Eva Liliana López, Guatemala

Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program Awardee

“My research exchange experience was excellent. The University of Saskatchewan has afforded me opportunities to learn about life and culture in the Canadian prairies as well as new methods in nutrition that will help me to work with food insecure people in Guatemala. The advanced facilities gave me access to new training, tools and technologies to improve my skills, including English communication.

My home country is considered one of the most dangerous in which to be a woman. In Canada, I felt safe both on and off-campus. I now understand how a non-threatening environment improves my sense of well-being and gives me space for creative thinking.

The university’s International Student Centre was instrumental for me. It provided activities that helped me learn about local culture and helped me feel part of both the country and the university itself.

I have grown personally from the chance to travel to another country alone and to live independently while conducting my research. I have met people from all over the world and have made many new friends.”

University of Saskatchewan
Nutrition Sciences, BSc
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan