What Elijah says about the Master's in Bioinformatics
Elijah from Nigeria
Why did you choose Lund University?
"I chose Lund University because I believe that it's the best of the two universities that offer my programme of interest in Sweden. Another reason is its international ranking."
What are your first impressions of your programme? Does it meet your expectations?
"Yes, it does meet my expectations. It's been an interesting learning journey with new challenges."
What have been the highlights of your first months in Lund?
"The city is serene and cultural with a unique blend of modern and medieval amenities. The people are warm and kind and it is fun living amongst a vast student population."
What do you think of the teaching style in Sweden?
"I think the teaching style is dynamic, well-structured, practical-oriented, and fast-paced. Students can communicate freely with their teachers, teaching assistants, and study advisors."
How international is your programme?
"It's quite international because my class is made up of European, African, North and South American, and Asian students."
What are you most looking forward to in your programme?
"I hope to develop the skills and aptitudes to pursue a rewarding career after the studies, as well as connect with renowned professionals in my field."
If you are interested in knowing more about Elijah's thoughts about the programme and the field of Bioinformatics, you can also check out his blog post:
![The student Nikhilesh. Photo.](/sites/www.lunduniversity.lu.se/files/styles/lu_infobox_desktop/public/2023-03/Nikhilesh.jpg.webp?itok=a3nSdHqK)
"Equips students with the tools and resources needed to succeed"
Nikhilesh from India
![Alex Mackintosh](/sites/www.lunduniversity.lu.se/files/styles/lu_infobox_desktop/public/bioinformatics-alex-mackintosh-224x146.jpg.webp?itok=qFk3Z8CO)
"I really appreciate the diversity of the topics covered"
Alex from the UK
![Suze. Photo.](/sites/www.lunduniversity.lu.se/files/styles/lu_infobox_desktop/public/2024-01/Suze_0.png.webp?itok=HgJ5sKfv)
"A friendly learning environment with great professors"
Suze from the Netherlands
![Robin Köhler](/sites/www.lunduniversity.lu.se/files/styles/lu_infobox_desktop/public/bioinformatics-robin-kohler-224x146.jpg.webp?itok=LDcj-egG)
"One of the best things is the more applied style of teaching"
Robin from Germany