I MADE IT.....?!

         

Almost coming to the end of semester 1 in UNIMAS, I felt like it was an intense short life changing experience for me. With all the assignments due dates, the lectures, the activities and programmes, the conflicts, problems and emotional breakdown in between, I think i have became a stronger person now compared to before.

          Overall, the life here in UNIMAS for the first semester is very good so far, I get to learn a lot of things and deal with different type of individual. I met some good people and some that I would prefer to call them the one that gave me a lesson in life. Whether it is a good or bad experience, i would like to keep it as memory that I would treasure forever.

          During the long period of hecticness, I get to learn new things and experience especially when doing the assignments. I learnt that our ways of working is not always the same therefore commitment and cooperation is very important. Besides that, I also get to identify the few that might not be a quite functional or contributing when it comes to doing group assignments. However, its all about the outcomes, in my opinion, at least.

          Some of the assignment that were given was really challenging to the point that I started to doubt my ability to achieve it and continue my studies in this programme. Thankfully, the people around me helped me a lot through the process until i am able to finish the assignment. Therefore, if there is anything that I have regretted about is that I ever doubted myself in being able to get through the hardships while being here.   

          In conclusion, the whole first semester was such a memorable experience for me. No matter how good or bad the situation is, I am thankful for the precious people that stayed by my side till the end. Doing the assignments was such an enjoyable and fruitful thing for me, eventhough there are stress, pressure and tension, the feeling of getting it done is probably the most joyful feeling ever. Now, we only have to focus for the final exams, therefore, all the best everyone ! 

Shhh.. A Love Story?

Assalamualaikum and good evening. I’m Fathiah. Today, I would love to write a love story of me. Yeah guys! I’m going to share with you my love story. Do leave comment for my post ya, guys. Ok, my love story began when I wait for the letter that day. I’m anxiously wait for it. I’m so excited and yet scared too. I believe it would be a memorable day because I wait for quiet so long. It is the day when I received a letter from UNIMAS. Yeah, I trick you guys. My love become so much clear when I reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2. It is always been my dream to enter university. I still remember where I arrive at UNIMAS with my mom, dad, younger sister and both of my grandparents along with my uncle. I act very tough that day. I try to hide my excitement and love for UNIMAS. I really looking forward to be a part of UNIMAS but I don’t expect to be here and fall in love with counselling programme. My second choice in UPU system is Psychology at UNIMAS. At first, I do get sad because I really want to pursue in Psychology. However, I told myself that it is okay. As long as I get into UNIMAS, I wouldn’t mind. I already study and do some research about UNIMAS before I get the love letter. Part of UNIMAS that get my attention most is the swimming pool. I really love swimming and you know what, until now I didn’t get the chance to swim in the pool because I get so busy with my beloved counselling programme and of course I'm very active with clubs. I love UNIMAS because I can do almost everything I want and all I have is time.It is my responsibility to divide my time fairly for both academic and non-academic activities. I really enjoy my self being in UNIMAS for four years, In Shaa Allah. I want to challenge myself throughout these four years of studies. No matter how hard it is to be a trainee counsellor, I would express myself freely here. At first, I might walk too slow but please never underestimated me because I know I can become the best of FATHIAH in the meantime. I fall in love with counselling when I see lots of similarity between me and counselling every day. I might lack of confident now and I might be a little bit lazy student yesterday. But you know what, I never been so happy for tomorrow especially when I’m in UNIMAS. Okay, now you guys know my secret. So, let it just be our secret okay? Shhhhhhh… My love for counselling and UNIMAS grows everyday guys. So, hwaiting! Let’s be the best of us throughout these four year!

By NURFATHIAH EZANEE BINTI ZAILANI 67283

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Hello everyone! My name is Cassey Lapu Jettle. I’m from Limbang Sarawak. I was born on the 10^th of April in 1998, which means I am 20 years old now. I would like to share my experience when I do my individual and group assignment and after I completing both of my assignment. To be honestly I feel very tired and stress. This is because there is a lot assignment that I have to do also. I can’t even have enough rest few weeks ago and I sometimes I crying at night because I think that I can’t do the assignment and also for the other assignment. What makes me can through all of this because of my parents and also my friends. They are my supporter. They keep on saying that I can through all of this. Thank God that I can finish all my assignment for individual and group assignment. 

 I still remember my parents said that where ever I go, I will learn so many experience in my life no matter good or bad experience. Yes! Absolutely yes. Of course I’ve had bad experience in my life, it’s not that I’m okay and happy but I tried to help myself to think positive that any problems that hit my life it will have a way and everything will. Therefore since I’m in here I have meet many friends since I like to communicate with other people and get to know them and also get to know new interesting individuals. When I meet new people in my life and they happy to meet me, I will feel comfortable with them. I believe that friendship is one of the most important values in human life. I believe that. The bad experience that happen in my life made me the way I am now. I feel grateful, full of love, I feel blessed.

