Momina Shuja

Academic

Career

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Momina Shuja (i17-1503) 
 
Life at FAST has been just that: fast. It seems like only yesterday I sat in a classroom full of 
strangers, unsure of what I should expect the next four years to look like, and now, 2 months away 
from graduation with glaring realization that reality will soon hit, I simply want to reverse time and 
experience everything all over again. The memories I’ve created at FAST will remain etched in my 
mind for years to come; from endless birthdays in the ground to rendezvousing with friends under 
the wisdom tree during breaks, and even bunking classes to go try out some new eatery, I have a 
plethora of wonderful experiences to take with me. Though, my experience in FAST has had its ups 
and downs; from tight deadlines to surprise quizzes, a ton of assignments and in the constant stress 
of grades I have stayed up all night at times studying or finishing up a project with bloodshot eyes, 
but at the end of it all, it has allowed me to grow, to learn and to lead. 
I often wondered why there was such immense stress and excessive difficulty in studying here, but 
now I realize that diamonds are indeed formed under pressure, and that is what FAST delivers; cut, 
polished and shining diamonds. Just like that, I have seen myself change over the course of these 4 
years, and now I stand more confident, resilient and ambitious than ever before, and I owe it to 
FAST for the experiences it gave that allowed me to transform into who I am today.  
Now, as I think about graduating in 2 months, I am comforted by the fact that I have evolved as a 
person, and possess an arsenal of skills to help me find success in life. I will be not only be leaving 
with a bachelor’s degree, but with more knowledge, grooming and self-assurance than when I 
stepped into this institution. Being a Fastian has been a life changing experience; I have cried, 
laughed, fallen and gotten back up, but through it all my resilience remained unwavering. The 4 
years spent here have been a humbling experience, and one which I will cherish forever.