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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CONTENTS OVERSEAS EDUCATION COLLEGETHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE M essage OVERSEAS EDUCATION COLLEGETHE OEC is at the forefront of the University ‘sInternationalization Initiative and has hat made us decide to attend school in time and again, been revising the processes China?There is no right answer for this in line with internationally accepted Wquestion. The fact that she happens practices. By strengthening our strategic to be the second largest economy in the world partnerships with foreign universities we might have helped. Also, the country is moving aspire to continue to attract quality human forward at a breakneck speed in the world of resources and invest in the training and academia with all the exciting research being development of our lecturers and teachers. undertaken. And all along, the nation has still Another topic of debate on campus is managed to retain her traditional identity and the question of insurances. The lack of All students have great opportunities to kept in touch with her customs of years gone knowledge can sometimes be appalling! achieve their Chinese Dreams as they pursue by; modernizing them where necessary. In such a situation we thought it was their primary academic goals at JSU. It is a only fitting that we followed up our great opportunity for them to gain exposure The biggest example would be the field of article on part-time jobs with a spotlight to China’s culture and language. We wish Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Chinese on insurances and how they are a boon to engineer a rich academic exchange with have utilized this treasure trove of medicinal while we study here. our Chinese students in the University. knowledge and tried to complement the western They provide us with an avenue to develop system of medicine with the skill of the ancients. This edition also represents an interesting a better understanding of the traditions and Though the popularity of the system continues track being taken with the personality practices here. Together we can learn and to rise, there is a lack of understanding about profile. We have decided to highlight work as we march forward on the path of self it, especially in the English speaking world. TheDean’sDesk a talented student in our midst - Anil Professor Jing Gao. development. During the Tri U Symposium, With this edition, we have tried to provide the Bolukbas. The scope of his work in we learnt different ways of doing things international students at JSU some background photography has not just been limited to t gives me great joy to welcome new from students from around the world, and about this system of medicine, with the hope the school but has been awarded many students to Overseas Education College, this global village style of learning is what 01 that it will aid in making an informed decision. 02 times over all across the globe, including IJiangsu University. Our International we want to duplicate. at the OneEyeland Photography Awards student community is diversified within The international students community at and Paris Prix De La Photographie. His an amiable and learning environment. Let us always remember that Together Jiangsu University finds itself at an interesting work has been published as recently as The year gone by was great and the next Everyone Achieves More. I am very proud crossroad. Our rapid progress and quest 2015 in the L’Oeil de la Photographie. We year holds lot of opportunities for stuff of all the teams this semester. I hope all for excellence has seen us attain another hope to highlight talents such as these and students as we unfold plans and students will be encouraged to keep doing milestone - the Union of International Students’ in the upcoming editions and encourage innovations aimed at repositioning the well and help each other to achieve their Associations. This body hopes to be a voice to more students to pursue excellence in college to meet students’ aspirations and goals other in all spheres of student life. the students on campus, irrespective of their their chosen fields. match the best practices followed globally. Opportunities are increasingly coming the academic affiliations. It also aims to provide As a proud Dean, I have confidence in the way of OEC for the benefit of the students. the students with a leadership that may guide The previous edition of the newsletter was ability of our great student community and More organizations and companies are us in the next phase of our development. Apart well received. The work undertaken and call on all to support each other and make seeking for ways to develop an enduring from the UISA, the fall semester of 2015 also the commitment shown by the team was our life here memorable. relationship with us. It is evident that the saw the launch of three more associations, heartening. With a group of individuals hard work and sterling qualities of OEC namely the AIES, IBSA and Jewels - The as talented as this, sky is the limit! On a I commend the entire OEC students, staff students are being noticed. Women’s Association of JSU. With all of them sad note, this edition represents an end and administrators for the tremendous due to select their own leaders in the upcoming of the journey for some of our members, team spirit and teamwork displayed A big thank you to all the teams and semester, it becomes imperative that we, the including myself. The past three years this semester. The slogan, ‘One Team associations that are helping students students, introspect before we choose the right working with the newsletter have been One Dream’ has cultivated a strong and discover their latent skills, equipping them leaders. Anything going amiss would put us nothing short of exceptional. However, united college culture. In retrospect, with knowledge through various seminars, back by years and all the hard work done by all good things must come to an end. several events and initiatives by student talkshows, conferences and other activities. the founders would be in vain. And with this, me and the other retiring groups have culminated in enhancing the I appreciate all the efforts that have been members of the team, including the internalization drive of OEC as well as put in, no matter how big or small! A special Realizing the gravity of the situation, we came Editorial Deputy Editor in Chief, Tshetsana Senau, providing platforms for these sub teams to thank you to team leaders at all levels. Keep up with an article to debate on the topic - would wish that the new board continue add value to student’s life and experience up the good work and don’t stop the hard Choosing the right leaders! Not all might agree the good work and take The Olive to even in Jiangsu University. I extend a warm work. with the inferences drawn but that is what greater heights. welcome to recently launched associations elections are all about, right? Giving all of us and hope that they will continue to leave a Wishing you a great semester ahead! an opportunity to voice what we think our right Cheers! positive impact on life on campus. leaders should be. Mr. Mohammed M. Shaheriyar (Editor-In-Chief) OEC OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE P rogram in Focus OVERSEAS EDUCATION COLLEGE THE After a new drug is approved by the Food and Drug Pharmaceutical Analysis: The analytical chemistry of Administration (FDA), it can then go into manufacturing pharmacy, it is the study of analytical techniques, quality and marketing. These responsibilities also involve control and quality assurance. pharmaceutical scientists. The pharmaceutical industry and process is a very lucrative entity, in that once a drug has been approved, even though it’s taken a tremendous These are only a few examples, as they have their own time and money to come to life, it can yield billions of dollars subdivisions that subsequently split into their own in returns. subdivisions, so the list can go on and on and on… A person studying pharmaceutical science can enjoy a Science Once a theory has been put on the table, a researcher bevy of career opportunities, which range from research, has to labour for long hours in their laboratory or office clinical testing, manufacturing, quality control, sales and space and meticulously investigate this idea. It involves marketing, teaching, etc. There are those who can also go into 03 understanding the chemical properties and synthesis the Regulations field to ensure that companies are following 04 of the active drug(s) in question, understanding what the set rules and standards for drug manufacturing. The benefits and limitations it may have, manipulating it in pharmaceutical industry is set to expand incredibly in the a way to minimize those faults, testing these revisions next decade, with job creation and salaries expected to to see whether it would workout in reality as it does on increase by 20%. paper, etc. It typically takes upwards of 3 years to get a breakthrough, and only if the researcher is ever so lucky. Want to know the difference between a pharmacist and a Well, it’s pharmaceutical science of course! pharmaceutical scientist? Pharmacists work with existing Did you know: 1 in 1000 new drugs are approved for drugs, patients, and other healthcare practitioners to Did you know: It takes approximately 12 years and about $500 clinical trials, i.e., testing on human beings? optimize patient care and drug use. On the other hand, million for a new drug to make it from the laboratory to a pharmacy pharmaceutical scientists are typically involved in the shelf? However, it’s not always about formulating new drugs.