Student Workshop (Spring 2025): So, What’s Next?

On April 24, 2025, the Department of English and Humanities at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh organized a workshop targeted towards students enrolled in ENG 4208, ENG 4298, and ENG 4299. The workshop “So, What's Next?” was aimed at guiding the graduating students through the processes and prospects of exploring higher education and career opportunities. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Arifa Ghani Rahman, Associate Professor and Head of the Department, who explored postgraduate options abroad as well as ULAB’s own English MA programs.

Ms. Rahman began the session by encouraging students to consider further studies and highlighted the essentials for applying to graduate schools. She explained that applications for programs abroad involve extensive preparation such as preparing updated CVs and Statements of Purpose (SOPs), gathering academic transcripts and certificates, collecting recommendation letters, and so on. As the entire process can take up to a year, she urged students to begin their application processes immediately.

Ms. Rahman also discussed the opportunities available at ULAB for continuing education and provided detailed insights into ULAB’s MA program. Ms. Rahman elaborated on the importance of making productive use of the time after graduation by enrolling in postgraduate studies, whether students decide to stay at ULAB or travel abroad. The workshop was brought to an end by Ms. Rahman reminding students that higher education significantly enhances career prospects and professional development to make graduates competitive in the job market.

Report by Fatema Aftab Miah (211013016)