​​Student Testimonials​​​​

Lines of Stories through Student as Partners (SaP)

​​The experiences of students in the process of Students as Partners (SaP). This collaborative approach fosters a deeper sense of ownership and engagement, as students actively contribute to their learning environment.

Student: Haniya Zia, MPhil BBS class of 2025​

Our Voice-Our Quality

"I had only a basic understanding of how quality assurance worked in academic programs. I soon discovered that SAR was not merely a report, it was a process of reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The process gave me a sense of pride, knowing that our contributions could influence curriculum design and improve future learning experiences for others.

It empowers students to become co-creators of their educational experience and strengthens the culture of collaboration within the institution.

This collaboration made me realize that student voices carry significant weight in shaping the quality of teaching and learning.

One key takeaway for me was that quality is everyone's responsibility it thrives on open dialogue and shared ownership."

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Student: Iffat Allana,  ​​Programme: BScN, Year IV

My Journey with the Student-Led SAR Initiative​

"Leadership is a mindful act of paying attention: to people, to ideas, and to what can be improved. It's found not in grand gestures, but in quiet consistencies. Together, those small acts can achieve great things.

At the beginning, the task felt unfamiliar and uncertain. We were figuring out how to translate student experiences into evidence-based findings while managing deadlines, academic schedules, and limited awareness of the SAR process among students. Yet these challenges became the foundation of our learning."

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Student: Zakiya Zulfiqar, MScN Class of 2024

Reflective practice in improving educational quality.

"It profoundly shaped my understanding of academic quality and partnership, that quality is not a static goal but a continuous, evolving process that increases collaboration, reflection, and shared ownership among educators and learners. 

This partnership where both teachers and students actively contribute to creating a reflective, responsive, and high-quality learning environment.

This technique not only improved our comprehension of these ideas but also created a cooperative atmosphere where everyone was encouraged to contribute their ideas and were able to create more successful teaching methods as a result."

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Student: Neha Noorallah, BScN Year 3 Student, School of Nursing and Midwifery

Learning Through Partnership

"The process taught me critical thinking, time management, and analytical reasoning, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance as a continuous cycle based on student input and evidence.

The self-assessment process didn't just improve specific program areas, it also encouraged a culture of collaboration, where both students and faculty shared responsibility for quality and how powerful student voices can be when they are genuinely heard.

The Student-Led SAR experience transformed how I view education at AKU and learnt that improvement truly begins with partnership."

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Student: Sara Lalani, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Finding Our Voice​

"Through this process, I learned to present feedback constructively and not just critically.

I think my leadership and advocacy skills, as well as team-building skills really grew through this experience.

It gives space for authentic student perceptions, which helps educators align their teaching strategies with what truly supports our learning. I believe the SAR should be conducted every year.

The most meaningful part was realizing that students play a central role in improving the quality of education.

Being part of the Student-Led SAR helped me find my voice, it boosted my confidence but also inspired me to advocate for positive changes within my community. It taught me how powerful student input can be when it's honest, evidence-based, and solution-driven.

I've realized that one of the biggest barriers to student feedback isn't the lack of opportunities to speak up; it's the fear that our voices won't matter.

I learned that change begins exactly there, when someone decides to come forward and speak up."

Watch the video below to see how our current students feel about their role in the SAR process and their perception of its impact.