Danish Farooqi comes from India, and he is currently studying physiotherapy at the Faculty of Health Sciences with the help of the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. Despite the current epidemiological situation, he loves all aspects of university life; he enjoys the multicultural vibe of the university’s social life and at the same time he appreciates being immersed in a stimulating academic environment. Thanks to the support and inspiration of the distinguished lecturers and fellow students, Danish has decided not to stop earning a BA degree but to continue with an MA course at Semmelweis University.
“When I was about to finish high school, I was already thinking about studying abroad. I did not know, where and how to start so following the recommendation of my uncle, I narrowed down my choices to Hungary. From my background search on Hungarian universities Semmelweis University stood out by being among the top European universities and by being included in several global rankings as well. Stipendium Hungaricum has made it possible for me to make new academic contacts from all around the world and get different perspectives on different fields of science. I would recommend it to anyone, who considers their academic career important and is eager to pursue their studies in a multicultural environment.”, Danish said.
Contrary to many of his international fellow students, he decided not to return to India during the first wave of the coronavirus. Switching to online education so quickly, losing physical contact with friends and getting out of the usual rhythm of going to university was a new and odd experience. He had to get used to staying at home, not being able to use the facilities of the university. However, he soon got over his first bewilderment and decided to make the most of this situation: he started online courses, read scientific literature to get an even more thorough knowledge of his studies. Thanks to his dedication to studying, he finished his exams with great results. To make the most of his time during the epidemic, he also volunteered to help out with PCR testing.
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