ME, MY EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNINGMy name is Muhammad Safuan Bin Sabri, the proud fourth son of Mr Sabri Bin Hashim and Mdm Dahaga Binti Yaakub. Born on 27 Mac 1992 at Hospital Alor Setar, I am the youngest son with 3 older brothers. I stay with my family at Jitra, a very serene town located far to the north of Kedah. My father is a lecturer working at The Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST), Bedong and my mother is the Kedah State Nursing Officer (Medical Program). I completed my primary school at one of the elite institute in this area, Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin - a cluster school. During the year 2004, I sat for UPSR examination and scored 5A’s. I pursued my studies in lower secondary level at another cluster school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jitra and in the year 2007, I was awarded with Quality Academic Excellency for scoring straight 8A’s in PMR. I was offered to pursue my upper secondary level at Integrated Boarding School of Kubang Pasu, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. I sat for SPM examination in the year 2009 and I got straight 9A+, for which I am the only student at my school who scored all A+. Although I am required to face new environments, mainly to be transferred into the hostels and be occupied with various kinds of cocurriculum activities, but I had proved myself that I am capable to excel in academic fields by achieving my targets in every examination.

Studying at SBPI Kubang Pasu really gave me real challenges in cocurriculum to make me into a brilliant learner, outstanding leader and all-rounded student. I am the President of Friends Guidance Organisation or literally Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya (PRS), the President of a public speaking club namely Orators’ League, the Treasurer of Red Crescent Society, the Secretary of Mathematics Society, etc. These posts helped me to emerge as a responsible leader who can manage the teamwork among my friends very well other than enhancing my disciplines in time managements. I also participated in the Leadership Camp of Friends Guidances Organisarion (PRS) SBP National Level, Red Crescent Society Camp, 8th Interschool Debating Championship 2009 etc. which polished my communication skills and proved that to be an excellent student, I had to excel in both academics and cocurriculums. I can muster up my courage and increase the confident level so that it is easier for me to throw out my opinions in sharing my ideas in a group. Futhermore, it is crucial for me to maintain the balance between cocurriculum and academic, and to show that I am always consistent; I was awarded with Academic Award Achievement every single year in primary and secondary school, obtaining merit in Malaysian National Chemistry Quiz (K3M), scoring 9A1 in trial SPM, and being one of the 255 candidates who scored all A+ in every subjects taken for SPM.

To become a doctor is my dream in my whole precious life. Why it is so? For me, happiness in health is something that can not be obtained by a mere sum of money. There are more people out there, who suffered from various kinds of dreadful diseases such as the incurable Spinocerrebullar Ataxia, lung cancer and kidney failure. My weakness is, I can not stand myself to see those people who in need of medical care suffering. To assist them in the way I can, is a satisfaction for me. I am gladly pleased if I can serve my own people to achieve a more stable, well-managed quality of life especially for the poor, the disables and elders. The doctors are noble because they are willingly to sacrifice most of their leisure time to help those who need them and thus, they will continue to enhance the citizens’ health by means of new methodology in diagnosis and practically instill health awareness in the community. These statements are supported by the report from Health Facts 2008 by Health Informatics Centre Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, in Human Resources part saying that ratio of number of doctors to patients is 1 : 1 105. Government hopes that the ratio will be reduced to 1 : 500 by the year 2020, making the doctor profession is greatly demanded right now. In addition, less number of bumiputera is involved in this crucial field, so I am called to answer the summons from the government in order to increase the number of Malay specialists in medicine.

I hope to continue my study doing medicine at one of the most prestigious country that promises to shape a great doctor, Ireland. 'The education system in Ireland is one of the best in the world', in 2007, Independent IMD World Competitiveness Report stated that Irish education is of the highest international quality. In 15 January 1971, a number of institutions are recognized by Ministry of Health, Malaysia in teaching medicine, including Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and University of Dublin. I have decided to continue my study in Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI). The international aspects of RCSI truly amazed me. During the South African Aphartheid, for example, RCSI provided medical education to those that were discriminated against. I really salute RCSI for having such a wide aspect and not narrowing the chances of medical education to the selected only. Other than that, RCSI is equipped with various sophisticated, latest teaching equipments in medical and as a modern country, their technologies in medicine are brilliant. In my opinion, I am pleased if I got the opportunity to learn their way of handling the technologies, and later after I graduated, I will go back to my beloved country, Malaysia in order to improve the status of medicine by means of serving my own races and people. There are also various facilities, hostels, the uses of LCD, full time staff and dedicated lecturers available. Furthermore, RCSI had very wide perspectives in methodology of teaching. In 2007, RCSI in conjunction with Valentia Technologies, the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB), and the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) launched unique training initiative with the Emergency Medical Services Dubai Training Institute. The aim is to better patient care and improve response times within Dubai's emergency ambulance services.

Just like other fields, medicine has various specializations including Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G), Orthopedics, Pathology etc. For me, I am interested to do Cardiology as the number of cardiologist as reported by IJN is poorly low in our own country. Basically, it will take at about 5-6 years to finish up my study in the medical course before I can become a doctor and got the Bachelor of Medicine (BM). All fresh graduates are required to work for the Ministry of Health for 2 to 5 years, including doing postings in Houseman-ship. On completion, I can continue my career in the public health services. Not only that, I can also take Master degree, doing specialization in cardiology for about 3-4 years, and continuously serve in the government hospital aiding our own people. I had no interest to serve at others’ countries because I pay attention to our nation more compared to the high salary offered by them. So, there are various options after I got the Bachelor in Medicine in Malaysia.

