During my Bachelor’s Degree studies in Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet, I have discovered that a career in cancer research is such an inspiring path to follow. This research area motivated me to seek challenges which would contribute to my development as a specialist of international level. Therefore, doing the degree project abroad seemed as an ideal opportunity. Initially, I wanted to go on exchange to ETH Zurich. Unfortunately, It did not fly and I was nominated to go to the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg. Of course it’s good to have plan B in case your plan A does not work. However, my honest advice - make sure your plan B excites you as much as plan A. If you do not feel thrilled about going to Heidelberg, just do not go. Otherwise, it will be a struggle.
Honestly, I was struggling to find a laboratory where I can do my Bachelor Degree project. My classmate could not even find. I did not like any laboratories in the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg so I decided to search a laboratory in the German Cancer Research Center. Take time to find the laboratory you really want to prepare you degree project and then keep writing to professor until you get the answer, researchers can be busy. It needs stubbornness and patience to be noticed and get the answer.
In order to get more information about your upcoming adventure, contact previous students who went on exchange to the same university and KI international coordinator. It can be stressful so start preparing early.
No VISA or vaccinations were required.