Professional Documents
Culture Documents
COURSE FOCUS
SCHOLARSHIP & LOANS
2 Course Focus THE STAR, TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2018
An impressive CV sells
YOUR curriculum vitae (CV) is Let the positions you hold in Companies will be able to coursework and assignments. subsequent experience and
like a white canvas and you will clubs and the list of activities you recognise your ability to juggle and These days, employers are always achievement. It is important that
be the one drawing, colouring help manage be an early indication handle multiple responsibilities. desiring people who have specific you build a CV that you can be
and making art on it with your of what you are capable of doing in skills that can benefit their proud of to captivate the
triumphs and achievements. the workplace. l Saying no to slacking companies. attention of your future
However, some people under Do not let precious time slip Remember, the early bird The experience and knowledge employers without it being
18 may find it a challenge to away and participate as much as catches the worm. you obtain while writing your ignored and dismissed.
build an attractive CV while still you can because every stroke of The sooner you start and the less thesis will be an added advantage. Thus, if you feel you haven’t
in school. your brush counts! you procrastinate, the more time The art of building a great CV is been giving your all to improve
You should therefore make you can spend on your CV. never-ending and it will only get your CV, you should definitely
full use of your time in school l Participation is key Take up part-time jobs or do more vibrant with every start now.
since you spend a large part of When out of school, be involved some freelance work whenever
your teenage life in it anyway. in events happening in your you are on break from school. You
There are multiple ways to community or indulge in a hobby will not only earn extra pocket
beautify your canvas that are and document everything. money but also be able to gain
not necessarily limited to what How about starting a different experiences and
you achieve in the classroom. photography blog to show off your continuously learn new things.
Below are other activities you camera skills? You could perhaps You can also seek shadowing
can participate in to build a be part of a recycling drive your opportunities or internships, in
colourful CV that will impress neighbourhood is organising or which you would be able to work
future employers. help in the organisation of healthy under someone in your favoured
l Be active and get involved lifestyle events. profession and get a clearer picture
There are a plethora of clubs These are perfect opportunities of how things work before
and societies in school and it for you to showcase your completely committing yourself to
boils down to you to make the commitment to proper time your dream career.
most of it. management as well.
There is no need to restrict You will also be able to l Doing your best
yourself to a single club or understand and learn several The trickiest part is being able to
society. As long as you are practical skills that will stay with prioritise throughout the journey
interested and have the time for you throughout your life such as because you should not be too
it, participate in various managing, planning and focused on building your CV
activities and learn as much as coordinating. through extracurricular activities
you can. Not only that, you will be able to and neglecting your studies as a
Running for committee hone your communication and result.
positions in clubs will add some leadership qualities while working Excelling in your studies and
extra credibility to your CV. in teams. raking in several awards and
After all, you would want to Accumulating these know-hows achievements such as a President’s
prove that you are able to and showing enthusiasm in such Award or making it onto a Dean’s
assume leadership roles when activities will make you a highly list will certainly make your CV
you step into society as a desirable and well-regarded more attractive.
working adult. candidate for any organisation. The same applies to your
THE STAR, TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2018 Course Focus 3
Affordable education
GOOD schools usually come with a
hefty price tag, and it is in this
respect that Quest International
University Perak (QIUP) stands out.
Why financial
aid matters
WE have all felt the guilt of
burdening our parents for our
education, making tertiary With this
studies a bittersweet journey.
Quality education should be
advantage, study
made affordable for everyone loans from the
and that is what Infrastructure
University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) National Higher
celebrates – an abundance of
financial support to those who
Education Fund and
need it. financial assistance
Furthering your studies is an
essential investment and the right from various state
monetary support could be your
ticket to a successful future.
foundations are also Deciding to pursue tertiary studies is an important milestone that deserves suitable financial support to ensure you
Before you select your available to students achieve your ambitions.
programme, check out a
summary below of the financial who choose to study and 25. Registering on-the-spot 20th anniversary. The kit contains n For more information, call
assistance available at IUKL that
has helped more than 7,000
at IUKL. during your visit will entitle you to a
RM2,000 rebate and a “Lucky 20” kit
limited-edition IUKL merchandise
for you to kick-start your journey
1800 88 STUDY (78839), e-mail
branding@iukl.edu.my or visit
students. in conjunction with the university’s there. www.iukl.edu.my
A penny saved
is a penny earned
LOOKING at the current You just need to invest a
condition of the economy, it is
essential to have wise money
If you fail to pay little more time to survey,
compare and check the
management to ensure minimal back the amount condition of the items but in
debt and a healthier financial
position. you spent, it will the end it will all be worth it
if you manage to grab a good
This is especially true for
students who have applied for
accumulate over deal.
loans to further their studies. time and sooner or l Avoid credit card debt
They will undoubtedly need to
work hard to save every cent so later it will continue It is true that having a
credit card these days may be
they are able to reduce and
ultimately pay off their debts as
snowballing with quite convenient and it is also
relatively easy to sign up for If you fail to repay the amount on time.
soon as possible upon the high interest one. you spent, it will accumulate over Therefore, you should always
graduation.
