"I would love to work on medical advances"

Apart from studying, Alicia Albaladejo also practices sports. She plays on a volleyball team which travelled to the Canary Islands in July to play in a beach volley tournament. During the academic year, she trains every week with her team. In addition to volleyball, she plays the guitar and the flute.

-Why did you choose to come to the UAB?
It is one of the leading universities in biosciences, especially in biomedicine and research. Plus, Barcelona works a lot with biomedical research, so I'm in an ideal place. It's the perfect place to study and then work.
 
-Why did you choose Biomedical Sciences?
I wanted to study something related to finding cures for diseases, but since I prefer research to medicine, I was more attracted to the idea of innovation and research, and that's why I chose Biomedical Sciences.
 
-What would you like to do professionally?
I would love to work in a laboratory and work on medical advances which could be important in curing diseases or in creating treatments for these diseases.
 
-Had you already visited the UAB before enrolling?
I had heard that it was one of the best universities, but personally I had never seen the UAB. This is the first time I am here and I find it all very nice.
 
-Did you have any doubts about enrolling in a Catalan university, even though you do not speak Catalan?
Well, when I told people I wanted to study in Catalonia they asked me if I hadn't considered other options, that it would be difficult because of the language and so on. But I think I can adapt. It's just another challenge to overcome. I don't see it as a problem. It's just not enough of a reason to stop studying Biomedical Sciences, which is what I really want to do.
 
-What do you await from your experience at university?
At a personal level, I hope to meet people who have the same interests as I do. As a student, I hope to learn a lot and that the degree will cover my scientific needs and curiosities.