Meet Elin - Bachelor's student in Marine Science
Elin Nielsen was looking for a career that combined nature conservation, field work and research. When she discovered the Bachelor's Programme in Marine Science at the University of Gothenburg, it was obvious that this was the right programme for her. It’s an education with meaning, and Elin’s interest in the environment is only getting bigger.
What made you to apply to Marine Sciences?
I’m passionate about the environment, and I’ve been interested in the ocean for many years. My interest began when I started diving. It's hard not to love the ocean after diving in it. I didn’t think it was something I was going to work with, but when I started looking at educations and noticed the University of Gothenburg's web page for marine sciences, it became obvious that this was the right thing for me.
What's most fun about studying marine sciences?
For me, the field moments are the most fun, and that the programme gives you an insight to what the job is actually about. The interest in the environment is only getting bigger and more important, that makes it fun – it’s an education with meaning. That’s important to me, and surely to many other of my fellow students.
What is easy and difficult about the programme?
My biggest challenge has been the math. The easy part is that everything is so incredibly interesting. I can become fascinated by some small thing that a lecturer talks about, and get all captivated. We also have relatively small classes with 30-40 students, which means that there is good harmony in the class and that makes it easier.
What’s it like to study marine sciences?
Everyone has a passion for the sea, and thar creates a sense of belonging. You always have something in common with your classmates. We’ve also had the opportunity to be out in the field, it’s an inspiring environment and a completely different way to learn.
What’s so special about marine sciences?
The students have such a passion for the subjects. Also, everyone thinks that I only study marine biology, and therefore I would like to highlight all the other parts of the education. I have noticed that as soon as I start talking about what I study, many people find it interesting because it’s such a relevant topic for our time.
What do you want to work with after graduation?
Like many people in my class, I want to do research, that would be fun. I have become more and more interested in the smaller processes, and something that I have noticed during the education is that very small organisms can have a great impact on different processes. I would like to have a job that combines nature conservation with field work and research.
Do you have any tips for those considering applying?
The programme is broader than you might first think, and you have the opportunity to choose a specialization and go different study routes depending on interest. You can also go to SG-Marin's Instagram account to get an insight into our marine student life.
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