This is all about me, my education and career planning if I took medicine as my primary choice to further my study. For me, money comes second after the satisfactory of treating the patients. I am thrilled to improve my race population in this field before it is monopolized by others as Malays should be the force to be reckoned with. I realize my responsibility in it and people will see that doctor is a great job – worth to be.*******************************************ME, MY EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING

Born and named as Khairun Nurlisa binti Kamal, I am the first cute daughter of Kamal bin Abdul Hamid and Norazlin binti Md. Isa. I was born on November 12th, 1991 in Penang. Right now, I am already 17 and going to turn 18 years old this coming November. I stayed with my family in Kulim, a small town in southern Kedah. I am the eldest sister among three siblings. I had a younger brother and a younger sister. My father works as a technician and my mother is a full-time housewife. I started my primary education at SK Pangkalan TLDM 2, Lumut, Perak during my father was still in his service as a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). Then, when we moved to Kulim, I continued my study in SK Taman Kenari, Kulim. During the year 2003, I took the UPSR examination and I passed with flying colours to score 5A’s. I furthered my lower secondary education at SMK Sultan Badlishah, Kulim and in the year 2006, I’ve been listed as one of the best student after I got 8A’s in PMR examination. After obtaining a good result in PMR, I was offered to carry on my upper secondary education at MARA Junior Science College Kubang Pasu, Kedah. I took my SPM in the year 2008 and as a result, I got straight 9A’s. Proven, I am a very consistent and determined student in achieving my entire target in every examination that I’ve taken.

Stepping into MJSC Kubang Pasu, it truly gave me a possibility to polish my talent, my abilities and my potential to become a versatile student. Being one of College Prefect Boards Exco, has exposed me to become a strong leader that full of professional leadership qualities and readily to face any challenges after I’ve attended the Malaysian Institute of Integrity’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Rebung 2007 Programme at MJSC Alor Gajah, Melaka. Besides, I also involved in the Youth Forum Team and represented the college during the Inter-MJSC Language Week held at MJSC Transkrian, Penang. By joining this team, I could gain and build up my self-confidence in giving speeches and share my ideas with others. At the same time, I also hold the position Vice President of College Girl Ranger and participated in the Inter-MJSC Girl Ranger Camp. This shows that I am a student that is compatible with many kinds of activities either curricular or co-curricular activities. Although I was busy and getting active in those activities, yet I was still able to divide and manage my time efficiently. In addition of my examination result that is always consistent; I was a recipient of the Principal’s List of Merit for 4 semesters consecutively and graduated as First Class from MJSC Kubang Pasu.

Why I really insist to pursue my study in dentistry? Since I was small, I always aspired to become a dentist when I grow up. I got many compelling reasons why I choose dentist as my future career. Dentist belongs to one of the best profession, mainly responsible for people life. I love to help needy people. So, by being a dentist, I can serve to the people and help those people in improving their oral health, as well as quality of life and their appearance. It is really a great satisfaction for me if I can lend a hand to help people especially the poor, the disabled people and the elderly. Furthermore, dentistry is a dynamic health profession that provides a great job prospect in the future since currently there are insufficient dentist available in Malaysia to provide adequate oral care to its population. The demand for dental care is projected to grow as baby boomers age, they will continue to need preventive services and require maintenance on existing dental work. As in Malaysia, the current ratio is 1: 10 000 which means one dentist to 10,000 people. The country hopes to achieve a ratio of 1: 4,000 in 2020. Undoubtedly, there is a high demand for dentist. In addition, a dentist is usually not required to be on call at night or to make house calls. Thus, it is easier for dentist to attain a perfect balance between their personal and professional lives.

As for medicines that have so many areas of specialization, so do dentistry. The areas of specialization in dentistry including oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, forensic dentistry and community dentistry. I’ve decided to continue my study regarding dentistry in Manipal University, India. For the dental students, this established university has provided their own college known as The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. It was the first self financing dental college in the private sector in India. Established in the year 1965, it initially had an intake of 40 students that was later increased to 100 admissions from 1983-84 onwards.

Apart form The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, this university also have another dental college situated in Mangalore known as The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. This college was established in the year 1987. It is situated in the heart of the city besides the Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore at Light House Hill Road. This college is approved and recognized by the Dental Council of India in the year 1992. It has also been accredited by NAAC and recognized by Malaysian Dental Council. Besides that, the college has excellent infrastructure facilities with adequate dental chairs and latest state of the art of dental equipments. All the latest dental materials for various clinical procedures are available for student use. Regarding the teaching faculty, they are full time staff with excellent teaching and clinical experience. There is a centrally air conditioned library, Lecture Halls, audio-visual aids like LCD. etc. are used for teaching purposes. The college also undertakes dental camps in rural areas for teaching purposes. Transport is provided from the hostel to the teaching places. So, it would be easier for me whenever I attend the class everyday. There is also an excellent ambience for studies and recreation. Thus, in my opinion, Manipal University is a great choice for me to continue my study in dentistry.

