Besides a wide theoretic input such as a thorough foundation of statistical skills, I have benefited from the diverse mixture of students in an international city like Amsterdam. Practically, our group of Research Master’s students was one big experiment of joint learning, both with and from each another. This experiment was a great experience through which I made good friends whose input I still cherish. Furthermore, the direct contact with the teaching staff improved the learning output even more. By being able to communicate easily with the professors it was possible to study the phenomenon that I personally found most interesting.