Singapore, 27 October 2003


SIU Dean's List Award Recipient Shares Secret of Success!

Among the 67,000 students studying via PurpleTrain.com, among the scores of students studying on campus at Salem International University (SIU), one young lady made it on the Dean's List awarded by SIU. Only 50 awards are given out yearly internationally.

PurpleTrain.com student Nur Khairunnisa was awarded for her achievements in the course of her studies in the Associate of Science in Information Technology programme, by Salem International University. What's her secret? "You have to be disciplined! Proper time management is essential. Plenty of sacrifices have to be made but everything comes with a price and with that, reward! " said Nur Khairunnisa with a smile.

Attending the presentation ceremony in Singapore together with Khairun were her parents who could hardly conceal their pride. They were full of praise for their daughter's achievements and exceptionally good results.

Salem International University is a private, independent, liberal arts college based in West Virginia, founded in 1888 as Salem College. Salem International University seeks to provide students with an international, intercultural educational experience through the offers of Baccalaureate degrees and degrees at the Masters level. SIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.


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