Alumnus in focus, Abel Seid

Name: Abel Seid
Degree: Master of Science in Business and Economics 
Home University: Mekelle University, Ethiopia
Year of exchange with Karlstad University: 2014-2016
Programme or courses at Karlstad University: Master of Science in Accounting and Control at Karlstad Business School. It is a two-year programme.
Profession: I was graduated as an accountant. But now I have joined the realm of the academia.

Why did you choose to study at Karlstad University?
The reason that got me interested to study at Karlstad University was that the structure of the master program Accounting and Control. The program was interdisciplinary.

What was your time at the university like? Do you recall anything special?
I had a nice time meeting good people from different countries. One particular thing I noticed is that the university staffs there are very cooperative.

What do you work with today?
I am teaching at Mekelle University in Ethiopia.

How has your exchange time prepared you for your career?
The emphasis given at Karlstad University to research writing made me realize that research culture in the university I am working at needs a lot of work to get to where Karlstad University is at. I am doing my share of the work towards attaining that.  Therefore, I must say it is helping me pretty much. 

What is your best tip for current students that are thinking about exchange studies?
Karlstad University is the right place for both exchange and international students for doing their studies.