INSPIRED @ KDU College

Written by: Soo Xinghan, Student, Murdoch University Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Fresh out of secondary school, many of us are overwhelmed by the choices we have to make. Should we enrol in a public education institution or a private one? Should we sign up for this course or that? There are so many options to consider yet so little time before we have to decide.

Luckily for me, friends and family were eager to provide assistance and advice. That was how I came to find out about KDU College and its reputation for quality education. After consulting a student advisor, I was sure that this was the right path for me.

However, there is another obstacle in my way. A pre-university and degree programme would prove to be a too costly for my parents. Given the high cost of tertiary education and my parents having to financially support not only my sister and myself, but also my grandparents, I was naturally in a dilemma on whether I should enroll in such a prestigious course. Fortunately for me, KDU College recognises that money shouldn’t be a barrier for education and generously awarded me the Principal Scholarship upon my enrolment. As the Principal Scholarship covers the tuition fees for the entire program, this award has definitely lightened the financial burdens of my parents.

KDU-MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR'S COMMENDATION AWARD

by Ann Teoh


Five students from the Murdoch University programmes jumped with joy when it was announced that they were the recipients of the Murdoch University Vice Chancellor's Commendation Academic Excellence award.


This prestigious award recognises outstanding students who have earned High Distinctions, placing them in the university's top 2% of the ordinary bachelor programme.


Chia Sue Ann, Priscilla Phang, Soo Xinghan, Wong Hui Mey Joanna and Benette Lee are still in cloud nine. Despite their excitement, they wanted to thank their lecturers who have been a source of inspiration to them.

KDU Campus Newsletter 2010 - Issue 3/2010

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Father's Day Special

KDU students took some time out to reflect about the big man in their lives - their fathers, also addressed as "Dad", "Bapa", "Ayah", "Ah Pa" etc in various languages and local dialects. To many, Dad does not communicate as much as mom. However, Dad is the one whose big hands will do repairs in the house, fork out your pocket money, take you trekking or fishing. Remembering how the fathers in their lives have been their role models in character-building, some KDUvers have penned a few words for Father's Day Special. This is one of the dedications to Dad...

Happy Father’s Day, Dad

By: Azfar Hadi

Student, American Degree Program

Usually, on Father's Day, sons would get their dads the same thing: ties, socks or another tool. Has anyone of us ever taken the time to thank our dads for the wisdom and life lessons that they have passed on to us?

I was taught many of life’s lessons from dad’s simple but logical rationale. I remember as far back as 10 years ago when I was 8 years old, I learned my first lesson. I was told off by my mom for not lifting the toilet seat after use. What I remember was that after my mom's long and nagging “lecture”, my dad offered a brilliant rebuttal to this issue. He said "It's easier to put the seat down than lift it up; you have gravity working with you." So now, whenever I made the same mistake again, I just quoted my dad and it has proven to be quite effective ; since that day, I was never nagged on this issue again.

When I was 8 years old - I'm standing in front of my dad

For years, my impression of my dad was an odd man with a weird sense of humor. One Sunday, I was entertaining some doubts about achieving my dream and I was already planning on surrendering it. Somehow, he seemed to have noticed my perplexity. He just came over to me and in a soft voice said, “No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to flee and fly high. No government and no legislature has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams.” I believe he was not used to giving inspirational and encouraging words because right after he gave this advice, he seemed to have an embarrassed look on his face and he walked away quickly. My dad does not show his affections openly; when he does, he does it in his quirky way.

Father's Day Special

KDU students took some time out to reflect about the big man in their lives - their fathers, also addressed as "Dad", "Bapa", "Ayah", "Ah Pa" etc in various languages and local dialects. To many, Dad does not communicate as much as mom. However, Dad is the one whose big hands will do repairs in the house, fork out your pocket money, take you trekking or fishing. Remembering how the fathers in their lives have been their role models in character-building, some KDUvers have penned a few words for Father's Day Special.

The Man Who Never Gave Up

Written by: Elaine
UNSW Foundation 609
Centre for Pre-University Studies

There is one person who inspires me in my life - my beloved father. He will do his best to solve any problems or difficulties that he encounters, without giving up.

My father was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth; he came from a very poor family. After finishing his primary schooling, he did not pursue his studies further as his grandfather couldn’t afford the education for all. Therefore, my father had to work at a very young age to reduce the family's burden.

Winners - Let's Go To The Movies Contest 2

Hi:

Thanks to all the participants of Let's Go to the Movies! Contest No. 2. The lucky winners are:

1. Agnes Teh Pik Yee (890125-23-XXXX) 2. Farah Fauzi (930911-14-XXXX) 3. Rick Tan (921024-14--XXXX) Please collect cinema tickets in person at KDU College, Section 13 Campus, Petaling Jaya. You may authorise a representative to collect the tickets on your behalf provided a letter of authorisation is given to the bearer. Look out for our next contest in July (hint: lst week of July)! Cheers!