Going through Advanced Experimental and Computational Biosciences is a long journey that pays off in the end. During the first year, weekly presentations got me involved in studying the current literature from different fields of biological research, advanced my already existing knowledge, and helped me highlight the current research trends. Additionally, being introduced to a variety of different scientific subjects assisted to follow the one that intrigued me the most. Another major part of the AEC program is the one-year-long thesis, which gives the candidate the opportunity to start a project of his own. This process got me involved in a scientific project that inspired me to follow up to the PhD level while writing a research proposal on this topic was a novel experience and essential knowledge for anyone intending to follow a research career. Currently, I’m in the first PhD year working on a field of my interest with the confidence that AEC provided me with the motivation, skills, and mindset to reach that peak.