From dream to reality - Absolvent des Master-Studiums Financial Management berichtet
Muhammad Ashfaq kommt aus Pakistan. Er schloss 2011 sein MBA-Studium Financial Management ab. Jetzt arbeitet er als Finanzspezialist bei der Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH in Illertissen. Hier berichtet er über seine Erfahrungen in Coburg.
First time when I heard about studying in Germany back in 2003 since then it became my dream to study here due to its inspirational stories, civilizations, traditions and culture. I was being told about this from my professor in university who studied here and mentioned about the life in Germany. I lived all my life in a small village which is located near border of India and I belong to a family where no one has ever been to university for higher education. When I mentioned about my passion for studying abroad and especially in Germany then sadly almost everyone laughed at me. Furthermore, everyone said it’s a dream and seem impossible. I have always believed in myself and believed that even impossible word if one sees says I am possible. To cut the story short, six long years of hard work after facing many ups and downs in life paid me off and I finally landed in Frankfurt airport on September 18, 2009 to turn my dream into reality.
I would like to share with everyone my journey over the last two years in this University while doing the MBA Financial Management program. My stint at this University has been the most amazing experience of my life and I am not exaggerating it. I remember the warm welcome that I received at the opening ceremony back in October 2009 which marked the commencement of my journey. I was very happy to be enrolled in MBA group as well as concerned about my future responsibility which I wanted to comply with moving forward. At that time, I thought two years would be too long but time went by quickly. Today marks a great day in my life and my heart is gladdened as well my family, friends and everyone involved in this program. I am ecstatic not only because I am graduated from university but because my heart is full of gratitude to my mentors for the knowledge that has been imparted to us, the experience we have gained and especially the German culture and language which we learned.
I must say that the entire program was interesting but challenging. I cannot go without expressing my sincere appreciation to academic staff for journeying with us, being there for us and providing us multinational environment for study. It has given us strength, motivation, inspiration and certainly much needed support. My journey would not have been possible, safe and successful if university support had not been there. I feel very much proud that I came here as an ambassador of Pakistan and leaving university with very good impression about myself and for Pakistan.
Let me say something about our university and beautiful city Coburg. We did many things together; I could not forget yet the first trip of Rope Garden- Bamberg, cycling tours with friends etc. There are many positive things in MBA Financial Management Program like the internship semester, university tours, dinner of nations and other things.
There will hardly be any exaggeration that in it if I say Coburg is the best place for study not only for MBA but to have an insight into German culture and its history. Moreover, Coburg is located in a beautiful town. Coburg adds tremendous value into personal and professional life. Therefore, I strongly recommend everyone to come Germany and be part of Coburger’s life. Last but not the least, Coburg is really unusual and an amazing place. I love Coburg from the core of my heart and it will be greatly remembered.