US Universities Application

Congratulations to those who have taken a further step on their study journey! I wish you all the best in your future endeavor. For those who wish to study abroad, especially in the United States, I have something to share that might help you :)

The reason I am writing this is to share a little bit of my experience applying to US university. I hope this might help because I was also clueless settling these stuffs during my time. The journey was tremendous but very worthy that I hope everyone will face it with patience and consistency. Without further ado, let us begin!

There are several status of application that you must keep in mind - Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD). Early Decision means the application is binding. When you apply with Early Decision, you must attend the university once you are accepted. Students usually use this when they apply to Ivy League because they wanted to show that they are determined to enter the university. I don't apply to Ivy League so I applied through EA and RD. EA just simply means you apply early and get the results by the end of the year (if you apply for Fall term) while RD is the regular path. I knew results for University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, and Purdue University early because I applied them through EA. I applied to University of Wisconsin-Madison (my current institution) through RD, quite a waste of money, huh? This is because I was too nervous and feel like I'm not prepared to apply to my dream school early.

So, here's some early preparation that you could make!

1. Complete SAT and TOEFL test

These tests are important as tickets to apply for US universities. A class for both of these papers will be provided (for scholars) and do take notes on all important tips and advices. Here are the link for SAT and TOEFL. Different universities will require different SAT and TOEFL scores so don't be lazy to check the requirements for your dream university. As for me, University of Wisconsin-Madison has average SAT score of 1370 and Toefl score of 100.

2. Prepare Personal Statement 

Since the admission team does not know who you are, you have to write a personal statement. A personal statement is a 600 words essay that tell personal story about you be it in a form of successful events, fallback incidents, achievements, or narrative. There will be several prompts (topics) you can use to write your essays or you can use any topic you like as long as it is interesting and depict a little bit or a whole about you. Make sure to proofread your essays and ask several people to give opinion or ideas regarding your essays.

3. Fill in University Application
There are several ways to fill in university applications such as through university website, Common Application or Coalition Application. I used Common Application because it is the easiest (same goes to Coalition Application) as one application can be used to apply to many universities. Make sure to gather all important information needed. You can start filling it now although you haven't sit for your exams or complete your personal essays yet.

4. Recommendation Letter
Recommendation Letter can be written by anyone but a counselor recommendation letter is important. You can either ask your high school or college counselor. Besides, you can politely ask teachers, parents, employers or peers to write recommendation letter for you, whoever that knows you the best and you are comfortable too. Recommendation Letter is important to convince the admission officers.

5. Documents and Transcripts
These are your physical evidences to let the admission officers know about your success and efforts that you have put to come this far. Collect all your high school and college transcripts, co-curriculum certificates, and other important documents that will be requested.

I think that's all for the application process. Don't be shy to ask me anything if you have any questions or need help for the application! I am always happy to share my experience :)

Proud of You

It has been almost 6 months since I last posted on this blog. I just know that ex-SPM candidates have been reading my blog for scholarship information and I am beyond happy to know that my blog helps people, and inspire them. Congratulations for your result and know that I am very proud of all of you.

I think I should write to give a little bit insight and hope of my life here. To share the pros and cons of studying abroad, away from my home, my family. I have been here for almost 8 months and honestly I have no regrets for choosing this path.

I have been stressed out lately. It is a lie if I say all is going well with no hard days, studying abroad is awesome, wowww... I keep this dark part to myself, the isolation and depression moments I have sometimes keep me from going but whilst writing this I just want to remember the memorable, beautiful moment to give all of you hope that we must keep going, that we must never give up.

Choosing this path wasn't easy. I could follow my passion by choosing to do Medicine rather than Chemical Engineering that I know nothing about, that when I stepped my feet on the US land then I know it is only 5% of Chemistry and the rest are just Physics and Mathematics, among my weakest subjects. But as I went through my first semester and currently going through Introduction to Chemical Engineering, then I learn how to love this course. That I know why He made me choose this instead of Medicine.

