{"id":18786,"date":"2025-10-23T15:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=18786"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:52:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:52:18","slug":"from-rural-bangladesh-to-global-researcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/23\/from-rural-bangladesh-to-global-researcher\/","title":{"rendered":"From Rural Bangladesh to Global Researcher"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d\"]{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-family:proxima-nova;color:#808080;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d wu-subheading wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18786_662e46-5d\"><br><em>Sha Md Farid\u2019s journey from a humble home to earning a master\u2019s degree at Wilmington University is a testament to perseverance, parental sacrifice, and the power of believing in something bigger.<\/em> He offers an essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is <strong>Sha Md Farid<\/strong>. I recently completed my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/technology\/information-systems-technologies.aspx\">Master of Science in Information Systems Technology<\/a> (IST), with a concentration in Information Assurance, from Wilmington University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an international student, this achievement means more than just a degree \u2014 it\u2019s the fulfillment of a dream born in a small, humble home in rural Bangladesh. I come from a middle-class family, where studying abroad was never a guaranteed path. It was a hope, a prayer, a sacrifice made by loving parents who gave up their own comforts so their son could chase something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was the first in my entire family to travel abroad for education. I earned my bachelor\u2019s in Business Administration from Woosong University in South Korea with distinction. Coming from a business background, transitioning into the world of technology was not easy, but I never gave up. I chose to pursue my MS in IST at Wilmington University, and today, I can proudly say that I have not only completed my degree with a strong CGPA but also co-authored peer-reviewed research articles in collaboration with scholars from around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18786_28cf05-2b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image18786_28cf05-2b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18786_28cf05-2b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image18786_28cf05-2b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image18786_28cf05-2b figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image18786_28cf05-2b .image-is-svg, .kb-image18786_28cf05-2b .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image18786_28cf05-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18786_28cf05-2b wu-pattern-non-featured-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"1147\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000024541-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sha Md Farid on his graudation day\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000024541-1.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000024541-1-247x250.jpg 247w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000024541-1-474x480.jpg 474w, https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1000024541-1-768x778.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><figcaption>Sha Md Farid on his graduation day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This journey was never just about me; it was about proving that no dream is too big, no background too small. Many of my friends hesitate to pursue an IT degree because they come from business or non-technical fields. I want them to know that it\u2019s possible. I want parents like mine, who gave everything without ever asking for anything in return, to know that their sacrifices were not in vain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time I see a student\u2019s story shared on the Wilmington University Facebook page, I feel inspired. My story is my gift to my parents, telling them, in a language beyond words, that their love and struggle created something beautiful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilmington University didn\u2019t just shape my career; it transformed the way I see myself and the world around me. After graduation, it\u2019s as if a new light has entered my life. I see opportunities where I once saw barriers, and I feel strength where I once felt uncertainty. This journey has given me hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging that I will cherish forever. I will always be grateful to this University for helping me rise beyond what I ever thought possible.  &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Farid completed his studies in May of 2025, earning an M.S. in Information Systems Technology, with a concentration in Information Assurance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18046_b8b324-45{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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