Amedeo Sandrucci
Name: Amedeo Sandrucci
Year: 1st year
Why did you choose to study Nanobiology?
From the very first moment I started wondering what my university path should look like, my main two choices were Medicine and Engineering. A couple of years ago, I discovered how some courses actually stand in between these two fields of studies, by approaching life, biological and human being matters through the use of scientific subjects as maths and physics. I realised then that this was the perfect combination for me.
I researched a lot of different universities across Europe that offer this type of studies, until I found out about the Nanobiology programme at TU Delft. Since I started looking into this programme, I had been told it’s mainly focused on physics and math, which made me worried I could lose interest in the life sciences. Fortunately, the past few months have shown me I was wrong. At Nanobiology, I think we have the right balance of common courses (maths, physics, chemistry…) and more specific and fascinating ones, where the former are used as tools to prepare us to face the latter.
What are your passions?
I have been playing baseball for eleven years now and I can say for sure it’s my greatest passion. It’s incredible how much sport can teach you, not only about the sport itself but about everyday life too. I also like to do other activities in my spare time, such as photography and reading. Living alone has also made me realise how enjoyable and relaxing cooking can be. Last autumn I even ended up joining the cooking committee of our study association Hooke!
What challenges do you face while studying Nanobiology?
Personally I really like how the programme is structured, with exams around every five weeks. It suits me because it means I’m always aware of what I need to prepare and what I have to do. The downside is that you can never really take a break from studying because it gets hard to catch up again on everything. It takes a couple of months, but eventually this will become part of the routine and you will learn how to handle the daily business.
What would you like to become when you grow up?
I haven’t made up my mind yet about what I am going to do in the future. What I can say is that from the start of my studies, while I was attending some lectures, I realised that this was something I could see myself doing as my future occupation. Our programme is full of new ideas and inspiration, and I am sure I will have a clearer idea of what I want to do in the next few years.
Fun fact / advice about studying:
Studying on campus all day can be tough, especially if you are stuck in one spot the whole time. My advice is to mix up your study environment by exploring the many great buildings on our campus. You will not only get a change of scenery but also have the chance to meet new people!