ISLM Career Counseling Club (ISLM3C) hosts a session for higher studies in Australia
Photo: ISLM Career Counseling Club (ISLM3C) hosts an engaging session on higher studies opportunities in Australia, featuring insights from Mrs. Rowshon Akter, a recipient of the Australian Leadership Award and Monash University graduate.
The ISLM Career Counseling Club (ISLM3C) of the Department of Information Science and Library Management (ISLM), University of Dhaka, organised a session titled –Exploring Higher Studies Opportunities in Australia: Your Pathway to Global Success.
Approximately 100 students from various semesters attended the session and actively engaged in discussions about higher education opportunities, challenges, and future prospects shared by the speaker, Mrs. Rowshon Akter, a faculty member of the ISLM Department.
Rowshon Akter, a recipient of the Australian Leadership Award (2022–2024) and a graduate of Monash University, Australia, with a Master’s in Business Information Systems, shared her experiences from the application process to life in Australia. Her talk covered key areas such as the Australian education system, scholarship opportunities, selecting universities, and her personal journey abroad. She emphasised the importance of graduate students strategically planning their careers, noting that research monographs, master’s theses, publications, and social or voluntary work can significantly enhance their chances of securing scholarships. Additionally, she encouraged students to acquire ICT skills and programming knowledge as part of their preparation.
At the end of the session, the advisors presented a token of appreciation to the speaker. They also awarded a certificate to Habiba Akter Eme, the winner of the ISLM3C logo design competition, whose logo is now used by the club. The session was both joyful and inspiring for the students, who expressed their eagerness to participate in similar events in the future. The club advisors and officers announced their plan to organize another session in January 2025.
The ISLM3C committee members, including Md. Tanbirul Islam (Club Secretary), Fariha Tasnim Shrawti (Communication Officer), Nurul Anower Apple (Webmaster Officer – 1), Iffat Nowshin Joye (Webmaster Officer – 2), and Shihab Morshed (Social Media Officer), along with club advisors Professor Dr. Md. Shiful Islam and Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Islam, were present at the event.
Professor Dr. Roknuzzaman, Chairman of the ISLM Department, welcomed all attendees at the beginning of the session. The program concluded with a vote of thanks, recognising the tireless efforts of the committee members who worked diligently to make the event a success.