Just like a typical dental student, each student must have a very good and strong basic regarding pure science subject respectively, especially Biology. Science subjects especially Biology is the most subject I’ve interested with. Since the intake to fill this course is quite competitive, I must achieve good result in all my examinations. Basically, it will take at about 5-6 years to finish up my study in the dental course before I can become a doctor and got the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). All fresh dental graduates are compulsory required to work for the Ministry of Health for three to five years. On completion, I can either choose to continue my career in the public health services, work in the Ministry of Defence or Institute of Medical Research. Not only that, I also can set up my own dental practice, work in the private sector or become academician. I can even become a dental officer by continuing my studies in master for about three to five years and be one of the specialists in oral surgery. Hence, dentist in Malaysia will have many career pathways undertaken with this degree.

This is all about me, my education and career planning if I took dentistry as my primary choice to further my study. Despite of deep interest in this field, dentistry also serve a lot of golden opportunity in Malaysia, especially in the future. This job is not only about making money, but also mainly about how to improve my race level in this modernity lives. As this field is less monopolized by the Malay bumiputras, I think I’ve had the responsibility to help my own people. I will surely do anything to achieve my goals. Moreover, dentistry will be one of rewarding career and surely people will start to look for a chance to get to know more about it.*****************************************************************************INTRODUCTION

Dr. Hairul Anuar that is what people will address me one day. It not just an imagination but it is my own target to be a muslim doctor. My full name is Hairul Anuar bin Mahat. My former school was SBP Integrasi Gopeng. I am the third of five in my family. My father, Mahat bin Delon works as a policeman and my mother only a housewife. I have three brothers and one sister. One of my brothers now still doing his first degree in University Malaya. While my second brother studying in Kuala Kangsar Community Colleague. And another two, my little brother and sister, both of them in primary school.

EDUCATIONWhen I was child, I studied in S.K. Clifford and manage to get 4 A`s and 1B in UPSR examination. Soon after, I get an opportunity to study in boarding school, S.M.A Izzuddin Shah. There, I learned about the priority to be a pious muslim instead performed well in academic. For my PMR examination, it was my luck to get 8 A`s and 1B.With the good result ,I got an offer to a better school with title Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP). I started my new secondary year at SBP Integrasi Gopeng. This school was the centre of accumulation of brilliant students across Perak , Selangor, Penang and Kedah. I have to struggle hard enough to maintain my good performance in examination. All my courage had been proven when I got 5 A+, 4 A and 2 A- in SPM.

CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENT

I play some important role in my school when I hold some important position in student`s affairs. I gained immense leaderships skills as the head prefect of religious biro, head of Usrah and Tarbiyah Biro(BASHAR), head of Religious Biro in Emerald`s house and Treasurer of Sepak Takraw Club. I have learnt through experience to maintain my composure under any circumstances and to work with minimum supervision instead of study hard for the examination.Meanwhile, I participated several activities held by my school and represented my school in several competition. The high achievement is when our march `s team had win the first place in District Marching (NGO) Competition. Then, we represented our district in country level which is the first time for Scout Club to get involved in this level even we did not win. I`m also had been selected to represented of my district to the Merger of KRS and NGO Camping Country Level 2009 in Manjung for five days. In sport field , I `m represented my school for the District`s player Selection in Sepak Takraw. And the momentous memory was when I became a Director for Together Everyone Achieve More Program (TEAM) which is one of the prominent activities in my school. When I was in National Services, I had been promoted as Assistant Leader of Bravo Company (WIRA).Besides, I`m also received some awards from the school and district levels. In district level, I got NILAM AWARDS from Kinta Selatan District Education Officer, Raja Abdul Rahman bin Raja Amran because of my achievement on reading 287 books. Then, in my school I received Co –curricular Excellent Awards in 2008 for my good performance throughout the year.

EDUCATION PLAN AND FUTURE CAREER

After doing some research on universities in the middle east and the flow of my future education, I plan to further my studies in Jordan as an undergraduate student in medical and have a degree in this field for five years. Before that, I have to attend three month of Arabic language foundation in INTEC or selected local institute. I will enter to the university that will be offered to me which is determined by the authorities. Some renowned universities sponsored by JPA and MARA in Jordan is Jordan University Of Sciene and Technology. The university is among the best world-rank medical university so, that is my target university. The best place can make the best student. After graduating with my first degree in the medical field, I would devote myself as a doctor who is fully committed to his duty of serving the nation and country. I will have to work at any government hospitals for at least three years before I can have my Master as a postgraduate student to be a specialist in certain field. At the same time, the invaluable experience I would gain in the local hospital can make me exposed to the real situation and the kind of patient that I will deal with it. `Experience is the best teacher’. So with this experience , it will create me a lot to be a professional doctor one day.I want to be a specialist in optometry field as since my early age, I have developed great passion and affinity toward this field. Optometry is a health care profession concerned with eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. An old proverb goes, "The eyes are the window of the soul."This proverb means that how important of the eyes for human to make their life more colourful. For me , I thought that our eyes is the most important organ because we use it frequently for daily works . Life without eyes can make someone live in the darkness. But nowadays, the negligence and ignorances of our community in paying attention towards their sight and eyes condition often caused them to be burdened with visual illnesses such as myopia and even glaucoma later. So I think I would take the responsibility to instill awareness among the masses especially pertaining to daily optical care. I plan to save huge amount of money so that one day, I can have my own medical centre. This may sound too ambitious but we have to set a benchmark so that, when our minds have set a goal , it will catalyst ourselves to strive for it. ‘Aim for the moon, if you fall, you will fall amongst the stars’, this quote means that we must have a strong ambition so, even though we did not manage to reach it, we are pretty close.

