Anouk Dutrée
I have always been intrigued by the world around me and the beauty that lies in its variety of biological processes. I used to try and capture this through art and I had my eyes set on going to Art Academy to become an artist. However, I figured out that I actually also really enjoyed mathematics and more technical subjects. In trying to find something that would suit both those sides of me I stumbled upon Nanobiology during an open day. I was immediately drawn to the way the nanobiology programme uses mathematics and physics to dissect what happens in the biological world. To me that felt like an artform in itself as well and in a split second I had made up my mind that this was what I wanted to study.
Nanobiology is a highly interdisciplinary programme and studying it gave me everything I was looking for. Not only did it deepen my interest in mathematics, but it also exposed me to programming, which for me was a very welcome surprise. In programming I found a way to create or model anything that I could think of and that proved to be a perfect creative outlet. The nanobiology field is still new and enough challenges remain. Because of that, this programme not only teaches you how to use known methods but also how to use them to solve novel problems. Nanobiology truly trains you to think outside of the box.
In studying I was not only exposed to many different disciplines, but it also to a community of very interesting people. The programme is small and that creates a family feeling which I have cherished for the past 4 years. Through the study association this family bond with the other students grew even stronger and I have found great friends within the programme. The combination of a very interesting field and great people made Nanobiology a perfect fit for my Bachelor.