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How KSE Leads to Happiness!Tom Coupé
Kyiv School of Economics
Happiness at KSE – a foreword
At the occasion of the first International Happiness Day (March 20th 2013) and to the benefit of future generations of KSE students, I have developed a presentation that shows how the happiness of KSE (full time) students evolves during the time they study at KSE and how, eventually, studying at KSE increases happiness.
The Summary• At KSE, we see education as an investment – it’s a joint venture
between KSE and the student(s)!• Investing in education means a lot of hard work, but at KSE, even
while investing there is a pay off. You attend great classes (econometrics!) and get to know a lot of fun and smart colleagues.
• More important, at the end, KSE education results in– Extra Knowledge– Extra Skills and Tools (including how to work hard)– Extra Stress resistance (know how to handle set backs)– Access to a wide network of alumni– Increased Opportunities: Doors are Opened– Increased Earning Potential: +50% on average– and extra happiness for ever after!
The Process
• The end result is clear, but how do you get there?• The next slides will give you a hint!
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Time
First day at KSE – everybody happy: I made it!
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Some start studying early, others continue to enjoy
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Procrastinate: delaying studying
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Studying even more versus continuing to enjoy
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Mid-terms are coming!
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The First Mid-term Shock
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The First Mid-term Shock!
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The First Exam Results Shock!
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And more!
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Reaching the Bottom:The First Final Exam Week
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Get used to study hard
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Survived the first year!(2 year program)
Graduation + Great Job(1 year program)
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Get used to study hard
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Graduation + Great Job(1 year program)
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The Second Year
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The Second Year
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The Second Year
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Get accepted by a great PHD Program
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Graduation + Great further studies/Job
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Get accepted by a great PHD Program
Thesis Time AAARGH!
Graduation + Great further studies/job
So why does KSE increase happiness?• Great Classes (econometrics!) • Fun and Smart Colleagues• Extra Knowledge• Extra Skills and Tools (including how to work hard)• Extra Stress resistance (know how to handle set backs)• Access to a wide network of alumni• Increased Opportunities: Doors are Opened• Increased Earning Potential: +50% on average
extra happiness for ever after!
Hence:
• If you are a student and want to increase your life long happiness– Apply now to KSE! – Visit http://www.kse.org.ua/
• If you are not a student, but want to increase happiness in the world:– Support KSE! – http://www.kse.org.ua/en/about/support-kse/donate-now/