Muhammad Adil Fayyaz

Academic

Career

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Muhammad Adil Fayyaz (18I-0613) 
 
Change never comes easy. Especially, when you’re about to take the first step down a professional 
path. Goodbyes are said to old friends and greetings to new ones. Unfamiliar faces are met with new smiles. Opportunities missed and indecisions rekindled. There is a lot in play, so much to look forward to, yet much is lost at the same time. And, no matter how inevitable and anticipated this change might seem, you are never ready for it.    
I remember walking into class on the first day, wearing a cloak of doubt and fear. Who knew what 
to expect? Despite the positive reputation of a FAST alumnus, there was an un-motivating word around that was not for the books. The first two semesters here were difficult to manage and keep up with. The coursework was overwhelming, and the timings were tiring. At one point, it became difficult to even take out time for myself and my family. However, I was gratefully able to pull through without letting any of it impact my grades. Yet, I still hadn’t felt in place or that this was a fit for me. As the circumstances kept changing, soon enough later, I planned to drop out and make a transfer elsewhere. It didn’t work out. And today, I’m glad that it didn’t.    
Over these past four years at FAST, one of my biggest takeaways is the connections I have had a chance to build. By surrounding myself with the right people, who shared the same energy, motivation, and goals as I did, I allowed myself to be more expressive and proactive. I feel this is what university life is all about. Your technical skills cannot be valued if your interpersonal skills are not impressive. And that is why this is the best time to invest in yourself and in the people who bring out the best in you.  
To anyone reading this who might feel intimidated by those apparently ahead of them, it may sound cliché, but no one has it easy.  Studies can take a toll on any one of us. And while that may be stressful at times, don’t let it overshadow the great memories you make here and don’t forget that everyone has their own journey, there is no set standard and no defined timeline. We’ll all get to the destinations we are meant to reach, but it is also important to savor and enjoy the journey.  So celebrate your moments of joy. Cheers!

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