Is this programme right for you?

Name: Nivetha Dayanidhi
From: India

Uppsala University has unique and future-looking programmes. It is a place of innovation and research. All my hidden creative ideas came out of me after joining Uppsala university.

How did you choose your programme?
– I wanted to study and research drug development and discovery, where biopharmaceuticals is part of it. It is currently the most up-and-coming form of therapy in the pharmaceutical industry.

What is something special about your programme?
– It is the study of vaccines, antibodies and hormone therapies. This is what present and future health care needs, targeted therapy with fewer side effects. It is a new programme!

What is it like to be an international student?
– Uppsala is the most welcoming place for all international students. I felt at home and safe. The entire city is for students and for their feasibility to live.

What is the best thing about studying at Uppsala University?
– Uppsala University has unique and future-looking programmes. It is a place of innovation and research. All my hidden creative ideas came out of me after joining Uppsala university. Uppsala University showed me that listening to lectures is not the only way to study, group work, assignments and presentations also help to gain knowledge.

– Group work and presentations are the best part of studying, with a lot of research on biologics. I feel that I have gained so much more knowledge after coming to Uppsala. I gained a lot of friends from different countries, from the group work.

Do you remember your first impression of Uppsala? Please tell us!
– Uppsala was very lively and colourful when I arrived in the summer. A lot of events and activities took place to entertain new students.

Name some things you are doing this week!
– There is group work for a theoretical lab presentation, and guest lectures from industries.

What is your reason for studying, or your ultimate goal?
– To become a scientist in biologics for Epilepsy. I am planning to do a PhD after my Master’s and continue my research in biologics.

Three quick questions:
What is your favourite place in Uppsala?
– V-dala nation, a place where a lot happens.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
– As a scientist with a post-doctoral.

Where is the best place to study?
– BMC and the library.

Spring 2023