So it was in 2020 when I finally decided to pursue my PhD which I had longed for a very long time. So I decided to apply at uh, University of Sapiena, uh, in Italy, uh, where the phg in pharmacy was very famous. And um, uh, I think I was crawling through the Internet when suddenly a message pop up from my friend and she told me about the university and the available seat. Soided uh uh, deciding to apply. I just started to put up my application. It took me I think a day to apply for the program and I completed all my documentation because uh, it was uh, the last day was approaching. So u uh, I think um, after two weeks I had um, a positive response for, from them that I have been selected to apply appear for the interview. So I was really excited about it. I was over the moon. I told that to my mother and she also gave me her bless. So although the, the interview was like not a piece of k and I really had to burn midnight oil to pass it so I started preparing for it and um, what I did was I start searching for the people who already studied theirspd scholar. So I contacted them VIAA message and uh, to my utmost ##prise most of them were very helpful and decided to help me in applying to the program. So they like helped me in preparing a 1015 minutes presentation and I appeared in the interview presenting the presentation that I prepared with the help of my senior colleagues. Um, and it went very well. Um, and after that I was like waiting for the result and t and yes, um, I got a positive response through golden email after a week that I’ve been selected amongst two students out of 20. And I think that was the greatest achievement because this competition was from all.
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One thing that makes me incredibly proud is getting accepted into the PhD program at the University of Sapienza in Italy. I had always dreamed of pursuing a PhD, and this particular program in pharmacy was renowned for its excellence. It was 2020, and I was actively searching for opportunities online when a friend reached out, telling me about the program and the available seats. I immediately decided to apply. The application process was quite intense, and I had to work diligently to complete all the necessary documentation before the deadline. Thankfully, I managed to submit everything on time. Two weeks later, I received an email informing me that I had been selected for an interview. I was ecstatic! I shared the news with my mother, who was incredibly supportive and gave me her blessings. The interview was challenging, and I knew I had to put in a lot of effort to succeed. I started preparing diligently, reaching out to former PhD students at the university for guidance. To my surprise, they were incredibly helpful and willing to share their experiences. They helped me prepare a 10-15 minute presentation, which I delivered during the interview. The interview went well, and I anxiously awaited the results. A week later, I received an email confirming that I had been selected as one of two students out of 20 applicants. This was a truly remarkable achievement, especially considering the high level of competition from applicants worldwide. It was a moment of immense pride for me, knowing that my hard work and dedication had paid off.
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