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Here Are 6 Ways To Can Kill You Make It Better 21 Film Director: Working 62 7 Tips To Be A Cheapskate Student With The Stars 26 Entrepreneur: The Business Of #thecoolstuf Growing Ideas 34 Sports Medicine atudyatvont Fashionista » st stlsh student Why Did You Study Abroad? ur most stylish students Discover the personal journey of 4 students finding ther crear universty #happenings Hawesomepeople Ti Calendar of events (July - September 2015) 41 Student entrepreneur, Elaine Cheah 46 easyunicom Co-Founder, Nurbek Jusupov Stan ne Cheah Q ~ Rainforest Worta Photoarephy Han Lim Yee Nites aan byoc} ‘yng & Grooming: ine Cheah easyuni Gue 2015 Issue 7 O1Your journey starts here e \ Pre-University | Undergraduate | Postgraduate (als UA +60 3 27317272 | start@imu.edu.my | www.imu.edu.my International Medical University Become the future of better healthcarePathway to undergraduate studies at IMU Om a PRE-UNIVERSITY © Foundation in Science ‘auuprcroengesane a a Jan, May 8 Sop UNDERGRADUATE inScience | == sewrevoronresoaaare reo * cere omn Intakes : Jan, May and Sep falas ‘Pharmaceutical Chemistry Duration : 1 year (3 semesters) es * Nursing srutehaemesenae ‘Sep © Dietetics with Nutrition smurtamewnenao? fag Sep * Nutrition source ncn? ag Sep * Biomedical Science gts * Medical Biotechnology ga Sop + Psychology sonra sso Faesep * Chiropractic ‘oumereewganns Fea * Chinese Medicine soutien beep * Nursing Science ‘ouetenenenae For registered nurses Faesep POSTGRADUATE VW Public Health (MSc) iianaion i * Analytical & Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc) ours Mar Sep © Molecular Medicine (MSc) tnevpecioenna ‘Mar & Sop a ele ests * Pharmacy Practice (Mastr . ar ae ett ea re al « Postgraduate by Research a a (MSc/PhD) imu.my/eu imu.my/fis-eu siemenstakelELTS.org IELTS is now accepted by more than 9,000 organisations in 135 countries around the world — including over 3,000 institutions in the USA. counct IELTSEvery year, school leavers seek to pursue their higher education overseas as the next step in their education. In addition to fulfilling one's academic ambitions, studying abroad can benefit students in many ways - experience to new Cultures, exposure to new perspectives and learning to live independently can offer valuable life skills. Studying overseas, however, snot without its challenges. Firstly, students will need to showcase their English competency by securing the required score in the IELTS exam. Students must demon- strate a strong ability to read and effectively comprehend lengthy academic passages under a ‘time pressure, a skill that is difficult to master ‘through self-study alone. In addition, students must also be able to clearly describe data accu- rately and display the ability to write proficiently by way of a structured essay. As such, even students competent in English need to be ‘equipped with the right techniques to achieve their desired score. The fastest path to acquiring such skills are to attend classes. The IELTS courses at British Coun- ciloffer great and proven exam strategies to help students achieve their desired score. Plus, students also get the chance to practice with authentic exam papers. Upon securing placements at overseas institu- tions, students must feel comfortable conversing and interacting in English, especially when listening to and offering opinions, asking ques- tions or taking part in discussions and tutorials. British Council's full-time adult course offers a holistic approach to the English language (speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar & vocabulary), with a strong focus on interaction. These courses center around on how to give opinions, take part in discussions as well as assessed tasks for speaking and writing thus helping students to build their confidence and fluency in the English language. For students who want to improve their overall English skills (on top of Academic English or IELTS exam strategies), British Council has the full-time English course, with six various levels to help students improve their overall command of English by way of activities and tasks. British Council also runs myClub, a series of workshops and activities aimed to provide the opportunity for people to practice English outside a classroom setting, Available for free, students can choose from practicing their pronunciation, grammar, or just talk about fun things from films, TV and songs. Ground Floor, West Block, \Wisma Selangor Dredging 142C Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Phione: +60 (0)3 2723 7900 Email: askabritishcouncilorg.my06 fessage from the Editor # DARE {2 BRANDON LEE Editor-in-Chief easyuni Gude 2015 Issue 7 to particularly quiet night picking up calls during a graveyard shift at my first job, where I spent most of my time robotically going through verbal scripts to handle customer complaints - not very fun, mind you, “Isn't it nice that our Jobs are so easy and we don't have to think or do much?" asked my colleague, Vee, as he played some online games while handling a customer call, "Nice?" asked. “This, can't be what work should be - mind-numbingly, routine tasks requiring almost zero thought. Work must have passion, challenges and purpose - which this place definitely offer. Without these, what's the point?" "You know" Vee continued, "you should do your own business or write a book. All you ever do is write, plus you always have a ton of great ideas” s | write this, | reflect on my life - the hits (& misses), the bold and A triumphant moments, the mistakes, joys and life lessons - I'm thrown back The air around me seemed easier to breathe, as if immersed with opportunity. Now, | recognize why: This was my defining moment. Even though I'd spent much of my time writing, thinking and talking with people my thoughts and ideas - | didn't consider a career or business where | can apply what came naturally to me - my love for writing, ideation and application. Over the next few weeks, | left my job and got myself into a PR & Advertising agency to start learning and applying my craft You see, our lives are full of defining moments. Some we invite; others we don't. Then, there are those that we ignore - moments that would've, could've or should've become defining moments if we only dared to tur left or right, instead of continuing straight on. I've been there; I'm sure you have as well. Having regrets is a horrible thing to feel, let alone dwell on. These defining moments have the power to fundamentally change the course of our lives. As we fast approach the first half of 2015, it's a good time to reflect on how far we've come (or maybe, where we've fell short), and think about what you're doing (or, not doing) to live the life you want. ‘That's why for this issue of the easyuni University Guidebook, we've re-done how we create our #courses&careers section with the hope that itll not only educate but inspire you. We also added new sections like #beinspired, #featuredmentor and #featuredstudent that showcases people who dared to chase their dreams, We hope it will help you recognize and react to your defining moments when they come. And trust me, they will come. | always tell my children, “Always step forward when you see an open door, even if you don't know where it will lead you.” | try to live off this mantra but doors can be scary ‘when you can't see what's on the other side. My advice to you: Stop. Look around. Spot the open doors. Then choose: Stay put or step forward. You know the right choice. Trust it. The question is, do you dare? Be awesome & enjoy the readEndotherm, enigmatic, clinomania & goofy Definitely the goofy one, this science geek Biology major adds her wacky and fun personality to this team, Fun-loving, funny, and full of laughter, she brings positive energy to this team and is always on the lookout for new and easy dessert ideas. This science geek works hard and does whatever it takes to get the job done (going so far as to give up Minecraft). Oh, and words cannot express her love and passion for Fridays. That's when she transforms into an Olympic star (if sleeping was an Olympic sport unis ‘ej San he ‘955 The Boulevard Ofees Valo City Lngkaran Syed Pure S200. sla Lumpur ee03 22020071 4503220220 72 romroaish ‘SstorBeasyunicom Brandon Ashley Teo anna Gulabo lan Shot Bitom Anak Simon Scott ty Ianbessncom Avid traveller. Culture lover. Life explorer Coming from Social Sciences and finding herself in Marketing & Communications, Journalism & Blogging, she brings her passion for people and personal development to implement ideas that make a difference. Hanna is an experienced traveller. who values authentic cultures, loves learning other human perspectives and creating order from chaos. After surviving 10 days of the silent meditation course, Vipassana and spending 7 unplanned days on the boat during the trip to Komodo island, she knows for sure: impossible is nothing, ‘sauss ‘Samantha chen simanthachendessunicom ward Emio ‘Sduard ermho@easjunicom igo Ts ‘lgatsijk@easyunicom Oliver toh ‘lverach@easynicom “znanar Abimazhinovs ‘hanarBeasjuricam Nise lacrove@easy com CM Graphic Dg, ON anaes uy lj = Really could use a sandwich right now Other than cooking, overweight cats and unusual events in history, Julian's greatest passion in life is to contribute to its visual richness. His first offical debut in easyunicom comes in the form of many illustrations and artwork seen within this issue of the guidebook itself. He loves nothing more than to spend quality time with a brand new notebook or a digital drawing tablet and recreate whatever pops in his mind (or whenever people reward him handsomely). He is currently saving up to travel to the island of Java where he may or may not do something foolish on the rim of an active volcano. arg ry tay me ieee cedtiet Stet Sestieeltmece ely cea eles Sad Sie caro SAGE mite tmmeee ne taeslt Ean a caterer t Sunn oar arses Copyright 204. KON poree2yor/01083299, Pinte by Sins Bet Sdn ta Bunga Tins Al ot Sng Hitec instr Pa Sty Tiga, 40000, sah lm ‘SaangeOstited by MP Dstiblars Sdn hd, Malays Fay San tnd 9, tre Boulevard Ota, Md ley iy, Ungtaren Sy Pea $8800 Kons Lump Maley 05 220 20 7'F 460 220 20-72 holobomyinsom For ‘bscrptene an ul purchases lasek eer ‘tam satoropesjun om easyuni Ultimate University Guide is available at the following retail outlets ei BORDERS. (Cinco Bi Kinokuniya #& POPULAR You can also get a copy at over 800 schools and 250 universities throughout Malaysia easjun Gude 2015-Issue7 07Bea PoE eid Building a dream is never just a single affair. I's series of dreams that build upon each other. You need that chance meeting with an industry leader to guide you with his or her wisdom. You need that one opportunity to master equipment you'd otherwise never hear about. And you need to learn from the industry specialists to help define your career. If you've never heard of ICAM, then this is the break you've been waiting for. With a campus set within proximity of an Automotive Complex and a curriculum designed to drive the industry, it's a dream come true. Power your ambitions and visit www.icam.edu.my @ i he indy tera (cam POWERING AMBITIONS Address For enquiries call__| Email enquiries International College of Automotive «20s | 1-300-88-4226 | enquiries@icam.edu.my DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex, Ee Peramu Jaya Industrial Are: icam [3] Ieam official {® icam_instaofficialThe scholarship recipients from left o right: Ng Zhi Kang, Muhammad Syafig, Tan Ying Ru, Nursyazlyana, Chan Jia Wai and Muhammad Khair Aznan, ECR a eee pee ea es nearer Baten ten tae ee] oe een a aco ent eae ae lished “By the Industry, Fer the Industry Prone ri eee ee tae! es ICAM currently offers two types of scholarships; the bonding scholarship and privileged scholarship. The requirement for the bonding scholarship is SPM with @ minimum of SAs, inclusive of English and Mathematics. As for the privileged scholarship, which also comes with allowances to assist the students with thelr daily basic needs, the requirement is SPM