A student from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST NUCES) has completed a one-month international internship at Daffodil International University (DIU) in Bangladesh, extending an academic partnership between the two universities into a broader international learning experience. Ms. Sadia Khan, a fifth-semester Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics student at FAST NUCES Lahore Campus, was selected by DIU for the internship after the universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2026. The internship, completed in August, became part of a wider experience for Khan as she also participated in the Asia Pacific Summer Program (APSP) 2026. The programme brought together students from different countries across Asia and Europe, giving her an opportunity to interact with participants from different cultural and academic backgrounds while gaining exposure to different perspectives. Alongside the internship and summer programme, she completed a three-credit-hour course in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, connecting her academic studies with an international learning environment.
Khan’s experience also extended beyond the university campus during her stay in Bangladesh. She had the opportunity to represent FAST NUCES at the Pakistan High Commission in Bangladesh, giving her exposure to Pakistan’s diplomatic representation and allowing her to participate in an experience connected with her university and country. The opportunity added another dimension to the internship, combining academic learning, professional experience and international engagement. Her participation in the programme also made her the only student selected by DIU for the internship, making the opportunity particularly significant within the partnership between the two institutions. Through the internship, she gained practical exposure related to business analytics while the additional course allowed her to explore the connection between Artificial Intelligence and business analytics. Her participation in APSP 2026 further expanded the experience by allowing her to meet students from different countries and engage with international academic and cultural perspectives.
Reflecting on her time in Bangladesh, Khan described the experience as something that extended beyond a conventional internship. She said she travelled to Bangladesh for an internship but returned with a broader understanding of what it means to represent herself in the professional world. She also highlighted the value of gaining experience in Artificial Intelligence, business analytics and international engagement during the programme. According to her reflection, the experience helped her develop a stronger voice, a wider perspective and greater confidence. She also expressed appreciation to Daffodil International University for the exposure, trust and hospitality she received during the programme. Khan thanked the International Education Office for creating opportunities that allow students to experience education beyond their home country and engage with international environments. She particularly noted the importance of such opportunities for young women, giving them opportunities to develop confidence and explore possibilities beyond their usual academic surroundings.
The experience highlights how international university partnerships can develop into opportunities involving internships, academic courses, cultural interaction and professional exposure. The MoU signed between FAST NUCES and Daffodil International University in May provided the foundation for the internship, while Khan’s participation in APSP 2026 and her course in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics expanded the scope of the experience. Her visit to the Pakistan High Commission also provided an opportunity to engage with Pakistan’s representation abroad while carrying the identity of her university and country. FAST NUCES’ emphasis on international partnerships aims to provide students with opportunities to gain exposure to academic and professional environments outside Pakistan. Khan’s experience in Bangladesh demonstrates how such partnerships can connect classroom learning with international internships, professional development and interaction with students from different regions. The programme also provided her with an opportunity to develop skills and perspectives that complement her studies in business analytics and her interest in Artificial Intelligence.
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