Highly relevant master's degree

Ben Olsoe completed his Masters' degree in Higher Education in 2019. He moved back to the USA after his studies and is now working as a Program Coordinator at the Asian-American Educational Studies Center inside the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Wanted to advance his past education

Ben learned about the Master's in Higher Education through the Study in Norway website, and after doing some more research on the programme he decided to apply. His main motivation for applying was that he wanted to advance his past education and experience. 

After completing his degree at UiO he moved back to the USA and is working as a Program Coordinator at Virginia Commonwealth university. 

- I enjoy the variety of my job where I am involved in program development, working with international partners, and conducting research. I am also able to help expand the international dreams of students and professors, which is something I find very fulfilling, says Ben.

Highly relevant 

He tells us that his master's degree from UiO is relevant in almost every part of his job. 

- I use my knowledge of international higher education in relation to our international partners and program development. I also use the experience from my thesis work and knowledge from the research methods course when I am conducting research.

Explore Norway and Norwegian culture

- I loved studying at UiO and I have many great memories, Ben tells us. 

He remembers with joy the semester abroad in Japan, the field trip to Brussels and all the discussions with his international classmates and professors. 

Ben is happy he decided to apply for the Master's in Higher Education and move to Norway. And for anyone considering the same thing, here is Ben's best tip:

- I would say the best tip to those considering a move to Norway is that the high quality education is only the beginning of the Norwegian culture, which is unique diverse in the people, geography and food.

 

 

Published Oct. 6, 2020 9:09 AM - Last modified Apr. 16, 2021 3:13 PM