Esei Mara(Anas bin Zukornain-Engineering)

I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, I have always been taught to be generous, caring and respect the others. Thus, sense of creative developed naturally and I found myself as one who loves deeply about solving problems practically and creatively. I absolutely believe engineering profession is a platform for me to achieve my ambition of generating a creative community and this can be done by forging close relationships while serving my ideas of engineering for our country. My father only work as principal in SMK Seri Ampang and my mother is a full-time housewife. I am the youngest one in my family.Given a chance studying in excellent Gopeng Integrated Boarding School developed me into independent and competitive person. My time and financial management skills improved as I had to balance my academics and co-curricular activities. As a result, I was awarded Anugerah Gemilang Kokurikulum 2009 and Best Student PMR 2007. I also was elected to be the vice secretary for the Tenpin Bowling Club 2009. Being a

vice secretary taught me to be organized, optimistic and have good communication skills. Furthermore, it has made me always not to afraid trying something new.Besides, I have learnt to be confident and physically and mentally prepared when I actively participated in several nasyid and dikir barat competition. Work as a team enhanced my teamwork thus always shared the inspired vision that I believe essentially needed in the engineering profession that requires us think out of the box. In the other part, I also learned other cultures especially French cultures in French Cultural Day SBP national level. Socialize with French people taught me to be more mature in facing the global world of numerous cultural values.Apart from that, I developed professional leadership skills as the Head of Dining Hall and Canteen Prefect bureau and Head of 3K Bureau for my house. Priceless experience gained during my service not just matured my thinking but also tolerate with everyone. Not only that, I learned to handle big events such as Monthly Dinner and Birthday Party.I already planned my target in my education and future career and then achieve my dream. In the next few months, I prefer to take up International Baccalaureate in the engineering courses at Mara College Banting. This is because International Baccalaureate consists of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), expanded essay, and Creative, Action and Service (CAS) allows me to broaden my knowledge. Moreover, Mara College Banting is one of the leading International Baccalaureate center in the world.To further my view of future, I ought to think about University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. Rationally, I choose University of Sheffield because it is listed in top 100 universities in the world which is 86th and holds number 118 in engineering universities ranking. Moreover, this university research partners and clients include Boeing, Rolls Royce, Unilever and Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI ,Slazenger and more household names that usually expert in engineering. If I will be given chance to further my studies there I will gain as much experience for my job as this globalization world need people who competitive and adaptable.After graduating with my first class degree in the engineering field, I would devote myself as an engineer who fully committed to his duty of serving nation and country. At the same time, the priceless experience I would gain throughout the years would also provide me before I could proceed further to become professional engineer and gain title Ir. While practicing to be a professional engineer, I will work with the government at least 5 years to help my own people since this field is less monopolized by Malay bumiputras. I believe that mechanical engineers are in high demand In Malaysia. Our local Universities are expected to produce about 2000 engineers a year. By my current estimates, taking into consideration the number of graduates who will migrate to other fields which they find more lucrative, it is feared that Malaysia will continue to face a shortage of engineers in the foreseeable future, so I am willing myself to become as engineer for my beloved country.Like others, after graduates they want to open their own shop, but for me I want to open my own research and development center (R&D) that doing research in mechanical engineering. To empower our technology, we will have collaboration with international companies and share the technology in Malaysia for Malaysian sake. Since my childhood, I have developed great passion and interests in the engineering field. The problems nowadays that caused by machines changed people views towards engineering especially pollution. Therefore, I am all the more enthusiastic to be part of the engineer team that changes our world to a safer future.****************************************Introduction

Dr. Nur Hafiza that is what people will address me one day. My full name is Nur Hafiza Binti Hasan Ganny. My previous school was SMKA Maahad Hamidiah, Kajang, Selangor. I am the second of seven in my family. I turn seventeen in last October and becoming eighteen in this October. My father, Hasan Ganny Hanif Francis is a chief executive officer in Time Quantam Technology Snd. Bhd. and my mother, Rohayati Binti Mohd. Junid is a teacher in SMKA Maahad Hamidiah. I have a brother which now still doing his foundation course in Malaysia France Institute and 3 little sisters, two of them in secondary school, one in primary school. Two little brothers, one of them in secondary school and the other one is in kindergarten. Education

I studied in SK Subang Jaya from 1997 until 1999 and then, I continue my primary education in Arous al-Bahr international school for six month in Saudi Arabia. Next, I studied in SK Kajang Utama from 2000 until 2002 and manage to get 5A’s for my UPSR examination. I had my secondary education in SMKA Maahad Hamidiah from form 1 until form 5. For my PMR examination I got 9A’s while for my SPM examination, I got 12 1A and 1 2A.ContributionI joined several activities held by my school and represented my school in several competition. I am vice president of the netball club and joined the public speaking society in 2006. I am one of the team who represented the club to the debate competition held in school and managed to get second place. I also represented the school in ping- pong competition in district level and my team was qualified to the semi-finals. During 2007, I was the co-editor of the school magazine crew (al- Mustaqim). I am also a librarian prefect that year. I joined the tennis club and the library club and I was the treasurer for both of the club. I represented the school to the badminton competition in district level and the Gerak Gempur Anti-Dadah Marathon. Other activities were Biology Quiz and Student Environment Awareness Camp in 2006, Bahasa Malaysia Literature Quiz, Science National Challenge, Chemistry National Quiz, Physic National Quiz in 2007. My school awarded me with ‘Anugerah Khas Korurikulum’ for the co-curricular activities I joined and ‘Anugerah Pengetua’ for excellent achievement in academic.

