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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.