Farewell To My First Job

Assalamualaikum and good day everyone.

Hallloooo..I'm Khadijah. I'm English and Constitution and Malaysian Society lecturer.

These past 5 months at Vision College have been so rewarding. I have learned and experienced many wonderful things.

Everyday, I start my day at 5 in the morning. My house from the college is quite far as it takes about 2 hours for me to get here right on time; 8 a.m. I wait for Ashikin at KL Sentral and we take the LRT together to Taman Bahagia. Most of the time we arrive on time and we proceed with our normal routine as a lecturer (lectures, e-mails, meeting, etc). My friend and I always have to face with the hardest question everyday which is “Where to eat?” and the answer will be depends on our current financial status. Usually, when I suggest a place, they rarely accept it. So, I am a little bit disappointed sometimes. My students also always asked for treats from me. But, I just ignored them. I have to teach English, Extra English classes and recently Constitution and Malaysian Society. In class, I met students with a lot of characters and needs. Thus, I tried to understand and cater to their needs.

English Department Team

Minute-to-Win-It during College Activities

This is a short daily routine from me. Thank you Vision College for this opportunity and let me be a part of this wonderful family. December is my last month in Vision College. So, this is also my farewell to all of you that have really taken care of me. Bye^^ Saranghaeyo <3

Extra English A Students

By,

Nur Khadijah

Lecturer.

Greetings & Farewell~

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.

It's me, Ashikin and I am an English/Malaysian Studies/ Moral Studies/ Educational Research lecturer here. This is my first ever full-time job and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of Vision college.

It has been 5 months and personally, it is such a wonderful and unforgettable ride. I enjoyed teaching and learning new things everyday. A lot of challenges have been encountered by me as a lecturer here. Students that come variety of backgrounds have taught me a lot in becoming and improving myself into a better lecturer. As a member of Happy Team, there are some college events that I have taken part of and one of the most memorable events that I've experienced here is an event organized by my wonderful English Department team, Indoor Board Games.

It was held on 3^rd October 2014 (Friday) during College Activity week. It was memorable probably because I organized it with my beloved colleagues; Aby, Kat and Ikyn hence I enjoyed every moments of it. We bought presents, decorated the place, interacted with students and enjoyed the games freely.

Post – Indoor Board Games

Psychology Exhibition selfie

With beloved students

Since December is my final month here in Vision College, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for the endless guidance, support and love. <3

안녕과안녕으로.

Bye Bye.

Ashikin Adnan

Lecturer.

Re-entry shock and going back home for inspiration and support

Everyone is wondering how I have been going through the culture shock since I had a 6-month working experience and holiday in New Zealand. Before I share my experience in handling culture shock, let’s talk about the differences in life style between New Zealand and Malaysia.

New Zealand is a relatively peaceful, relaxing and “greener” country than Malaysia. New Zealanders, we call them “kiwi”, normally prefer a slower pace of life style. For example, there are lots of outdoor activities such as hiking in spring, diving in summer, cycling in autumn and snowboarding in winter. They do not like to work over-time and they are quite particular about working overtime, I think this is the reason why New Zealand is one of the countries whose citizens possess long leisure hours. I was quite surprised when I was told that there was only 5 million people in this 2-island country (bigger than Peninsula Malaysia) and it is also the only developed country specializing in agriculture (other developed countries specialize in high-tech industry, instead). When comparing with Asian countries, kiwis are not keen on fashion, technology (getting internet connection is quite difficult in this country), entertainment…..well, being rich is not their priority…..but they can get angry if they see you littering or harming animals (the female grants pets superior rights than husband).

In short, there are many differences between New Zealand and this country.

However, handling culture shock sometimes is not that difficult if you proactively make friends in a new environment, I mention only New Zealand but this is also true at Vision College. I always take up challenges as an opportunity for growth. At Vision, the life is so fruitful that people are free to share their learning experiences with me, whether it is a good or bad story. As days go by, the connection between me and the members of this Vision family (Whether they are colleagues, superiors or students), is getting stronger. I hope you guys enjoy life at Vision and Happy Learning!

The Happy Bunch

Psychology Exhibition with my students

From,

Chew, XingJiun

Lecturer

My life at Vision College, so far

ASSALAMUALAIKUM… AND SALAM 1 MALAYSIA…

Hello everyone! Welcome to my story. Relax and stay calm in whatever you do!

First of all, let me introduce myself and my background. You can call me Zara, which is the name given to me by my parents. So, I have worked at Vision College since March 2014 as a Telemarketer and then on May 2014, I was reassigned as the Accommodation Officer cum Warden.

Some of the best experience during my time here includes persuading prospective students to register for our courses, sending them to our hostels and teaching them in preparatory classes. As I am dealing with students very regularly, I feel like we have bonded closely and I see myself more as their friend and sister.