with a minimum of BAS, with at least credits in English and Mathematics, and a family income of less than RM2,500. Both scholarships will also requite the students to serve an employment bond of five plus two (5 + 2) years at any DRB-HICOM Group of Companies. The funding for the scholarships is derived from the annual contribution by the DRB-HICOM Group Companies. It is part of the Group's efforts and Initiative to boost its involvement and support in the education sector, as well as encourage more high achievers to venture info the automotive industry. ‘We need to change the public's perception on automotive studies as it does not only provide career opportunities at the low or mid-level “The scholarships we offer are aimed to attract those with high scores in their SPM so that we may groom them to become future leaders land CEOs of the automotive industry’, said Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hal Mohd Khamil Jamil ‘Tan Ying Ru, 19, who scored 11As in her SPM, is the highest score recipient at this caremony. Halling from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, sho ‘chose ICAM as it came highly recommended by a family fiend. "I did not expect this at all when | enrolled at ICAM and am absolutely delighted to receive the scholarship. It offers me the chance to gain deeper knowledge and experience to be a valuable asset to the automotive industry, as well as to the Nation’, said Tan Ying Ru. ix diploma students from the International College Dace ved their scholarships from YBhg Tan Sri Dato eng eae eee eee ee ee ener et ICAM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SIX TOP STUDENTS ANI) were awarded with full ho are currently studying at ICAM's PUR Ln Dccansy etry ee ee nae) See rn The other recipients were Nursyaziyana Mohd Zubir, 19, who scored BAs, Ng Zhi Kang, 18, Muhammad Syafq Norani, 20, and Muhammad Khairi Aznan Md Razani, 18, all of whom scored 7As, as well as Chan Jia Wei, 18, who scored 6As, The scholarships cover the fee expenses for a new Foundation programme, followed by a Degree programme at ICAM About ICAM: Poised to bo the leader in Automative Education, the International College of Automotive (ICAM) provides the best education experience for hose who want to ‘excel in the automotive industy, ICAM's goal complement the aufomotive industry through ‘sustainable development of human capital ICAM is located within the DRB-HICOM Automotive Complex in Pokan. Established on 2nd Apr 2010, ICAM is ovmed by HICOM University Sdn Bhd (HUCSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad. In addon to producing @ cadre of skiled professionals and leaders to join the workforce of the automotive sector, ICAM also serves as an Institution that enables the Group's automotive human resources to continuously upgrade their skils and knowledge, For more information, please contact: Mr. Faail Ahmad Taquiddin ‘Manager, Marketing Communications HICOM University College Sdn Bhd Tol: +6 03 - 2082 8224 faziahmad@drb-hicom.com/ A Taste | Se Pinch gae1on0my MAY 8-20 Of France Jdiscover the wonders LE CORDON BLEU Hosts Bonjour France Fair At Isetan KLCC For the first time, Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia teamed up with Business France Malaysia and ISETAN to organize “BONJOUR FRANCE - A Taste of France” far. This epic food fair was French food lover's dream come true as food gastronomies were spoilt for choice with a wide variety of French dishes available, This two-week event was held ataall ISETAN Malaysia's outlets and food hall in Suria KLCC from 8 to 21 May 2015. The grand opening ceremony of “BONJOUR FRANCE - ATaste of France” was graced by His Excellency Mr Christophe Penot, the Ambassador of France to Malaysia, Mr. Nobuharu Yutani, the Managing Director of Isetan Malaysia and Tan Sri Mustafa, the Chairman of Standards Malaysia, Cooking demonstrations conducted by Master Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu were defintely the highlight ofthis, fair. What's more, young culinarians from Le Cordon Bleu had the opportunity to practice their skils in a real-world setting alongside Master Chefs and alumni from Le Cordon Bleu! Some of Le Cordon Bleu's alumni who whipped up gourmet meals included Dato’ Fazley Yaakob, owner of SukaSucre Bistro, Chef Sapna Anand, book author of "New Indian Kitchen’, Chef Alina Hew, proprietor and owner of Madeleine Café and Cake Crisis, also Ambassador of Bosch Equipment and Chef Joanne Yeong, Executive Director of Cake Crisis. Le Cordon Bleu’s outstanding young culinarians got to learn about classical French cooking technique and methodology from the Master Chefs with more than 20 years of experiences while applying their culinary skills to the test preparing relish directly in front of watchful guests and under a tight time pressure. To find out more, please visit www.lecordonbleucom.my Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia Sunway University No, 5, Jalan Universit, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor DE, Malaysia ‘Telephone: +603 5632 1188 + malaysia@cordonbi edu(@3( LE CORDON BLEU’ YEAR meee LE CORDON BLEU MALAYSIA Le Cordon Bleu Sdn. Bhd. 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CENTRAL RALIA_ NEW ZEALAND, RU BRASIL12 casyni Guide 2075 Issue 7EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY if eVisit as a) sO) TIMELINE ABOUT FRIENDS PHOTOS MORE 3D printing becomes popular First social media website, Myspace The Interbrand Corporation coins the term ‘wifi"to describe wireless localised networks Broadband cable and digital subscriber lines (DSL) available in home installations First Internet browser, Mosaic, launched Linux operating system launched First successfully mass-marketed personal computer, the Commodore PET First fully automatic electromechanical computer, the Z3 mu oO a wm PAI) 00000000 ooo0 0000000 00 0 0 0 Ls} 00000000 Facebook buys a company that makes virtual reality headsets, Oculus VR First use of ‘cloud computing’; the practice of transitioning computer services to multiple offsite locations available on the Internet Honda debuts ASIMO, world's first humanoid robot Google Browser launched First consumer-oriented operating system, Microsoft Windows 95 SirTim Berners-Lee launches World Wide Web for public use Sir Tim Berners-Lee proposes “world wide web’ that uses a hypertext protocol First personal desktop computer, Programma 101 casyuni Guide 2015 -Issue 713,4 5 Futuristic Technologies That May Come True {, So what lies in the (not-so-distant) future? | Hop! The Following Suitcase Hauling luggage through the airport can be a pain. A new suitcase called only "Hop" is looking to change all of that, though, using signals from your cell phone to go hands-free. Hop follows behind you at a distance, so you don't have to worry about it “stepping” on your heels. fit loses the signal it's follow ing, your phone will vibrate, letting you know that your poor suitcase is lost and alone in a sea of strange people. Although only in prototype stage, it has received real interest, including a James Dyson Award, Prepare to welcome all these mind: blowing technologies into your home by 2030; and, yes, we just may get our fiying cars after all easy Guide 2015 «sue 7 \ Ultrahaptics An impressive new tactile interface called Ultrahaptics, is poised to allow users to "feel in mid air’. It Uses ultrasound to create @ force field, letting you feel tactile sensa- tions in midair without any need for gloves or fancy accessories. The possibilities for such an interface dare endless: paired with an Oculus Rift, it could provide real-time tactile feedback while watching a movie or playing a game. It also could change the way we shop online, making it possible to feel fabrics and materials that you would normally have to go to a store for, as well as the way we communicate: just like the tactile ‘tap feature on the Apple Watch. Personal Robot New York startup Robotbase is turing to Kickstarter to. build “Personal Robot" that would serve ‘a5 a smart personal assistant for your home. This robot is equipped ‘with plenty of sensors and a good dose of artificial intelligence. Soon, you'll be coming home and ¢ robot will greet you at the door. While you were away, it will patrol your home too! (and lock the door if you're forgetful) 47 1,295 pins _ followers ‘The Monaco 2050 Anyone who's seen The Wolf of Wall Street knows that a yacht with @ helicopter on top is pretty much the pinnacle of pimped-out nauti calness so it stands to reason that the next logical step would be a yacht with a private jet on top. Take 4 look at the futuristic mega-yacht from billionaire adventurer, Vasily Klyukin. The Monaco 2050 can sail both sea and sky with its impressive technology borrowed from military jets Microsoft Holo Lens Earlier this year, Microsoft intro- duced a crazy-sounding holodeck for your face. The HoloLens is not a virtual reality headset, like the ‘Oculus Rift. Instead, HoloLens puts its floating windows and holographic dogs into the real world. Into your living room, These illusions—images that change like real objects as you move your head, and noise that sounds like its anchored to a real place—odd up to @ holographic illusion that is ‘apparently pretty eerily convincing.INTERNET AS A-GAME-CHANGE Not only advancement of technology was dramatically affected by internet, we can even see its effects on careers and career options as a whole. te with business partners, store documents online and even to answer queries from potential clients. Today, there are even businesses that function and obtain revenue solely from the internet. Did you know that the highest YouTube earner in 2014 earned 5 million USD just by opening toy packages? “How could that be possible?” you may ask. Well, it’s the truth. Income is generated each time someone clicks ‘Play’ on the video due to an ad that plays before you can view the video. Who knows, the video owners might even get extra if someone clicks on the advert itself. Considering the channel gets 380 million views @ month, it's not surprising that they manage to earn that much. That's just the tip of the iceberg in what you can do with the Internet in terms of jobs. Although advertising dominates the job-sphere on the Internet, intemet businesses have also begun to spring up in the last decade. Examples are businesses which offer services online. Being a freelance writer, web-design, social media consultant, app development, online tech support, you name it! The services that you can offer online, and get paid for are numerous! This melting-pot of careers today was never seen in the last century and the credit has definitely got to go to the Internet which has opened up so many possibilities for humanity. PewDiePie Annual Earnings: Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg $7 million goes by PewbiePie, a Swedish video game ‘Subscribers: commentator. This 33,528,405 high-earning YouTube star is known for playing horror Views: and action video games, 7,400,126,842 especially "Amnesia: The Dark Descent.” Annual Earnings: DC Toys Collector started to anonymously post Youtube videos in 2012 Subscribers. making nearly USD$5 3,369,452 million since then. Her channel features unboxing Views: and demonstrations of 4,560.266,446 high-tech gadgets and children’s toys $5 million Annual Earnings: Known as the “woman with $4.3 million a billion clicks’, this comedienne and YouTube ‘Gubsotibera: personality Jenna Marbles 74,511,148 first. gained national attention with her video views? titled, "How to Trick People 1,650,076,560 Into Thinking You're Good Looking.”While this may not be the fairy tale we know and love, toxicology is just that: the science of poisons. Well, industrial by-products, pesticides, waste, and industrial chemicals. Biochemically speaking, there are a lot of scary stuff out there in the world, and we don't mean evil queens jealous of your beauty. This kind of scary stuff can result in cancer, damage to your nervous system, birth These special people defects and infertility. Take these industries are