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Sospeter Wekesa

Sospeter Wekesa

Sospeter Wekesa is from Kenya. ‘’I decided to study in the field of water, because water is core to everything in life, it is essential.

‘’The first time I heard about IHE Delft was in 2011, when I met an alumni in the Western part of Kenya. I was interested and through online search I found out more about the Institute. The second time was when I worked at an engineering consulting firm in the private sector. When I expressed an interest in hydrology during a discussion with my supervisor, he proposed that I study at IHE Delft. The third time I heard about the Institute was when I met a hydrologist who asked me about my interest in pursuing a Masters, he himself had studied at IHE Delft between ’87 and ’88. I also saw that many papers in the water sector have been written by professors from the Institute and it generally sounded like a good place to study. So I applied and was successfully granted a scholarship by NFP.”

‘’The teaching style is different from what I am used to, but I like it.’’

Not only is the study at IHE Delft based on books but the professors also make use of real-life situations and explaining how to apply these.
Sospeter Wekesa

‘’One reason for chosing IHE Delft over other institutes is the motivations from the alumni. The programmes are also structured in such a manner that they offer various specialisations.’’

‘’A benefit of studying here, is that this is the largest postgraduate water institute in the world. Furthermore, I get to interact with people from all over the world: Asia, Latin-America, Europe and Africa. I am able to develop networks and contacts with people from different continents sharing information on various aspects.’’

Sospeter on the introduction week: ‘’The first week was fun. The weather was very different as compared to Kenya which is in the tropics. I was surprised upon my arrival at Schiphol that the weather was sunny, yet the temperatures were very low. During the first week I got to know a lot of people from different backgrounds and I participated in all the activities that were organized. I now know lots of students and I have realized is that you cannot successfully complete your studies at IHE Delft without talking to people.‘’

On life in Delft: ‘’There are canals everywhere in Delft. It is a nice place to be and I like the people in Delft too.’’
‘’I want to work in a research institute eventually because that is where I believe my contribution to water sector will be of high impact. When I finish my Masters, I hope to pursue a PhD, if I have the opportunity.‘’

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IHE Delft offers two new Master of Science programmes: the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development and the Research MSc in Water and Sustainable Development. Furthermore, IHE Delft is involved in joint MSc Programmes offered with partner institutes.

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