Up close and personal with secondary school students

written by: Ann Teoh

Dr Nelson, "I've had some great time with
the students, sharing and learning."

Have you ever met Dr. Todd Nelson? Upper Six students of SMK Taman SEA had the opportunity to do so, recently. Dr. Nelson is an American who has been at the helm of an international organisation for expatriates in Malaysia. He then joined KDU as a Trainer at its Teaching and Learning Centre. Subsequently, he was appointed as Head of KDU’s School of Business. Eager to meet secondary school students, he joined Mr. Steven Tan, the Programme Counsellor, at a workshop on 29 October, 2010.

Dr Nelson motivating the students

Motivating and encouraging, he inspired the sixth formers to think of rewarding careers that they could aspire. Quizzing them about some professions and the requirements , he engaged them with sound advice on how to stay motivated and be successful. Working in small groups , the students had fun time trying to think out of the box. Mr Steven Tan (Programme Counsellor) wrapped up with a presentation about scholarships that are available to the students to pursue their dreams.

Thinking out of the box

Steven Tan was presented with a souvenir from SMK Taman SEA

At another event, a school fair that was held at SMK St. Michael, Ipoh, another Programme Counsellor, Ms Valerie Ooi, interacted with a Math & Science Quiz scholarship recipient, Teoh Jia Heng. Teoh was among the top three in his school who had achieved high scores for the Math & Science Quiz. As he said, "We're glad KDU has come all the way from Petaling Jaya and brought the Quiz to our school. Today, they are here again, bringing more information about KDU's programmes at this school fair. This fair is helpful as my friends and I are more enlightened about university colleges and other universities."

Teoh Jia Heng, one of the top scorers in
the KDU's Math & Science Quiz

If you're like Teoh who lives outside Kuala Lumpur, but you would like us to meet you at your schools for the Math & Science Quiz, please call any of our programme counsellors at o3-7953 6688, or email best@kdu.edu.my. If you would like to read what Dr. Nelson said about the School of Business, you can read more from the KDU Campus newsletter; just click here.