toxicologists, aka, @ay and another scary thing happens - nay. trained people willing to risk job losses. Hey, someone's got to their lives in order to keep the take care of it. world safe. You may be wondering why else would they choose to specialize in things that kill people, give them nasty burns, and undetected biologial diseases? So, what is Toxicologists are the unsung heroes of the modern world. After all, they're tackling issues relevant to our health and are striving to make things a little safer for humans, animals, and the world around them.RESEARCH Find out the effect of various toxic substances ECOTOXICOLOGY REGULATORY Study toxins in the | Controls on the usage and environment and their applications of chemicals effects on all living things are tested and controlled FORENSIC i n PHARMACEUTICAL Focus on toxins involved m rocher Specialise in drug and in suspicious human chemical effects on deaths humans COSMETIC Test makeup like lipstick or nail polish to make sure they are safe CLINICAL Test for drugs ina patient that has had an ‘overdose INDUSTRIAL Test new industrial chemicals and compounds to make sure they are safe 18 easyun Guide 2015 sue 7to bec So, you want to help - great. Well you can't just walk into a \ toxicology store and apply for a job. Why? First, we're pretty sure toxicology stores don't exist, so that's a pretty significant barrier. Second, there's some serious schooling you'll have to go through before you're ready for the workforce. Most toxicologists slug their way through a four-year degree in either biology or pharmacy. You'll have to weather the years of lab experience, such as investigating the chemical makeup of toxins. Then, you're looking at one or two more years of school to get either a Master's or Ph.D. (in toxicology, of course) if you would like to be either an aspiring professor or dedicated researcher. Which graduate program is the right choice for you depends entirely on what kind of toxicology you want to practice. Some include working as a researcher in a lab, working in various industries testing product safety, teaching in higher education, and working for the government and regulatory industries. comes to fugu, one man’s poisson is another man's poison. Meet the fugu, a fish with the thick-lipped, thuggish face of a KL gangster. Fugu, or puffer fish, as it is commonly known, is a delicacy in Japan. It can also be deadly. The liver, ovaries, gonads, intestines, and skin contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin that blocks sodium ions from flowing in nerve cells and stops nerve impulses dead in their tracks. This was the fate of the famous Japanese kabuki actor Mitsugoro Bando, who in 1975 spent a night feasting on fugu liver because he enjoyed the pleasant tingling it created on his tongue and lips. The tingling was followed by paralysis of his arms and legs, difficulty breathing, then eight hours later - death. There is no known antidote For years, toxicologists are seeking out the source of fugu. Tetrodotoxin had been baffled - where did it come from? Was it produced by the fish themselves or was it in the food they ate? The weirdest mystery might be why the poison doesn’t kill the puffer fish itself. I \ cay Guie 2015-kwe 719y A rN ae ey Be PVRs em Learn ae A High Academic Standard ares Oe ear aces m Ric sic : a vs meee Oa eee eu ae , Seco eer cs = a Se eta ae ak ees a Se ca mea bs SN ieee en — '* Safe and secure cai Cue Se UMC ESI)es Pear cue? UNH Everyone knows that the success of any blo boils down to thé vision, craft, talemt arid director. Great movies like “The Avengers”, "X-| ke ile Mig iC)! ale mele Maleate aM uel eM Lelie eacelme(eL oR area Ble OM Ret to) eC eC work of art that combines personality, Rice h character development and music? READ ON TOFD OU uster movie essentially, Cris aoa CTao Wo \NIRULUGTIU/V In general, film directors are in charge of, well, as the name suggests, the entire film. This involves many different things: it will start with pre-production, then to actual production, and then post-production once the movie has been approved for editing. Film directors would have to interpret a script and create the outcome through an imaginary that is played in their mind - casting of the right characters, thinking of the right sound and music, ensuring the story develops in a way that engages the viewers at all times with an unforgettable climax, and marketing and selling the movie. A film director will get to do all that with a team full of producers, performers, technicians, stage crew and the rest. Pre-production You can't have a movie without a budget. Before you start hiring the next Vin Diesel for your action-drama-comedy, try to set aside payments for everyone that is in your team in the beginning since there will soon be many more people involved when interest spreads about your film. Your budget also covers the cost of setting up your first stage and scene - that money will be used to rent filming equipment and hire people that can create music, lighting and costumes. Production Your first film shot will not be your last - there will be editing and retaking involved too. Film directors are also very involved in the post-production stage os this is where everything that's been filmed comes together in a beautiful masterpiece. If you're not getting the outcome you want from a shot, yell “Cut” and “Re-takel” as many times as necessary to capture that magical moment in your mind. Post-Production This stage of film-making only happens after all official movie recording work is done. As the director, you must now work closely with the people responsible for video and sound editing, as well as people responsible for transferring all recorded scenes to cinema-quality film format. You may also be asked to change the meaning or plotline of the movie by cutting out scenes. 22 easyuni Guide 2015 «Issue 7WHY CHOOSE THIS JOB? Where do we start? Well, first, you get to “live your dreams", maybe not literally but definitely through the screen. You bring joy and excitement to people by turning your visions into reality and telling your story through your eyes and characters you create in your movie. The road to success as a film director will take up your time and energy - and people will rarely thank you. If you can stick through @ rough start, you will end up with a rewarding career. That said, the film industry is cut-throat and very few people actually make it to be. Hey, don't take our word for it - just ask well-established and renowned film directors like Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese on what they had to go through (or read their biographies instead). Most film directors will tell you that the best part of the job is the film-making process as no two films are the same. From the process of directing a single film, you'll tap into different creative inspirations, so you will never get bored doing what you do. NZ Even legendary film director, Steven Spielberg can attest to that. In a 1985 interview with Time magazine, he said: “| dream for a living. Once in a while, the sky falls on my head. | come to, and | see another movie | want to make. Sometimes, | have the feeling | have ball bearings for brains - these ideas are slipping and sliding across each other all the time. My problem is that my imagination turn off.” John Dowdle, rising horror film director describes the process of filmmaking as "magical . . . where you have utter control of what's being shown to the audience, sculpting time and space to tell cinematic lies of things happening on screen that never do in reality.” easyun Guide 2015-Isue7 28HAVE YOU GOT THE PERSONALITY? Think you're cut out to be a film director? Well, due to the nature of the job and the amount of people you interact with on set, each day, film directors with a certain set of skills would fare better. Check to see if you have them: LEAD YOUR TEAM When you direct a film, it involves possibly dealing with up to hundreds of film crew, from cameramen to actors. That’s not an easy task. You should feel at ease to lead and function as @ group leader to manage an entire production crew, casting the vision of the film you want to achieve. WORK UNDER PRESSURE 20-hour days are not uncommon in the life of a film director. Anyone who manages constant deadlines are well-suited to be film directors due to uncertain timings that often happen on a film set. COMMUNICATION SKILLS ‘As with most jobs, this one’s a no brainer as having sound ability to communicate well with hundreds of people effectively will go a long way to ensuring the success of your film. When dealing with so many people, there are bound to be conflicts. So, being able to resolve conflicts and differences amicably is key. Just imagine your lead actor disagreeing with your vision for a scene - your ability to critically manage a working resolution is paramount not only to that actor, but to the ‘overall production crew. BEING DECISIVE While this may come as a shock, BE PASSIONATE o Last but not least, a film director should your ability to make hard decisions quickly and decisively will be important in setting the right tone and expectation that will meet the timeline, budget and vision you have for your film. From the film's direction, to whom you select as your actors and right down to the music used, it's key that you are able to make quick decisions. yM READY! SIGN ME have drive and ambition. Directing films should be a passion, not a chore. You won't be able to share your vision with the rest of the production crew and cast if you lack passion. Without passion, a film lacks personality, character and depth, which will surely be translated through lacklustre performances by your actors and crew. Now, where do you start? Well it varies from country to country biit generally, while studying for | an official degree is not required to get into the business, attending film school to get a certification or degree is something that'll give you an edge. Some even pursue degree in Theatre & Performing Arts, where students get a chance to be t! having accessito:workshops and internships. Most importantly though, it'll be the starting point for you to build the necessary connections and network within the industry. That said, nothing beats having a strong passion and dedication to perfect your craft by going for auditions and _| le in the hope that you'll get discovered. tryouts and networking as much as possi ined in cinematography by |Advertorial EMPOWERING SUCCESS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ‘Amere stone's throw away from KLCC, Erican College's lively Kuala Lumpur city campus is home to thousands of students from over 41 countries. The institution is a member of the Erican Group of Com- panies, an award-winning education provider founded in 1990 by Datuk Eric Chong who is also the. President of the Branding Association of Malaysia. Its, tireless passion for educating young minds and making a difference won it the SME 100 Fast Moving ‘Companies Award last year. Known for its unique approach to education and professional development, Erican College nurtures its students into well-rounded assets with quality education and success mentoring, two powerful elements that work perfectly together to guarantee future success given the right attitude and effort. Erican College's Success Programme is the pioneer of a holistic education concept in Asia that has enjoyed tremendous results in the lives of its graduates. Today's employers are looking for graduates who are not only academically qualified but who also demon- strate strong people skills to enable effective contri- bution to the growth of the employing organisation. The Success Programme aims to meet that demand with its two key components: The Success Forum and the Success Camp. The Success Forum is a monthly event organized for every student regardless of their fields of study and is, personally hosted by Datuk Chong himself. He is known as the Success Mentor and his role is to guide and motivate his beloved students to master the essential