5 QUESTIONS TO ... ANA BOTTON, San Ignacio de Loyola, Peru

How would you describe your experience at University West?

– Good until now, I have seen all things I have hoped to see. People have been very nice and welcoming. The environment at the University is technical and cozy, which suits me very well.

What has been your best memory of your stay in Sweden so far?

– When I went to Vänersborg, by the biggest lake in Sweden, Vänern. I walked around a lot and really enjoyed the wideness and the sunset - the nature was incredible!

What was your biggest surprise coming to Sweden?

– Payment by cash not accepted and taking off shoes indoors.

What has been your greatest challenges?

– Going outside in winter! Swedish desserts like kanelbulle, semla, äpplekaka – I love them.

What will you miss when you leave?

– Everything! Especially the nature, the quiteness, but definately drinking water straight from the tap.

l 15,000 students l 625 employees (researchers, teaching staff and administrative staff) l Four departments l Three vital research environments l 55 professors l 57 doctoral students l A commission from the Swedish Government to develop forms of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) l One of Sweden’s highest numbers of applicants per place