FJ journals - The Student Blog of FJMU

One of the highlights of the year in FJMU is the Annual Sports Day. This year it was held on March 8th and was one of the best sports days in the history of the university. The Sports Club headed by the very hardworking President Feride Bulgur made it all possible! Great job, Feride and co.!

The first thing that comes to mind when one hears the name Fatima Jinnah is of course the fact that she was the sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, then follows a mental image of a tall handsome woman standing beside the Quaid himself. Amazingly, one cannot even visualize Fatima Jinnah without thinking about her brother. Why is that so? Was being a sister and lifelong companion to the Founder of our nation the only thing we remember her for? What do we really know about Fatima Jinnah? Hopefully, this article has been written to enlighten you about the many attributes and accomplishments of Fatima Jinnah, who has always been over-shadowed by her brother. Born in 1893 as Fatima Bai, she was the closest of all her siblings to the Quaid, referring to him affectionately as Jin. The main reason for her extreme emotional attachment to the Quaid was the fact that he became her guardian following the death of their father, taking a keen interest in her education and ensuring th...

Held on April 20th, 2017, the Shanawar Arts and Photography Society (SAPS) held the first of its kind inter-collegiate arts and photography gala. We congratulate the Presidents, Fatima Nadeem and Ayesha Sajid along with their remarkable team on holding such an amazing event. Kudos to you guys!

This winning photo of the category 'Life at FJMU' in the SAPS Arts and Photography Gala was taken by the very talented  Shehla Zubair .

I come from a family of doctors so becoming another one was no shocker. I was destined for it although I am not denying the hard work and effort I put in. I am sure all of you doctors can relate to the struggle - of getting good marks in SSC/GCSE, Fsc/GCE and then MCAT, of joining multiple academies in the hope of outshining and securing a place in the public sector (those who seek admission in the private sector have to go through additional ordeals of applying everywhere, giving tests and interviews and paying a hefty sum annually) . My point is - no one has it easy. We come after facing a lot of obstacles considering the tough competition, the financial burden and most importantly: the mental stress. But this journey has just begun. As soon as we step into a medical school, our main aim is to thrive. Whatever sense of accomplishment we have is reduced to nil as we realize how close failure is, literally following us like a shadow that we have to run away from. I'm sure the h...

I surrender, forgive me my mighty sin I tread not lightly on the ground I think not before I speak My tongue, a mighty serpent that slithers without stop The bullets escape me and hell do they wrought Respect is earned and can’t be bought Yet I sit high on my throne Not a leaf swaying to condemn me Until there comes a mighty storm Making me fear for my life and call out to the heavens “Save me,” I cry, “Protect me.” Alas, I am set free. Realisation a bitter pill to swallow Change but a labyrinthine path I cry and scream until I gather my senses And tread forwards onto the right path My sins dragging behind me Old habit poking at my conscience Onward I proceed, ignore their presence. The map of the labyrinth clutched in my hand I begin to recite and try to understand This time shall pass, the end is near Continue in your efforts and have no fear Success is guaranteed for those that keep trying. His mercy is g...

      A casual shot taken by Noor Soban of the FJMU-Ganga Ram underpass.