Yousif Bahr Aliloom
2nd-year student, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Management and Leadership
For him, the brain is one of the last great mysteries on Earth, says Yousif Bahr Aliloom who is studying a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Management and Leadership.
“Psychology has been an interest of mine since I began high school. I’m extremely interested in the field of neuropsychology. In the future, I’d love to be involved in research that uses tools like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the brain as it reacts to various stimuli and scenarios.”
Deciding to come to AUT for his studies was easy for him.
“After seeing how quickly AUT replied to me and assisted in my application to study here, I knew that it would be the university for me. Unlike other universities I had applied to, AUT showed genuine care and accepted me quickly once my information was fully submitted. Because of this I’ve remained loyal to AUT throughout my studies and would like to do postgraduate study at AUT once I’ve completed my bachelor’s degree.”
The freedom to explore his interests
Yousif says he enjoys being able to study courses from other AUT subjects as part of his degree.
“I enjoy learning and have a wide array of interests, from history to linguistics. For me, it’s important to be educated in the areas you enjoy to be able to understand and enjoy the topics to their fullest extent. I like that the Bachelor of Arts enables you to acquire knowledge that can enhance your intelligence and understanding of your interests.”
So far, he has included a number of courses from the Management and Leadership minor to complement his psychology degree.
“I’ve enjoyed taking courses on managing and organising, human resource management, and leadership for change. I chose these courses because of their relevance to corporate environments, as I felt this understanding would be beneficial for me if I’m ever working in a business environment.”
An enjoyable experience
Currently in the second year of his Bachelor of Arts, Yousif is thoroughly enjoying his time at AUT.
“The two things I’ve enjoyed the most about AUT are the people and the opportunities for study that AUT has provided. I’ve found that the people at AUT are down-to-earth and friendly, which has enabled me to make friendships that have helped me through my years of study. Additionally, the opportunities for study that AUT offers have helped me understand psychology and the brain in a way I wouldn’t have been able to without access to AUT’s resources.”
His advice for other students is simple: remember that there is always a solution to any problem.
“My advice for other students is that whatever problem you face, remember that life will go on. For me, this advice has enabled me to keep going when I felt hopeless or held the burden of multiple assessments.”
