I am most grateful to have the opportunity to study under CSC scholarship at China University of Petroleum (UPC).

I am MANUELA ABBOTSI-DOGBEY from Ghana and a graduating student of MSc. Chemical Engineering, 2021. My study at China University of Petroleum allowed me to unearth some interests and talents from academics, sports, and other extra-curricular activities.

The road of graduating from UPC in 2021 was not very smooth as most previous international batches had had. This resulted from the hard-hit effects of the coronavirus virus (COVID-19) on all educational institutions, UPC not left out. However, the strong management team of the College of International Education (CIE) did their very best for students. It ensured a smooth transition from offline classes to online tuition and students' better welfare within the 'hard' period. Something worth noting in these eventualities was, quickly adapting to new circumstances and situations around me and bringing the best out of a problem, however possible.

But as the saying goes, what we learn in pleasure, we never forget is what my life and study in UPC is all about. I enjoyed every aspect of the courses offered, coupled with a wonderful and responding CIE staff. My inspiring supervisor and course teachers continually urged me on to academic excellence. I also met wonderful friends from different countries, an opportunity I have always desired, thus putting faces to people from other countries.

I took part in The Petrol Bowl Competition 2019, where my group emerged as the winner, with Ahmed Ezzat Abdelmoniem as our team leader. I was also involved in the school ladies' football team, where we won several trophies for CIE, and Champion of 2019. With GPA 3.9, I was honored to be one of the 2 students who were promoted the Model Student in Study of 2019-2020 academic year. I won the first prize in the 1st “My Beautiful Encounter with Shandong” Essay & Short-Video Competition for International Students 2020.

These opportunities have reshaped my interests, raised my aspirations and hopes for a better tomorrow. Graduating from UPC, I undoubtedly know that I will make a difference wherever I find myself in the future, knowing that I had a beautiful part of my life shape by China University of Petroleum.

LONG LIVE UPC!!!

LONG LIVE CHINA!!!