Being here is something my 5 years old self will not ever think I can do. But I know it is something I want. Though I have to sacrifice my social life, sacrifice being a social butterfly and be a Lone Ranger instead. Everyday is about myself, eating, going to class, alone by myself. It doesn't mean I don't have friends, I do. I appreciate them the most as they are always here for me. But the feeling of not belonging is still there, in the class all Americans, but that is something I chose didn't I? However, this feeling is what keeps me to join activities that make me feel happy. I just finished performing as actor and dancer for Malaysian Night, a pat on my back! So, do things that can make you happy :) you can!

I will never regret coming here, even my worst days keep me from waking up to school on -10 degree Celsius day, even when I didn't perform well on midterms I put all my effort in, I will never regret. These hardships are what make me grow stronger. I will not regret, not because of the fame or the glamor of studying abroad but because of how I love  and appreciate this journey that opened my eyes to look more, to be blessed, to be tough, to be there for myself. Never think as those who study abroad are better than those studying in their home country because all have the struggles and blessings that come with the path He chose for us, that We chose for us.

Think about your passion, what you want to do. You know who you are :) Don't forget to be thankful that you are still able to study, to make your loved ones proud of you. To just be alive. Never compare your life with another. Everyday is our day, it must be something good in everyday like a stranger smiling at you :) Always be proud of yourself. I know you did your best, but whatever comes after this, it is the best for you.

ADP, Checked!

Finally, I have completed my second semester and that marks the end of ADP for me 🎉 It had been a short yet beautiful journey. Let me summarize what actually happened this semester. It started in mid January and ended early May, quite short, right? I have taken 4 subjects which are Calculus 2, Physics 1, Statistics 1 and TITAS (Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia). If you say it's tough, you are right! At least, for me. But I got through it!! 🎓

My first semester starts with one long week of OBS 😵 It was compulsory for all Petronas Scholars, some went in December, some in January. Mine was in January. It was fun because I got to learn kayak, camping, and whaling. However, it was also exhausting and pain in the ass, really. Nevertheless, I learned a lot about discipline and responsibilities despite complaining most of the time and begging it to end (lol) 😂 To be honest, I did mourn after OBS ends, not because I miss the memories (not that sentimental kind of person) but because of sunburn! My skin burnt and caused Tinea Versicolor (panau) to appear on my face and it took weeks or even months to heal :(

Second semester is pretty much the same with the first one, it's just that I've become more familiar with the place, system, and community. In short, I already know what to do. I didn't join sports or clubs, though because I want to focus (still my results sucks haha) but I've did a lot other activities with my friends, mostly we go places like central I-city, Sunway Lagoon, tour around KL, movies, movies, and movies. My second semester is full of fun and games. I really wish I could do more with my favorite people 😍🌺

Okay, enough with the fun and games, let's start with something serious, shall we? As I said before, the courses I've taken this semester were pretty tough for me. One advice for the upcoming students (an advice from Fayyadh actually), take "easier to score" courses first because the 3.5 requirement is important but Petronas and Taylor's will always find ways to help us. However, don't take it simple and do work hard ✊! However, if you took tougher subjects, "credit transfer" will be easier as the courses there are tougher. It's either "bersusah susah dahulu, bersenang senang kemudian" or the other way around. 

I am blessed to have supportive friends that helped me in my studies. We usually did study group together (most of the time gossips) but they really helped me to face this semester. My physics mid-term was quite a disappointment, but I don't give up although I regret it a bit. The past is in the past :) Hopefully, my final results are better 🙇  The key to ADP success is you have to be diligent, never skip assignments and please be committed in group assignments as it will affect others :) If possible, find people you are already closed or comfortable with as group mates. 

