Areeba Nasir

Academic

Career

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Areeba Nasir (i17-0052) 
 
 
Coming to FAST was my aspiration from the very beginning. After doing my ICS, I applied for four 
big, renowned universities of Islamabad and got selected in all four universities. But I was 
determined to come to FAST from the outset. People around me used to say that FAST is a 
challenging place, and I should not go there. But I knew that challenges could never retard me. I 
believe that we cannot grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges.  So, this 
belief brought me to FAST. 
When I came to FAST, I instantly realized that it is indeed a challenging place. I was coming from a 
year system, and adjusting into the semester system was very hard for me. I was always a high 
achiever in my academics. I secured the 2nd position in the Rawalpindi Board of Examination in 
HSSC. But I was having a hard time adjusting in FAST because of its semester system. At the end of 
the first semester, I was very anxious and I even once thought of leaving FAST because of the 
workload and burden. But when my result came, I was included on the Dean’s List. This 
achievement drove me, and I regained my lost motivation to perform even better in the future. 
FAST is also notorious for its challenging assignments, exams, and strict grading scheme. But what I 
have learned is that determination and persistence are the keys to success. I believe that you 
should never leave till tomorrow that which you can do today. This is the strategy I have always 
followed, and Alhamdullilah I have been on Dean’s list throughout my four years. Being a computer 
science student, I also identified that my interests are software engineering, android development, 
machine learning, and UI/UX design. 
FAST increased my learning in many ways. But one ability that stood out for me is Multitasking. 
FAST taught me to perform multiple tasks simultaneously without getting panic. It also taught me 
that how I can handle difficult situations tactfully.  
When I reflect on my four years journey, I would say that FAST had a great impact on my 
personality growth and development. It helped me polish my interpersonal and communication 
skills and boost my confidence in dealing with people and different situations.