Education plan and future careerI want to be a specialist in obstetrics and gnaecology or a pediatrician. Obstetrician and gynecologist are specialists who deal with

female reproductive organs, pregnancy and childbirth. There are many simple and logical reasons why I and some of us choose to be one. For me, it is not just because of interest and compassion only but because it is a responsibility. We know that nowadays, there are not enough doctors in Malaysia as the ratio of doctors to patients are 1:1300. Thus, the occupation as a doctor is always available as the number of population varies from time to time. In my opinion, I as a Muslim have to fulfill this responsibility to reduce the ratio of doctors to patient and increase the number of female obstetrician and gynecologist as nowadays, there are quite a number of male obstetricians and gynecologists. Patients may feel uncomfortable when dealing with male obstetricians and gynecologists because they have to reveal their intimate part of body to them. So, as a Muslim who is capable, passionate and have the courage to deal with the risk of being obstetrician and gynecologist, I feel it is my responsibility to be one. Who else if it is not me who should fulfill the responsibility? .Having the courage, strong ambition and compassion in myself puts me into fulfilling it.

After doing some research on universities and the flow of my future education, I plan to continue my studies in Egypt as an undergraduate student in medical and have a degree in this field for five years. Before that, I have to attend three month of Arabic language foundation in INTEC or selected local institute. I will attend to the university that will be offered to me which is determined by the authorities. Some renowned universities sponsored by JPA and MARA in Egypt are Cairo University, Alexandria University and Mansoura University. Cairo University is among the best world-rank medical university so, that is my target university. After five years of studying medical, I will have to work at any government hospitals for at least three years before I can have my Master as a postgraduate student to be a specialist in certain field.

I plan to take Master of obstetrics and gnaecology (MObGyn) in local university for about three to four years. University of Malaya and Universiti Sains Malaysia are among the best local medical universities which provide further education for medical postgraduate students. I choose to have my Master in local university as I soon will work for my country so; I will be exposed to the real situation and the kind of patient that I will soon deal with. Furthermore, our universities do have their own specialty and do become the attraction to the foreign students from the whole world.

After I got my Master in obstetrics and gnaecology, I plan to work at the hospital where I was born in, SJMC, Subang Jaya Medical Centre or maybe in any hospital which has insufficient obstetrician and gnaecologist. I plan to save huge amount of money so that one day, I can open my own medical centre. This may sound too ambitious but we have to set a benchmark so that, when our minds have set a goal, they will give a powerful effect to our actions. We will really work hard and strive for what we really want. ‘Aim for the moon, if you fall, you will fall amongst the stars’, this quote shows that we must have a strong ambition so, even though we did not manage to reach it, we are pretty close.

so that's just it.you can see that i wrote UNIVERSITY OF ALEXENDRIA in my list. so, i pretty much get what i requested even though regretted that i forgot to add JUST which was located in Jordan which is a top-ranking university especially for medic..the reason is because I thought that MARA did'nt send medical students to Jordan anymore because of the high living cost...huwaa..its ok...I am thankful for what I had achieved until this point..alhamdulillah...I will do my best!!! huarghhh!!!

essay for mara interview well, since i passed my interview, i would like to share my essay. supposedly i wait till next year when my juniors are facing their interview but never mind. :) . omg i cant wait to go to kolej mara banting. cant wait to be labeled as gedik again, hahahaahaha. ceh. T_T Before I was born, my parents knew that my name is Arlina Binti Arshad, they had picked that name before my mum even pregnant. My whole family was hoping for a baby girl because they already raised a tomboyish daughter and three mischievous rascals which were my brothers. On 19th July 1991, I was born at Klinik Shambi, Kuala Lumpur, or my mother called it, the day where God gave them the special gift. Currently, I am living in Subang Jaya, Selangor. The real me was portrayed when I joined Mara Junior Science College (MJSC). When I was in my old school, I used to be a quiet girl who enjoyed reading books, invisible, unknown and only have small circle of friends. Things changed when I entered MJSC. Fortunately, the activities in MJSC such as language week (Minggu Bahasa) unleashed the real Arlina. After trying out for auditions, I realized that I have a knack in drama, but I can also be an excellent debater. Starting from that, I joined countless activities that require my skills such as, acting, debating, writing and many more. A lot of people asked me, why I want to be a doctor instead of any other jobs that require good command in English language since people see English language as my strength, my answer is simple, “medicine is much more challenging and I love challenge, plus I get to learn about human, about me”Therefore, I would really love to continue my study doing International Baccalaureate (IB) in Mara College Banting. I choose IB diploma, not A level or foundation because The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Furthermore, IB has more subject and activities, thus it makes this course even more challenging. Even though there are few institutions offer IB but then, Mara College Banting had produced world’s best students in IB examination. In addition, their college life style is completely different from other colleges. Mara College Banting does not only stress on education but they strengthen our faith towards God by encourage the students pray together at surau, and other Islamic activities. I’m sure there are no other colleges offer these kinds of life style. As for degree, the university that caught my attention is Queen Mary, University of London. Of course, after obtaining my degree I will pursue my career by being a hardworking and dedicated paediatric cardiac surgeon as that is my path that I choose to help people in my own ways, especially kids. I believe by being a doctor, I’ll end up with a job that will make me appreciate life even more because as a doctor, definitely I’ll encounter a person with no legs, cancer, or blind. Furthermore, I got to learn about our body, the miracles of science, and the perfection of God’s creation. Thus, it makes me closer to God even more. I will also get a job that more than just a job.

