Master degree
Natural resources management for tropical rural development
Experiences
Enrolled and graduated students of the course can present their best experiences done along their master career. Videos, documentaries, illustrated short notes, collections of pictures during study tours, can be linked upon request and validation to the Communication Committee of the MsC.
Student testimonials:
Niccolò RENZI
Italy
Academic Years: 2020 - 2022
Current work position: Ph.D. at University of Florence
What did you learn from the two years MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development?
This experience taught me how to create a network with different colleagues from heterogeneous areas of study and visiting different cultures can enrich your knowledge and give you a point of view on specific topics that you didn’t expect.
Alioune Badara FALL
Senegal
Academic Years: 2015-2017
Current work position: Research and development associate at myAgro (www.myagro.org)
What did you learn from the two years MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development?
The subjects covered in class, such as tropical crops, plant breeding, agricultural geomatics, plant pathology, farming system analysis, ITI, and mechanisms for tropical agriculture, continue to be valuable to me in my current work, aiding me in performing well
Tewodros Kassaye SEMAW
Ethiopia
Academic Years: 2014-2016
Current work position: Irrigation Engineer @ ORDA Ethiopia
What did you learn from the two-year MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development?
This master's degree enhanced my skills and knowledge in any job market, and I have a good opportunity to transfer life experience with other students who come from other countries and have a wonderful life experience in the beautiful and historical city of Florence.
Abdoul Bilalle Bashite BAILE
Burkina Faso
Academic Years: 2015-2017
Current Position: Environmental Health Coordinator with MSF
What did you learn from the two-year MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development?
In addition to the quality technical training that I received throughout these 2 years of master's studies, I was able to considerably improve my English, and acquire qualities of life within a multicultural environment which are some of the key points in my actual professional working area.
Mamadou NDIAYE
Senegal
Academic Years: 2014-2016
Current work position: Head of regional antenna of SODAGRI (Société de développement agricole et industriel du Sénégal) in SEDHIOU (South of Senegal).
What did you learn from the two-year MSc in Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development?
The Master was very beneficial for me because it allowed me to get a new higher position in our company. Before having this title, I was only responsible for the crop production service. Nowadays, I'm in the position of head of the SODAGRI Regional Branch in the SEDHIOU region, being at the heart of the decision-making circle at the local and national levels. The Master was very important for me because it allowed me to work in collaboration with the agricultural and rural development top management of my country.
Maria Virginia BILE
Italy
Academic Years: 2021-2023
Host University: University of Nairobi
Activity: Research with Dryland Transform Research Project on soil conservation
Experience:
I was in Kenya for 4 months conducting my master thesis research. The purpose was to study the effectiveness of water harvesting practices applied in a semi-arid area of West Pokot to increase the productivity of the Pokot community. It was a very intense and important experience for me and for my career.
Anil ADHIKARI
Nepal
Academic Years: 2021-2024
Host University: State University of Sao Paulo, UNESP
Activity: Research in Entomopathogenic at the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences – Botucatu
Experience:
As an international student in Brazil, I've embraced the practice of asking for help without hesitation. It takes strength to acknowledge our limits, to inquire, and to learn courageously, resulting in personal growth. Love, our deepest longing, becomes a sincere plea, and openness is the key to embracing it and sharing it earnestly. Brazil has taught me that love opens hearts, bringing joy akin to a newborn's curiosity, fulfilling all needs.
Italy
Academic Years: 2021-2023
My experience in the course was really satisfactory. The course is highly international, I had the opportunity to meet colleagues from different parts of the world. One aspect of this master's course that I particularly appreciated was the relationship with the professors. They were consistently available to address any needs or provide the support required. The master takes place in one of the most beautiful Italian cities, with plenty of historical and cultural buildings. The city hosts a vibrant student community, creating a youthful atmosphere that facilitates the opportunity to meet new people and create new relations.
Why did you choose to sign up to the Msc Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development in Florence?
I enrolled in this master's program because, after a bachelor's degree in agricultural science, I wanted to deepen my knowledge of tropical agriculture, with a specific focus on the management and the development of projects and activities related to climate change adaptation and rural development.
"My name is Elisabetta and I am a first-year student in the Master's program of Natural Resource Management for Tropical Rural Development at the Università degli Studi di Firenze. I have chosen this program because of my genuine interest in forestry and environmental sciences and, more specifically, because of my recent experience in Mozambique as a young forestry technician. I come from a small village of the Dolomites, in Northeastern Italy. Since childhood I have felt a strong connection to the land, especially when I am outdoors doing manual activities. I enjoy working outside and taking care of plants and animals. Connecting to a place means connecting with the land as well as with the people who inhabit it. I am keen on taking the time to hear the stories and understand the traditions of the people. I believe that even the most insignificant corner of the earth has the potential to be a mirror of the world and a theatre of humanity. I’m strongly convinced in the authenticity and power of the rural areas. And I do think that a real change and development will occur only if the science and the knowledge is truly spread among the people, starting from the latest."
Eleonora ForziniMy name is Eleonora Forzini, I am a student of the Master course “Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development” of the university of Florence. I’ve chosen this course because I’m very interested in ecology, sustainable development and I love discover cultures and learn languages different from mine. In particular, I chose the curriculum “Land and Water” because during an experience in Tanzania I was very impressed by the difficulty in accessing fresh water. I believe that guarantee this right to everyone is as important as urgent, and this objective can be reached combining new technologies with traditional techniques that characterize the various regions of the world.
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01.02.2024