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Issue no. 2 | 2021

1999, a class photo with the Chinese Department lecturers
I became one of the committee in PEJATI (The Alumni Association
assistance of the department’s lecturers. Through these
of the Department of Chinese Studies) in 2003
programmes, students like us were able to meet
outstanding alumni of the department. Even after we
notable scholars and listen to their presentations that
graduated, these seniors continued to offer us aid and
helped improve our academic skills. More importantly,
shared valuable experiences. This is certainly one of the
the experiences we gained while organising these
unique features of the department.
events were priceless. We learned effective ways to
communicate and socialise with others which later
My time at the department and the faculty was very
helped us when we stepped foot into the working
precious. I never felt there was anything lacking during
world.
my time as an undergraduate, because personal
achievement depends on one's determination and
I cherish the time I spent in the campus libraries too.
efforts. In addition to that, the bonds we formed will
Apart from the department’s own library, there was also
always be treasured through memories and ongoing
the East Asian Studies Library. When I was not busy
activities; the time we spent at Dataran Sastera, the
attending lectures or tutorials, I spent most of my time
long-lasting friendships we made, the support we
there reading. The overall collections were original, and
received from our seniors. All of these are the biggest
I valued them greatly.
gains of my life.
After graduating, I became very involved with PEJATI
If I can turn back time, I will not hesitate to relive my
(Persatuan Siswazah Jabatan Pengajian Tionghoa). I
time at the FASS again to the fullest.
am eternally grateful to the department’s alumni
association as they provided me with scholarships as a
student and later helped me and others interact with
“...the time we spent at

Dataran Sastera, the long-

lasting friendships we
made, the support we

received from our seniors.

All of these are the biggest
gains of my life. ” As one of the presenters for Chinese Language in programme Didik

TV, organised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
PULSE invites alumni members of FASS to share with us their share of history and the amazing things they
have done since graduating. Please send your articles directly to vilasomiah@um.edu.my
(Dr. Vilashini Somiah, Ed- in- Chief) or nadhwah@um.edu.my (Ms. Nadhwah Tul Iman Mizam, Asst. Ed-in-Chief).
We are also open to receiving donations and any feedback, suggestions and questions as well.

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