Term-1 Results!

Long awaited results of term-1 came out earlier in February. My heart started beating fast once I get the mail regarding publish of result from MSc Student Support office. Soon, the day came when everyone desperately waiting to hear good news.

Fortunately, I got marks as I have expected. Soon after I came to know my marks, I called my parents back home. They were delighted after hearing the news. I felt like flying in sky. One of my cousins back home congratulated me in this way, “Asif, congratulations for your first foreign result”. Suddenly, I realized this is my first foreign result! I was just amazed with the feeling then.

However, I was upset that evening because few of my friends, course mates did badly in the exam. I felt extremely bad for them and found no words of condolence for them. One idiom goes in my mind, “Every coin has two sides”

International Scholarship Reception

It is a great honor for me to attend the “International Scholarship Reception of Aston University”. This year’s annual International Scholarship Reception was held on the 23rd January and was a huge success with over 100 students from over 40 countries in attendance. The event was organised in order to congratulate the students awarded a scholarship and to give them an opportunity to meet fellow scholars. It is an achievement, an experience, I’ll always remember.

The reception raises awareness of the various contributions of international scholars to Aston University’s community and the important role played by international scholarships in facilitating study opportunities. It also presented students with the opportunity to network with both members of staff from across the University and other scholars from different countries – as well as their own.

Snowing in Birmingham!

Earlier from the starting of Term 2, it has been snowing in Birmingham! The Aston campus is ornamented with this snow. Students are enjoying the all white environment, while many of them are engaged with snow-fighting, where few are making snowman. Many students got busy with capturing photos using different views of Aston.

However, this beautiful weather disrupted the daily life of Birmingham residents. Roads are clogged with snow. All the schedules of buses and trains are failing. People are having enormous trouble with the adversity. Added more, two of our classes has been canceled due to the adverse weather condition. Though, these cancellations are not that bad for us as we don’t have to attend lectures in this chilling weather. A nice relaxing welcome break from studies!

Christmas Party with Friends!

After horrible exam experience, it's time to party! This time it's Christmas Party. All of us had a hard time during pre-exam weeks and eventually the exam week. 

We had Christmas party on December 7 in MSc Student Lounge thrown by MSc. Social. Everyone was waiting for the party and as expected most of my friends turned up in the party. There was everything to made the night wonderful. 

Foods, Drinks, Music, Dance made the night a lifetime experience for me.

I was surprised to see my respected teachers in the party! They had a good time with us out-of-class. Eventually the semester break starts with a nice party. 

MSc Social deserves a big thanks from core of heart for organizing such an event. Looking forward to have a wonderful break.

Break from Life!

Life has a all different meaning. Life is not about study, career, living. It's more that just objectives. This realization came to me during this break.

I started my journey to Aston on September. Since than everything went through with a routine for a better career, nothing related to enjoying life which is a gift.

The break from study gave me the opportunity to lead a sound life with happiness. It was great opportunity for me to travel, visit new places and enjoy. I'd been to London, Oxford in last couple of weeks. This trips made me feel good, actually delighted me. Moreover, I got the chance to observe Christmas with English community, it allowed me to gain new experience of English culture. The way they celebrate Christmas, which is absolutely different from what I experienced before.

Thanks to Aston for giving me this great opportunity to discover life and culture.

Exam Time!

Every topics of discussion is now towards one single ending, and that is EXAM. Final exam is approaching as the autumn 2012 is about to end. Students are preparing for all awaited Exams.

Each and every student is scared of the exams and everyone is discussing for prospective questions or question patterns. Though lecturers arranged all important revision sessions, which is extremely helpful but the amount of stuffs in each module confusing us like anything!

Aston designs curriculum in such a way that can foster student experience with studies. In-depth knowledge of the subject matter really deserves credit. Every module tried to cover every aspect of subject matter which will prove resourceful for our future.

Finally, I wish everyone have wonderful exams in coming weeks and obviously a Christmas break full of joy, celebrations and happiness. 

Birmingham is sparkling at Christmas

Christmas is knocking at door and Birmingham welcomes Christmas with grand “Chrismas Parade” taken place on Saturday, November the 11^th. I’m lucky enough to observe the eye-catching Parade. The most outstanding part or the parade was its spectacular traditional displays. It started with nativity scene float with Mary, Joseph and shepherds followed by the three wise men riding real camels!  They are joined by reindeer, elves and tap dancing turkeys as Father Christmas takes a break from his busy schedule to visit Birmingham and turn on the Christmas lights.

The city is now getting prepared for Christmas. All the roads are approaching towards City Centre. People are getting busy with shopping in weekends. This is causing severe traffic near city centre! Though, all these are part of Christmas and people are enjoying every bit of it.

I had the fortune to visit London last weekend, same goes there as well. The city is flooded with lights. Especially Piccadilly Circus, Victoria is ornamented like a newlywed bride! This Christmas hype makes me feel refreshed while having extreme pressures with exam time studies.

Its time for celebration and Birmingham won't let you disappoint.