Sarah, who was born and raised in Varberg, has a background that is anything but ordinary. After living abroad for four years, she is now back in Sweden pursuing her UX education at YRGO in Gothenburg.
Has already done a lot
Despite her young age, Sarah already has a broad and exciting range of experiences under her belt. She has been a windsurfing instructor and team builder in her hometown of Varberg, as well as manager of several iconic coffee companies like Da Matteo and Johan & Nyström. She has also worked as a master barista at Condeco.
But adventure called.
Got stuck in Mexico
In early 2020, Sarah went on a trip to Mexico. When the pandemic hit, the planned vacation turned into a long-term adventure. The four years in Mexico shaped her both personally and professionally, with jobs as a bartender, sound engineer, and Spanish teacher.
Found what she didn't know she was looking for
– "I've worked in a number of service roles and learned quite a bit about what people want. I didn't even know what UX was before I started looking into it. When I read about it, everything clicked. This was exactly what I wanted to do. When I spoke with my brother who lives in the US, it turned out he actually works as a UX designer. So I had no idea what UX was before," says Sarah with a good laugh!
A double home
Leaving Mexico meant leaving more than just memories. A boyfriend and an entire life stayed behind. But for Sarah, it's more about having two homes.
– "I feel a 'dual belonging' rather than being 'in between.' It's a strength to be able to bring that part of myself with me," she explains.
Passion for dancing
In her free time, Sarah loves live music, dancing, and inviting friends over for cooking—preferably in the form of barbecues or potlucks.
– "I love 'drop-in drop-out' parties with a mix of people of all ages and from different places," she says.
Loves Gothenburg
Her love for Gothenburg and the service industry is clearly evident. When she's not studying, she works at the Gothenburg tourist office, where she enthusiastically helps visitors discover all the city's gems.
– "It's incredibly fun and challenging. Helping people have a better experience is truly satisfying," she says.
Ready for new adventures
When asked where she wants to work in the future, Sarah answers without hesitation:
– "Paraiba," with a sly look. It is, after all, the first day of the internship. We'll see if she feels the same when the internship is over.