My work can be very challenging at times but I am always grateful for my wonderful team who has never refused to help me in my times of need. Here is my amazing team:

Lovina

Abdul

Jumanshah

   

Now let’s take a look my personal photo album:

i. With fellow marketing staff at a road show in Terengganu:

 

I also participated in various college events such as TED’X, College Orientation Week, and Registration of new students and College Activity Week.

ii. Preparatory Class

(April intake - presentation of Alligator)

(July intake: Creation of 3D Science)

Visit to KLCC

Finally, I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Mr. Lee Wee Loong (Chief Executive Officer) for giving me an opportunity to work. I would also like to thank Mr. Kenny (General Manager) and Ms. Tan Lay Yean (Supervisor) for your helpful guidance. Last but not least, I would also like to express my gratitude to all my friends here at Vision College because you all make my life here wonderful and amazing.

Sincerely,

Siti Zaharah Binti Zulkifli

Accommodation Officer cum Warden.

Train of Thoughts

“Hooray!” I shouted in glee (internally) as I stride my very first step into Vision College. Finally realizing the dream to become part of the education big family. “I'm there to play with the big boys!” I said to myself as my imagination starts to run wild. “Today I'm a lecturer in Vision College, a few more years down the road, with extra bit of perseverance, discipline, and a great deal of luck, I'll decorate my life accomplishments with another doctorate degree. Thereafter, my road towards professorship will be a piece of cake.”

I chuckled at my own grandiose delusions as I realized how frivolous it sounded. “I am not suppose to be in the limelight!” I told myself. “What happened to the 'pillars of the nation' that I have had learned before? The students should be the focus of education. Education is about creating a generation of intellectuals, capable of critical-thinking, decision making and problem-solving.” Lecturing is a noble career, and as such, it should be approached in a noble manner with the absence of ill intent.”

“Better yet, I'm in the Happy Team now. Two for the price of one.” I said to myself as I remembered my other complementary role in Vision College which also aligned with the ideology of creating intellectuals. It was a vague concept to me what the Happy Team was; but, after months of working closely with my beloved team and with the guidance of mentors, the objective of Happy Team boils down to “creating happiness.”

“So, what is happiness?” That's a tough question. Naturally, with my psychology background, I tend to define happiness as “a psychological construct,” “one of the six basic emotions,” “serotonin probably plays a role in it,” so on and so forth. “But how do I induce the secretion of serotonin in Vision College students?” Well, theoretically, pleasant stimuli is one way to do it; practically, to create happiness for the students, I can pour in my effort to ensure the activities are of the highest quality. In the near future, I want students to reflect on their college lives in Vision College, remembering all sorts of happening events they have ever attended, saying: “Remember that one time when we joined (insert name of an activity), that was a defining moment in my life. It was epic! Those were the good old days... (with auld lang syne echoing at the background)”

Creating memorable experience for the Freshmen.

Hence, I commit to imparting knowledge to the students as an educator, bringing happiness and creating memories to Vision College community.

Creating happiness and bonding friendship.

By,

Daniel Ho

Lecturer/Student Retention Coordinator

My 1st Job

Hi there !!!

5 months ago, I was given an amazing opportunity to work in Vision College. As this is my very first job, I was very shy at the beginning, rather nervous as well. But, once I got to know the jolly people who worked there, it turned out to be an awesome working environment.

            

So, what is it that I do in Vision College? As an IT executive, I am responsible to ensure all computers, internet/online resources, or pretty much any computer related stuff, are functioning at their best which in return, will allow all staffs and also our students to perform their daily activities smoothly.

Jolly people you say?? Well, below are some pictures of my wonderful workplace.

The lovely and merry bunch I work most closely with, the Student Recruitment Team.

Our beloved lecturers

Oh Hey!! That’s me, doin ma thang in front of the computer

Awwww …..  so busy …………….

I would also like to thank our director, Mr. Lee Wee Loong, as well as our GM, Mr. Kenny, for their encouragement & guidance.

Well… That’s all for now. But, worry not, more goodies to come in the near future.

Thank You, Bye-Bye ……..

Sincerely,

Liew Yew Kit

IT Executive

Adventure In Tawau

       I had an opportunity to conduct a two week musculoskeletal ultrasound course in Vision Diagnostic Tawau for the benefit of the three sonographers working there. During this time I had the opportunity to observe the daily workflow of the aforementioned diagnostic centre, which is a joint venture between Gideon Sdn Bhd and Klinik Dr Shirley Lee. The eponymous Dr Shirley Lee runs her clinic on the floor immediately above the diagnostic centre, and she regularly refers patients for various radiological examinations.

