Archives: Intake 2

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Communication and Public Relations, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

I have chosen DCLead because:
The main advantage of the field of Digital Communication for me is its wide specialization possibilities. It encompasses and intertwines with diverse areas, starting from Sociology and Culture Studies and ending with IT and technology. Therefore, it allows you to gain a wider perspective on communication science in general, and then choose the sector that attracts you the most. An important reason for choosing this specific program is its focus on the socio-cultural aspects of new media and the international perspective upon policy and innovation. In my opinion, globalization and multiculturalism are some of the central features of today’s society, therefore being important factors in communication processes. DCLead’s emphasis on the European context and cross-cultural exchanges is an important advantage, and I expect that the international learning environment and cooperation with culturally diverse teams will complement the learning perspective with practical experience.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Science from Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
Worked as: Software Engineer

I have chosen DCLead because:
While working as a Software Engineer, I went through different practical experiences including the problems with the leadership that lacks digital communication skills and practices and leads to big failures. Moreover, for the innovative ideas that needed to be developed, required knowledge, information, experience and networking that DCLead provides through its courses related to digital technologies, management and research opportunity. Therefore, I considered this programme to be most important before taking an effective and impressive initiative.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Social Communication – Journalism, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Worked as: Journalist at the non-governmental organization (NGO) Pictures Atelier – Communication and Education, that works to promote the human rights of children, adolescents and young people.

I have chosen DCLead because:
I believe digital communication changes the whole scenario for news spreading and for everyday life, and DCLead offers the opportunity to study all the aspects of these changes. The fact that DCLead offers an interdisciplinary and international point of view about this field that is constantly evolving — not just because we get to study in foreign universities, with renowned professors and and specialists, but because we are able to deal with students from all over the world, with their different experiences —  make the programme a great opportunity to improve the theoretical and practical knowledge. It enables the students to share doubts, experiences, to come up with ideas and work together in projects about questions that affect specific places or even the world.

DCLead Track: TECMAN
BSc: Computer Science, St. Anthony’s College, NEHU, Shillong
MSc: Computer Science, Christ University, Bangalore

I have chosen DCLead because:
Coming from a country where there is an uprising struggle to close the digital gap existing between different regions of the nation, the DCLead programme really caught my attention. It did not just allow me to carry forward my previous study centred around computer science, but also gave the opportunity to combine it with social ethics and management studies. To top it all, this programme provides a platform to study in an international setting with professors and students from across the globe. This is very crucial in becoming a change initiator, aligning innovative technology with social interest, in a world that’s fast growing into complete digitalization.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: Public Relations, Hochschule Hannover – Hannover, Germany
Worked as: Marketing Communications Specialist

I have chosen DCLead because:
In a world that revolved around communication and where the increased use of digital media is changing people’s everyday lives, outstanding leaders who communicate effectively are needed more than ever. I’m convinced that being a part of the DCLead programme and studying at world class institutions such as the Paris-Lodron University of Salzburg and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and under the tutelage of exceptional professors and specialists, will empower myself to become a global digital leader. Additionally, by having the opportunity to spend the fourth semester as an intern at one of the associated business partners and via each year’s Summer Symposium, I will be able to keep integrating myself into an international network of academic expertise and practical insights while improving my language and intercultural skills.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BA: General and Comparative Literature
MA:  Communication Studies / Policy Studies
Worked as: Communications Coordinator at HERA (Health Education and Research Association), Macedonia

I have chosen DCLead because:
Of the programme and the opportunities. When considering the most suitable masters to my needs I was looking for a place that will equip me with a cutting edge knowledge for the ever-changing landscape of digital communication, and with opportunities to do research and to put the newly gained skills into practice. DCLead has all of that! I was especially drawn by the fact that the programme offers specialization in some of the most actual and pressing issues at the moment, such as algorithm governance and ethics, privacy policy and net neutrality, among others. I can confidently say that this seems like the best programme for digital communication offered in Europe at the moment.

DCLead Track: POLINN
BSc: Communication Studies, Universidad Latina de América, UNLA – México
Worked as: Account executive and Project Leader for Cinépolis

I have chosen DCLead because:
I recognized that topics such as digital communication, technology innovation and understanding the relationship between culture and the function of information technologies within our society are a huge interest of mine. I believe that DCLead offers unique opportunities for communication specialists like myself and by being part of it, I will receive the tools, skills and knowledge needed to be better prepared for today’s ever-increasing needs and more complex projects development that our digital era faces.