Author Archives: Furhan Hussain

About Furhan Hussain

Furhan graduated from the Textile Institute of Pakistan with a BBA Hons. degree in Textile Marketing and Management in Spring '09. He edited and administrated Quack! between 2005-2009 before going on a lifelong vacation.

University Ranking Blues

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

When considering possible foreign universities to apply to for higher education, how exactly do you decide where to apply? The criteria for most people does not go beyond the most important basics – cost of university tuitions, courses offered, application and … Continue reading →

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Who do u think you are?

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

Four years of progressive education, lots of executive and technical training programs, learning about change management and so on – makes you think you’re ready to take the bull called life by its horns, right?  Stop right there! You are … Continue reading →

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TMM – Graduating batch of 2009

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

Due to popular request by student body, faculty and alumni, here’s presenting the graduating TMM’s annual dinner video once more. Enjoy!

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Business Communication Basics: Cover Letter

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

I recently had a chat with a third year business student from TIP regarding her upcoming internship, and was shocked to learn she had no idea what a ‘cover letter‘ was! If these important basics are not taught to aspiring … Continue reading →

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Degree Show ’09

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

Textile Design Degree Show by the graduating batch of 2009 will commence on Friday, 22nd of May, ’09, and will run until Friday, 29th of May, ’09, daily, between 9:00am – 4:00pm at the Bin Qasim campus. The Textile Institute … Continue reading →

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“Internships are useless!” -JJ

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

TIP was honoured by a visit from Junaid Jamshed, singer turned preacher, this Friday afternoon. During the 90 minute session in front of an audience packed lecture theater, he touched upon turning points of his life, faith in general, and … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Plagiarism

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Furhan Hussain

Dear Faculty members who C.A.R.E! I’m sure it must take you all a long time to meticulously go through every assignment (that I’m sure each of you do) to catch and punish plagiarism. Especially since our institution does not yet … Continue reading →

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