skills needed to achieve their dreams and success in their future careers. Assisting Datuk Chong in his mission are the Success Icons, a line-up of the most prominent names in the country's leading industties. Some of the Icons have included Datuk Vinod Sekhar, Chairman of the Petra Group; Datin Winnie Loo, Founder of A Cut Above; Dato’ Steven Sim, Founder of Secret Recipe; and Mr. Azran Osman, CEO of Air Asia X. In these sessions, students gain a double dose of priceless skills develop- ment and insights from the world's most successful professionals. Students can also expect a focus on their personal development in the form of the four-day Success Camp. The camp isan interactive experience carefully designed to best bring out the leader and team player in each student through fun and thought-provoking activities. At the end of the camp, those who show immense potential are awarded with Best Leadership, Most Promising Leaders, and Best Team to encourage them to continue strengthening these positive qualities in themselves. Educating from the heart is Erican College's specialty and its extraordinary education has never failed to beget extraordinary futures. Erican College is partnered with a number of interna- tionally acclaimed universities such as University of Wolverhampton to offer a rich selection of both UK and local undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with majors in Accountancy, Business, Communication, ‘Computer Science, Early Childhood, Human Resource, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Tourism, and many more. All courses are geared to groom students for top-level positions, and selected programmes may be taken on a full or part time basis. Come and join us for our August intake! Scholarships vailable. For more information, call us at 1-800-88.0625 or email askgerican.edu my. Log on to wwnwericanedu.my or visit wwwfacebook comvericancollege fora glimpse of student life,#coursesandcareers THE BUSINESS OF GROWING IDEAS Never has there been a time whereby being an entrepreneur is more sexy. Gone are the days of the stereotypical view of entrepreneurs being traditionally an old-school expert veteran - with deep connections and experience. Entrepreneurs today are \ young, savvy, aggressive (in a good way), sharp and smart and most have no connections, much less real-world experience or money. These modern CEOs are driven solely by their passion and sometimes crazy belief that their idea can and will change the N world. And for some of them, they've done exactly that. Let that sink in for a moment. It's a buzz kill to face the fact that fewer than 2 out of 10 companies will still exist a few years from now. . But, entrepreneurs are by WARNING Figure 1 definition, optimists, so statistics Statistics vary like these seldom discourage or failure rate of ee faze them. And, for the most, that's 's estimated to pa UPS ‘a good thing - after all, it's no point UP to 909%) starting a company if you don't believe in your vision. So, don't feel bad if you don't think you stack up to the likes of Zuckerberg, Jobs or Bezos, Channel your own beliefs to. OO chart your own path to success. OO We've outined some key tps te = inspire the entrepreneur in you! l ea 41 “XK == 26 easyunt Guide 2015 Issue 7Wa To build a successful business, it is useful for you to have some knowledge from a wide variety of fields. Once you start your business, you will soon realize just how important and handy itis to have an arsenal of skills that you'll need to apply to not only manage the business, but also your team, clients, customers and stakeholders. That's why, it's crucial that you start learning these skills during your university years. Here are some key areas that will be useful HAVE A BULLETPROOF PLAN KNOW YOUR NUMBERS . TALK LIKE A BOSS i LEAD BY EXAMPLE Hiei L“Running a business is challenging enough; imagine running one without a plan. You must always start with the end in mind, and then work backwards and place all the necessary steps you feel will lead you there. Even though the vision may evolve, having a compass pointing you to your desired destination will ensure that you stay on track towards achieving your vision. The clearer and more thorough your plan - to include setting goals for marketing, finance, production, sales. human resource - the better your chances of success. Look for opportunities whether in university clubs or associations to gain new knowledge and skills in the area of finance and accounting, This will help you immensely at the start when you're drafting your business plan and doing up forecasts for the company. as well as prove to be useful as you take stock of your company’s finances, while assessing risks and opportunities. You'd definitely want to learn as much as you can investments and fundraising strategies that you can learn by possibly being a treasurer for a university club. ‘Whether it’s selling your vision to potential investors, attracting great talent, rallying a team or managing clients, you'll need great communication skills in order to articulate your vision to get buy-in from all stakeholders. Never underestivmate the power of communication not only involves being able to convince people. but also being a good listener and being aware of your body language. ‘When you run your business, all eyes are on you - your team. customers, clients, and shareholders. It's critical that you embody the traits, attitudes, personality and character that you seek from your team, It's very obvious when there's an infectious positive energy that stems from a strong leader sending its waves to its team. Be the change you seek, and remember to always stay grounded and have open ‘communication with your team members. ceasyun Guile 2015 Issue 7 a8 THE NURTURER Nurturers are those that view the ‘company as’an extension of who, they are - their life project. their baby. These type of entrepreneurs tend to stay with the company for a longer time, either as. a CEO or possibly moving up asa Group. CEO or Chairman of the Board of Directors. They also tend to find joy and take pride in being actively involved in. every facet of the company’s business, from its sales, operations and right down. to human resources. A great example of the Nurturer is the founder and CEO. of “AirAsia Group, Tony Fernandes, who turned a failing government-linked airline into. a highly. successful publicly-listed budget. airline company he leads today. CNN ee eee THE FREE wou SPIRIT Free-spirits in contrast, are those who are not as attached to their business or creations and when the company grows to a size big enough, these entrepreneurs exit, either from a sale, an acquisition or by getting listed in the stock market. This is usually seen in the case of serial entrepreneurs who g0 from one business to another ~ think Elon Musk, who, to date, have founded three companies Paypal, Tesla and SpaceX. These people thrive on the freedom to expand on theif ideas to chart new paths or industries that are usually game-changers in the industry. They get frustrated at big hierarchical companies with slow decision-making process and bureaucratic structures. They do best when they have the freedom +o think, work and create. a time to also network and make friends as you never know how far and deep some of the: ea En ea CR Rett Sr EN Cuan a stom eee eee Sree ees contac eee eee eee Nn acreage easyuni Gulde 2015 - Isue 7 Sea Saas) OB Coa Cer CaM pA) eee aay ccc eeea a Entrepreneurs are commonly viewed as innovators - people who build new businesses or create new industries simply from an idea. While countless articles have been written about the attitudes, traits and characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, why not just answer the questions below to see if there's an entrepreneur in you! Are you comfortable with taking risks and following uncertain rules? Do you like challenges? Are you good at dealing with strangers? Are you persistent in reaching your goals? Are you self-disciplined? Are you a good planner? Are you able to think outside the box? If you answered “yes” to ALL of these questions, you definitely should consider starting up your own business. UR SST Seat t a AvimMar ZAHAR A self-made entrepreneur, Mr Zahar got into running his own business while pursuing a landscape architecture degree at Universiti Putra Malaysia by setting up his own company ~ Ammar Zahar Internet Marketing ~ in 2008. At the time, he sold information products to earn money to buy colour prints and paper as his family was unable to support him adequately in his finances. In 2012, he set up a venture called Jootawan to achieve the ambition to become a millionaire through selling information products. He strengthened the Jootawan brand through ventures into publishing business information products such as books and DVDs, monthly seminars and a free monthly Jootawan Magazine. KHOO KEN LiNG Dr. Khoo Kien Ling is famous in the wedding industry for running one of the most successful wedding planning agencies in Asia - Adamas Weddings. After graduating from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, Dr. Khoo stayed to pursue 2 Ph.D. She opted to return to Malaysia after seven years and got a job as a quality management representative for three years until she saw an online wedding planning school by chance. After a year she quit her job and started operating Adamas Weddings. Today, she is a Certified Wedding Specialist and President of Weddings Beautiful Malaysia & Singapore. She was also named one of the Top 30 Women on Business Success and Equality by SME Magazine. easyun Guide 2015 Issue 7 Fz- SATISFY yp" WANDERLUST- AO A guy with a backpack hanging around F and working from a_ laptop somewhere on the beach, probably living in cheap hostels and earning a small income to keep him going - this is the stereotypical picture we often imagine when someone says "he's a digital nomad". In reality though, there are some who have shown that you can have a successful career without having to sacrifice the freedom to choose where you work et's start with first defining: what is a digital nomad? A digital nomad is a person who uses telecommunication and Internet technologies to do business remotely, from anywhere in the world. The Internet has resulted in a growth of these digital nomads who use the freedom that the Internet provides to do work that is location-independent. Gone are the days of being stuck in the office or at your cubicle typing away on your keyboard. Instead, imagine getting your work done with an awesome view of a beach on Bali or a rainforest in Borneo. This remote working lifestyle is increasingly being the new norm as companies are being more open to adopt more progressive work conditions based on productivity and output instead of traditional and outdate metrics such as attendance and punctuality. In fact, a recent study was done by oDesk, a leading freelance workplace provider, in 2014, that reaffirms the trend to loosen ties to the physical workplace. The study shows that:wey SHOULD | BECOME A DIGHARNUNAL Se See eR Cue eC eee an Ce Cee aera tat sci Cnr acer switching to online jobs and choosing to work remotely instead of Se ae ee ese he uae id Nee een aR Rane Marre Tot eae etree O ia a el oec eee binges CRU Seaa eet eee or kamen) Circe eek uta ea nein aa kus amc It was a moment that said “I deserve more than this” and that “life is more EU ese oi eae ome cere ce ares ne Peete ee Cu oe Ac mute ee eee ee gen tesa Ron a a uke ee nomads also realized that they had to find a way to earn a living to live this cs ret eae CRN) Mot MeL te MR eset work or even creating your own business. Your skill level will depend whether you want to do computer eee Mets ea gee ee emo ee eerie 1) ae Marketing/Finance Creative industry ology Other jobs + Market/Survey + Author vy Counselor researcher * Graphic designer te Online fit + SEO consultant + Illustrator q > Online tran: + SMM-specialist + Musician vi Vacation pl + Email-marketer * Photojournalist ft s + Wedding + Forex trader + Vlogger (video + Tax adviser blogger) + Wealth manager + Online entrepreneur exsyun Guide 2015 Issue 7 31Gow GRANDMA WENT —— DIGITAL <— Gisela von Brun is 70 years old Over the last 4 years, she has kept herself busy with freelance jobs Being fluent in six languages (German, English, Spanish, Dutch, French, and Portuguese) she started translating and proofreading for _ international clients in Colombia whilst managing to grow a large client list. She says she won't stop working until she can no longer hit the keyboard. In her —_ words. lancing gives her a sense of eedom while being reliable source of income. She currently enjoys visiting all 15 grandchildren (whom are around the world). 