Field of studies Social Sciences (studies in English) - The University of Szczecin (Uniwersytet Szczeciński), US (Szczecin) - Szczecin - Study Bachelor's and Master's in English in Poland

1. A friend says young people today don’t care about politics. How would you check whether that’s true?

I’d look for surveys and studies, compare age groups and think about how ‘caring’ could actually be measured. I’d ask a few friends what they think. I’d just agree or disagree – it doesn’t really matter.

2. How do you feel about designing a short questionnaire and interviewing people about their everyday habits?

Sounds fun – I’m curious why people do what they do. I’d do it if it were part of an assignment. Talking to strangers about their lives isn’t for me.

3. You see a headline claiming that social media makes teenagers lonely. What’s your first reaction?

I wonder about the evidence – who was studied, is it cause or just correlation, and what else might matter. I believe it if it sounds reasonable. I don’t read that kind of article.

4. Which book would you pick for a long train journey?

One about why people trust or distrust their governments, media and each other. A light magazine with a few interesting articles. Nothing like that – I’d rather sleep.

5. Your seminar group has to present a debate on migration from economic, cultural and political perspectives. How do you approach it?

I gather arguments from each side, back them with data and present them fairly – even those I disagree with. I present only the view I agree with. I’d rather avoid controversial topics altogether.

6. The programme is taught in English, and your classmates come from many different countries. How do you feel about that?

Excellent – discussing social issues with people from different cultures is the best way to understand them. I can read in English, but speaking up in seminars would be stressful. I’d rather study in my own language, with people from my own country.

7. How do you feel about basic statistics – percentages, averages, comparing groups in a spreadsheet?

Useful – numbers help me test my ideas about society. I can manage if someone explains it well. I’d prefer to avoid numbers entirely.

8. You notice that some neighbourhoods in your town have far fewer parks and bus routes than others. What do you think?

I want to understand why – and what local authorities, residents and organisations could do about it. It’s a pity, but that’s just how things are. I probably wouldn’t notice.

9. Which future role appeals to you most?

Social researcher, policy analyst or project coordinator in a non-profit organisation. Some office job – I’m not sure what. Something with no connection to people or society.

10. What motivates you most to study Social Sciences?

The wish to understand how societies work and to help solve real social problems. It seems a broad and flexible degree. I’m not sure it’s for me

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