Hey Friends! First and foremost, heartfelt congratulations on joining the Batch of 2027 and officially becoming a part of the LUMS family. Give yourselves a well-deserved round of applause, as LUMS is a dream destination for countless students, and you made it. This momentous achievement stands as a testament to your dedication and remarkable persistence. Undoubtedly, a rush of emotions must be surging through you, and this core memory of your life is bound to be an exhilarating rollercoaster as you set forth on this exciting journey.
I am Danish Muhammad Azhar, a senior majoring in Management Science at the Suleman Dawood School of Business. I am excited to be your guiding light throughout this incredible journey – or, as Tokyo calls the Professor; "Tokyo’s Guardian Angel." Just a disclaimer, this rollercoaster will take turns, up and down or even a full loop, but all you need to realize is that: “Iss canvas pe rang tum khud bharo ge, apni zindagi ka sitaara tum khud banno ge.” A little bit about me, I am probably the biggest movie-geek and foody you’ll ever meet! I’m sure Bunny from YJHD can well explain my motivation and drive; “Main urhna chahta hoon, dorhna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon, bus rukna nahi chahta.”
Transitioning from high school to university life can indeed present its challenges, and believe me, I can understand. The spectrum of emotions you're experiencing spans from the fear of adjustment to the sheer exhilaration of this new chapter of life. But all you need to know is that this is where you take the car's front seat that drives you to your destination. Is the destination unclear? We, PALss, are your guiding light. LUMS is indeed a treasure of opportunities, where you'll explore numerous avenues to unleash your potential. Don't be daunted – embrace every chance that comes your way and learn from each experience! Every day at LUMS unfolds as a new adventure, a journey to refine yourself. You'll soon realize the profound transformation that LUMS facilitates. Starting off as a person who had held back in taking the first step every time, when I stand in LUMS and look around, there is nothing but gratitude. Let’s see how your Kahaani unfolds! You might be singing “Kahaani Suno” by the end of it too.
As you start this journey, my only advice is to enjoy every bit of it. Be it your yaarana time with your friends at the Khoka, celebrating cultural festivities in the academic block, singing along in the Open Mic, seeing the green ticks after you press enroll (if you get them, lol), or even the campus during rain (beautiful!). Can’t wait to see you all on campus!