essay 1My precious life started when I first opened my eyes to see this beautiful world on 12 August 1991. My parents gave me the best name ever that suits me until now, Muhammad Daniel Azlan Bin Mahadzir. At that time,I never know that I’m the eldest but as time goes, I have to accept the fact that I’m the eldest son for my parents, and the eldest grandson for my grandparents.When I reached the age of 5, one of my aunty succeed to persue her study in pharmacy at King’s College London. From that precious moment, I said to myself that I can be like her perhaps better. My family is not very loaded, in fact, we live a simple life that never lack of any necessity. My parents work as a businessmen and owned 4 shop outlets that sell groceries and other daily needs (in other word, minimarket). They never complete their study until graduate, so, it is my responsibility to make them happy with my education.I finished my primary years with flying colours; 5a’s in UPSR and continue my study at a boarding school in Slim River, Perak. There, I lead my own life as Slim River is an a hour journey from my home. My parents cannot visit me frequently as they have their own commitment in business. At that particular point, I’d learned the hard way of independent. The value of friendship, time and financial management and respect are some of the attributes I gained during my study at SMK Agama Slim River. With a blink of eye, I was in my form 3 in 2006. This particular year,I sat for my PMR examination and with god will, I succeed to get 9A’s.

With the brilliant result,I got an offer to a better school with title Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP). I started my new secondary year at SBP Integrasi Gopeng. This is where the challenge begun. This school was the centre of acumulation of brilliant students across Perak, Penang and Kedah. I have to struggle hard enough to maintain my study momentum. Well, how high I achieve in my examination is not everything. For me, academic and personality building must go along together. Thus, I’d joined several co-curiculum activities during my schoolyears. Since I was form 1, I joined the debate club and have some attributes to be a debater. But only in form2, I manage to represent my school in story telling competition.since then, I represent my school for 4 consecutive years as a debater. Debate teach me how to judge something thoroughly and looking at a situation from multiple point of view. It consequently increase my level of confidence. I’m also active in playing scrabble and during form 3 I went to an open tournament and placed myself on the 12th place in the national level. Next, I participated in some quizzes such as ASEAN quiz in form 3, Malaysian Tourism Quiz in form 4 and I got merit for Malaysia National Chemistry quiz during my form 5. Despite of those activities, I was so glad to be given such a telent in arabic caligraphy.the best achievements I got is during my form 5 where I became the first runner-up in state level. But the best achievement ever is when I representing Malaysia to the Cyber Development Corps Meeting and Worksyop 2008. The event thought me to see environmental issue in deeper concern and dealing with international participant which is older than me. It is a great moment to share and it teach me to be more mature in facing the global world of numerous cultures and values.However, I manage to preserve my momentum until the SPM trial result which I managed to score 10A’s and 2B’s. I try to seek any oppurtunity to continue my study with my trial result and with god will,I managed to enter Universiti Teknologi Petronas. With the course Business Information System, I nearly kill my dreams and ability.i have the brain of scientist not to judge something but to investigate and justify the nature of something. And I really wanted to realize my dream that is to be a biotechnologist.however, pity on me, Petronas does not offer any scholarship regarding my dream course and I consequently decided to wait for my actual SPM result to apply for MARA-PILN.The moment I got the SPM result slip, my dreams dancing with joy in my mind. . Praise to god, I scored well in my SPM with 11A’s and 1B. I try to search as many as possible oppurtunities to pursue my study in biotechnology. Consequently, I remember MARA.So, why do I want to take biotechnology as my course? It is simple; I love biology! I always wanted to take course that related to biology. There are many courses that offer biology as the core subject but I choose biotechnology because it is the combination between biological sciences and engineering. Biotechnology also gives me the knowledge and wisdom as a tool to make the life better.However, like Shakespeare always said, the true blindness is when dream without work. So the first step I have to clarify the path that I want to take in order to achieve my dream. Thousand step of journey started with the first step! I always want to take International Baccalaureate (IB) as the first step to jump higher. I had done some researches regarding IB including the study structure which includes the 3 major portions of learning that is theory of knowledge, extended essay and creativity, action, and services. The qualification of IB recognizes by most of the universities in the world. I went through some centers that offer IB but I hope that I can do my IB at Taylor University College. Long-term mission for me is to score between the ranges of 35 to 45 in my IB so that I can pursue my study in biotechnology.To further my view of future, I ought to think about University of Nottingham, UK. This dream since I was six because one of my friends had their parents to study here and she bought me some pictures of the university. Since then, I aimed this university for so long until now, I hope I can retrieve my dream into reality. The university offers the study of biotechnology that consume for about 3 years of study. The campus of the university that undergoes this course is Sutton Bonnington Campus, UK. I hope to be there and pursue my study there. The main reason for choosing this university primarily because of its excellent academic performances. The University of Nottingham situated at number 86 in the list of world best university. Hence, it is undeniable to choose this university as the next place to gain the power of wisdom.The country is now searching for the available potential upon developing new way of thinking and innovation. In fact, Malaysia is now focusing in expanding the research and development sector to diverge the potential of its resource. With the emerging hope of nation, I think I want to be apart of the successor of nation dream and change Malaysia to be a better place. After finishing my undergraduate study, I hope I can serve my country well. The first thing is to diversify the current environmental issue and change Malaysia to be a paradise of the world. Second is to serve the humankind in order to fight diseases and other threats to human life. With this kind of determination, I strongly believe that I can make Malaysia a better place to liveHowever, without the power of wisdom, it seems like talking to the wood and stabbing the wall. So, with the opportunity that I hope will be given to me, I’ll try to run through the highest potential of myself and help the country to gain it reputation in the eyes of the world. I hope, with the passionate I gained inside myself since I was 5, MARA will considerate my notion to pursue my study in biotechnology. With that, I end with full of hope.essay 2People always address me as Daniel even though my full name is Muhammad Daniel Azlan bin Mahadzir. I was born on 12th August 1991 at Kinta Medical Centre, Ipoh. Briefly, I am an average person with an outstanding outer personality and good personal attributes. Those are from; I believe inherited from my parents, Mahadzir Ramly and Nurhidayah Yeoh binti Abdullah. They are successful businesspersons whom committed with their business and never give up with the challenging life. Consequently, they are the best role model for me.During my childhood, my mom never bought me sort of toys or comics that usually kids have, instead I got tones of books and novella since the age of 5. Sometimes, I feel bored with those letters and words; however, I’m so glad now because my parents accomplished to cultivate reading as my hobby. Until now, I never forget to feed my mind with emerging facts and daydream fictions.People see me in various point of view; either bad or good. I do not care about their estimation towards myself but I always see myself optimistically. Human never perfect but we have strived to achieve the perfection. With that statement as principle of my life, I’ve been trained myself to be an optimistic person with high credibility and astounding confidence. Living with a business culture taught me to be so mature and competitive in all situations. In fact, the challenging surrounding carved the sense of leadership inside my heart which in turn makes me is able to work in a group well. I never placed myself in the comfortable zone instead always searching for challenge and opportunity in my life. Not to forget, I am also a responsible mankind towards myself, my parents and also my God. With those kinds of attributes I believe I can stand out one day as a good leader and change the world to a better place to live.My parents believe that knowledge and wisdom is the power that can undertake the world, so do I. As a result, they never forget to send me to schools to gain much education as a child has to. After much they had spent to me, I never blemish their hope and end up my primary hood with 5A’s. Subsequently, during my secondary school, I attended a boarding school which situated at Slim River, Perak. Being split up with my

