http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=63841&d=16&m=5&y=2005
Monday, 16, May, 2005 (07, Rabi` al-Thani, 1426)
Doctorate at 20 for Saudi Girl
Judy Al-Bakr & Edward Flood, Arab News
Nora Al-Mansoury
RIYADH, 16 May 2005 - A young Saudi woman, Nora Al-Mansoury,
is a can-do, high-spirited 20-year-old. She got both her BA and MBA while she
was still in her teens. She is now about to get her Ph.D. from the Queen Mary
College, University of London.
"I was a student in My Little House School and when I was in
the second year of intermediate school, my mother suggested that I enroll in
IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). I agreed and
managed to graduate at 15 - with straight As," Nora said.
IGCSE is for mature international students. The system
enables students to get their high school diploma (secondary school
certificate) in one year. The exams take place at the British Council and the
certificate enables students to enter most colleges and universities. My Little
House School in Jeddah is one of the schools that prepares its students for the
exams.
Having completed her secondary certificate, Nora went to Dar
Al-Hekma in Jeddah where she graduated with a degree in Management Information
Systems. Because of the quality of her work, she was offered a scholarship to
do postgraduate work in London. "My parents encouraged me to benefit from this
opportunity, especially my mother who stood by me all the way," Nora stated.
Dr. Nadia Baeshen, a staff member at Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz
University and a part-time lecturer at Dar El-Hekma, was one of Nora's tutors.
She said: "Nora is an outstanding young girl; her manners, character, interests
are different from the rest of the class. She had the ability to understand the
lesson before the other students did. She is not bound by the curriculum. She
is able to do her own research from books and on the Internet."
Nora talked about her life in London: "My experience living
abroad and away from my family has taught me valuable lessons. I now have a
more balanced perspective toward life. I am independent and able to make my own
decisions without relying on my family."
She goes on to say, however, "I have had my ups and downs
while living in London but now I have formed a second family there and I do not
feel as homesick as I once did."
Nora said proudly, "My primary goal is to be the Kingdom's
first woman energy minister."
Nora plans to serve her country and help its development as
much as possible. "I want to fund a technological and science research center
with Saudi scientists as members. I would also like for the center to develop
strong relationships with other centers around the world."
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