32. easjuni Guile 2015 Issue 7 BUILD YOUR NAME x ONUNE x Rocco Baldassarre decided to seek challenges by working for himself asa search engine marketing specialist right after graduation from university in Italy. In just three years, he already has a staff of 15 and frequently cross urope and North America to meet with clients, In fact, he had more than 500 different clients. working remotely from 10 different countries. And Rocco is just 25! travels ‘Become a Digital ENTREPRENEUR Natalie enthusiast and writer who lives off writing for her website, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, Through her blog, podcast, videos. digital produc ing. coaching and workshops. she helps entrepreneurs get clear on their business and on how to achieve them. She also help companies build their brani cial media and online marketing consultant. 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Cree ec aes Ceo] Patisseries & Gastronomic Cuisine | Travel & Recreation Management | Tourism Management See ee) eee W TAYLOR'S ee ro rd UNIVERSITY Peete omen ionie ree Peete ea cera 10 OWN THE FUTUREmu = s = | In the world of Sports Medicine, you may just have the chance to work with world-class athletes like Christiano Ronaldo, Lin Dan or Novak Djokovic. As new technology emerges and evolves, Sports Medicine is growing in importance to keep superstar athletes in tip-top condition to perform at their very best week in, week out. So, just how important is Sports Medicine today? Consider this: the influential club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Miiller-Wohlfahrt left the German football club Bayern Munich in April this year - followed by his team of four other doctors - when his department was blamed for the club's recent loss in the UEFA Champions League. easy Gulde 2015 Isue 7WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that specialises in the welfare, healthcare and consistent optimum performance of sports team players and individual athletes. As a sports medicine specialist or ‘sports doctor’, you will have a multidisciplinary knowledge of treating injuries and fatigue in different parts of the body which experiences the highest number of expected damage You will also need knowledge in nutrition and training to ensure the best health and avoid unecessary injury happening to those around you. In today’s high stakes world of sports, world class athletes highest levels at every schedules and constant travelling, today’s athletes are also considered as celebrities and will be expected to deliver entertainment value and be present at media gatherings or press interviews. Because of this, major injuries will usually stop any athlete's career. Reto aes Crates ae a more dynamic role, you will travel with your eee eae ere sophisticated equipment that records and me: an athlete's performance in a staged situation. A career in sports medicine therefor Sed flexibilty than in standard hospitals as you have more opportunities to mingle with different eee a Rats ans ee eer) Pe PerceHAT MAKES A GREAT SPORTS DOCTOR? So, you may be wondering what kind of person makes a good sports doctor? ‘Well, we've scoured long and hard in, around and outside the Internet and found out that the following are the key traits that current practitioners value Manage stress well It gets stressful being a sports doctor 7 ~ imagine treating a team of ¥ world-class professionals, all_of whom have different issues that need different treatments. Frequent travel will affect everyone's sleep. It's a challenge to maintain your own state of health in order to treat your patients, This means that you will be juggling your patients’ schedule, so getting a good grip in managing your stress level is critical to ) maintaining your physical and mental health. Be patient with your patients Some doctors will try to get as many patients through their door as possible. Don't be like that. All this shows is that you're greedy for money. and don't really have a strong passion in this field. As a sports doctor, critical to not only take the time to listen to a patient's complaints. but also read hidden tell-tale signs that may signal an undiagnosed illness or injury. You should have a personalized approach to each patient that you treat, as every person's body is not only different, but each person faces and reacts to both their training and treatment differently. Be genuine There's no two ways about this - to be good at what you do, you actually have to genuinely care about what you do and the person you treat. People who have empathy make better sports doctors by far than people who are not Research also backs this up showing that patients who feel that their doctor display more effort to understand how they feel actually experience a reduction in pain. Conversely, the stress of having someone who doesn't care has shown to actually prolong a patient's suffering. Be a professional Imagine this: Someone gets injured and you're caught on camera with a tee from the opposing team cheering away at the stands - FAIL! Behaving unprofessionally hurts your tearn’s image and tarnishes your credibility. So, dress, speak and act eppropriately at all times, Always respect the doctor-patient confidentiality. This means maintaining a social distance from your patients - no stalking your clients and athletes and trying to hang out with them during an inappropriate time such as during practice or a media event. Have a tough gut In most medical fields, you're probably going to face some gore and blood. So, if you're squeamish or worse, get woozy easily. this job probably isn't the one for you. Asyou can imagine, sports injuries can sometimes be quite gory and gruesome - think broken bones jutting out of imbs, dislocated joints, muscle and ligaments tears and more commonly, twisted ankles and joins are commonplace in the world of sports. Withthis, youll need to be able to stomach these without batting an éyélid to be able to get the job effectively. There's no use if you faint at the first sight of these where another doctor has to be called to treatyou instead!TELL ME HOW! PEON ee CPR Memo C CIEL hig interested to learn how to get started on your journey to becoming a kickass (and rich!) sports doctor. Stay calm, we've got you covered. our first step is figuring out how to get yourself into a medical school: to get a Bachelor in Medicine/Surgery (MBBS) if you're studying in UK and Australia. If you're studying in the US, you would focus on Pre-Medicine for your Bachelor's degree instead. As you can imagine, the pathway leading to a great career in sports medicine differs depending on the country. Since sports medicine is a specialist course, college graduates from the UK and Australia would need to obtain additional qualification, followed by a mandatory housemanship. For the US, graduates would need to continue studying in medical school to either obtain a Master's in Sports Medicine or Doctor of Medicine (MD), Specialty in Sports Medicine, after which they will continue with a hospital, rehabilitation centre or an athletic department in a university, You will then get to see various athletic-related injuries and learn methods of assessing, diagnosing and treating them. ae ». € e @ ve *e oe Additionally, fellowships provide experience with orthopedic surgeries, rehabilitative techniques, brain trauma, nutrition and performance psychology. In order to fully practice as a fulltime sports doctor, you'd need to acquire the necessary licensing, which will vary from country to country. While the pathway may be longer than other careers, the perks and benefits of being a sports doctor is certainly hard to ignore. Imagine doing what you love with world-class athletes performing at the highest levels and getting handsomely rewarded with great remuneration and travel opportunities - it's hard to beat. easyun Guide 2015-isue 737Name: Janette Ceng Age: 23 Country of origin: Indonesia University: INTI University, Malaysia ve always believed that the environment, surrounding and who you choose to spend your time with is very important, At only 14 years old, I had a long discussion with my parents about my studies and in the end, we decided that it was best to move out of my hometown indonesia and study abroad to give me better opportunities. My pick: Malaysia. Why? | felt that Malaysia is relatively affordable and feels more familiar with its food, language and culture Looking back, my time in INTI were the best years, of my life - | made great friends, leaned to be more independent, and to make decisions while taking care of myself. Being away from home, | also learned to better appreciate the time | spend with my family. | became more open-minded to rhea new opportunities and welcomed meeting new people as people can make you feel at home. Afterall these years, | believe Ive become a better person 1 recently graduated and now enjoy work as a Business Development Executive at a prominent IT company that does automation, data migration, and web developments in Malaysia. Though it's been a challenging journey in the beginning, 1 definitely have no regrets leaving home at a young age and pursuing my studies abroad. So, if you're considering to apply to study abroad, here’s my advice: Just do itt Are rere OC EAN Oy : Name: Mariia Raby Age: 28 & Country of origin Ukraine University: Harvard 2 University, USA } While studying my PhD in Genetics in Ukraine, I won a grant from the Ukranian Ministry of Education & Science for my project “Moenomycin biosynthesis in actinomycetes: new insights into the roles of global regulatory genes in antibiotic production’. ‘The reward: A 3-month training program (Nov 09 Jan 10) at Harvard Medi of Microbiology & Immunobiology. I was ecstatic! 1 School, Department had a blast during my time there. | not only learned so much from this experience, but it also helped open my mind to new perspectives for my scientific undertakings, which | realize contributed to my professional growth, My stay in Harvard helped me lear new techniques which was not available in Ukraine. That leaning became the basis of my PhD research and consequently, a printed publication, My experience overseas allowed me to get involved with a diverse community of professionals - mingling with other researchers, establishing contacts, as well as exploring a new world of opportunity outside Ukraine. Personally, it taught me to live alone and to easily adapt toa new environment while broadening my outlook, which made me more confident, Today, I'm working as a postdoctoral fellow at Max-Planck Institute in Marburg, Germany and | couldn't be happier.Li aoa iz abroad. helped me value where Pve 99 < from and what | have today so much:more ARS Name: Hoang ‘The Viet Age: 23 Country of origin: Vietnam University: Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia io Last year, 1 decided to take up an exchange program to study in Indonesia for one semester. was studying Engineering in Hanoi Water Resources University in Vietnam and to be honest,” | was getting a little bit bored in my studies. A year ago, there were some Indonesian students who came for an exchange program at my university, so I have some friends in indonesia. | thought to myself, “Hey, I've never been abroad, so why not try it out at Indonesia?” ‘Though | didn't know much about the country or culture of Indonesia, | found out how to apply for the exchange program and immediately applied for it without hesitation. | went to study in Institut ‘Teknologi Bandung (ITB), one of indonesia’s most respected universities for Engineering. ITB was awesome - it had a huge campus, ample facilities, great library and a fantastic history (some of Indonesia's greatest leaders are ITB alumni, | Was surprised that many students there spoke English as well, As an outcome of studying overseas, | improved my ability to converse in English too! twas eye opening to see my uni mates waking up very early in the morning to pray since they ‘were Muslim, | had a lot of fun with friends doing sports, music and joining student associations ‘Though it was only five months, 1 can say that studying abroad had an enormously positive impact on my personality and life! = different ways of the world ] abt, oak Name: Mirza Mushtaq Ahmed Age: 24 Country of origi Pakistan University: Manipal International University, Malaysia {As any other kid in the world, | always wanted to pursue my studies and get a degree. Growing up, realized that in order to fulfil those needs, it wasn't going to be easy. There were many routes awaiting me but | just had to select the correct and successful pathway for me. In my ease, Iwas a student doing ACCA and had already successfully passed six papers. That is when realized that studying abroad will open up more new opportunities than staying back in my home country. As a Muslim, Malaysia offered a vast number of offerings to accommodate my religious obligations. The safety, stability and modern infrastructure of Malaysia is also well-developed compared to Pakistan. So, 1 chose Manipal International University to fulfill my dreams of being an actuarist and create a positive impact in the world, Learning skills related to the industry further increased my interest to pursue this degree. Allin all, it was a great decision for me to pursue my education in Malaysia, ‘Coming to live overseas on my own taught me to set and organize priorities - something | did not do ‘while | was with my family at home. | also learnt the exploring new cultures, people and personalities. Living abroad helped me value where I've come from and what | have today so much more.Advertorial Step Into Your Successful Future At UNITAR International University Hello, school leavers! Have you figured out which industry you want to work in? UNITAR International University (UNITAR) Undergraduate Programmes are up for grabs in a range of different sectors: from business, technology and accounting, chef in the making to early childhood studies. Explore your future job prospects with UNITAR and our partnership with the real industries. Some school leavers are just not sure which education pathway they would like to enter once exam results have come out. Hence, the September intake is your golden chance. 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Log on to www.unitarmy for further information or contact us at +603 - 7627 7200 or email enquiries@unitarmy!A * ae RET TeRe we) Ad ELUTE ALE URS ULC TUG a OPTMORE TI eRSICTU MENTOR AN OC Neil | ; There’s something about Elaine-( transform herself int2 1 Describe yourself. I'm slow to warm up. Sometimes people who don't know me well mistaken me for being an arrogant and materialistic person. In reality though, I'm easygoing and lke to make friends. 2 What made you pursue this degree? Initially, | wanted to pursue a degree in Business Information System. However, | later found my passion to be in the field of Business Administration after | embarked on an ontine business that deals with fashion. | then decided to switch my major. What are the most essential factors why you chose UTAR? The beauty of this campus is amazing. UTAR is built on 1,300 rolling acres with picturesque mountains and dotted with scenic lakes. | love the idea of UTAR being closer to my hometown in Ipoh as it's always nice to head back sometimes to visit my friends and family. easyuni Guile 2015 Issue 7 On top of that, courses here are relatively affordable compared to many other universities. When | took the campus tour, | couldn't imagine myself anywhere else. My gut feeling actually played a major role in my decision to apply. | felt | had to be here. 4 What kind of career you want to pursue? I want to be a business owner. Doing this online business on my own has taught me so much, plus, it allowed me to taste what it's like to run my own business and chart my own success. Else, | might be a pet groomer because | love pets. I don't see myself sitting behind a desk all day. What's your favorite pastime? | Love playing with my pet cat, Feipo. She is the sweetest thing ever! She helps keep me calm and relaxed. She is definitely anything but boring.Why did you start an online business? I began to post pictures wearing items from my online shop to promote it. After a while, realized that more people started following me. It felt great to receive all the support and to read all the beautiful comments. Or top of that support, people were genuinely interested in the items that | was selling, so sales started to pick up. I took a personal approach of showcasing and sharing my personality when | posted my favourite picture my followers as well as some personal moments in my life to create a personal connection with my followers. love receiving all the feedback from people who are inspired by my style. How do you manage your time to juggle between university and work? Work smarter, not harder - that's my motto. | prioritize my tasks and make sure accomplish the most important ones first. When | am loaded with coursework, | will put a temporary halt to my online business and her freelance modeling jobs. When are you the happiest? en sales are good, haha! | feel the most joy when my items are selling off quickly as that means I'm able to move my stock quickly. It also means that I'm offering what | think my cu This gives me a eat overall of accomplishment and ilmen ers wal en: Has it sinked in to you that you are probably the most famous person that UTAR has? (smiles) | never really thought about it. But it's possible, | guess? Being popular can mean a very flimsy circumstance sometimes. | found myself to have a harder time making friends with other girls. That’s sad but | insist of having my own me casjunl Guide 2015 Issue 7 aFi\gHeELP Bicsicny stcnorc, Ran HELP University prides itself on its choice of partner Universities which are top-notch in terms of delivery of programmes and ranking, The University of Derby (UoD) is HELPS latest UK partner, offering six 3+0 programmes from the Derby Business School. Uo in the UK Guardian University Guide 2015 jumped 29 places to make it to the "Top 50” and for Accounting and Finance, it was placed in the top 26, while for ‘Management and Business studies it was in the top 37. Statistics reveal 96% of fulltime first degree graduates are in work or further study making UoD 12th in the UK (Gth in England) for student employability. Students registering for UoD programmes will be provided ‘Unique Global Exposure’ ~ a 10-day trip (airfare and accommodation included) to experience campus life in the UK: attend workshops, meet and network with Derby students and lecturers, and visit UoD's industry partners such as Rolls Royce. The six VoD programmes are delivered by the Depart- ment of Management Studies (DOMS) located in HELP ‘Academy, known for its quality programmes, with a track record of achievers. Rasmit Singh completed his A-levels and was looking ‘out to join a British University as his intention in the long term was to find employment overseas. Already enrolled in a business programme at HELP, Rasmit felt UoD was his best option as they are well-ranked and reputable. “| transfered from the HELP Business programme to second year UoD Business Management degree as | wanted a prestigious British degree,’ said Rasmit. He also looks forward to the 10 day study trip to the UK, as it gives him the opportunity to network with Derby lecturers and experience anew environment. Jang Da Som, from Korea, transferted from HELPS area)?" —— Se eae a business programme to UoD’s second year to complete a degree in Business Management, “The most important aspect is the intemship programme, where | will gain valuable experience, so when | return to Korea or any other country, there will be jobs available for me. So far, the learning experience has been good in UoD and the assignments allow me to work with the other students and interact with them. For the UK trip, its exciting and I believe it wll add to my experiences as a student,’ said Jang. Currently, those students pursuing UoD programmes, will be offered two month internships in their second year and another two months in their final year. In total, four months of internship is part of the programme and designed to prepare students for the workplace. Another aspect, employer engagement enabled Derby to be winners of the 2011 Times Higher Education ‘Awards in the Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative category. Dr James Nayagam, Head, Department of Management Studies, HELP Academy University of Derby 3+0 Programmes said, "We actively cultivate academic and leadership capabilities in students. Hence, apart from academic pursuits, students in the department are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing their leadership, communication, organizational, creative thinking and other important life skills which will make them valuable assets of the organisations they work in” DOMS has also contributed significant numbers of achievers to the honour roll of HELP through the Univer- sity of London International Programmes and other UK 340 programmes. Derby's programmes focus on real world learning ~ preparing students for the world of work by giving them the theory and letting them put it into practice. contact the Department of Management Studies (DOM), HELP Academy on 03-2711 2000 ext 2112 of 2103, cr log on wivw.help.edu.my for further details.HELP Academy college of achievers UNIVERSITY OF DERBY nat. One of the Top 50 UK Universities Ranked in the top 26 for Accounting & Finance and the top 37 for Management/Business/Marketing programmes. Programme includes a 10-day free trip to the University of Derby campus (airfare + accommodation) for global exposure. Accounting & Finance - Business Management - Marketing" + International Business’ - man Resource Management* (603-2716 2000 | (@)www.help.edu.my | (§) facebook.com/HELPUniversity HELP Academy Sdn Bhd (wara0ss) Kompleks Pelabat Damansara, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpure caught up with Nurbek Jusupov, Co-Founder and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at easyuni.com - the No. 1 education website in Malaysia and Indonesia. While he is known in the company as “the tough one” with a no-nonsense work ethic, he recently took some time to share with us insightful advice on what it takes to build a successful startup, as well as life lessons that he has learned. Tell us briefly about yourself and what you do Iam Co-Founder and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) at easyuni.com. | am originally from Kyrgyzstan, which was part of the former USSR. | came to Malaysia in September 1996 to study at a university. Since then I've mostly lived in Malaysia, eat nasi lemak and occasionally say “lah” }) \. Malaysia 96 casyuni Guido 2018 «ssue 7 What is your greatest achievement so far? Ah ... this is easy) Im a proud father of three beautiful children im proud of their amazing mother, I'm also proud of how far Easyuni has come over the last 4 yearsWhat would you describe as the 5 key traits every aspiring entrepreneur should have? I'm a first-time entrepreneur, but I've always had this passion for entrepreneurship in me. Since é starting this journey with my other co-founder, ve learned that the following traits are important for me (in no particular order): This iS one of the most important traits, if you're not passionate about your business it's hard to be persistent and push through the difficult times. Doer/Maker } Ideas are great, but in the end it's the execution that matters You need to not only think ‘about those grand strategies and ideas, but actually make them happen. You must be a doer, a maker. And most importantly, you need to execute on a high level. oe Flexibility and adaptability {When we first started easyuni we had a slightly different idea in mind, though it was stil about helping students and parents find the right University. As we started building easyuni, we realized that certain things don’t work as we thought they would and other things work better. So, we adapted. Communication Persistence and tenacity Doing business is hard and it takes time before you start seeing the results you hoped for. You will face difficult times and spend nights with coffee - sales don't go as well as you hoped, people disappoint ‘you, competition may increase, etc. To be successful you need to push through these testing times and persist. Whatever you call this push - persistence, perseverance, tenacity, determination = they all mean the same: never give up! It’s important to have good communication skils. You want to be able to clearly articulate your vision to your employees, partners, investors. You need to communicate well to motivate your teammates. There are many ther reasons, but it all comes down to this ~ we five and work with people. Since you started easyuni, what have you Learned? I've learned many things such as the key traits mentioned above and how | fare against them, the intricacies and nuances of building an internet company, the importance of a team, and many other things IF you could turn back time, what are 3 key lessons you'd tell your younger self? IF | could go back to 1996 | can think of two things | would tell myself: Do things on time Everything has its own time. For example, | had a great opportunity to learn a foreign language when | was in university. | didn't take it seriously and thought | could always pick it up "later" Years passed, | started working, got married and had children. | wish to learn it now, but between work and family there's very little time left Make more friends in university University is the place where we make lifelong friends. In most cases these friends become closer than your childhood friends because after secondary school some friends go on to university, some drop out, some don't even start. As you grow older it becomes more difficult to make new friends and childhood friends also get busy with life and become strangers. So, don’t just study: go out, make friends, socialize! What life advice would you give to young people today? Attending university or college is important in so many ways. Make sure you do that. In addition, while in university, it's important to study not just for the grades, but to learn and gain skill. If you're going to study Marketing, start a blog about something you'te interested in, learn about Internet marketing tactics and apply them to grow your blog's traffic. If you're going to study Software Engineering, don't just stop with the assignments. | would also suggest that you start your own pet project, a simple mobile app or website. There are many amazing websites on Internet with free courses that can complement your formal education in university. These practical skills that you learn will help you stand above the crowd when the time comes for interviews for your first job after graduation. easyuni Gude 2015 Issue 7 a1yee Be Cees _—“"Wete-Taking ! 1 r? Save the environment, uring class, ho ny pape' w often do you usually be tech sovvy! teaching? May ? Maybe you att Re Stee oT eT Ta Embrace technology by making the most fs eting wii sut of your Laptop/ phone/ tablet with conferences you attend? Let’s face it, it some great tools they provide out there: - 's face it, it’s Google Drive, Microsoft OneNote, emenn ; d focus better in lectures! Slather some sardines or slap that smoked salmon on your daily bread and you will have a healthy, long lasting meal of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and protein Green tea is the timeless beverage Sure, buckets of coffee keep you awake when you are burning the midnight oil. However, it will also make you as jittery as a chihuahua in a snow storm. Swap coffee for green tea - green tea contains L+theanine, an amino acid that will keep you energized and stay alert without the shakes. Whether shaken or stirred, tea is great for you! 3 wo Lighten up with dark chocolate You're already carrying a backpack full of heavy books. The Last thing you need is a bulky load of sugary snacks. However, dark chocolate with 75% cacao content or higher can lower blood pressure and stress hormones because of powerful antioxidant properties from chemicals called flavonoids. Here's another interesting fact - dark chocolate also contains caffeine - you know what you will need that for! Oatmeal - not just for old people! Many people will not eat oatmeal unless accompanied with plenty of chocolate chips. Instead of a poor-man's food or an ingredient in cookies, oatmeal is now the Breakfast of Champions! It increases the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that sends calming signals to your brain. Oatmeal also releases energy throughout the morning to continuously keep you awake. You go, oatmeal! easjun Guide 2015 sue 7 53TECH CAN TURN YOU INTO Me RL Baa a We Bic A ek ie kab Lakes ea ee a Te Be) 22,8 De Mo. a 6. Ak cco Ao 6 io, Ren een Senko A Phe PY yy WE NOW HAVE A PRESCRIPTION: FOR THE SAKE OF ML sM a bal AM A dg hh a La Ab Ca Pn on ee Scar nn Che sects eyes open in class or in the library, or even while having lunch? You Se eae acon es Coke o mee once Rey eset Re Re Enesco Renee Ce ee) SE RRR Reo mee ee ond eee COE E ren econ eee ere ees 2: CUO Ce eae ee ce EL Ce ee oe neers od Se eC tec nect ices e ae toms ne ece RU eee citas Ceeee Se Cee Saas Nan Cece Ao ect ocr cost Ue could actually be stopping you getting to sleep when you want to. Eo SCRE CBU CORR ce St necc ensoa ats Peon NA aCe stata eee Re Rem scat pea es Scots os tae seca Coase eb cense tociaa re as much as you can and use a program such as flux to get rid of that Pine ouB ciimesnlancmecce i Cleon tne We eee cart Mersate recat CeCe te ace cee enn tese cast Cie Roget berth Tee Sean nO cee Oe Cee eS reese ve ea eantl ees se eed gece tse ee eee ect ens Bead atone settee cca Don't bring teenage zombies back from the dead. 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Now is going to be one of the best times of your life, as the next few years will be filled with amazing firsts (imagine first time living without your parents!) and memorable experiences. With so many amazing opportunities at your fingertips, how can you make the most of your university years? Start by making sure you don't miss out, as you might regret NOT doing the below! Internship There's no better way to learn about the “real world” than to visit it once in a while. Whether it’s making copies, coffee or even spending your school break teaching English in Korea, you will find that the classroom is only the start of a true education. Successful internships might set you up fora future in the field You want! At worse, itl give you a better understanding of |_-your weaknesses and make you realise what you want to do. Be sure to apply, to receive an insider look at what exactly 4 real job in your chosen field entails. Studying abroad Remember when you were younger and you used to fantasize about traveling ‘around the world? Studying abroad is the perfect way to make that dream a reality. True, it can be expensive. But, take advantage of one of your school’s study abroad programs. Not only will you get to eat delicious food, meet ‘awesome new people, and learn a new language, you'll also get to experience exciting places and cultures in a way that will totally open your mind and help you grow. (if that's not enough for you? AMAZING INSTAGRAM PHOTOS). {56 easy Guide 2015 «Issue 7 Dress up for class You snooze, you lose. Let's face it, mornings can be a real struggle-especially when you have stayed up until 4 a.m. finishing the ‘assignment you forgot about (oops! university, jumping out of bed like a ninja, throwing on the nearest clothes and dashing out the door is totally acceptable. skip the snooze button ‘and take a shower, do your hair, and put on @ nice outfit. Take the extra 20 minutes in the morning to make a good impression. Plus, that dude sitting next to you might ‘one day become your boss, so road-testing some non-bedhead could be a bonus. Visiting your school friends BFFs. Besties. Brother from another mother. Sisters at heart. Even though you'll be really caught up in everything going on at your University, separating from your secondary school BFFs can still be difficult. Save up some cash and take advantage of a free weekend to take a plane to visit your friends at their schools. Getting to put faces with the names of all the people and places they're always talking about will help you stay connected even when it feels like you're living completely different lives. You can even bring some of your new college friends along for the ride. Taking a class just because it sounds cool You have 3-4 years to complete your bachelor’s degree. Take a class or two just because it sounds interesting, not just because i's required. These are the classes that you'll excel in and value the most because {you genuinely want to be there. And who knows, maybe it could help you find your passion, or lead you down the path to your dream career. Use your time in college to not only do what your degree or coursework require but also to be open to explore new things that you are passionate about - it may help you discover something about yourself you never knew.Joining a student club Whether it's a social organization like LEO Club, or an academic group like the Life Sciences Club, joining a club has tons of perks. Not only is it a great way to meet some cuties, but it also looks great to your future boss! Getting involved in extracurricular activities show that you can balance multiple projects, be a team player, and are tilling to go above and beyond what is expected of you. Not to mention it's also.a great way to pick up some skills that might prove handy on a resume. So, go to your orientation week and sign up for at least one club! It’s also a great way to make new friends especially if you're new to the university. Not dropping that class that was ruining your GPA Back in secondary school, your teachers would babusit you if ‘there was a problem with your homework, and there was usually ‘on opportunity to try to turn things around before the end of the semester. Unfortunately, university is not like that. It's on you to deal with your own grades, stay on top of how you're doing in your classes, and scream for help when you need it. Even though your first year is going to be hectic, pop in unexpectedly at your lecturer's office and talk to them about anything from ‘on upcoming paper or something in class you didn't understand or even discuss why you didn't get the grade you wanted on your midterm. Switching to the major you really want les hard to believe that at the ripe age of 17, we're supposed to now exactly what we want to do with our lives. Its totally fine if you don't (or if you change your mind!). Your university years are meant for discovering your passions, and changing your major is kind of like deciding what to wear in the morning—sometimes you have to try on a few different outfits before you find the right one. So, if it tums out engineering or journalism or finance just isn't for you, don’t just stick with your major just because you don't want to start over or you'd been set on becoming « lawyer ever since you saw House of Cards. Focusing on what interests you is generally the best recipe for finding success, and you'll be much happier studying that all those hours at the library, someone who isn’t your “type” University is for trying new things — include relationships. Normally into athletes? Chat up an artist! | get it. You see a girl or a guy in the cafeteria and you pass by them because, “Eh, he's not my type.” Looks do ‘matter, it’s true. But personality and chemistry can change someone from “not my type” to the love of your life. After all, what have you got to lose? easyuni Gude 2015 Issue 787. diate your / internship? A=“ S\ Here 6 are WAYS Ne T0 MAKE TT 9 >perten® Many students today seek for internship opportunities before graduating and looking for a full-time job. That's a great thing - it gives students real experience to know what a real job is like, help clarifies their interests and offers opportunity to learn conduct and skill from the industry or profession itself. However, not all internships are created equal. While there are internship programs that offer real learning or project management work, I'm sure you've heard of nightmare stories of interns being given work like data entry, or worse just making calls or maybe even just serving coffee or organizing the office backroom. If you're one of them who's had a bad experience or you're currently going through a bad time, keep calm. These next 6 tips will be a life-saver to jetset your dreary days to make for an kick-ass internship! 