How I see my future

My goal is to work in a larger international game company that makes console‐ and MMO games. I prefer bigger companies as I would like to work in one of their own research and QA departments. Because the Dutch companies are smaller, compared to the USA, Canada and France, and do not have an intern QA department, I want to leave Holland. I don’t have a preference for a country to work in but I am positive I want to work outside of Holland. I am attracted to working in a research team and try to find out why certain design decisions work or not, why people like specific games, what the players like about the games, etc.

How I am going to realize my dreams

In my opinion the Utrecht School of Art and Technology focuses on art (drawing), and programming, from which I have now learned the basics. I find these courses helpful for a good designer but I am searching for a bit more depth into games and their design. I am searching for exchange schools that have a different focus than my school. I am planning to graduate for my Master Degree on Game Design and Development at September 2011 and then look for a job outside of Holland. If you have any tips for me feel free to e-mail me.