      The diagnostic centre's facilities comprise of a wide variety of services, which includes X-ray, ultrasound, mammography and computerized tomography. The lobby of the clinic is usually packed with patients as the clinic is widely known throughout Tawau for its good patient care, prompt service and accurate diagnostic capabilities.

     To ensure that the sonographers were able to absorb and retain the maximum amount of knowledge possible during my visit, I conducted all my classes one-to-one. In this manner I was able to gauge the competency level of each of them and adjust my teaching methodology accordingly. Dr Shirley Lee also facilitated the learning process by referring many patients to be scanned in order for real time scanning techniques to be demonstrated in actual clinical settings.

       After working hours I had the chance to experience Tawau at night. One of the better spots for an evening soiree is the rooftop bar of LA hotel, which offers a typical menu of pick-me-ups and finger foods, and a panaromic view of the town and the ocean. Sitting on the ledge caressed by the cool, salty breeze while watching the sunset was one of the highlights of my visit.

Thus I thoroughly recommend that Tawau is worth, at the very least, a single visit.

By 

Chiang Wei Lai
Tutor
Postgraduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography (Asia)

Kota Kinabalu’s Filipino Market: You Must Be Crazy Not To Come Here!

       Hi everyone! It is a great honour for me to share my simple but wonderful experience with you guys. I started working at Vision College on December 2013 and I feel very happy to be one of the Education Consultants in the Student’s Recruitment Team (SRT). I love to meet people and passionate to encourage the younger generation to continue pursuing their higher education.

    My career as an Education Consultant gave me the opportunity to travel to all corners of our country, starting from Perlis in the north; down to Sabah on the Borneo Island just to encourage more young people especially those SPM leavers continue their studies to a higher level.

         But that is not the main story that I want to share here with you guys. I know many of the article’s contributors in this blog will definitely wrote about their job or responsibilities in our college, or they experience throughout their submissive in our college; or maybe some events which apply around the college for you gaze.

        Today I want to take another approach; I want to share with all of you about the uniqueness of the Filipino Market that located in the city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. I had the opportunity to go to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah when I was sent by the college to involve with education roadshow in Sabah and Sarawak on 27^th May to 3^rd June this year. Like some of us from Peninsular Malaysia, before this I never knew about the existing of Kota Kinabalu’s Filipino Market up until one day I was taken there by Kak Suzie who is also an Education Consultant but based in Sabah.

     The Kota Kinabalu’s Filipino Market is in Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens opposite the Centre point Shopping Complex. Its location right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu makes it an accessible place for visitors and tourist. As the name implies, the Filipino market is run by Filipino immigrants. Opened from 7:30am to 7:30pm, you can find a wide range of stuff for you to browse through and buy.

      The diverse products you can find in the Filipino market ranges from handicrafts, toiletries to traditional food and medicine. One of the things that you ought to buy in the Filipino market is its famous original pearl priced at around RM5 a piece.

View inside the Filipino Market

You can bargain for the price at Filipino Market

        At night time, you can find this Sabah market selling fresh poultry, fishes and prawns. You will be delighted to see the variety of seafood and meat being on offer here. You will also find stalls selling vegetables and fruit here. One local fruit that you should really try out is the Sabah red durian and the “tarap” fruit.

The “tarap” fruit that famous at Borneo

      If you are feeling hungry, there are stalls in the Filipino market selling local delicacies and barbequed seafood such as the juicy succulent fish and tiger prawns. They even have lobsters here on offer at a whopping RM100. You’re not only able to shop till you drop here; you also can eat until you drop too!

View at night market

      The wonderful Filipino Market will promise not to disappoint you in your Sabah shopping excursion. If you come to Sabah especially Kota Kinabalu, don’t missed a chance to go and experience the colours of this magnificent markets.

       Who would have guessed that Kota Kinabalu’s own Filipino place is a great place to find food and hang out? But please beware of pickpockets and bag-snatchers when roaming around this area.

BE SOCIABLE!

 By,                                                                                    Adam Baker Othman                                                                Education Consultant,                                                                  Student's Recruitment Team

Vision Was Here!!

Hi all!

     This time my entry will not about my life but a story about an event that I had went to last Saturday (9^th August 2014). The event is TEDxKL, it was held at Calvary Convention Centre located near with Bukit Jalil.

     I went there with Mr Lee, Fatin, Murni and Zara. At first I thought the talk would be the same boring talk about a person that talked about their life achievement, but at the end I love it and enjoy with the performance they did.

Let me share few things about TEDxKL.

     TED is a not for profit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TED was started in 1984 as a small conference bringing together people from three worlds which are Technology, Entertainment, Design, to talk about how their ideas come together. Since then, TED’s scope has become even broader. Along with the annual TEDConference in Long Beach, California and the TEDGlobal conference in Oxford, United Kingdom.

