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"I am impressed by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's commitment to diversity and inclusion. And the faculty are very helpful and supportive to me."
Qiang Lin
Mathematics Education PhD student in the Faculty of Education
Hi, I'm Qiang, a first-year international graduate student in the Faculty of Education.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV?
I learned that ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV has excellent programs for educational studies, an extraordinary academic environment, as well as a diverse student population. All fit well with my decade-long teaching background and my research interest. Another factor was that ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is committed to providing financial aid to international students.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR RESEARCH OR YOUR PROGRAM TO A FAMILY MEMBER?
My program (mathematics education) is very interesting, using multiple lenses to look into mathematics education - beyond your expectations. The teachers and administrative staff are all very helpful; together with my fellow students, we are a community.
WHAT ARE YOU PARTICULARLY ENJOYING ABOUT YOUR STUDIES/RESEARCH AT ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV?
I am impressed by ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's commitment to diversity and inclusion. And the faculty are very helpful and supportive to me.
HAVE YOU BEEN THE RECIPIENT OF ANY MAJOR OR DONOR-FUNDED AWARDS? IF SO, PLEASE TELL US WHICH ONES AND A LITTLE ABOUT HOW THE AWARDS HAVE IMPACTED YOUR STUDIES AND/OR RESEARCH.
I have been awarded the Graduate Dean Entrance Scholarship. The scholarship definitely has been a great support to my study and research. I could focus on my academic progress without worrying too much about how to pay my tuition fees and living costs. More importantly, I feel valued and appraised by receiving the scholarship, and am committed myself to be a role model.
Contact Qiang: qiang_lin_2@sfu.ca