College of Pharmacy Students Deliver Educational Presentation at Kurdistan High School for Boys
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, a group of second-year students from the College of Pharmacy at Cihan University–Erbil visited Kurdistan High School for Boys to deliver an educational presentation entitled ‘Discover Your Future: Cihan University–College of Pharmacy.’
The activity was conducted under the supervision of Laboratory Assistant Mamle Hama Abdalla. The students were warmly welcomed by the school principal, Mr. Wishyar Mustafa Abbas.
The presentation was opened by student Arin Ayoub Arif, who introduced Cihan University and its academic departments, with particular emphasis on the College of Pharmacy, its academic programme, and its laboratory facilities. He also provided an overview of university life after completing the 12th grade, encouraging the school students to set academic goals and work diligently towards achieving their future aspirations.
As part of the activity, student Arez Wahid Hussein shared his experience as a former 12th-grade student, highlighting the importance of regular study, discipline, and effective time management. He introduced practical study strategies, including the Pomodoro Technique, which involves 25-minute study sessions followed by five-minute breaks to improve concentration and productivity.
The programme continued with a practical demonstration by students Ari Majid Ali and Lawand Safin Aziz. They introduced capsules as a solid pharmaceutical dosage form, explained their components and advantages, and demonstrated how to fill capsule shells. They also introduced diabetes, demonstrated how to measure blood glucose levels using a glucometer, and emphasized the importance of maintaining healthy dietary habits, particularly during periods of intensive study.
The activity attracted considerable interest from the school students, who participated enthusiastically and showed curiosity about pharmacy and healthcare. Through informative presentations and practical demonstrations, the visit facilitated the exchange of scientific knowledge, raised awareness of pharmaceutical sciences, and encouraged the students to consider pharmacy as a potential academic and professional pathway.
At the end of the visit, the participating students expressed their sincere appreciation, on behalf of the College of Pharmacy, to Mr. Wishyar Mustafa Abbas and the school’s teaching staff for their warm reception and cooperation.