These following steps may be rates. However, it is still not encouraged
to use any, so stick to cash to avoid
time and sooner or later it will
continue snowballing with high
think twice before swiping your
credit card.
able to help students achieve overspending. Spending with credit interest rates.
better money management. cards is risky as you are technically Spending hundreds now may These wise money management
spending money that is not yours result in needing to pay thousands tips will slowly but surely improve
l Working during breaks Instilling this in your mind yet. later if you fail to pay it back your financial status.
The first step to saving money also prevents you from being a
is earning it. Take up part-time penny wise but pound foolish
or freelance jobs when possible, person. This way, you can also
especially during semester save more as you gain some
breaks. interest in your savings. Again,
If you have certain skills or it may not seem much in the
something you are great at, put beginning but the more you
them to good use. For instance, save, the more you get back.
if you have good writing skills
you can utilise them by taking l Say no to loans
up freelance jobs for websites or You should not be tempted by
publishing companies that are how the crowd lives their lives.
in need of good content. Just because others have a
It may not seem much at first, lavish lifestyle does not mean
but you would be surprised by you should follow suit.
the amount at the end of the Student loans or car loans
semester break if you are may be essential but taking a
consistent. loan to get the latest gadget is
unnecessary. Furthermore, you
l Put it away can opt for used items such as
Keep the money you have laptops or cars to reduce your
earned in a savings account expenses.
rather than having it in an Buying pre-loved items will
envelope in your drawer. This usually help to save up more
will help you spend less because than half of the price of new
the money is not physically ones and most times, they work
within your reach. just fine.
l Then, from the websites of the l Try to send your application in as much
university or organisation offering the ahead of the deadline as possible. This goes
scholarship, figure out what they are asking towards displaying your preparedness and
for. For instance, some universities require proactiveness.
you to write an essay on a topic to be
considered for a scholarship while others l If you are required to write an essay,
might require you to score above a certain make sure you take your time to write one
grade in your examinations. that covers a wide enough scope to showcase
your uniqueness.
l Gather all the documents required for
the scholarship application and try to get > SEE NEXT PAGE
THE STAR, TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2018 Course Focus 9
Do your research to
provide facts and data
but also be bold in
voicing your opinion.
This will go a long way in
showcasing yourself in
the best light.
Alleviating Sabrina
financial burden
Chong.
A valuable
learning experience
AN academic pursuit can be an Liu Ming (Top in Malaysia for
overwhelming task, especially Law 2014), Ting Ee Lin (Top in
within the economic constraints the World for Law 2012), Chang
of this decade. In addition to Heng Joe (Top in Malaysia for AS
finding the right university or Economics 2012) and Daniel
college, learners will also need Wong (Top in the World for Law
to find the right type of funding 2006).
to pay for their education. Awarded by the University of
Fortunately, at Advance Cambridge, the A-Levels
Tertiary College (ATC), your programme was designed with
education is treated with value the objective of giving students
and worth. an opportunity to pursue
Students who have completed further education in a variety of
their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia fields.
and are seeking a prestigious ATC has been the leading
foundation course can enrol in college in managing the
the Cambridge Assessment programme for more than two
International Education A-Levels decades. Examinations are held
programme (March intake) at a twice a year, allowing students
special rate of RM11,900. the chance and time to prepare
Last year, an estimated 80% of themselves for their respective
ATC students obtained passes in subjects.
two or more subjects in the In the last 15 years, ATC has
A-Levels programme, making expanded regionally through
ATC one of the top performing branches in Penang, Singapore
colleges in Malaysia. and Hong Kong. ATC has
Students Leong Bow Yee strongly committed itself to
(A*A*A), Lai Li Jun (A*AAB), providing students with
Wendy Wong Wei Wei (A*AA) unparalleled quality of
and Pushan Qin Nathan education.
Visvanathan (A*ABB) were some Having more than 2,000
of the top achievers who are students pursuing pre-tertiary
currently pursuing degrees in and professional studies at ATC
their desired fields. is a testament to its strong
Pushan was also the recipient reputation and leadership in
of the High Achievement award private education.
by Cambridge Assessment A holistic, integrated approach
International Education. to learning is what ATC firmly
The A-Levels programme at believes in. With highly
ATC is no stranger to producing dedicated and experienced
top achievers both in Malaysia lecturers and at an affordable
and in the world. rate, the educational experience
Pushan joins the ranks of offered allows students to
many top achievers including develop the confidence and
Vanessa Tan Yun Xin (Top in character needed to pursue
Malaysia for AS English further education both locally
Language 2016), Ng Kar Mun and abroad.
(Top in the World for AS
Mathematics 2014), Karisma Jay n For more information on ATC,
(Top in Malaysia for Law 2014), call 1800 889 292.
THE STAR, TUESDAY 13 MARCH 2018 Course Focus 11