Even though I initially found some of the courses to be difficult and demanding, with hard work, inspiration from my professors, and personal research, I transformed as a person, with observable progress in my grades and personal development. In addition, UNIC was a holistic experience, which equipped me with all necessary knowledge and skills, to be able to stand out not only as a confident biologist but also as a mature and independent individual. Indeed, I was later accepted into an MSc programme in Medical Genetics at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics.
I would especially like to thank my research project supervisors, who gave me the opportunity to explore clinical and academic subjects and be part of something bigger. Lastly, I would like to share with first-year students the benefits of being brave, of accepting challenges, chasing opportunities, and enjoying university life as much as possible! Thank you, UNIC!
Maria Pechlivanidou, Human Biology (BSc)