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1) Your name and surname, age, which faculty and what year did you graduate from Inha?
My name is Farangiz Nuriddinova, I am 22 years old. I graduated from IUT in 2021, Faculty of Logistics.
2) What is the name of the master’s program you applied for, university and city in the USA?
I have been successfully admitted to the Master of Science in STEM-certified Supply Chain Management program at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. Saint Louis University is one of the top American universities. SLU has an enviable reputation in the academic world and its Chaifetz School of Business ranks No. 13 in the nation for graduate study in supply chain management.
3) What caused the choice of this particular university?
The four-year-long undergraduate study with solid foundation in Logistics as well as the pleasure and keen interest I got studying supply chain management at IUT made me decide to pursue a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management at Saint Louis University. And I was sure that SLU is best place where I can collaborate with top-notch professors.
4) How intense was the competition?
Since international students make up just about 5.8% of the student body, I would say that the competition was intense indeed, especially for scholarship programs.
5) Was it hard to pass the exams?
Major requirements for admission were IELTS band score of 7.5, GMAT scores, professional goal statement, high GPA, strong recommendation letters from top professors and work experience in this specific field. Mainly, these were main factors considered for receiving scholarship.
6) What surprised you the most upon admission?
SLU supports the intercultural growth and global perspectives of all international students through international student orientation services, cross-cultural events, and immigration compliance. I was very surprised that the Office of Admissions was always ready to hold zoom meetings to answer all my questions regarding admission process in a timely manner. In addition to this, international merit-based scholarships and awards provided by university are also the university asset worth mentioning.
7) What do you expect from studying at the university?
I believe that Saint Louis University is the best place where I can further grow both academically and professionally. Pursuing Master’s degree at this university will help to enhance my field-related skills and, therefore, employability across the supply chain industry.
8) Plans for the future
As to contribute to the logistics prosperity of Uzbekistan, after I receive my master’s degree in SCM, I wish to pursue a career as a professional Supply Chain Analyst. And some time after gaining enough work experience, I would like to pursue a PhD in the given field.
9) What role did Inha University (maybe professors) play in your student life?
It is worth mentioning that the contribution of IUT in my student life was huge. Excellent study environment, friendly community, top-notch professors and mentors as well as academic support provided for students in the form of scholarships, different internship opportunities make IUT an outstanding choice.
I am so grateful for having chosen IUT because it is this university and our professors and mentors there who were an inspiration for me for achieving my goals.