5B easyunl Guide 2015 «Issua 7@ TAKE YOUR TIME ©) Ask For A CHALLENGE Ifit's Way too boring and you haveno other tasks to do except scanning documents, data entry or (god. forbid) bringing coffee, be proactive and dare to ask for more responsibility. You came to the ‘workplace to learn things, so tell your supervisor that you'd like to be more involved, offer to take up tasks that you'd like tolearn, and show that you are genuine and reliable. Most people appreciate a good proactive attitude; so, don't sell yourself short just because you think you're an intern. BE OPEN AND FLEXIBLE IDENTIFY WHAT YOU DON'T LIKE Isit the culture? People? Or perhaps it’s the nature of the work? Clarify the reasons you feel are causing this unhappiness and be absolutely honest about it. You might realize that the reason is something about you. Then, think of solutions to solve it. No point feeling awful if you're not prepared to do something to make it work for you. Try speaking to your immediate supervisor to address these concerns and find a way to work through it. @ DEAL WITH PEOPLE If you feel that somebody doesn’t like you, be the bigger person and talk to the person directly about, it Itcould be grabbing a cup of coffee to just having a chat. Everyone hates politics in the office, so it'll help put you in good light if you step up to resolve any issues or misunderstandings. Be friendly and genuine in wanting to understand where he/ she is ‘coming from. Most of the time, you'll realize that, ‘the reasons have to do with preconceived perceptions or rumours. By showing you are sincere, this should nip the matter in the bud. 6 SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS and company. At the end of the day, even if you didn’t have a particularly enjoyable internship, you would've gained new experiences and insights about the industry, your role, the company and most importantly, yourself. Use your internship as a time to discover more about yourself - your strengths, your likes and dislikes, and see where you may need to improve. Be grateful that an internship will help you know yourself better thus helping you be clear on what you feel may suit you better. easy Guide 2015 Issue 769ORANGE COAST COLLEGE OCW oc Mele Cec ec CoeLy “Named Top Community College in Southern California” - Edsmart.org 2015 based on transfer rates to 4-year Universities/College and overall student retention ofits repu- tation of being a top tran os SAVE MORE THAN promcetia Cero eeviCe Mec a Rent prata eit aan eee ; to my dream school and four sou: oleate batearytay pith: quan qaeony ane selective Universities/Liberal Arts Colleges across io Ohy. © APPLY a UU e Lob (ves Cocos cate OCC Rete eccunscoetiMCom CaSO Mere CJmOrviioe rece R Ort ioenceet kOe eM i oom meter ens campuses, which includes UCLA, UC Pe ee ert pee fe pocpuieias artis Berkeley, and Co Of Long Beach Renn T oma Coreen seen es A 2701 Fatrview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 PANE ees ove ULB SCOUT Se ee eM i ceeee eee ORANGE [oese *Onange Coast College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) COLLEGECOMMUNITY COLLEGE isthetargest system of education in the United States, where more than 50% of American students begin their studies. Students enroll to complete their first two-years of core subject requirements in any academic program such as Engineering, Business Admin- istration, Architecture, Natural Sciences, Arts and Humanities, etc. then transfer to a 4-year University or Liberal Arts College to earn a bachelor’s degree. Community Colleges also award Associate Degrees and Certificates in hundreds of academic and vocational programs. ORANGE COAST COLLEGE AT A GLANCE Location Suburban Public Total Enrollment 22,000 Average Temperature Academic Calendar Low (winter): 10°C Semester High (summer): 23°C Countries Represented 70+ Accreditation WASC Annual Tuition: $6,584 Western Association of Annual Housing: $10,200 est. Schools and Colleges ORANGE COAST COLLEGEis one of the largest Community Colleges in California in terms of student body and academic program offerings. Students can chose from more than130 programs leading to associate's degrees, certificates, and transfer admission to top 4-year Universities. OCC is known for its state-of-the-art facilities and top notch academic and student support services. However, our most important reputation is transfer success. OCC’s high- level instructional faculty holds doctoral degrees with years of academic, professional, and research experience. OCC also offers numerous student leadership opportunities that many selective 4-year Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges look for. Our international students have been admitted to some of the most selective institutions across the US with high scholarship, including the Ivy League. FUN FACTS + OCC hosts an annual Honors Night awarding nearly {$400,000 in scholarships to outstanding enrolled students. + Famous former students include Comedian Will Farrell, Actor Steven Segal, Actress Diane Keaton, Model Chrissy ‘Teigen, and Fashion Designer Paul Frank, + OCC houses unique research facilities and artifacts such as a cadaver (human dissection) prosection lab, plastination (body preservation) lab, and dinosaur fossils. ORANGE COUNTY, in the city of Costa ‘Mesa is home to Orange Coast College. It is approximately 70 km, south of Los Angeles and 130 km. north of San Diego. Orange County is one of the sunniest, most ethnically diverse, and safest communities in Southern California. Ttis also home to famous attractions and landmarks such as Disneyland® and Knott's Berry Farm®; Laguna, Newport and Huntington Beach; and highly-ranked four-year Universities. [SAN FRANCISCO Los ANGELES LL Ly Costa FE MESA, PATHWAYS/ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH UNIVERSITIES Orange Coast College has one of the highest transfer rates of all community colleges in California, It maintains articulation agreements with 100 universities, including every University of California (UC) campus and nearly every California State (CSU) campus, plus several independent/ private colleges and universities. OCC has priority transfer admissions to UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) through a program called TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) and a Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program with the following top-ranked Universities: University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Riverside University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach Chapman University ORANGE Coast COLLEGECHEAPSKATE 7 TIPS TOBE A CHEAPSKATE STUDENT You already know all about doom and gloom headlines - you live in Malaysia Rather than wallow in the mire, we want to help you appreciate the joy of being a pen- ny-pincher in a city that sucks you dry. Join us and celebrate, for we truly have more sense than money. A Tad SB =" < Your money is limited, so don’t bother going to some high-class restaurant and dine as though you're Kim Kardashian's kid. Be a cheapskate instead and settle for mixed rice, also known locally as “economy rice". the word is already selFexplanatory- it may not be Instagram-worthy, but at least you get to fill up without emptying your wallet. Forget about biodynamic mountain sashimi or organic Madagascar whatever: they're not value for your money. aa 1) Eat only economy rice easyun Guide 2015 Issue 7 2) Flash yourself! (with a 1Molaysia Student Discount card of course] Some of the great discounts you can enjoy with your 1 Malaysia Student Discount card include: *KLIA Transit: 30% discount on one way ticket +Malaysia Airline: 10% to 25% discount on -onomy market fares * FireFly: 50% discounts on ¥ class fore *Rapid KL: Student RapidPass 50% discount for bus 33% discount for bus, LRT and Monorail *ABW: 50% discount on regular and large root beers “KFC: 5% discount for transac The Chicken Rice Shop: Spi RM9.90 nett Focus Point: 20% to 50% discounts on selected frames and sunglasses *Kinokuniya Book Stores normal price book *MPH Bookstores: 10% discount on normal price book and stationery n below RM20 student meal @ 10% discount on 3) Buy groceries after 8.00PM ‘Ah... . the supermarket. It is the easiest thing to blow money on at a univertity student. Hit the sell cooked food for less, usvally after 8pm. (or inside - hey, we won't judge) Isetan, for example, sushi ‘and bento boxes are 20-30% off after 8pm; awesome for «2 quick dinner for tonight and tomorrow again. To take your cheapskate mind to the next level, stalk a shop ‘assistant holding o telliale sticker gun, waiting for them to, discount items that are about to pass their “sell-by” date.A) Use your smart devices in public places! Ifyou thought being cheap means stealing packets of ketchup from McDonalds, you don’t know cheap. Be penny pincher supreme by making use of free wifi in public places. | bet my last two ringgits that you can see students stay in the library until midnight, sometimes for half the day with no other company besides Youtube cat videos. We con also bet that with all the constant usage of apps and accessing the Internet, the battery is draining faster than the number of candies you can crush in a minute. Therefore, be an even bigger cheapskate and charge your phone anywhere BUT at home. 5) Stay at home all the time! Curiosity killed the cat- and this eat died POOR! Don't be curious about anything - stay ot home sunless room (some may even label you as having no life), but hey, a cheapskate's got to do what a cheapskate’s got fo do, right® Do you realize that staying home can save ‘you buckets? You don’t have to travel. You sat down on soting-out. You wort be shopping ot all, and that saves you even more money. Undeniably, you will have to {go to class or that one house party with that one girl or guy you wanna be with. But if you think those are worth spending the last of your money on .. . you can ‘always sign up to work at MeDonalds. 6) Buying textbooks is for schmucks 7) Coolingis & for sissies Malaysians are ’ hermetically sealed with ‘ the air-conditioner (AC), inoculated from breezes, bugs and the noite of the newspaper truck. | sometimes imagine our ancestors snickering at this addiction. Amaze yourself by not turning on the AC no matter how hot it i. Even ifthe air feels Tike hair dryer and walking down the street requires Olympicclike stamina, don’t give in to firing up your energy-burning, power-bill boosting electric monster. To avoid passing out from a heat stroke, you con try covering yourself with cornstarch to beat the heat, though we can’t personally vouch how reliable or absurd this idea is. But hey, for Ben, who was featured on Extreme Cheapskate - one of America’s questionable reality shows - anything 4s crazy as that could be worth « try to beat the sweltering heat! 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