We know it's hard to make a decision from half-way across the world. However, these students chose the CBIO Program and the University of Arizona and loved the experience. Read about their testimonies below:
Adam Watson, Canada
I'm from Vancouver, Canada, where I studied microbiology for my B.Sc. Currently I'm a 4th year CBIO student in the laboratory of Gus Mouneimne, exploring how mechanical changes within the breast tumor microenvironment influence disease progression and phenotype. I chose to attend the UofA largely because both the climate and low cost of living afford a comfortable lifestyle. The university also seemed to be a place where collaboration among labs was encouraged, which greatly facilitates the kind of translational research that I was seeking.The CBIO department was also very helpful in the process of transitioning to graduate school as an international student.
Alex Chibly, Mexico
Originalmente soy de Durango, México, y egresado de Química de la UACJ. Actualmente estudio el 4to año del doctorado en Biología del Cáncer en la UofA. Go Wildcats!! Mi investigación está enfocada a estudiar los mecanismos que contribuyen a la perdida de función de glándulas salivares como consecuencia de la radioterapia, y como explotar dichos mecanismos para promover la regeneración celular utilizando células madre.
Hobbies: Volleyball de playa, bodybuilding, karaoke, salsa.
¿Porque la Universidad de Arizona? Como estudiante internacional, la diversidad cultural y científica de la UofA fueron factores importantes; sin embargo, la principal razón fue la excelente calidad de asesoría y entrenamiento que obtuve (y sigo teniendo) durante un verano de investigación científica con mi actual mentora, Kirsten Limesand.
Fun fact: I sang “At last” by Etta James during my interview for grad school.
Mandy Wang, China