Today was the first day to the Freshers Week...and is the best day of University so far....I remember writing my first entry for freshers week at the start of last year, I was all over the place, anxious, scared and out of place....but today was different. Since I knew my way round campus, got there early...straight to the Prayer Room!!!! Met up with some sisters from ISOC and got familiar with sisters. It felt much better.
Campus was really quiet in the morning...but I must say that as the morning progressed so did the student population.It was swarming with new students, people standing with placards and boards encouraging students to go for 'drinks' and be part of a party. Dressed as cartoon characters....not our cup of tea.
My task was to introduce other sisters to ISOC...outside Bosworth building (pharmacy sisters)...to be honest I think I done well for my first day. Spoke to sisters, introducing them what ISOC can offer them. It was amazing...all those things I wanted to say for so many months...i was able to share with first year students.
It was an amazing day...I think and hope and pray to Allah that this is the start of something good and positive. I want to be a means of Dawah...guidance for the sisters!!!
A spacial mention...I hate queues!!!!!!!!!that's what I had to do for a most part of an hour :(
Monday, 22 September 2008
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Joined ISOC
Since I joined University last year I have always wanted to be part of the Islamic Society. Well this year I signed up to be part of the Islamic Society and through the grace of the Almighty I have become part of the Islamic Society.
We have had our first meeting and had a chance to meet up with the other Sisters. It was a lovely informal meeting, a chance to introduce ourselves and become familiar with our roles and responsibilities.
I have been assigned to organising Islamic lessons for sisters at the University. I don't really know what I am going to teach, but I am hoping to ask sisters on freshers week, get some feedback, see what people want and then maybe go from there. Maybe plan some Tajweed sessions. But will have to see what happens when we go back to university. I already have teaching commitments outside of university and will have to try and fit this into a busy schedule.
I am hoping to keep uptodate with this years blog!!!So keep reading.........
We have had our first meeting and had a chance to meet up with the other Sisters. It was a lovely informal meeting, a chance to introduce ourselves and become familiar with our roles and responsibilities.
I have been assigned to organising Islamic lessons for sisters at the University. I don't really know what I am going to teach, but I am hoping to ask sisters on freshers week, get some feedback, see what people want and then maybe go from there. Maybe plan some Tajweed sessions. But will have to see what happens when we go back to university. I already have teaching commitments outside of university and will have to try and fit this into a busy schedule.
I am hoping to keep uptodate with this years blog!!!So keep reading.........
Saturday, 9 August 2008
Looking forward to the New Year
It's already August and soon I will be back at university.....My life has changed drastically in the past few months. My Mum has always been my inspiration and the driving force behind my education and I hope that carries me through the upcoming years.
I completed my Undergraduate last year and through the Grace of the Almighty I was able to pass with good pleasing grades. I will, by the will of Allah, start my first year as a Computer Science student at the end of September....so look out for regular update blog entries....
I completed my Undergraduate last year and through the Grace of the Almighty I was able to pass with good pleasing grades. I will, by the will of Allah, start my first year as a Computer Science student at the end of September....so look out for regular update blog entries....
Monday, 3 March 2008
Islamic Awareness Week: Shiekh Suleman Mulla...
The Islamic Awareness week (in my opinion) was the highlight of the University year and topping the bill was Shiekh's speech,which was the highlight of the week. I wasn't able to attend any of the speeches that had happened throughout the week as I have teaching commitments in the evening but I made a special arrangements for this event as I knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
There was a great build up to this event with posters and flyers been displayed in the university, each speech was given a title and Shiekh's was 'SIN CITY'. The auditorium was packed to the rafters many of us were sitting on the floor. Obviously this speech was a treat given to us because we raised the most money during charity week.
The speech was packed with knowledge, history and much much more. Check out the speech it's been posted on YOU TUBE....
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-891008462333491536
it's a truely amazing talk...enjoy!!
There was a great build up to this event with posters and flyers been displayed in the university, each speech was given a title and Shiekh's was 'SIN CITY'. The auditorium was packed to the rafters many of us were sitting on the floor. Obviously this speech was a treat given to us because we raised the most money during charity week.
The speech was packed with knowledge, history and much much more. Check out the speech it's been posted on YOU TUBE....
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-891008462333491536
it's a truely amazing talk...enjoy!!
Back Log
To all....I know I have not written anything on my blog....for ages....but not to worry....I have many entries...but they are all drafts and need to be published....so look out for Feb update.
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Last day of the first month
The days are whizzing by and can't believe that it's the last day of the month. Uni work is also piling up....assignments are being issued every week. Alot of the work is research based and so alot of it relies on self study.....and time management.....
The first year is also coming to an end and we have started to look into our options for the next year....I have seen a few things that have cught my eye.Technical computing is something I definately want to look into, but we are going to have special advisors to come and give us professional advice very soon.
I am a bit aprehensive about my options for the coming year...it's been so comfortable this year, the labs have been mainly femlae dominated and so you sometimes feel safe in the enviroment, but'computing' is mainly male dominated and so it worries me.
The first year is also coming to an end and we have started to look into our options for the next year....I have seen a few things that have cught my eye.Technical computing is something I definately want to look into, but we are going to have special advisors to come and give us professional advice very soon.
I am a bit aprehensive about my options for the coming year...it's been so comfortable this year, the labs have been mainly femlae dominated and so you sometimes feel safe in the enviroment, but'computing' is mainly male dominated and so it worries me.
Tuesday, 22 January 2008
An Eventful Week
Where shall I begin.........I had drwoned myself in MYSQL database assignment and now I'm finally out of it I can relax with my blog. It's been dead hectic...but the good news is that I have got my assignment done 2 days before the due date and so have got two days of freedom while the others are stressing. My tutor has given us (me and my study buddy friend) 2 days off.
Last week was a hard week....I got a parking fine...nearly ran someone over and had to find a small room and have a good cry. The work was frustrating but that's because I've been putting pressure on myself (I like things done in a certain way, to a certain standard) and to be honest the work is piling up. The assignments and deadlines are coming from all sides...but I am learning to prioritise my things. The home pressure at the minute is very tough.....and that is taking is toll.....I am rushing to and fro from home and Uni...trying to getting home chores and Uni work done.
My tutors are great in that they are understanding....but I feel guilty always giving excuses....being a teacher once myself I know that it's not good for the pupil progress to be absent.
But hey on the bright side...I think I'm doing well...making good steady progress and before I know it the year would've ended. The great thing about UNI is that there is only 24 weeks of teaching, the rest is working and self studying. I had to go in late today....so went for good run and I feel fresh and ready.
Last week was a hard week....I got a parking fine...nearly ran someone over and had to find a small room and have a good cry. The work was frustrating but that's because I've been putting pressure on myself (I like things done in a certain way, to a certain standard) and to be honest the work is piling up. The assignments and deadlines are coming from all sides...but I am learning to prioritise my things. The home pressure at the minute is very tough.....and that is taking is toll.....I am rushing to and fro from home and Uni...trying to getting home chores and Uni work done.
My tutors are great in that they are understanding....but I feel guilty always giving excuses....being a teacher once myself I know that it's not good for the pupil progress to be absent.
But hey on the bright side...I think I'm doing well...making good steady progress and before I know it the year would've ended. The great thing about UNI is that there is only 24 weeks of teaching, the rest is working and self studying. I had to go in late today....so went for good run and I feel fresh and ready.
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