     This year theme for TEDxKL is “Open Future”, as it was been chosen because based upon the realization that we are more empowered and connected now as a society, and have faster access to knowledge, with technology at our fingertips. It also about the openness impacting our lives and how we can use the right selected knowledge to shape and create the future.

     These were some of the speakers that delivered the talk, Dr. Angelica Lim (Robotics Scientist), Prof. Balbir Singh (Malaria Detective), Ann Khoo (Fair Workplace Advocate) and others. We were also been amaze with the violin performance by Dennis Lau (Violin Virtuoso).

     It’s a very good conference where we can motivate ourselves and learn from the speakers’ experience on how they cope with their life’s problem and become a successful person.

     I would like to give a special thanks to our boss, Mr. Lee who had given me an opportunity to go to this kind of event where I can gain a new experience.

Thank You,

By,                                                                                           Amir Saini                                                                                   Marketing Executive.

My Lovely Job At Vision College

     This is my daily job at Vision College as a Marketing Executive; wake up in the early morning and go to designated school. I’ve to cover 60 schools in one month. As usual when I arrive at school I will meet with the teachers and ask the students data for telemarketing purpose when I’m at office. Before I do that, I’ll ask about them and make a good relationship with every teachers in that school. This is very important because it will help me very much to get the students data.

     Above picture was took during my roadshow event at Kota Tinggi Library with Kak Suzie. This is my first time work with Kak Suzie. She is a very good and dedicated person. And now she become a great and excellence Vision College’s Marketing Executive in Sabah. All Sabahan students is belongs to her. You are the best Kak Suzie!

     This picture was taken during the talk at SMK Taman Bunga Raya. Our talk at this school is more about how to manage the time as a student and how to choose the best higher education instituition for further the study.

     This is my first time roadshow at Mara Tower Kuala Lumpur and I will not forget this moment because I have learn a lots of things and meet with a lots of people. I have been there with Kak Ila, Fahmi, Kak zu and others.

     This picture was taken during our dinner with Marketing members at Hilton Hotel. Today is last day Ernst in Vision College. We all miss you Ernst and all the best in your life.

     This is roadshow event at Plaza Angsana, Johor Bharu with Kak Ila and Ms. Murni. Ms. Murni is willing to help us during this roadshow and we really appreciate it. She help us to consult the student and share her experience as a lecturer with the students that came to this roadshow.

     This picture was taken during the roadshow at Mara Carnival Terengganu. There are so many students come, unfortunately the students that come still study .But thanks to Allah from here I got a few students that actively study here until now.

     This time I have being assigned to do roadshow at Perlis, Alor Star, Bukir Mertajam and lastly at Sungai Petani. I have been there with RX and Amir and that roadsow taking time almost one week. There is a lots of interesting experience during that roadshow. Unfortunely, there is not many students come during the roadshow at Perlis. But when we went to Alor Star, there are a lots of students come and we cannot entertaint them all because we only three person during that roadshow. Luckily Mr. Chua come to help us during this roadshow event.

     Above picture was taken during the roadshow at Mara building, Terengganu with Buya. There are alots of students came but we cannot entertaint them all.

     This is Amir with lots of deposit money that we got from the students during the roadshow event. We feel that our work all this time is worthy. Although there is not many student enroll in Vision College on promised date, but with that money we can cover all the expenses during the roadshow. 

     This time, Abg Adam, Kak Ila and me have been assigned to find the students at Felda Segamat. We go to evry house in that Felda to give briefing and promote Vision Collge. This is not an easy job because Vision College only have one course sponsor by Mara and DMU which is DMI course. Events this task very tough, we give all our commitmet to carry on this responsibility to do our job. One thing that I can forget during the job at this Felda is I found a lot of lizard on the road. So scary.lol

     After we finish our job at Felda Segamat, we go to meet with Mr. Zul, “Orang Asli” officer. We ask his help to ask the permission to meet with “Orang Asli” teenagers to promote our college and give the briefieng about higher education. We have been invite to Open Day Ceremony for “Orang Asli” and Mr. Zul gave us one table to give the briefing to teenagers. Thank you Mr. Zul for your kind help during we were there!

     After we finish our job at roadshow and Carnival Mara this is my job at the office; send a letter to students and do telemarketing. I need to follow up with the students that already paid the deposit of enrollment in order make sure them register and study here. We need to do extra work for the students that we recruited. We need to guide them, take them at bus station or airport in order make sure they are arrive safely at Vision College.

     This picture was take during the roadshow at Kuching. Mr lee come and help us during this roadshow.Thank you Mr Lee, we really appreciated it.

     This picture was taken at air port during my last day at Kuching. I feel very happy and excited doing the roadshow here because there are alots of things that I have learn. See you guys!

  By,                                                                                             Nur Aqidah Merican                                                                      Marketing Executive