2018-09-26
Rector presenting ID card and laptop to UFAZ student, Maryam Babayeva, September 2018
Laman Djalilova (SEC 680, UFAZ 72.5) - Studies Chemical Engineering. Hear about UFAZ from her friend Zara Hajizada - the current Geophysics student of UFAZ. However, she stresses that there was a remarkable day in her life when she decided that UFAZ is the place to study. In 2016, Rector Mustafa Babanli had presented the medal to Laman when she made it to the finals of "Sabahin Alimleri" (the Scientists of tomorrow) contest. He recommended her to try herself and apply to UFAZ what she did and now is very happy to find herself among the UFAZ students. She admits that so far education here is exceeding her expectations in terms that there is a lot of interaction between the faculty and students. When talking about future plans, Laman speaks about the importance of Master and Ph.D. degree. She would also love to teach at some point in her life.
Nigar Novruzova (SEC 660, UFAZ 56.5) - Studies Oil&Gas Engineering. She heard about UFAZ from her school teachers a lot. At school 72 in Razin district, many teachers were already aware of the University and its admission process and their advice helped Nigar to make the right choice. Nigar describes her first impressions as "very interesting to study yet very hard at times". What she likes is that there is a lot of activities going on in every class she takes. Everyone is very open and talkative, which makes it easier to adapt to the University life. She dreams of becoming a knowledgeable engineer working in a big international company such as BP.
Maryam Babayeva (SEC 695, UFAZ 54.5) - Studies Computer Science. Maryam received the Presidential Scholarship as she is one of the top scorers in the country for this year (695). She heard a lot about UFAZ from the groupmates together with who she attended the preparatory courses during the last year at school. Her friends said there is a chance to improve every aspect of knowledge here at UFAZ and she followed their advice. She said that the atmosphere is very creative here at UFAZ. Professors and the staff motivate students a lot. When talking about professional plans, Maryam admits she is not sure which field in computer science interests her most. But she enjoys web design and plans to improve her skills in this field while studying at UFAZ. Maryam would love to join student clubs as she likes social activity and would love to play a useful role in social life of UFAZ.
Kamran Ismayilzada (SEC 667, UFAZ 72) - Studies Computer Science. Kamran said his mom found UFAZ page on Facebook and has been following since the very creation of it. They have followed the restoration works here at the building and Kamran knew he was going to apply nowhere else but UFAZ. Kamran first thought it would be hard for him to study in English, but he already saw how approachable everyone is and that all the classes are easy enough to comprehend at his level of English. He is also impressed that in his class the majority of people are sharing his tastes and view of life, which is very important as they spend a lot of time together. Kamran is sure that just like the economy was the leading trend in the previous century, computer science and IT technologies are leading trend in this. He wants to become a world-renowned specialist in computer science.