Mesha Farrukh

Academic

Career

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Mesha Farrukh (i17-0048) 
 
Ever since I first started thinking about what I wanted to do with my life, Computer Science was 
definitely on top of the list. Majoring in Computer Science meant picking the best university for 
myself after studying from the best institutes prior, and naturally, the choice without a thought was 
FAST. 
My journey here at FAST has been strenuous and exhausting for sure, but just like how diamonds 
are made under pressure, I can also say the same for myself. The person I am today, FAST has 
played a major role in helping me grow into it. Almost 4 years ago, I entered this place, lost and 
anxious, not knowing anyone. Like everyone else, I struggled, faced setbacks, and eventually got 
back up too but all this helped me grow and discover my passions. The same girl who had stage 
fright and barely could give a presentation in a room of 10 people now could talk to a crowd with 
confidence which FAST helped me gain. As this confidence in myself grew so did my GPA and along 
with that came the dean’s list, rector’s list, bronze, and a gold medal. 
While it made me realize my true potential, it also made me discover my love for design and how to 
incorporate it into my degree and take them side by side. Other than that, it carved out the 
perfectionist in me that I didn’t know I had, made me a better leader, and enhanced the 
hardworking aspect of my personality. The key to achieving all of this is balance, balancing your life 
with your academics is a harder struggle I thought it was which FAST helped me learn, and while I 
excelled academically, I also became part of FDC, NaSCon, expanded my social circle, and did part-
time freelance work which all also aided in improving my social skills. 
Now, 4 years later, I’m leaving with heaps of knowledge, confidence, and passion, ready to do 
wonders. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without this university and for that, I’ll always be 
grateful.

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