Strong Education System is about Bringing up Independent and Compassionate Individuals

“Attending the AKU-EB system motivated me to learn and be an active member of the school until I graduated. The AKU-EB system helps you explore your talents, skills and abilities not only through its curriculum but also, experiential learning within and outside the classroom. It grows you to become not just a good student but a compassionate friend and peer. By the time you graduate the system, there is a great sense of independence and confidence in oneself in terms of feeling prepared for the next academic journey, despite knowing that there are challenges ahead.

I chose to study medicine and become a trauma surgeon one day. During my school days, I found a deep interest in Biology as a subject and was able to grasp concepts very quickly. Biology was more of exploring the body in real time. It is amazing how beautifully the human body is made and how well the related body systems work in a coordinated fashion and extreme precision. Despite being a challenging subject, one can visualise all the concepts taught and admire the fascinating interconnectedness of the human body. In years to come, I see myself as a highly trained and specialised medical care professional who will hopefully save lives. My advice to all students is to have clear concepts for their examinations. For those who are trying to figure out what to study at the university level, I advise to take time considering all the requirements around the subject of your choice. For example, how much time it takes to become a good doctor, painter, artist or engineer? One needs to consider the amount of hard work required to qualify for any field of study and most importantly, the joy and happiness as a result of what one chooses to study.” M Haris Farooq MBBS, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi AKU-EB Alumni 2018