INTO THE NEW WOLRD

My name is Merrylynn Sulaiman, but I prefer people calling me Merr. I was born on 22nd of September 1998 in Sabah. I grew up surrounded by music and books which explains my great interest in vintage and old music. I am also into BTS, Harry Potter, Narnia, Westlife, Celine Dion and Michael Learns to Rock. Cecilia Ahern and J.K Rowling are my two favourite authors. Well, that's a few basic things about me.

 First of all, I would like to share on how I felt about taking the course o Counselling here in UNIMAS.When I first received my offer letter,I was quite surprised that I was offered this course. Since I was involved in lots of counselling-related club , it makes me feel like I'm taking a new step into what I've grown fond of.  Being a UNIMAS student has been such a spin off for me. I got here and managed to settle in well during orientation week.I may not seem like seem like it, but I really miss my hometown and family. I also got to learn what is is like to be a trainee counsellors.

 I kept thinking about how can I help the society with the knowledges that I will acquire in my four-year study.I learned so many new things through this course. I learned how counsellors use the helping skills to help others. What kind of theories that are related to each issue. I saw how every little things cousellors say or do can become a huge favour for somebody else. I also wanted to take this course because I want to reach out to other people just now. Inspired by the insecurities of my appearance,  I want to stop pushing myself too hard and started to help others. Be it the same problems with me or not. I was also inspired by the generosity a boy band shown to me. They became a symbol of self-acceptence because of their music and lyrics. I was really motivated and I finally decided to choose Counselling and stay to help others in the future.