Muhammad Hamid Khan

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR THE FEDERATION UNIVERSITY • INTRODUCTION: - My name is Arsalan Ahmed Siddiqui. I am currently 19 years of age, having recently completed my A Levels. I am the youngest in my family, being the youngest amongst a brother and a sister. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan. My sister is married and My Brother is computer Science Graduate and already self-employed. My mother is a simple housewife. My father works at the National Bank of Pakistan, as Vice President in the Audit Department and he has been looking after whole family financially very well. His income during the period of JanNov 2021 is 6.6 million PKR and closing balance in bank account is 7.4 million PKR (AUD 58,000). He is the one who would be financing my studies while I am abroad, as he is well capable of doing so. I don’t have a lot of hobbies. Just a few, which mainly includes soccer or football, as I also play at domestic level in my hometown, and debating, as I participated in debating platforms frequently. My real paternal uncle Mr. Rashid Ahmed Siddiqui has been living in Brisbane, Australia since September 2017 on a visa subclass 189. • ACADEMIC HISTORY AND ENGLISH LEVEL: - I have completed my schooling and O levels from the Beacon Light Academy, Karachi, in June 2019, appearing in 8 subjects total, which included mathematics, physics, chemistry, pure mathematics, Urdu, Islamic studies, Pakistan Studies and English Language. Then I completed my A levels from The American Foundation School for A levels, in June, this year, appearing in 3 subjects total, which included mathematics, physics and chemistry. After completing my A levels, I appeared for my IELTS examination in August 2021, which I completed with an overall score of 7.5 bands, scoring 7.5 bands in my Reading, Speaking and Listening tests and 6.5 bands in writing. • STUDY MOTIVES FOR CHOOSING THIS PROGRAM: - I have chosen the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program because, I have had an interest in the technical field since my secondary school, having attended many technical seminars, workshops and fairs. I also have studied Mathematics in A Level, which is the admission requirement for this course by the University. The Mechanical field in the Engineering Industry, is a very vast field, and has lot of career options to offer, as a lot of research and development is being done in this sector, such as automobiles and robotics etc. This made it a very suitable option among the other programs being offered in the technical field. The contents of the course contain vast range of system dynamic and control, robotics, machine dynamics and vibration, thermodynamics, computer modeling, modeling and change etc. • REASONS FOR CHOOSING NOT TO STUDY IN MY HOME COUNTRY: - I had considered options in my home country, but decided not to pursue them, because, they were severely and the opportunities they offered did not look promising. The courses offered in my country related to the engineering field, especially in the Mechanical sector, are severely limited, plus the courses also don’t possess the necessary tools to equip and individual with the necessary knowledge for the modern industry. They also don’t offer industrial experience like work placement internships, to gain first experience about the field. Many of these inadequacies led me to not pursue the options offered to me in my home country. • REASONS FOR CHOOSING THE FEDERATION UNIVERSITY: - Now to explain my choice of studying my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the Federation University, situated at Mt. Helen, Ballarat, I would like to state one of the most obvious reasons, that is, the Federation University is one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, ranking high even among universities in Australia. It offers a detailed 4- year long course which would include semester wise (8 semesters in total) study of all the necessary components of the subject, which would include integrating circuits, robotics, and further more. It would also offer me internships at several renowned industries, during my later semesters. These experiences and the tools provided by the course offered would definitely give a boost to my career and open up several opportunities for me back in my home country and around the globe. Furthermore, the course is completely suited and well equipped according to the needs of the modern engineer. I had researched other universities in Australia including CQU, and the University of Queensland in Brisbane. But the fee structures and the course being offered didn’t suit my needs. The Federation University offers my desired course along with a fee structure that suits me. The annual fee at 29,200$ AUD is within my financial capabilities. The course also includes a 2-year work placement learning experience which could provide up to a 15,000$ AUD study scholarship. The detailed course outline includes the layout of the components which would be covered semester wise in the 4-year course, during 8 semesters in total. The semesters would be covered 2 per year, with 4 components in each semester. There would be several key components being covered in the course such as modelling, design and drafting, computer modelling and mechanics, which became one of the key reasons for my choice. • REASONS FOR CHOOSING AUSTRALIA AS A STUDY DESTINATION: - Australia became my study destination after I researched for study options both in my own my own country. I have already highlighted my reasons for why my home country is not a preferred destination. Other than my home country, I had researched for options in Europe, specifically in Germany. I had looked into different universities including the SRH institute and the International University of applied sciences. But the reason why I didn’t decide to study there, was the issues that I faced regarding accommodations, and the language barrier as the desired courses were offered in German language. Seeing all this, Australia was the first place that came into my mind as I had already read about the student life there. The welcoming environment, the easily adaptable surroundings, the perfect climate were already appealing, but being offered my course in English language , without any language barriers, at such an affordable cost, became the reason for me choosing Australia. Along with that, I have one of my family members living in Australia, Brisbane, to be exact. He is my paternal uncle. His name is Rashid Siddiqui, and he has been living there with his family since 2017 on a visa subclass 189, as I mentioned earlier. This also makes Australia more suitable and accommodating. • EDUCATION OUTCOME AND MY FUTURE PLANS: - After the completion of my proposed study program, from The Federation University, and acquiring a specialization in the same field, I believe I will be able to get into sectors like research and of upcoming technology, automobile design and manufacturing and industrial machinery manufacturing. I will be able to add inputs to modern engineering solutions and will be able to provide consultation to the government and many corporate organizations. Through your fine institution, , I believe I will be able to find the best career opportunities. I am confident that after the completion of my studies from Australia, I will meet the standards of academic objectivity which are required in the current competitive technical industry. Expected salary packages range from 1.5-2.5 Lakh PKR, per month as I have observed those who have reputable foreign education, are quickly grabbed by many multinational and local organizations. By name I recall only a few such as Toyota Motors, Honda Atlas motors, Department of Science and Technology and the Aviation industry is also in mind. These are some of many opportunities that will be available to me in my home country, and not to mention numerous other opportunities in any other part of the world. But I will prefer to return home, as I have my family there, so it will be easier for me in my home country as there promising career opportunities along with me being able to stay with my family. In conclusion, acquiring skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering sector, from a developed country like Australia, in my view, would not only be extremely useful, but also personally rewarding for a young individual like me. It is an interesting part of study that I will be able to add to my future work back home. I am confident that I am well equipped to take the challenges head-on which are associated with studying at a reputable institution like The Federation University, Australia, and I have complete faith and determination for achieving my objectives and completing my studies successfully. It would be an honor for me to be able to complete my higher education in Australia. I am confident that with the prominent faculty, combined with the world class study facilities and state of the art, practical learning experiences, will give me place boost to show my worth in the current advanced and competitive technical world. I look forward to bright and rewarding future. I will be aiming to turn my intention and my interests into solid skills, and will not just load up the theoretical knowledge, but also acquire the practical aspect behind it. Namely some of the skills that I would acquire from this program would be innate knowledge of robotics, along with theoretical and practical study of computer programming and modelling. Designing and crafting, along with the usage of the matrix, with learning about fluid dynamics, would not only make me well equipped to be a part of the technical industry, but other industries as well, because all industries are experiencing modernization and computer based components are becoming wide spread, giving me plenty of options and a making me a wanted individual. The work placement will provide me with plenty of hands on experiencing of working in a state-ofart facility, making me more adaptable to a work environment. This will also allow me to work in teams, and give me opportunity to learn teamwork, which is invaluable in today’s world. I believe having these skills is key to being an integral cog in the giant machine we call the “Technical Industry’.