One really good news in this semester is... *drumroll*😂😂😂

I GOT ADMITTED TO MY DREAM SCHOOL - University of Wisconsin-Madison. I was so over the moon because this is what I've always wanted and the wait is finally over 😆😆 I'll be going there with Nisa, Manji, Aina, Jing Kai, Izzati,Cha, Ehsan, Nabhan, Zarif, Izaz, Kakoq, Fayyadh, and Sarvesh. Now, I'm busy searching for houses and completing my Visa. Pray that I'll be able to settle all of this. 

I will highlight more important events and important person on my next entry because I don't want to drag as this is not SPM essay. okay. I'm actually dragging it. Till next time! 👋💕

p/s: Sorry if it's boring. My writing skill worsen and my vocabs are limited. I need to seek help.

We start 2019 with 1 week of OBS 😵

A little bit messy here 😅

My room in Uresidence  🌟

Emma and I wrote wishes 🌠

Food truck thingyy 🍔🍕🍗🍟

Lab lab lab. hey leo!

Llao llao every wednesday 🍧

Incomplete girls of ADP 💖

Will go to UKM sometimes to visit Loistava ❤😍

First Semester at Taylor's University

Semester break! Semester break!

It had been a very, very long time since my last entry because I was so busy. I can't believe I already completed my first semester at Taylor's University! Yay for me!! It feels like it was just yesterday that I first become Taylor's student but 6 months already passed. Phew, how fast time flies. It was a hectic semester, to be honest, BUT it was an enjoyable one. Like a roller-coaster ride, I would say. Full of screaming and crying but it was fun and I survived. Maybe I could share a little bit of what I experienced during this first-semester journey and elaborate more in the next entry.

Overall, Taylor's is great for its community and facility, everything deserves a 5-star rating. I was very excited to be enrolled in this university but also scared because it's my first year!! what do you expect? I don't know where to start xD because so many things happened in 6 months lol.

Okay let's start with the accommodation, shall we? Scholars are accommodated in Uresidence, a very comfortable single room apartment. I have 6 housemates which include 3 Petronas Scholars and 2 Undergraduates students. I felt so comfortable because I have my own personal space which is my room but also can interact with my housemates at the dining room. I always cook here because the food is kind of expensive. AHA! The only bad thing about living in Taylor's (if you come from a mediocre family) like me is food !! Everything is 5 star including the food. If you eat 2 meals (lunch and dinner) at restaurant in Taylor's, it can cost about RM20 per day unless you eat at Mamak or Temptation (but Temptation already close this December  😭☹) so I cook one meal almost every day to cut cost, buy outside food/ delivery, or go to surau on certain days to get free food (can ibadah also ✊) Okay, back to Uresidence. The room is so comfortable (just a little bit small) but okay la for one person. The bed is cozy and got aircond! Every student is given 240 hours free air -conditioner credits every month. EVERY. MONTH. So at the end of the month, I'll usually have many extra credits so I'll try my best to finish it xD. The bathroom also has water heater and simply say, accommodation at Uresidence is like at a hotel la.. for a person like me lol.

Next, academics! During my first two weeks, my classes are not packed. There are only 2 classes per day 😲 and I was super blessed. My classes start at 11 am usually which is calculus but I mourn a little if I have English classes because it starts at 8 HAHAHA who doesn't? BUT English was funnn because my English lecturer is sporting and she always gives motivational talks which then I'll quote and put it on my social medias hahaha. English was the hardest subject to score an A, though. Oh btw, as well as I thought Permata's grading system is harsh, here is worse. 95 A+ and 85 A in Permata, here it's 97 for A+ and 90 for A. Dia punya struggle nak 4.0 flat tu perghh but my result is not out yet. Please pray for me 😭 The key is to complete all assignments and if lecturers have tasks for you to earn extra credits, DO IT!! I only took 4 subjects for this semester and another 4 for next semester. Because of that, I plan to join many, many clubs and societies. I signed up for Book Club, Model United Nation Club,  Gym Membership, and Higher Express (a sports league) because I thought I want to be productive and fulfil my precious time.

