Petra, an International Political Economy student at the Brussels School for International Studies within the University of Kent, is currently at the final phase of her Master’s degree. She has a passion for policy-making and economics, which is one of the main reasons why she decided to pursue her Master's in this area within the heart of Brussels!

By profession, Petra is an Accountant with numerous years of experience within the field of Audit and Accounting in well-renowned global companies. However, last year, she decided to make a career change and instead focus on chasing her passion for policy. Petra has always had a passion for student activism and over the years, she has been heavily involved in numerous student organisations and unions in her home country, Malta. When she moved to Brussels last year, Petra has continued to be involved in as many student initiatives and organisations as possible, so when she is not studying or doing any readings, you will find her keeping herself busy with different projects. Whilst reading for her current Masters, Petra has also worked for a couple of months within an agency of the European Commission and also currently works for Wetlands International Europe, as their Communications and Project Management Assistant.