Prof. Syed Bilal Hashmi: The Friend, The Mentor – Wisdom and Lessons from 30+ Years in Teaching скачать в хорошем качестве

Prof. Syed Bilal Hashmi: The Friend, The Mentor – Wisdom and Lessons from 30+ Years in Teaching

I am deeply honored to welcome Professor Syed Bilal Hashmi AKA "Bao G" to the podcast for the very first time. Loved by generations of students for his warmth, wisdom, and gentle humor, Bao G reflects on the moments that shaped him as a teacher and the relationships that have continued far beyond the classroom. This conversation is a tribute to great teaching and to the lives changed by it. With humility and gratitude, we revisit early inspirations, an unconventional approach to learning, and the lasting bonds that make education meaningful. Key Topics Discussed • Early inspirations of Bao G's life • Calculated freedom from parents and how it builds character • Drawing the line between formal and informal learning • Thoughts on studying abroad and when it truly helps • Life after graduation and reconciling degrees, jobs, and critique • Shifting into Computer Science and finding purpose • An unconventional approach to teaching that sticks • A favorite FAST batch and why it stood out • Bonds with students beyond the classroom • Finding satisfaction in creating meaningful impact • How teachers catalyze progressive change in students • Keeping the spark alive when teaching the same course for years • Staying current with new trends and AI • Seeking mentorship and how to find the right guide • What the true authority of a teacher really is • Reflections on a speed‑driven degree culture • Cherished relationships with Ahmad Javed Shb and Bilal Hashmi Shb • Honest reflections on regrets, gratitude, and growth • The greatest personality in Bao Gs life • The timeless skills every human should nurture Who Should Watch • Students looking for direction with humility and purpose • Educators who value relationships as much as results • Parents seeking balanced guidance for their children • Alumni and friends who carry fond memories of FAST and its teachers Timestamps for Key Topics 0:00- Highlights 03:09- Self introduction and reflections on his journey 08:25- Early inspirations that shaped Bao G’s journey 14:19- How Bao G sees calculated freedom from parents as character-building 19:02- Bao G on where to draw the line between formal and informal education 23:08- Thoughts from Bao G on studying abroad 30:02- Life after graduation through Bao G’s eyes 33:27- How Bao G shifted into Computer Science 37:07- Bao G’s unconventional approach to teaching that students never forget 45:04- Bao G remembers his favorite FAST batch and why it stood out 50:45- The bonds Bao G built with students outside the classroom 59:05- Bao G on the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact 01:04:04- How Bao G sees the teacher’s role in sparking progressive change 01:17:08- Keeping the spark alive in own course over the years 01:18:37- How Bao G stays updated with new trends and AI 01:22:41- Advice for students seeking the right mentor 01:33:36- What Bao G believes is the true authority of a teacher 01:40:29- Bao G reflects on the speed-driven degree culture 01:52:07- Cherished relationship between Bao G and Ahmad Javed Shb 01:54:24- Bao G’s thoughts on contribution to society 01:56:09- Regrets Bao G carries and lessons learned 02:01:04- The greatest personality in Bao G’s life 02:03:04- Bao G on the eternal skills every human should have #baoG #fastuniversity #inspiringteachers #professor #bilalhashmi #educator #idreesbutt