Page 9 - SAU Connect September 2019

Great Expectations: During the Orientation Programme, the freshmen were asked to express some of the things they expect from the university and

some of the things that the University can expect from them. Here are a few excerpts from some random entries.

I am grateful to the South Asian University for providing SAU can expect me to learn economics to the best of my I would like to share three things that I expect from the
the platform for students from different countries to meet efforts, unlearn whatever that doesn’t benefit my country University: 1) Move to the new campus within the two years
and exchange the visions and wisdoms of various cultures. and the ‘mankind’ and relearn what I had learned but is of my stay here; 2) educate me on various topics in
I expect a lot from the university because of it being an forgotten now. Mathematics; and 3) enhance my motivation to teach
INTERNATIONAL university. Mathematics.
I believe that an academically excellent and culturally
I expect a good harmony among faculties and students of vibrant environment can develop successful scholars who Three things the University can expect from me: 1)
the University since a good balance and interaction leads will surely benefit the whole region. Represent my country Bhutan to the best of my abilities; 2)
to a successful path. Everyone out here has different views - interact with almost all people involved in SAU, importantly
to respect and to learn from these differences is essential Mohammad Zarif Mohammadinid people from other SAARC nations; and 3) represent SAU in
for an excellent university. MA Economics all my future endeavours with pride.

I also expect the University to take into consideration the Kezang Yuden
different views and suggestions of the students. A good MSC Applied Mathematics
feedback system would provide a concrete solution to the
problems faced by the students.

I also expect of myself to do good in terms of what the
university expects from me. South Asian University is a new South Asian University should enable its students to be
project that has recently arisen in terms of its global agents of change and form a South Asian Youth Congress. I
influence and I expect myself to spread the wisdom and expect the University to keep up the competition and
knowledge that I will receive from here. uphold its academic standards. Three things I expect from the university are: 1. An
environment where not only academic knowledge is
Ugyen Dema Jigme Tshering facilitated but we can also learn various aspects of life
Msc Biotechnology MA International Relations through which we can broaden our thinking and opinions.
2. Opportunities through which we can explore ourselves
in different and creative ways. 3. The level of study
guidance must be such that can make me capable for my
future.
First, I would like to let you know that the only cool thing
happened so far amidst the scorching heat of Delhi is the The three things that the university can expect from me: 1. I
awesome food at SAU that has made me feel so homely will do my best in every way throughout the journey. 2. I will
here. It's a little embarrassing to mention here that I am a be hardworking and attentive. 3. I will try my best not to
huge food lover and I would really expect for SAU to There are three specific things I would like to request you waste anything whether it is time or food.
maintain this amazingly beautiful food standard. to facilitate:
Sifat Umme Aiman
Secondly, even though the academic seriousness not An on-field research program from the very beginning. We
interested me for the past few years, I have started to do have courses on research methodologies later in our LLM
develop a very weird romance for Economics. However, my course, however, a hands-on experience on conducting
expectation from SAU is a rather informal and friendly research on small projects from the very beginning would
approach towards teaching pedagogy. be extremely helpful.

Thirdly, I just want to have an amazing time here and A common kitchen in all hostel floors or on one floor. It
graduate not as a Nepalese but as a South Asian denizen. would be great if we can cook and share different cuisines
among each other especially during the festivals.
In return, I promise to be cent percent productive and a One of the things I want from the University: Increase the
proactive member here at SAU. SAU and I are going to have Start an optional class where we can learn number of student intake for admission in Masters and
really memorable days ahead. language/culture of all the South Asian nations. PhD programmes.

Abhishek Yadav Prashant Das Khalilullah
MA Economics MA Sociology Msc Computer Science