One thing that surprised me when I started my MSc Business & Finance at WBS was how much independent study time we actually have. For each module, we usually only have around three hours of teaching per week, while the rest of the learning happens independently. What helped me most was preparing for seminars in advance, so I could actively participate instead of just listening passively in class.

For me, the structure of seminars has helped a lot because it encourages active learning instead of passive learning. I also think the WBS environment itself motivates you to stay productive. When you see other students working hard and balancing different responsibilities, it pushes you to stay disciplined. My weeks are usually balanced between academics, networking and personal wellbeing, which has made the MSc experience both challenging and rewarding.