Arooj Jamil

After my under graduation I had planned to finance my MS degree on my own, so I was looking for a job. Meanwhile, an undergraduate friend of mine told me about this scholarship program and most importantly, it has an international faculty. These things motivated me to apply for this program because learning mathematics with international staff would be a new experience.

My experience at IMM was great. I participated in this program from 2019 to 2021. It was a really great experience and I found the program very challenging. All the courses were very challenging and interesting, the ones that stood out for me were Complex Analysis taught by Prof. Alberto Abondandolo (he is my thesis supervisor) and Numerical Linear Algebra. All the professors were very nice and supportive and had great teaching styles and all the tutors were very kind and always available, and the great tutor Douglas Coates whose teaching had a lasting impact on me. All of these courses and the guidance I received helped me build my mathematical skills and understanding.

As a student, my long-term professional goals are to build a strong career in my field by gaining valuable experience and continually expanding my knowledge.

A personal achievement that I am particularly proud of is my teaching experience. I mentored students and also provided free tuition to needy students. This approach enabled me to support myself financially while giving back to the community and helping those in need. This experience not only improved my teaching skills but also strengthened my dedication to helping others through education.