Student Spotlight: Shahnaz Shahid Ali
Shahnaz Shahid Ali
Program
Third-Year PhD Candidate in Nursing (Perinatal Mental Health)
Home Country
Pakistan
Involvement with Western International
International Student Ambassador and International Student
Why I chose Western
I chose Western because of its academic excellence and inclusive environment. Also, my dream of gaining international academic experience led me to Western.
Highlights of my Western Experience
It’s hard to define one; however, involvement in different university committees and activities led by Western International has helped me develop long-term connections within and outside Western.
My plans for the future
Being passionate about teaching, I see myself as a professor at a university and a researcher working in maternal health.
My advice for new students
Stay focused on the way to your destiny and accept challenges. Remember: you are the best, therefore you are here.
A fun fact about me
I enjoy painting, and I did wall art on the living room walls of my house, creating scenery of cherry blossoms on branches with butterflies around it. I love being close to nature and enjoying its beauty.
