about studying at Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 is the freedom to explore what Utrecht has to offer, both as a university and a city!"
Freedom
"Doing this degree taught me that although I love learning, I am not interested in pursuing academic research. I currently work at the public library and I鈥檓 not sure yet what my next step will be. At some point, I would like to work in the field of cultural heritage, but right now, I鈥檓 enjoying my freedom."
Charlotte Aarnoudse (she/her) is a student
"What do I want to do in the future? What did I like most in secondary school? The answer to both questions was languages. I chose English because it鈥檚 such a rich language with so many accents, varieties, and dialects."
"What struck me while visiting Utrecht 木瓜福利影视鈥檚 Open Days is how much I loved the atmosphere. Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 is a big institution with many students, but it felt very personal as well."
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Theoretical and practical
"One thing that I appreciate about English Language and Culture is the focus on combining the theoretical with the practical. During one course, for instance, we had to perform research regarding different accents/idioms/pronunciations. Part of our research entailed visiting a secondary school and exploring our topic, which I really liked. The contact with our teachers is also very personal, mainly because English is a smaller Bachelor鈥檚 programme."
Personal growth
"So far, this degree has taught me that I am far more capable than I used to think. I see a lot of personal growth and a massive confidence boost during these past few years. For instance, I followed an educational minor during my studies, while I would not have dared to pursue teaching before. After finishing this degree, I want to enrol in a Master鈥檚 Professioneel Vertalen. My goal is to become a part time English teacher and part time translator!"
Mar Luijckx (they/them) is a student
"When I was in high school, I loved English classes on books and theatre plays. While I had always liked reading, I really discovered my interest in literature during those classes."
"After graduation, I wanted to study either Literary Studies or English Language and Culture. As I wanted to learn more about linguistics instead of solely literature, I ultimately applied to the latter."
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Customization
"Over the past years, I have found that the degree鈥檚 workload is doable but not easy. There is time for some extracurricular activities, but working next to studying is hard for me. The good thing is that the programme is very customizable, so there鈥檚 much space for you to choose your courses and when you鈥檒l take them. You can always reach out to the in case you need some advice."
Personal interests
"One of my favorite things about Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 is the number of fascinating (elective) courses. I took a course called , which taught me a whole lot about fictional works. I also followed the course , that focused on the process of transforming literature into movies. I even took a course from the Celtic Languages and Culture programme () during which we went to the Utrecht Science Park to see real letters written by author J.R.R Tolkien. You are truly free to explore your own interests."