On behalf of the Student Association, I would like to welcome you all to the new semester. I hope you all had a wonderful break and that you found plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourselves.
The new semester and the new academic year offers a new start, a fresh opportunity to engage with new professors, to confront new courses and to challenge new ideas and perspectives. The start of a new semester is a time full of possibilities, and a chance to bring your own renewed sense of discovery and intellectual curiosity to the academic experience. Let’s take advantage of this fresh start, and use it wisely.
The Executive Team (AISA) have worked hard during the vacation for an even better and improved Association during this new semester. As term gets underway, I hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities that will be on offer; for academic and professional development, both individually and collectively. We have many events and activities outlined already, both for the benefit of the Association and the Students as well. These include the AI & DS welcome party (with snacks included), a visit to the various MNC, workshops, expert lectures, industry visits and many cultural events to name just a few. As we all know, “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy”.
In my view, one of the great things about AI &DS department is the freedom to develop ideas so that they become a reality, whether that be an event, a personal business plan or academic goals. I want to encourage you got inspired from groups of individuals like Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Chris Hughes and Dustin Moskovitz (founders of Facebook) from Harvard University; Elmer Shapiro, Steve Carr, Steve Crocker, Jeff Rulifson, and Ron Stoughton (the initial creators of the internet) and a whole host of others from University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
If we work hard, we can make AI & DS department a household name. We are dedicated to helping you attain all the necessary skills and more, though I would also like to impress upon you the importance of having fun while doing it!
For the new students, I can tell you that
AI &DS department will become “a home away from home” for all of you. AISSMS is a place where you will meet many new people from different cultures and backgrounds and create life-long friendships. There are students from all around the world in the School, and this is another element that to explore.
We know that you will be especially busy, but we hope that you might take a little time to contribute to the Student Association, as the memories and achievements you take from AI & DS department will last a lifetime.
Thank you, and wishing you the very best for a productive and creative new semester.