In this interview, UCG alumna Ece Aydın reflects on how her studies in health and life sciences shaped her career. She shares key experiences, including a project on improving health literacy at a hospital in Assen, and the lasting friendships that continue to support her today. Ece discusses how UCG’s interdisciplinary approach and focus on independence prepared her for her role at Healthy Corps, where she addresses health inequalities. She also offers advice to new students: take risks, find a work-life balance, and make the most of UCG's unique learning environment.