BUT, I was wrong. Plan tu semua hancuzzz. hahhaa

Not because I'm lazy or sleep all the time (which I did) but because of UNIS APPLICATION. I need to apply for US universities and secure a place so that I can fly to the US next year. This thing is what make my semester full of blood, sweat, and tears. But, it was worth it. There are so many documents to be settled that I will explain my experiences soon (kalau rajin) and it all happened in midterm week, assignment week like all the burden comes at once !! at the same time. So far, I have applied to 4 universities (University of Minnesota, Purdue University, Ohio State and PennState). Alhamdulillah, I have been admitted to the University of Minnesota. The thing is this application is what makes my plan to be productive ruined 😂😂 but it was worth it. hmmm...

Ha, another good thing about being in Taylor's is its community. Here, you get to meet different people from very different cultures and backgrounds. Prepare yourself to be culture shocked. hahahha. I have quite an acquaintances but my circle of friends are really close. These close friends of mine, Mas and Syeena are one of the reasons I survived ADP because they always support me and guide me (ajak pergi surau also tapi ajak pergi concert jugak xD). I want to do an appreciation post for them later lah. hahaha. and I also have kawan "masuk air" one like Luqman and Hadi and many more.

I have a lot to share but I could not elaborate all in one entry. Maybe in the next post or you can ask questions or give suggestions on what I should write later? Be back soon!

Special Ability or Wonder of Science?

Have you ever experienced lucid dream, sleep paralyzed, having nightmare or other extraordinary situations when sleeping? I don't know what I'm experiencing because it is kind of weird and it happens to me like everyday but only when I sleep during the day. Never at night or maybe couple of times but it frequently happen on the day. I love to sleep nah, not really. I slept a lot since this neverending holidays after SPM. I will sleep in the morning, afternoon and evening, depends because you know I really have nothing to do, no boyfriend, not many interesting places to go out, notifications not blasting off, already watched to much kdrama or sometimes social media becoming to boring, already read all the books, so I sleep. 

But when I sleep, it's hard to wake up unless if my mom wake me up. Why? I wanted to wake up, so bad. Thus, I don't know whether this is a special ability or it also happens to anyone else, I can know whether I'm dreaming or not.. 

Ever watched divergent? It is just the same like Beatrice Prior who got into the simulation and when she experienced something awful while in the simulation she realised that it is not real and that's what really happened to me just that Beatrice can control her dream like finding other ways to get out from that situation but I can't. What I could do is when I realised that it is a dream, I try to wake up but most of the time I can't wake up. My eyes are really hard to open, my body gets stiff and sometimes I couldn't speak and sweat a lot. Usually if I am able to wake up, my back will ache so bad and I am still confused whether I'm still dreaming or not. I even have double dreams like I woke up in a dream and other dreams will continue. Sometimes I got 3-4 dreams with the same cycle and it is so exhausting. 

Some examples of my dream that I wanted to share who knows if someone can translate my dream, lol. Firstly, I am really really scared like phobia like really freaked out with worms and cockroaches like omg I can faint if those things get on me and unfortunately I dreamt of it. One person is going to scare the out of me by chasing me with those worms and I cried, like I can feel like I am really scared and I realized that it's just a dream so I tried to wake up but I can't so what I do is sit on the floor, turn myself into a ball, like umm hug myself so tightly, and the dream was gone. The other one that I can remember is my little brother who is going to kill me and I can feel he stabs me with a knife but realizing that he is a sweetheart I know that it is a dream. 

