Is this programme right for you?

Name: Colleen Donoghue
From: USA

The best thing is that you have a lot of opportunities to do research in any area you are interested in. Professors are always welcoming and helpful to students to join their research groups.

How did you choose your programme?
– I chose the chemistry for renewable energy programme because it combined my passion in chemistry, which I studied in my undergraduate studies, and my desire to contribute towards a cleaner energy future. It allowed me to gain knowledge in a variety of chemistry disciplines so I could choose what I liked best for my Master's thesis.

What is it like to be an international student?
– It is a great opportunity to be an international student here. I have had a lot of fun getting to know a new culture and exploring what Sweden and surrounding countries have to offer while pursuing my degree.

What is the best thing about studying at Uppsala University?
– The best thing is that you have a lot of opportunities to do research in any area you are interested in. Professors are always welcoming and helpful to students to join their research groups. You also have the time to be involved in things outside of school, like sports or nation life.

Do you remember your first impression of Uppsala? Please tell us!
– Coming from a small town of just 3000 people, it wasn't overwhelming but in fact a very cute and cosy city area. It was particularly interesting to see the old nation buildings and the gardens.

Name three things you are doing this week!
– This week I am working on my thesis in Gothenburg with Volvo Cars and getting to know the battery team there. I will also spend time with a friend who is staying for a couple days. This weekend, I am playing for the Uppsala women's ice hockey team which will play three matches this weekend in Malmö.

What is your reason for studying, or your ultimate goal?
– My reason for studying to obtain a Master’s degree is to continue to grow my knowledge and find an area in chemistry that I am truly passionate about, as it is a very large subject area. Now that I have found that, my ultimate goal is to find a full-time job in the battery industry after I graduate.

Three quick questions
What is your favourite place in Uppsala?
– On one of the benches by the river when its sunny outside

Where do you see yourself in five years?
– Living in Sweden, Germany, or US with a golden retriever.

Where is the best place to study?
– Campus Ångström Laboratory.

Spring 2024