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MANY working adults express a desire to return to university life after building successful careers in the professional world. These non-traditional students, though well on track in their careers outside of academia, strive to advance their knowledge for a myriad of professional and personal reasons.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) fosters an environment where leaders of all age groups and in all sectors, are offered the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and take their understanding of their chosen field to a new level.
Sayed Mohammed 37, an Egyptian graduate student from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), is graduating with a Master of Arts in Translation Studies, having worked for over 15 years as a professional translator. His motivation to take on a new educational challenge stemmed from his drive to expand his understanding in the field in which he's worked for the best part of a decade.
"The courses incorporated throughout the programme have expanded my understanding of the field from a different perspective, encouraging me to view translation from various multi-disciplinary aspects, such as sociology, psychology and anthropology," he says.
HBKU's holistic educational framework is not only rooted in a research-intensive approach, but also in a purpose filled learning environment, for students, faculty and researchers. Students are encouraged to bring diverse perspectives to formulate enlightened world views in a progressive way.
"Through my studies, I discovered that the most important aspect of translation is realising its purpose. I believe that my studies have helped me truly understand the valuable role that translators play in society," Sayed says.
Graduating Mauritian Master of Arts in Audiovisual Translation student, Om Elmomenine Cheibani, resumed her educational journey 13 years after gaining her bachelor's degree, with the goal of supporting her current career path.
"Coming back to university after a lengthy period of time was extremely challenging," she says."I thought I'd reached a stage where I knew everything there is to know about the profession. However, this was far from the case. My master's degree has enlightened me about the theoretical aspects of translation, linking its role in society to aspects of social responsibility and ethics. Translation is about communication. It's a multidisciplinary subject and plays a big role in bridging gaps between civilisations and cultures."
The integrated programmes at HBKU allow students to gain critical skills relevant to their field, through an innovative environment that promotes continuous learning and self-development. The university particularly cultivates a culture where nationals are encouraged to play an active role in society and the wider community.
Having completed his undergraduate education in the UK, Abdulaziz Alkharaz, a Qatari national who works as an engineer at Qatar Petroleum, finally pursued his dream of heading back to university after years of deferring his plans to revive his studies. He is now graduating from HBKU with an Executive Master in Energy and Resources (E&R) degree.
The 41-year-old explains:"It was a dream of mine to continue my educational journey. I finally pursued my graduate studies after years of delay due to personal commitments. Pulling through this was extremely challenging for me, as I had to juggle many other aspects of my life. Nonetheless, I have succeeded in accomplishing my academic goal whilst balancing family and work commitments."
Abdulaziz's thesis revolves around Qatar's CO2 emissions, analysing the country's past, in the future, tying it directly to Qatar's goals and aspirations."I hope that more people pursue their education further and consider graduate programmes as an expansion to their personal development," he says.
Syrian graduate student Yaser AlSarraj, who has more than 10 years of professional experience under his belt, was inspired to join the Master of Science in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) programme at HBKU because of the opportunity for graduate students to learn from researchers working at the cutting-edge of science and discovery.
"The BBS programme develops a student's creative and strategic thinking. It forces you to challenge any preconceptions you may have," he says."Being part of a research team paves the way for students to unleash innovative ideas and contribute scientifically. That's the main motivation for me. That's why I pursued my master studies. In the future I plan to continue my studies and pursue my PHD at HBKU."
Built on a spirit of innovation, inspiring students, faculty and researchers to work towards discovering innovative solutions that respond to regional and global challenges, HBKU has become a hub for aspiring students of all ages to advance their knowledge.
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