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Norah Almasoud

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From: Saudi Arabia
Studying: PhD in Statistics
Email
norah-link@leeds.ac.uk
I speak
Arabic and English
Studying
PhD in Statistics
From
Saudi Arabic
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Hi everyone, I am Norah, a statistician! 🙂  

I hold a BSc degree in Statistics from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia and an MSc degree in applied statistics from the well-known university in USA “Texas A&M University”. Currently, I am doing my postgraduate research in biostatistics at Leeds. There are many reasons that attract my attention for doing the PhD at the University of Leeds.  

Here are some:  

  • The School of Mathematics has many big names and senior scholars in the field, one may check their google scholar profiles and see their enormous contributions to the science community and the world.  
  • The Statistics department has a very interesting program called “Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS)” where you will be fully funded to go to different universities four times in your first or second year of the program. Each time you go for a week to attend courses that are relevant to the research preparation and background education of all statistics and probability PhD students in the UK. The great thing about it, it is a huge opportunity for any new PhD researchers to expand their knowledge and enhance their communication network. Some of the courses can be held in “Oxford, Durham, Cambridge, Warwick, ..etc”.  
  •  I like the diversity in the student's community.  

Therefore, the University of Leeds is one of the most prestigious universities in the UK, and for good reasons. With world-class facilities and teaching, as well as a strong focus on research. It is an excellent choice for any student looking to further their education.  

Leeds itself is a great city to live in. It’s student-friendly, with vibrant nightlife, shopping malls, and plenty of restaurants. The city has excellent transport links, and Leeds Bradford Airport is convenient for international students who want to travel home.
As a Muslim student, I also find Leeds welcoming, with many Halal markets and restaurants. The city has four large mosques, and the university provides designated prayer areas in its three libraries, along with spaces for Jumu’ah prayers.
Additionally, I’m a member of the Saudi Club, which helps me stay connected with fellow Saudi students and engage in cultural activities.
I hope this gives you a good overview of both the university and the city, though I’m still discovering new things and look forward to learning more in the coming years.

 Please feel free to ask me any questions via UniBuddy or email me at norah-link@leeds.ac.uk.