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Imagine becoming a Dr. in Ocean Engineering

Or…in any other engineering discipline…

Our special guess is Mrs. Altaf Taqi, a graduate student in the department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University. She is from Kuwait. In this podcast, we explore topics like how to deal with homesickness, the process of the doctorate in ocean engineering, the fears that could stop you from taking on the adventure of studying an advanced degree abroad, and, of course being a woman in a male-dominated field like ocean engineering.

Video courtesy of Mr. Kirk Martin, manager at the Haynes Coastal Engineering Laboratory

Here are some of the questions that our special guess generously answered:

•  When I met you, you were commanding a crew of men, does it come easy to you to be a leader?
• What motivated you to become an engineer?
• When did you start thinking about studying abroad?
• Were you afraid or faced other obstacles in the process of leaving your country to study abroad?
• Have you felt homesick?
• Who pays your expenses?
•  When you expect to graduate?
• What are your plans afterwards?
• What is your message to the undergraduate students that are considering studying an advanced degree abroad?

Other gems

This podcast was produced by Felipe Gonzalez in Costa Rica.

Team Ingear truly believes that improving access to the best graduate education is key for achieving development. If you share this goal, help us!

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