Today is worse because I had many dreams and I am trying to wake up but I can't until my mom wake me up at 12.30 p.m. I slept at 11 a.m, my first dream is about me eating a cooked egg that contains things like nails, thumbtacks, tiny toys like santau ok scary and when I realised that it is a dream, I try to wake up but I think I can but actually I wake up in a dream, then I look at the window and I could see war, fire, but when I think back, it's not possible and I know bad things happen in a dream so I try to wake up again but this time is harder and I had to roll back and forth to wake up but I think I woke up for real this time but I'm too tired so I go back to sleep and then I dream that I woke up and eat some tempe (padahal harini puasa) so I was really shook and I ran out from my bed, crying saying that "Alamak tak igt puasa macam mana ni?" to my family who already sitting on the dining table waiting to break fast. I asked them "pukul berapa?" And they said "nak berbuka dah" and I think wth it's impossible that I sleep sampai nak dekat maghrib so I try to wake up again. The next dream I couldn't remember but luckily my mom wake me up, but I woke up, sweating and still in confusion. 

This things happen many time, but everytime I wanted to wake up, all my limbs get stiff, I couldn't even open my eyes but I know, I am aware that it is just a dream. Because of that, awful dreams do not really scare me it's just make me super lethargic. Maybe I am mentally tired or maybe you can share some science explanation or research about this? It will be cooler if I can control the dream lol because I realized it is a dream just that I couldn't proceed with a better next step. Hahahaaha thank you if you read what I wrote till the end, maybe you might think that this is nonsense and maybe this happens because I read to many fantasy books and watch too many movies. I should have a dream journal, shouldn't I?

Petronas Young Stars Day 2018 Experience

After getting SPM result, everyone is so busy applying for scholarships and pre-university program. So do I. I've applied for PETRONAS education sponsorship program (PESP). My first choice is Chemical Engineering at USA and my second choice is Applied Chemistry at USA. After applying, the applicants have to wait for the result and Alhamdulillah.. I was invited to PETRONAS  YOUNGSTARS DAY (PYD) for the next stage. I was so excited because from my seniors experience, they said that PYD was very fun and exciting. It was held from 22-26 April but my session was on 24th April. I went there with my mom and the venue was at KDU University College Glenmarie Campus.

Before PYD, of course the applicants need to do some preparations. There are some important documents need to be brought and make sure to complete the document they wanted us to bring. Don't worry, you'll be given a guideline. I also do some research about PETRONAS, what are their focus areas and read some experience shared by PETRONAS scholars. I also asked some tips from my seniors who are the PETRONAS scholars and they say to be confident, speak up and make friends with others too. Fortunately, I've joined some PETRONAS programs during  my high school such as PETRONAS@school and they also come to our school for sharing. 

I woke up as early as 5.30 a.m. so that I'll not be late. My mother and I stayed at a hotel nearby. My attire was a white shirt tucked in with a black slack, a black bawal, blazers and  a pair of  court shoes. From what I've learned for grooming session, this attire will make you look more presentable, sophisticated and smart so it made me feel confident in this attire. I've prepared all my documents and  ready to go. I reached there quite early and met my schoolmates. As soon as we arrive, I had to say goodbye to my mom because parents and students had different briefing. We were ushered to floor 3A, where the auditorium was. When I entered, there were already one row occupied, so Shasha, Moh and I sat at the second row. I made friends with Zafirah and Maisarah. After that, we were told to register and took our breakfast.  I was given a tag labelled 1-6 and sat at the front row.

During waiting for the briefing to start, I chatted with a new friend, Syakir from Shah Alam and he applied for accounting, and another friend, Arif from MRSM, thus I got Shasha to, my schoolmate and we are closed so yeah, I calmed down a lot. I am not bored at all because the students are friendly and there was nothing to be scared about as long  as you know how to make friends, smile a lot and socialize. At 9.00 a.m we were given a briefing about PESP, the courses and countries, tips for CPSQ (which was a personality test) and TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment). I was quite nervous for the online assessment but PETRONAS already provided sample questions attached with the invitation letter and you have to do some past papers such as Oxford TSA and Cambridge TSA that can be found online. 

