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Name: Dilnoza Abdunazarova
Age: 18 years old A Life-Changing
Place of birth: Dushanbe,
Tajikistan
Nationality: Tajik Experience
Role: International Student
of Mathematics and Natural
Science, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Email: dilnoza@mhs.unsyiah.
ac.id
tudying abroad is a chance to assisted me in understanding the local wisdom
travel the world and see the places and were patient with my eccentric behavior.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
that one desires to see. This not Along with being extremely skilled in their
t 2021 – Present, International only gives students, especially subjects, my lecturers are also very kind.
Student of Mathematics and Sme, incredible experiences but As they establish links between the course
Natural Science Faculty,
Universitas Syiah Kuala. also a new worldview, new perspectives, material and their students, they strike a
and intercultural exchanges. People can try balance between difficult and interesting
t 2020, Graduated of Mandalay interesting foods, listen to music they have subjects and relatable conversation. They are
International Science never heard before, and learn about the all truly kind people.
Academy (MISA) in Myanmar
traditions and cultures of different countries. At first, I worried that living in Aceh as a
t 2019, 1st Winner of The first year is always a period of adaptation foreigner could be challenging. Even before
International Olympiad of to a new environment. I am no exception, I arrived, I was unsure if I would fit in. But I
Science in Myanmar getting to know a new culture and learning the was grateful for the people of Banda Aceh’s

t 2017, Participant of Indonesian language was tough for me, too. kind welcome. There are numerous historical
Mathemania Mathematics Fortunately, I got the chance to study at sites to explore. Banda Aceh, the provincial
Olympiad in Myanmar Syiah Kuala University (USK) in Banda Aceh, capital of Aceh, is the location of numerous
t 2016, 2nd Winner of English Indonesia. At the university, we not only study, historical sites that are very important for the
Olympiad in Tajikistan but we as university international students, Acehnese people and their sultanates. A lot of
also have the opportunity to participate in the beautiful beaches can be found in Banda Aceh,
t 2014, 2nd Winner of campus event like the culinary event where so it is a good place to spend time with family
Mathematics Olympiad in
Tajikistan we can prepare and display our traditional or friends. I love living here since I can go to
cuisines. During that time, I found the locals beaches and mountains whenever I want!
Studying abroad has given my life a new
were incredibly warm, welcoming, and color and shaped me into a responsible adult
DILNOZA concerning the language. My Indonesian at a young age. Although studying overseas
considerate, also enjoyed the event happily.
I initially experienced a culture shock
offers fantastic opportunities for a better
Abdunazarova language was not fluent when I was in future, there are also challenges that we must
overcome to realize our dream.
semester 1, thus I still struggled to attend
the lectures. I had more trouble at that time
So, I believe that anyone who wishes to
because the lessons were online, but I had experience a new culture, different learning
classmates who could explain the lesson methods, and a new perspective on the world,
materials to me. Fortunately, I have a lot of should study at Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda
friends who always support me here. They Aceh! []

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