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will prove of great importance in the future of my mining
career. I hope EMC continues for the next many years.
All in all I can say Networking + Cultural exposure +
Informative studying + Fun =EMC
Artem Zitzer - RWTH Aachen
Before I applied to the EMC Masters program I was
considering to make an internship abroad instead. It
happened that I chose the EMC and I am very grateful that I
could be part of this program. No international internship
could have given me such a broad insight into the mining
industry. It combines the experience of visiting different
countries with different focuses on various mining sectors
which differs the curricula of the university from the own
home university. The very close contact to the industry opens
up a lot of opportunities for future employments. But most
important, I think, is the possibility to learn and work in an
international group. This is the best chance to experience the
global mining interrelations in a small scale social experiment
with lots of opportunity to learn, reflect and interact. Looking
back on my entire studies I would say that the EMC gave me
the perfect opportunity to broaden my view on the mining
industry while at the same time showing me that this industry
is actually pleasantly small.
For this very valuable experience I would like to express my
deepest gratitude to Hans de Ruiter, the FEMP organization
and everyone involved to keep this great interaction between
students, universities and industry running!
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Chris Cruickshank – University of Exeter
The EMEC has been a great experience and I have no
regrets about taking part in the course. Travelling through
multiple countries and studying in four locations is an
unparalleled learning experience and one that provides a
fantastic insight into the inner-workings of the mining
industry. My personal highlights included the mining
excursions that took us to mines in all parts of Europe and
gave a practical demonstration of everything being taught on
the course, snowboarding in the arctic circle, and the annual
FEMP reunion. Having previously studied chemistry, this was
a great stepping stone into engineering and the industry
which I want to work in.
Honggang He– EMMEP student (China)
I would like to say EMMEP is the best program for the best
students from all over the world who are interested in mining
and mineral industry. With strong support from more than 40
companies from FEMP, students can easily get in touch with,
do internship and find a job in the industry. On the other
hand, studying and living in 4 different countries and
universities showed us how diverse the ways of teaching
system, lifestyle and culture could be. Students from all over
the world with different academic background, language and
culture also generate magical reaction to this course which
brings us so much fun and friendship. Thank you for my
classmates, our professors and Hans, with their help, I have
made a significant progress during this year. Also, never
forget these companies in FEMP who offer us chance to join
excursion, this must be one of the best parts of this course.
Anwar Kasiemkhan – Delft University of Technology
My first year EMEC taught me many lessons about different
cultures and the countries we have been studying. And off
course it has given me fundamental knowledge of mineral
processing and recycling. The EMEC is a course that gives
you a good impression about minerals engineering and
recycling. By working in groups, travelling, taught by lectures
from different universities I have learned to think in a different
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way. The many excursions to industry we had, is one of the
most enjoyable parts in this course. Although there are
always improvements possible for example in the content of
some of the courses. I can proudly say that I don’t regret my
decision to be on the EMEC course.
Jake Lumb – University of Exeter
The EMEC course was a fantastic opportunity not only to
experience living and studying in a number of European
countries but to get the knowledge and experience to start
my career in the mining industry. I thoroughly enjoyed my
masters year, making good friends from across the world on
my course and having a brilliant time along the way. The
structure of the course and focus on industrial visits and
contact really gave a great feel for the industry
John Deptford – University of Exeter
Studying EMEC has been a fantastic experience. Studying at
4 different universities in 4 countries we have been taught by
some excellent and highly knowledgeable professors. The
content of the course has been varied, from the basic of
mineral processing equipment to the science and
engineering behind it. We have had many industrial visits,
from old mine museums in Cornwall, tours of an underground
copper mine, plant and smelter in Poland to an 8 day
excursion into the Arctic Circle visiting many different mines
in Finland and Sweden. A personal highlight was Skiing in
the Arctic circle and the numerous Sauna evenings we have
had around Finland. The close industry contact has been one
of the best aspects of the course, and will prove invaluable in
our future careers.
Stuart Walters – University of Exeter
My knowledge of the EMEC course prior to applying was
limited therefore I was not sure what to expect but I can say
that it was a pleasant surprise. As I’m sure will be mentioned
multiple times it is the cultural and travelling aspects that
stand out from the course. I have visited places I have never
been to before and seen things that I may never have had
the opportunity to otherwise. The course content does still
have some problems but these are minor cracks in an
otherwise smooth surface that helps prepare you for industry
afterwards. I think what I gained most to prepare me for the
industry is that all the theory was related to industry itself,
meaning we can begin to tackle real problems that we may
face in our future careers.
Simon Timbillah – EMMEP Student (Ghana)
I applied for EMMEP 3 times in successive years, and got on
the reserve list on 2 occasions. I finally made it on my third
application. 3 Times is a Charm!! My persistence to get into
this programme speaks for itself. I wanted to be in this
programme, it is the best decision I have made for my career
moving forward. The past 8-months has been educative and
the opportunity to study with a group with so much diversity
was amazing. I have improved my communication skills and
made good friends from different cultures, we have been to
so many countries for both our studies and for fun. The
exposure, experience and perspective gained from the
EMMEP programme is priceless and will remain with me for
a very long time. I hope to take my new expertise to my
future employers and make a difference.
Christian Wilke – RWTH Aachen
The EMEC is a unique experience. I think the most
important part of this course is to learn how to work in a team
with people from different countries. It’s a great chance to
develop your personal and international communication
skills. We also had the chance to get to know different study
systems and to dive into other cultures. The numerous
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