After that, we headed to the computer lab for online assessments. The computer lab at KDU is so jaw dropping and so cooooollll. The students here must be enjoying the facilities. I was quite nervous because only participants who passed online assessment (phase 1) will continue to the interview session (phase 2). The first assessment is CPSQ which is a personality test. They asked about your personality, how you control your emotion and  how you behave in your everyday life. So the key point is to be honest and know yourself thus don't take too long to answer. It was 45 minutes. The second assessment is Cambridge Thinking Skill Assessment which includes IQ test, Mathematics and English. The maths were not addmaths that require formula, but it was a logic math. You need to imagine a lot and solve the problem logically so open your mind and a little bit of practice from past years question might help a lot. 90 minutes for 40 questions and Alhamdulillah I had time to finish all questions.

After the online assessment, it was lunch break time. They served us delicious food, tho. Chicken rice ! But I did not eat because I'm too busy chatting and too full hehe. So I just finished my breakfast food and decided to eat that chicken rice after interview (if qualified). Sharp at 1 pm, the results was announced ! I was quite nervous but I calm myself down that whatever the result is, I what's best for me. Since the qualified names are arranged in alphabetical order and those with Muhammad and Nur were A LOT, I am anxious waiting for O 😂 Fortunately, I was qualified and my interview group was A11 which is the first session. I was grateful because I had to catch my flight too at 8 so being able to finished at 4 made my mom and I calmed down. Phew. My groupmates were Khalil, Jing Kai and Chin Kai.

At 2 pm, we were briefed about the interview session and given a case study to discuss. 30 minutes preparation were given. Time's up and we were called into the interview room. The interview started by introducing ourselves. Don't worry, the interviewers were kind and assuring so you just have to be confident and believe in yourself. We had to give our opinions and points on the case study given go 5 minutes. I was quite nervous at first by after some seconds, I became comfortable and was in the zone so I gave out my points. I hope it did not sound ridiculous or boring. After the individual task, we were given 30 minutes for group discussion. We had to tolerate with each other and bare in mind to speak up. Do not be too passive, dominant or too aggressive because they want teamwork and cooperation. We had to discuss a proposal based on the case study and present it after the 30 minutes was up. We had so much fun because the interview was not depressive or tense. At the end of the interview, we were required to ask some questions to the interviewers. I was reminded to ask questions to show interest towards PETRONAS. And at 4, the interview was over and we took some pictures as mementos. It's a wrap !!

After one month of waiting, patiently and anxiously for the result, the result was out on 26th May. My heart was throbbing when logging into the application to check the result and Alhamdulillah, I got the scholarship and also secure my first choice. I am so grateful to be blessed with this scholarship. I still in dilemma to choose between pursuing Chemical Engineering which is the program offered by petronas or medicine. I am so over the moon and very thankful. If I accept this offer, I will be pursuing my American Degree Program at Taylor's Lakeside Campus and if I succeed to maintain the cgpa, insya-Allah I will fly to United States in one year time. Wish me luck and I wish you all the best !!

MARA YOUNG TALENT DEVELOPMENT (YTP) 2018 EXPERIENCE

Besides PETRONAS sponsorship, I also applied for MARA scholarship. It is more to convertible loan actually. Between JPA, JPA-MARA and MARA, applicants must choose either one. Although I am quite tempted to apply for JKPJ (jepun,korea, perancis, jerman) program under engineering, I didn't apply because I am more interested to apply for medic under MARA YTP (Young Talent Development) program. If I got lucky and did well for my IB, I will have high chance to do medic overseas. It was a rare occasion that MARA wants to sponsor students to study medic overseas because of the very high cost. I give it a try, who knows I got lucky and it is the best for me. First and foremost, I filled in the online application through MARA website. I had to cancel my earlier application for JKPJ program first. My first choice is IB program at Kolej MARA Banting and second choice is IB Program at Kolej MARA Seremban. After a month, the result was out and Alhamdulillah.. I passed the first stage and was called for interview and psychometric test.

