“The Good News Is That I’m Going To Become a Pilot and Travel the World” — Iqra Ali, Senior Student Of Edwardes HND

We sat down with Iqra, HND Business Senior at Edwardes to talk about her experience and future plans.

What’s inspiring about Edwardes?

Iqra Ali: Our teachers! They are always motivating us. And nothing can beat a cup of chai with your friends at Quaid-e-Azam Point.

You in one word..

IQ: Determined

Your most enjoyable and fun day here…

IQ: My 19th birthday was celebrated by my co-actors of stage play Les Miserables. They surprised me with a party after our performances.

Your favourite HND subject is..

IQ: Personal and Professional Development. We did our SWOT analysis and our tutors recommended us to develop our personal development plans (PDP) for 6 monhts.

Why HND?

IQ: I cannot memorise and HND is all about applied-learning. I also plan to study from abroad and this will help.

What do you love about Peshawar?

IA: Architecture in the old city. Our rich history also fascinates me.

Books that you are reading

IA: The Art of War by Sun Tzu, and Rumi: Soul Fury by Coleman Barks

You secret power is

IA: that I can work on tight deadlines

You want to become

IA: A pilot. Aviation is my passion.

Why Pilot?

IA: From a very young age, I always wanted to do something big. I was 14 when I decided to become a commercial pilot. I want to travel and explore our planet.

“I want to fly like a bird. For me sky is home.”

Edwardes taught you

IA: Time management, stage acting and to focus on the present moment.

Tell us more about your stage experience

IA: I am glad I went for it. A 90 days marathon! And I learned a lot. Memorising dialogues was a bit challenging. There is value in immersing yourself in a project. The results will always surprise you.

So What’s Next

IA: I want to graduate from Edwardes and realise my dream of becoming a pilot. It will take 15 years to become a captain. I’m going to become a pilot and travel the world.

Your advice for future HND students

IA: Learn time management. Have dreams. Write goals. And chase your dreams.