SEGi College Sarawak Students Awarded Dean’s List of Upper Iowa University, USA

Congratulations Kuek (right) and Lim (left) for your achievement

KUCHING: Ms. Allister Kuek Mong Yee and Mr. Lim Chiaw Soon from the American Degree Program (ADP) of SEGi College Sarawak  were recently awarded for their achievement in academics and received the Dean’s List award from Upper Iowa University, United States of America.

“I am very proud that I am able to get into the Dean’s List. Honestly, it is not an easy task to get into the Dean’s List as the requirement from UIU is high”, said Lim after receiving this award.

Apart from their academic achievements, Kuek and Lim are active in their respective clubs and societies where they were appointed as Club President. Kuek was Vice President of the Student Council of SEGi College Sarawak.

“Studying in ADP is quite challenging, but this motivates me to put more effort so that I can be an achiever. Although ADP is a challenging program, it still did not deter me to join other activities such as the Basketball Club and Bible Study Club. In my opinion, being exposed to various activities and also reading stimulated my mind and helped me to gain more knowledge”, said Lim.

When asked about how they are able to cope with both studies and other activities, Allister said that time management and self discipline are equally important to maintain balance between the two.

“A planner is the best tool, to keep everything listed and help me keep my activities within a time frame. When I play, I play hard; when I study, I study smart. ‘Nothing is impossible’ is my motto in life”, added Kuek.

“ADP is flexible and encourages students to participate in class activities, therefore it teaches students to be critical thinkers and to share their opinions. Plus, I can study this program locally without going to the States and graduate within 4 and a half years”, said Kuek when asked about her education path.

“In ADP, I have learnt how to think critically, learn to be independent and at the same time learn how to work together with people. After I graduate from ADP, I will still further my studies in both of my majors. Learning never ends”, said Lim

“To my juniors, learn as much as you can in ADP, and you will find that it helps a lot in your career. And that is the reason I choose ADP, as it exposes us to various fields and we can apply what we learnt”, added Lim.

Kuek and Lim are now working and will be attending their graduation ceremony in October 2013.