The psychometric test must be done at home within the time stated which is one hour. Different candidates have different time for psychometric test. During my time it was some personality test and SPM-based questions so better refresh back what you had learn during your high school years. But for the past years, the psychometric test ask about MARA and some history so the test differs by year. Some courses might only require the candidates to sit for psychometric test only without interview so it depends on what course you applied.

My interview was on 28th April at Kolej Poly-tech MARA Bangi. The registration session was at 8-9.30 but because I arrived a little bit late, which is at 8.30, I had to wait for the second round.The earlier the better so that you can finish early but if you can't make it, don't worry as long as you don't pass the registration time. The queue is long, tho and the interviews will be held for 2 days with so many more sessions. What I've learned is the ratio of girls to boys that wanted to become doctors was like 3 : 1 but there are also interviews for future engineers so yeah that's why there are so many people. My registration was at 9.30 a.m. and my interview will start at 10 a.m. I already arranged my documents according to the order they wanted but unfortunately one document is not complete which is borang BE. sigh.. I thought by bringing slip gaji is enough so they gave me MARA's email and told me to email them the borang. Phew. I thought I'll be disqualified already. After the registration, I was given a tag labelled C4 and told to follow the usherer.

I was brought to a room and was asked to sit according to my number so I was in group C. There were 8 people in a group. During the waiting time, I chatted with my groupmates, Shazmeen, Alya, Aminah, Fatimah, Anis, Hakimi and Adam. Most of them are from MRSM and only Fatimah are interviewing for engineering course while the rest for medic, as same as me. We chatted about a lot of things, experiences and opinions so don't be shy and make a lot of friends ! Speak up and be friendly :). After about half an hour waiting we were briefed about the interview and were brought to the interview room. The interview room was cold, tho and there were three interviewers. There are two phases which are group task and individual interview.

So, our first task is group work. Eight of us were divided into two groups. We were given a set of legos, building blocks, and we were required to build a double-story building using all the blocks. There were also some gears that must be functioning using the batteries. We were given 20 minutes to complete the task. It was quite hard, tho because the blocks did not really fit but the most important thing is you must work together. Teamwork is the key. When the 20 minutes time was up, my team's building is not completed yet but we were satisfied and had some fun. During the presentation time, Adam came up with a brilliant idea on how the gears can be operated using hydro energy or wind energy, Fatimah said that it can be build at riverbanks, Anis said that it is fun for the children and safe while I stated that our building is an indoor playground and can also  act as kindergarten where the children will be secured and it is also portable and easy to build. The gears function really well and it turned out pretty good actually although it was not finished.

After the group task, we were asked to sit on the chairs according to our number. The interviewers asked question to us. I am the first person to be asked and the question I got is "what are your biggest challenges to be a good leader". Different candidates got different questions like "what is your dream", "how you go through hardship", "how to succeed in life" and so on. The second question is "what is your strength and why MARA should choose you compared to others" This question must be answered by all candidates and as for me I talk about research and my upcoming idea and how passionate am I to be a medical doctor. The interview was quite nerve-wrecking but the interviewers were supportive and will not scold you so they really calmed me a lot. The ending for our interview is by describing a short and sweet background about us and after that the interview ended. It was a delightful experience and I am very grateful to be given such opportunity. I make many friends and gained a lot of experience !

So, after 2 weeks of waiting, the result is finally out. Fortunately, I got offered into the program however, I did not get the course code that I wanted which is MARA0101 instead I got MARA0301 which means, I will not have the opportunity to study abroad under this code. I will have to undergo one year of Foundation in Science at Kolej Mara Kuala Nerang, Kedah and continue my degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak (RCMP). I am really grateful to be offered such a great opportunity but I'm not sure yet whether it is the best for  me because RCMP is very new so I need to look up for some reviews and information about this college first. I really wanted to study medicine, tho and but I need to do some thinking and ask for opinions first. I hope this is the best path for me to become a great doctor one day.