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              themselves in science, learning about anything         this opportunity to share my degree experien-          tions within galaxies in a galax y clust er .  T his in t er est led me t o pr esen t m y pr ojec t a t the Global M ala y sian
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                                                                                                                                                 FESENI 2023, showcasing my leadership skills, creativity, and background in dance
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              outside of class. From expert seminars to scien-       subtle hints about final exam questions. Whe-                                t to enrich the college community. This multifaceted journey has shaped me into a
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              ce clubs, there's always something going on to         never you are unsure about a concept, do not                                 dedica t ed studen t with a keen in t er est in ph y sics , c oupled with leadership and or -
                                                                                                                                                  ganizational skills developed through extracurricular engagements.
              broaden students' minds and talents. Further-          hesitate to ask questions during the lectures.                               ganiza tional sk ills dev eloped thr ough e x tr acur r icular engagemen ts .
              more, the Science Faculty fosters a welcoming          Additionally, consistently attempting the tu-
              environment                                            torial questions provided by your lecturers is                                                                                 Mohammad Daniel Haikal Halim
                 that values diversity. Students from various        crucial. I have noticed that tutorial questions,
              backgrounds collaborate to exchange views              especially in Mathematics courses, tend to be
              and push past the limits of knowledge.                 repetitive. This repetition is advantageous as it
                 Furthermore, the faculty provides a variety         reinforces the knowledge gained from lectures            Growing up with the unique name Farisha Nur Jan-        me stronger and more resilient. In hindsight,
              of services to help students throughout their          and aids in memorizing the steps required to           nah binti Muhamad instilled high expectations within      being ChemSoc president has been a signifi-
              academic path. Students have access to cut-            solve specific problems, particularly if you find      me. Since secondary school, I realised that my com-       cant part of my degree journey. I have grown
              ting-edge facilities, mentoring from experien-         the concepts challenging to grasp. Once you            munication and leadership skills should continue to       as a person and am ready to continue pursuing
                     ced staff members, and possibilities for        have solidified your understanding, share your         flourish during my university years. Despite the busy     excellence in academics, leadership and per-
                       internships  and  research  projects,         knowledge with peers who may struggle with             life as a chemistry student, I diligently pursued achie-  sonal growth. With the opportunity afforded
                         all of     which help them thrive.          certain topics. Teaching others not only encou-        vements, and became the President of the Chemistry        to me, I am delighted to offer some advice to
                                    Beyond academics, the            rages a collaborative learning environment but         Society at Universiti Malaya (ChemSoc). Embarking         incoming students that you are more than ca-
                                    Science Faculty values           also strengthens your grasp of the material. By        on this journey, I encountered unforeseen challenges           pable of achieving your dreams. You have
                                    community participa-             following these study tips, you will likely find       and obstacles. It wasn’t easy, with the endless meetin-          been selected to join your chosen cou-
                                    tion and outreach. Stu-          yourself with ample free time to pur-                  gs, meticulous paperwork, public engagements, and                 rse because you possess the qualities
                                    dents frequently attend          sue hobbies or enjoy moments with                      event supervision demanded a lot of time and dedi-                and abilities that make you deser-
                                    scientific fairs, outreach       family and friends, ensuring a heal-                   cation. Sometimes, I felt overwhelmed and wished                  ve of a place at this top 1 university.
                                   activities, and volunteer         thy study-life balance.                                for more hours in the day. Deep within my heart, I                Believe in your dreams  and go after
                                efforts to share their en-              While these strategies may not                      would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to                   them. With determination and perse-
                              thusiasm for science with the          resonate with everyone, I hope you                     my family members, lecturers, and friends who                        verance, your dreams can become
                              larger community and encou-            find my sharing beneficial. The key                    have been incredibly supportive and helpful                             a  reality.  Seize  every  opportu-
                              rage the next generation of            is to discover a study method                          throughout my tenure. Amidst my multi-                                   nity that comes your way but
                              scientists.                            that  works  best  for  you.                           faceted responsibilities, I grappled with                                 remain humble and focused
                                 Overall, life in the Faculty of     Remember, the goal is to                               the constraints of time. Striving to ba-                                  on your priorities. Even when
                              Science is about exploration           study smart, not hard. I                               lance academic pursuits, social inte-                                     the path seems narrow, keep
                               and discovery. It is a place          extend my best wishes                                  ractions with my family and beloved                                       moving forward. Remember,
                               where students may deve-              to all students from the                               one, also my role within ChemSoc, I                                       where there's a will, there's a
                               lop both intellectually and           Faculty of Science in                                  confronted moments of envy towards                                        way. Stay strong, have faith,
                               mentally, as well as cultivate        your academic endea-                                   the nature of time. Yet, through meti-                                    and trust that everything will
                               and support their interest in         vors.                                                  culous time management and unwave-                                        work out. Knowing that, you
                               science.                                                                                     ring commitment, I am grateful for the                                   can overcome any obstacle
                                                                                                                            opportunity to grow and learn that makes                               that stands in your way. You’ve
                                          Lujin Al Quwatli         Muhammad Izzat Aiman                                                                                                         got this!
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