parents taught me to be a strong son and independent in organizing myself. SMKA Slim River has good facilities which I exploited very well and with God will, I scored 9A’s for my PMR examination.With the flying colors result, I managed to get a place at SBP Integrasi Gopeng which is better than my previous school. Here, everything is different; the challenge is poles apart as most of brilliant students gathered here. In order to hit my target, I have to study smart to keep my momentum as my surrounding never forgets to challenge me. Praise to God as until the SPM trial examination, I managed to keep my impetus and scored well in each scrutiny. Well, the peak of my school years is SPM and with the support of my beloved teachers together with my parents and my exigent friends, I managed to score 11A’s.No play makes Jack a dull boy. The English saying confront me as I never failed to join any co curriculums that suit me. Since form 1, I joined the debate club and managed to represent my school for 4 consecutive years in Bahas Anugerah Asrama Terbilang and Bahas ala Parlimen Piala Perdana Menteri. Debate taught me many things including the way of addressing opinions and to see each situation in multiple points of view. After all, I also active in playing scrabble which brought me in 2006 to an open tournament. Even I played with people older than myself; I defied them and managed to put myself at the 12th place. I am also a computer nerd. I represent my school in many website competitions including Maxis CyberlinQ Competition. But highest achievement in computing was when I represent Malaysia in Cyber Development Corps which internationally participated in conjunction to World Congress on ICT. There, I proposed my paperwork about the emerging environmental problems including the ICT footprints. It was one of my best experiences ever. Next, in the sport arena, I am a good basketball player and in fact, playing basketball is my second hobby after reading. However, I never managed to represent my school in any basketball tournament: which make the worst part of me. Dealing with sport game made me a good teammate to my team where all cooperation and spirit blooms in each game. With all this participation and hard work, I am awarded with Anugerah Pelajar Terbilang Kokurikulum 2008.After ended up my school years with flying colors, it took me quite a time to think about my tertiary study. However, after looking at my ability and support from surrounding, I choose to involve with biotechnology in future. So, why biotechnology? It’s a perfect complement of me as I love biology very much. In fact since my primary school, I never failed to show off my interest in science subjects. To add, my dad bought me a scientific encyclopedia since I was only 5! Therefore the influence of science in me cannot be denied by everyone. Instead of only loving biology, biotechnology suits me the best as it is a unique combination between biology and technology. As we know, technology is something that is so important in our life nowadays. Technology deals with everything while biology is something related to life. Plus, I achieved good results in both chemistry and physics too, thus, technology may not be a big deal for me.A journey of thousand miles starts with the first step. As my study plan, I hope to start with getting a scholarship from MARA to undergo International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This is because IB is authorized by most of the university in the world. Plus, I had done some research about IB which include the study structure which include 3 major portions that are theory of knowledge, extended essay and creativity, action and services. I also planned to take my IB at Taylor’s University College primarily because of its outstanding academic achievements. In this way, I hope I can score between the ranges of 35 to 45 as my first move to study biotechnology abroad.Getting a place at the 86th best university in the world is my dream since I started to look forward about my high education. University of Nottingham is the preferable venue for me to continue my study in biotechnology. This is because; the university provides world class facilities to their student which I believe I can exploit for the sake of my study. In fact, this university also has an undeniable breathtaking nature as its surrounding that accordingly conducive to study. With that specialty, I hope I can get 4.0 value of CGPA and end up with a First Class Degree.As Malay say, ‘hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri, lebih baik di negeri sendiri’. No matter how far I go, no matter I high I fly, I will never forget my country, Malaysia. As a responsible citizen, I have my own aim and goal to achieve after completed my degree. First thing, I want to commit myself to government sectors which I want to make as many as possible investigation especially in agriculture sectors. Next, I would like to do some research in order to diverge the environmental problem in this country and try my very best to make Malaysia a better place to live. Until then, I hope I can stand out and tell the world to save the Mother Nature and therefore reduce the pollutions in the world.Putting into conclusion, science is always my soul. I hope I will be given the opportunity to study biotechnology and contribute back to my own country. With all the passionate I have shown, I hope MARA will take my request into consideration. With that, I end my word with a quote by Abraham Lincoln, ‘a world without dream is undefined, thus always make your dream come true and help other to achieve their dream too, that is a pure deed for you.’***************************************************************************************************IntroductionDr. Siti Aishah Mohd Na’ai, that will be the name that everybody will call me in the future. I was born on 26th August 1991 at Kota Bharu, Kelantan and now I am living in Pasir Mas, Kelantan. I am the eldest in my family and I only have one younger brother, Mohd Azim Mohd Na’ai and he is now studying in SK Sultan Ibrahim (1) in form 5. My parents are both working as teachers. My father, Mohd Na’ai b Che Hassan is a teacher at SMK (A) Lati and my mother, Noor Ezani bt Awang is a teacher at SK Lemal.

