Dawn in Education Team asked Shahzaib’s teacher to interview him, for us and this is what he narrated as his story.
Tell us about your journey to the Gold Medal as Overall Best Student, Graduate Program at IBA?
It has been a tough but an enriching journey. When I joined IBA I found many intelligent students around me. Initially I was a bit apprehensive about myself but with the passage of time I gained confidence and made my place in the highly competitive environment. Since the beginning, it was my dream to be the Gold Medalist. I made mistakes and learned from them and this attitude helped me in reaching the top position. I was always among the top 5 students at IBA but securing the first position is really challenging. It’s a dream that has been lived. I owe this to my parents, teachers and friends who were part of this journey.
What is your majors at IBA and which is your favorite subject?
I opted for Marketing as Major and Finance as subsidiary since I wanted to pursue career in the two fields. Brand Management was my favorite subject since I find it interestingly evolving and challenging.
How did you study? Self, group, tuition…?
I used to study on my own. In fact I don’t prefer group study since most of the time youngsters are just wasting time in the name of combined study. Though group study has its own benefits, I usually didn’t practice it myself. I have an individual style of study and I am happy that it worked.
How many hours do you spend in studies? What is the recipe of success in exams?
Let’s be very honest I don’t study every day. I usually study on weekends and try to cover up for the whole week. One thing that I follow religiously is that I pay full attention in class. My attendance is always above 90% and I never bunk classes. This has helped me in understanding the style of different teachers and then adapting myself accordingly.
It is true and we should appreciate it because girls are really hard working, I generally feel boys are more intelligent but are not willing to put in extra effort. IBA has the similar situation. Even this year I was the only boy in top five students while the other four were girls. I set the record in a way that after three years, I am the only male student who has become the Gold medalist at IBA.
Does your early schooling and family help you in achieving this position any way?
I did my entire schooling from Beaconhouse. The quality of education at that time was much better but now it has been constantly declining which is alarming. I strongly believe that good schooling always helps.
I owe all my achievements to my family especially my parents. My dad is always strict about education. He taught me till class 8. My parents wanted me to get 100% percent marks even in Chemistry. You can imagine the kind of pressure I had but now I realize that if my parents would have let me do what others were doing then I could never achieve this. They also give me full confidence to discuss all my problems with them and always are there to support me.
What do you do to recreate; your hobbies, interests, pastime?
My hobby is to play cricket and do swimming. I used to be a cricket fanatic but not anymore. I follow cricket like anything but my interest is diminishing because Pakistani Cricket team is not doing well. I love going out with my family to share quality time.
Who is your favourite personality?
I am highly impressed by my dad. If I look around I like Abdul Sattar Edhi, Imran Khan, Dr.Ishrat Husaany others. The most likable traits in any individual for me are honesty, commitment and the desire to excel.
What are your plans in the future?
I don’t plan for 5 years or 10 years ahead. My plans are for a small duration mostly for a month or two and I keep revisiting and alter them according to the demands of the fast-paced life. I personally believe that it’s better to equip yourself for tomorrow instead of ten years down the line. My ultimate aim is to reach the top most position and lead a reputed company.
Any message for other students, politicians and teachers?
I don’t find myself good enough to give messages because I am still in a learning phase. But I want to say one thing to everyone that whatever you do in life, do it with honesty and commitment, this will take you a long way. There is no substitute for hard work and if something goes wrong in your life, don’t blame others for that.
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