Student Exchange

Yaqoub Tawfiq Muhammad Suwailem

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Nature of participation:

Our visit to Anbar University was an indescribable experience. The three-week training program encompassed diverse aspects, including theoretical and practical knowledge. We learned about the wonderful College of Engineering, with its administrative and academic staff who embodied the highest meanings of giving. We were taken to its diverse laboratories, which served as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application. In addition, the program provided an opportunity for cultural exchange between Arab students from different countries, allowing students to learn about diverse cultures and contributing to the refinement of the true student character. It also played a role in developing their academic capabilities by achieving diverse goals in multiple specialized fields. Professors accompanied us on field trips to construction sites, where we witnessed the vibrant details of engineering, from electricity and mechanics to mechatronics, and all engineering departments in general, from concept to implementation.

Scientific and practical experience:

During our visit to the College of Engineering at Anbar University, we learned about its distinguished administrative and academic staff and toured its various laboratories, which later served as our training environment. The most prominent of these were:

Fluidics Laboratory: We learned about laboratory equipment, with a detailed explanation of how each device works.

Communications Laboratory: We learned about the various devices and their operating mechanisms, with practical demonstrations.

Control Laboratory: We learned about laboratory devices and systems, as well as the analog control system.

Machinery Laboratory: We learned about laboratory equipment and learned about both types of AC motors (induction and synchronous) and their operating methods, as well as DC motors and their operating mechanisms.

The training also included an introduction to digital and analog modulation modules and their applications.

Not only did we focus on the theoretical and laboratory aspects, but we also visited construction sites and viewed engineering drawings and the coordination mechanism between electrical and mechanical works, which added a valuable practical dimension that enhanced our understanding of the integration between various engineering disciplines.

Other activities:

The academic aspect wasn't limited to just the academic side; the cultural and touristic aspects also had a distinct presence. We visited tourist and historical sites, such as the ancient city of Fallujah, and toured it. We also went to the capital, Baghdad, to visit His Excellency the Palestinian Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, and toured some sites on Mutanabbi Street and the banks of the Tigris River. We then moved on to Ramadi to visit the Euphrates River, the tourist city, and other sites that embody the fragrance of history and the authentic spirit of Iraq. This was certainly accomplished in the company of our beloved professors, who were like a second family to us: Dr. Imad Qasm, Dr. Muhammad Ahmid, Dr. Abdul Rahman, Dr. Fatima Al-Azzawi, and Dr. Omar Atallah. I advise everyone who reads and has the opportunity to travel to beloved Iraq to get to know these honorable people.

As we write about this experience, we can only extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the spiritual father of this training program—Dr. Mutamad Al-Khatib, Dean of the College of Engineering, who showered us with his care and generous presence, serving as an example of a wise leader and supportive professor.

The training lasted three weeks, but it left an impact on our hearts that will last for years. It provided us with knowledge and experience and opened doors to cultural exchange with colleagues from various Arab countries, adding a profound human and spiritual dimension to our journey. It was truly an experience that shaped our personalities, refined our skills, and connected us to hearts that will remain dear to us forever.