"If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from my time here at LUMS, it’s how to think beyond the expectations that I entered LUMS with – be those expectations that I had set for myself or those that stemmed from others around me. There is so much that you will learn from your time here – how to challenge yourself, how to step out of your comfort zones and how to aspire to reach for things that will force you to grow.
Even though I’m pursuing a degree in Accounting and Finance, my interests outside the classroom lie within the realms of writing, travelling and food! On campus, you will usually find me running towards an emergency with my EMS bag (sometimes in the middle of the night), or at one of the eateries with my friends (yes, my love for food and coffee is eternal).
In my experience, SDSB utilizes a rather different teaching and testing methodology than other schools at LUMS and operates at a much faster pace. Even though the SDSB environment may seem a bit intimidating at first and downright confusing at times, it is where the Office of Student Advising can really guide you through that transition, so do reach out to us.
My advice to the upcoming batch of freshmen is this: don’t be afraid to join a society that has nothing in common with you and definitely take a few courses that don’t align with your immediate interests. And while you’re at it, try to befriend or at the very least make conversation with people who have radically different ideas, interests and personalities than your own. You’ll be surprised at how much you will benefit from these experiences. I'd also recommend taking advantage of all the exchange program opportunities that LUMS has to offer. I was lucky enough to get selected for the LUMS - FH Joanneum exchange program and then be awarded the Ernst Mach Grant that fully funded my semester in Austria and travels across Europe!
There is so much that we have to learn and gain from each other over the span of the next few months and I can’t wait to meet you all!
On behalf of the entire LUMS community, I welcome you on-board!"