Building an impressive international network is second nature to Kimberly Tran (23), who does not let long distances stand in her way. ‘I am fascinated by the opportunity to explore the chemical industry and academia beyond the borders of the Netherlands.’

Due to a weaker immune system, a typical student life was unfortunately not an option for Kimberly Tran (23). However, this did not stop her from building a remarkable international network within the chemical community, all while dedicated to her chemistry studies at the HAN University of Applied Science in Nijmegen. ‘Living on campus or socializing like typical students was not feasible for me’, she shares, ‘so I quickly turned to alternative ways of networking and connecting with people.’