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Publish: August 31, 2020

Participant Profile

  • Anna BILLING

    Faculty of Economics PEARL 3rd

    RESEARCH TOPIC: ¡°The Nordic Welfare State Model and Its Future Prospects: Can It Remain a Sustainable System in Changing Times?¡±

    Anna BILLING

    Faculty of Economics PEARL 3rd

    RESEARCH TOPIC: ¡°The Nordic Welfare State Model and Its Future Prospects: Can It Remain a Sustainable System in Changing Times?¡±

1.Why did you choose to take part in the Independent Research Project?

I decided to take part in the Independent Research Project because the economies of the Nordic type had interested me for some time and I wanted to research them more deeply. I thought that the IRP was the perfect opportunity for me to do so since it is a quite specific topic. Another important reason behind my decision to take part in the IRP was my interest in going to graduate school. Through the process of carrying out a research project independently, I thought that I could gain closer insight into academic research and prepare myself well. Furthermore, I found the small class size of this course very appealing.

2.What was the most rewarding experience?

Personally, I think that one of the most rewarding experiences I had taking this course was receiving individual, crucial advice and support for my research project from my supervisor each week. It enabled me to reflect on the progress I made in a week and think of ways to improve my research. Both the mid-year and final presentation helped me become aware of which part of my paper might be unclear to the audience and also hear their point of view through interesting questions, which offered me a new perspective on my research topic. Thanks to my supervisor, I could even learn beyond the topic I chose and expand my horizons in the fields of political economy.

3.How do you apply what you have learned here to the future?

I can definitely confirm that by taking part in the Independent Research Project, I could gain invaluable experiences and knowledge of conducting research, which will be essential for my future since my plan is to go to graduate school, as mentioned above. While my topic might have been very specific, I think that becoming much more familiar with the process of carrying out a research project in general will be a large benefit in any future situation when research is demanded. For me personally, it was the methodology part of my research paper that I could learn the most from and am likely to apply to future projects.

4. A short message to future participants

I would highly recommend you to take part in this course if there is a topic that you are strongly interested in, especially if you are considering going to graduate school. Unlike other courses, this course offers you the unique chance to conduct research under supervision either in an individual or in a very small-sized class.

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