In this installment of Salim Habib University's Backpack to Briefcase Series of Alumni Success Stories, we feature Amima Talat Fatima, a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of the Class of 2022, who now works in the Operations and Quality Department as a Quality Assurance Officer at Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) Pakistan.

This is what Amima has to say about her journey:

"The most crucial lesson I took away from my mentors during my academic career is that the most crucial lessons can't be learnt during your time as a student. I now enter a sea of expertise, knowledge, and respectability in order to learn that. During my academic life, I always knew it wouldn't be easy because of the rigorous course load, the need to balance work with extracurricular activities, and other factors, but I also knew that in the end, effort always pays off which is why my academic record has always been impeccable and because of how I performed, my professors would always compliment me along the way.  Aside from some wonderful experiences, my academic life was not all roses; I also had some of my biggest failures, which only served to improve me.

In addition to supporting me in my academic career, Salim Habib University's Faculty of Pharmacy helped me secure an internship with the global pharmaceutical business Martin Dow Ltd. Along with having a passion for research study, my mentors helped me immensely in getting my piece published in The News International. Without my family, incredible instructors, and mentors, none of these accomplishments would be possible. Now that I've joined GSK Pakistan, I want to thank my university and Pharmacy professors for turning me into a self-assured person who possesses all the skills necessary for success in the workplace."

We are proud of you, Amima!