Education

My primary school was SK Kedai Tanjung and at the school I was always one of the top 3 students and I managed to get 5As in UPSR. Then, I continued my studies at MJSC Jeli until form 3 as I got 8As in PMR and was offered to further my studies at more established school, MJSC Taiping, one of the best school in Malaysia. At the school, I managed to get 9A1s in SPM. Besides that, in both schools, I always got 3.50 and above for every semester and my results were always increasing. Contribution

In MJSC Jeli, I was appointed as a treasurer for the Students Representative Council 04/05 and I was the first student from form 1 that was chosen to hold the position. Then, I chose to be a librarian as I love reading and be surrounded by books. In 2005, I represented my school in Story Telling Competition for East Zone Language Week and won the first place. Therefore, I was qualified to join the National Language Week. In 2006, I represented my school for East Zone Language Week in Lower Form Debate Competition as the third debater.

In MJSC Taiping, I was appointed as the vice president for Consumers Club and the vice president for my class. I was also one of the editors for the school magazine crew (BITARA). As one of the members of Fire Cadet, I joined the Fire Cadet Camping for Larut Matang and Selama District

and my group became the overall winner in the camping activities. Besides that, I also participated in Fire Cadet Marching Competition for Larut Matang and Selama District and got the third place.

Education Plan and Future Career

Neurologist is a doctor specialised in treating neurological diseases such as Alzheimer and epilepsy. The neurological diseases are expected to rise in the next 10 years due to small number of human resources in this field especially in rural areas. Therefore, based on the needs of my country and the huge number of job vacancies waiting for me in the future, choosing this field is the best choice that I made. Besides that, when studying about nervous system in Biology, I realised that my enthusiasm towards neurological study is enormous.

After I had made some researches, I plan to get my medical degree in Ireland. I choose to study in National University of Ireland as it gives one of the best medical studies in the world. After that I will join practical training or known as housemanship for 2 years before I can become a registered medical practitioner. Then, I will work in any government hospital in Malaysia but I will surely choose to work in a place that is lack of doctor because it brings me back to my basic reason why I want to be a doctor, to help as many people as I could.

After I had gained enough experience, I will continue my studies to become a neurologist. I decide to choose to study in local universities such as Universiti Sains Malaysia or Universiti Malaya so that I know just the right way to deal with the patients in my own country, Malaysia. After I finished my studies, I want to work in the hospital at my hometown, Kelantan that is Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab (2). I plan to save huge amount of money so that one day I can open my own medical centre. It maybe sounds too ambitious, but we must aim for the moon so that when we fall, we fall among the stars.