Bora
Bora is 25 years old and comes from Turkey, where he completed a double major in Physics and Computer Science. He studies Sustainable Digitalisation at KTH. Since moving to Stockholm, Bora has continued his passion for dancing, which he has pursued for the past two years.
Why did you choose this master's programme at KTH?
I wanted to learn more about sustainability, and was looking for a programme that I can continue with my Bachelor's in Computer Science. I wanted to improve my sustainability knowledge and diverge from being a software engineer. When I was looking at KTH's website, Sustainable Digitalisation caught my eye, and the more I researched it, the more I got drawn into it. I became quite excited about the potential to integrate my software engineering background with sustainable practices, and here I am, studying it at KTH!
How do studies at KTH differ from your previous studies?
For me, it was the study-life balance. In my previous studies, I barely had time for myself other than studying. But here at KTH, I can find time to study, work part-time, enjoy my hobbies, socialize, and also have a good sleep schedule. Another important difference was the amount of group work we had at KTH. I mostly had individual coursework in my bachelor's, but it is quite the opposite here at KTH.
How would you describe your time at KTH so far?
My time at KTH has been both busy and engaging so far. The first weeks were filled with events where I met with many new students and enjoyed the sunny, warm weather in Stockholm. Moreover, KTH has an amazing campus and a nearby forest, which I often visit for walks during my free time. Alongside my studies, I actively participate in initiatives like KTH Innovation and the KTH Climate Action Centre, where I can network and explore exciting opportunities for the future!
Have you experienced any culture shock?
In Turkey, most universities have their own restaurants where it is quite affordable to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, here in Stockholm, that isn't the case. There are various options for eating out, but most people cook at home and bring their lunches in meal boxes to campus, where they heat them using microwaves located throughout the campus. It was not easy to adjust to this and plan ahead, but now I feel more comfortable with it!
During your application period, what was the most useful resource that you got from KTH? For example, KTH's website, webinars, ask a KTH student, etc.
During my application period, the most useful resource I found was KTH's website. As I explored master's’s programs in Sweden and other countries, I always started with the website. I found KTH's website easy to navigate and filled with valuable information, including details about education, accommodation, city, and student blogs. It made the process much simpler for me, especially compared to other university websites, which often had outdated or hard-to-find information.