Sara from Portugal

My name is Sara and I'm originally from Portugal. After spending a few years in the Netherlands for my bachelor’s, my journey now brings me to Sweden where I'm pursuing the Master’s Programme in Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet! 

I'm truly excited to spend the next two years in such an inspiring and enriching environment. KI already feels like a new home away from home with its unique international atmosphere and endless research directions. I love how we get to study right next to labs where groundbreaking discoveries are being made, and how opportunities to explore the frontiers of biomedicine are always just around the corner. For someone like me who has always dreamed of going into academia for biomedical research, KI feels like the exact place to be! 

But besides studying, I'm also looking forward to making the best of my time in Stockholm! In my free time, I love reading, practising pilates, and going on long hikes in nature with friends (something Sweden does best!). Other than that, one of my absolute favourite things to do is to travel and experience new cultures. I can’t wait to explore more of Sweden and hopefully catch the northern lights on a husky sleigh ride!