I’m familiar with the city of Namur, and it’s a great place to live. It’s surrounded by nature, and everything is easily accessible on foot. This welcoming living environment, combined with a high-quality education, represented the best possible balance for me.
I have always been passionate about science and mathematics. To me, physics represents the perfect blend of rigorous scientific inquiry and vast potential for multidisciplinary applications.
I enjoy learning about and understanding complex phenomena, and then being able to share that knowledge and use it as a tool to address various challenges facing our society, such as research, the environment, and health. This program allows me to satisfy my curiosity while giving me a solid foundation for tackling new problems.
Our professors often say, “In physics, we teach you how to learn.” I think that’s true—and it applies to many other fields as well.
My studies allow me to expand my knowledge and develop a critical and scientific mindset. The diversity of courses and lab activities also has a major impact: being in direct contact with researchers and getting involved in experimental projects is very enriching and helps me better grasp the importance of the theoretical concepts we use.
The close relationship with faculty is another advantage: professors and teaching assistants are open to discussion and easily accessible for additional explanations or to delve deeper into a topic that interests us. The relatively small class sizes encourage interaction. Everyone knows each other, which helps create a positive atmosphere.
For the past three years, I’ve been a member of KÀP to UNIVERSEH, a student group dedicated to making space science accessible on campus. We organize lectures, film screenings, and stargazing nights at the observatory…
What sets us apart is that we are also a “Local Student Club” of the European interuniversity alliance UNIVERSEH, which promotes space-related development in many fields, such as the natural sciences, the social sciences, and education.
As part of this project-based student group, I appreciate the opportunity to work with other students from fields completely different from my own and to develop transferable skills that go beyond what I learn in my classes.
My advice would be not to be afraid to take the plunge: it’s better to realize that something isn’t right for you than to regret not having given it a try.
I’ll keep this quote from a great sage in mind: “Don’t try—just do it!”