Meet Wika

Wika majored in Governance and graduated in the 10th cohort in 2025. After graduating, she completed an internship at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland in the Department of Cultural Diplomacy. Alongside, Wika has been working with children and teaching English. Currently, she is enrolled in the Midwifery program at the Warsaw Medical University.

“During my studies, I majored in Governance, but within it I focused mainly on communication and (socio)linguistics. I took several courses at the Department of English Linguistics and attended master’s classes at the Department of Sprachwissenschaft, where I eventually wrote my bachelor’s thesis. Over time, my interests gradually shifted away from the core subjects of the Governance major such as international relations and law towards language, cross-cultural communication and education.

I found LAS to be a truly enriching and unique experience, largely because of the open-minded and engaged community of students. The program gave me the opportunity to meet people from many different cultures and to develop a genuine appreciation for diverse perspectives and ways of thinking. At the same time, I often found LAS to be very theoretical and strongly philosophical, which sometimes made it feel overly abstract and lacking in practical application. I occasionally missed a clearer connection between what I studied and how it could translate into concrete professional paths. During my internship, I eventually realized that my interests did not fully align with Governance and the career opportunities associated with it. I also came to understand that, despite its broad and flexible nature, the program does not always provide the concrete qualifications or requirements needed for certain master’s programs or professions.

Overall, however, I believe that LAS is an incredibly enriching and intellectually stimulating program. It has taught me to think critically, remain open-minded, and approach others with empathy. Now, in my current studies, I often notice how unique the culture of discussion and reflection within LAS was and that it is not always present in the academic settings. At the same time, it is entirely valid to acknowledge that the structure of LAS may not suit everyone’s interests, despite its interdisciplinary nature and uniqueness. While this was difficult for me to admit at first, it ultimately proved to be crucial. I wish I had heard this kind of perspective earlier in my studies, so I hope that sharing my experience can be helpful to someone else!”