By Muhammad Shuja
This blog is a
transcript of an interview of a postgraduate student (Muhammad Faraz) who won
2016’s Pakistan Postgraduate Merit Scholarship. The aim of the interview is to
provide advice for prospective students who would like to apply for this
scholarship.
Me: Hi, and
thanks for your time. Let’s start by getting to know about you. Tell me about
yourself.
Faraz: My name is Muhammad Faraz Imam and I am from Pakistan.
I am a student of Electronics and Electrical Engineering and currently studying
MSc in Advance Electric Machines, Power Electronics and drives at Sheffield.
Me: What
course did you do at undergraduate level and where?
Faraz: I completed my Bachelors of Electrical Engineering from Bahauddin
Zakariya University in Pakistan.
Me: What
were your reasons of choosing University of Sheffield to do your postgraduate
degree?
Faraz: I was quite impressed with Sheffield’s core emphasis
on continuous innovation and scientific development in engineering. I wanted to
join in researching and developing of projects together with exceptional
academics in my area of specialization.
Me: How has your
time in University of Sheffield been so far?
Faraz: It’s been excellent so
far. Sheffield has one of the loveliest and peaceful atmospheres in Europe. The
University has various clubs and societies which everyone is welcome to join. I
have joined the Debating Society which has given me a chance to improve my
communication and interpersonal skills.
Me:
Congratulations on winning your scholarship. How did you find out about this
scholarship?
Faraz: The University has a very good administrative system
in place. I was generally looking for scholarships and stumbled upon the
Pakistan Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
Me: How was
the application process for you?
Faraz: As everyone knows, applying for an International
Scholarship at a world-class institute is not an easy job. You have to compete
with many deserving and excellent candidate in terms of academics and
achievements. I believe that in my case, I remained optimistic throughout the
process and listed out all my achievements. I then chose the best ones for my
essay. These achievements included work experience, previous scholarships and
projects which I did during my undergraduate.
Me: Did you
receive support from the university to work on your application?
Faraz: Yes, like I mentioned previously, the university has
a remarkable administrative system in place. They were quite prompt in replying
back to emails with answers to any queries I had during the application
process.
Me: What
advice would you give to prospective students planning to apply for these
scholarships?
Faraz: I would advise applicants to stay positive, think
about your future goals, and what caused you to build an interest in the
university. Write sincerely and clearly, make sure your essay
shows who you are as a person and a student. Don’t be shy to talk about
yourself, cultivate your own tone, and dwell on your relevant strong points.
Me: Do I
have your consent of posting a transcript of this conversation online?
Faraz: Yes.
Thanks a lot
for your time.
If you would
like to view more information regarding scholarships and funding, please visit:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/enquiry/money/scholarships
Tags:
Muhammad, Shuja, International, Engineering, Sheffield, postgraduate,
scholarships, funding, Muhammad Faraz Imam
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