Thank you for reading my simple story. God Blessed you.

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.

78% and almost done

Hi everyone. Sorry for the late night post. I think my brain functioning well at night. Usually I spend this hour by doing my assignment but tonight, I want to continue my story about my experience being a counselling students or a special name that Dr. Fa give us that is ‘trainee counselor’.

In busy finishing our report, case study, video and presentation, we are now in week tenth. Undeniable, as a student we have a lot of things to do. Assignment can make me fun, feel motivate and also can make me feel nervous.

In BHS subject, things that make me fun is when doing assignment. As all of you know, this subject have one individual assignment and group assignment. I enjoyed doing individual assignment because I know myself better because there was a part that I have to write about myself, my family, my behaviour management and the happiness project.

After shoot for our video assignment

But, there is a part that hard for me is a letter of gratitude. I do not want to write that letter to my parents because they not influence me at all. But, I know they always support me on whatever I am doing now. I have one friend that I knew when I went to boarding school. I entered that school by myself without my lower secondary school friends because I am the only one who did the last minute decision. Being far from family and did not have any friends is too challenging for me. I act like there were nothing happen because I want to show to my parents that I have made a good decision. I start knew this guy because we were in the same class. He was an excellent student during our batch. Because of his good academic, he always challenged me. One of his challenges was he wanted me to get on stage to receive SPM slip. You know what, I accepted that challenge and I made it!! But, I realize. I never thanked  him. I also do not why. Maybe it is because of my ego.

Another BHS assignment that I enjoyed was making a video editing although I feel like a drunk person. This was my first time doing the video editing. I learn editing skill in youtube and my friends that have skill in editing also taught me very well. Making a video want you to cooperate with your group members. Praise to god, all of my member doing well and give 100% commitment. Thank you Salwa and Izzah for staying up till morning to finish our report. Thank you very much!!!

Realize or not, we almost finish our semester 1 syllabus. Do not forget that our BHS examination just around the corner. Good luck to all my friends. Thank you for lending me your time reading this blog.

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my counselling family 

Just want to share with you a quotes that can help to motivate you

‘difficult roads often leads to beautiful destination’

Thank you friend

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening everyone. I’m Nurfarrah’ ain Binti Mohammad Sukan, with the matric number 68410. This would be my second entry on my reflection journal. So I will tell you a little bit of my experience in creating individual and group assignment. I’ve met and thrived along on this journey up until now.

The individual assignment is all about us. We get to write about ourselves and be able to visualize about who we are. For me, it’s easy to write about myself and my family. But I stuck when writing favorite song or favorite food because I don’t like to do in detail. Then in the individual assignment, I also wrote a way to manage our behavior and write the three thing exercise. When making three things, I will do it before I put in the list of three good things I did during that week. Although it easy to be prepared but I still waste my time to finish the individual assignment. Until a few days before the individual assignment submission deadline, I struck to write a letter again. I took a long time to think whether I wanted to write a letter for my mom or for my dad. For me both I really appreciate and are the most important person in my life including my little brother. If possible, I can write the three of them in my letter. But finally, I chose to give my father a letter. This is because I want to show that I want to appreciate the sacrifice of my father against me who is willing to send me back and forth in school when it is raining and hot, he is also a responsible, kind, caring, and attentive person. I love my family, especially my parents and my sister. 

For my group assignment, it was so fun. Each group has 3 members - Sarah, Salwa and me. We always talk about having a drink in my room. I feel grateful and happy together with them both because they are both very good, always helping each other and never give up. for me, they both always give me a boost to do something. While making role play, I and Sarah became a helper and helpee and salwa as a person taking a video. Although the script has been made, me and sarah are not very memorable, just understand it and do it spontaneously. we make role play up to 3 times. During the first video, there was a garbage truck rubbing in a hibiscus college area. In fact, there are also sounds of cats on the roof. Despite the various disturbing sounds, I spent two of them very patient. I feel like a group with them both. they are still crying and never complaining during this group assignment.

Now I would like to thank all my friends who are involved directly or indirectly in the classroom for giving me encouragement and support. but also do not forget my friends who are my friends wherever I am. last but not least, thank you Dr. Fatahyah Hj. Yahya for teaching and guidence. I like Dr. Fa because of its maternal nature.

Journey of Life

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone. I'm Nurfarrah 'ain Binti Mohammad Sport, with the matric number 68410. You can call me Farrah or Ain. I'm from Kuching, Sarawak. I want to tell a little about my experience before I go to university. After the STPM decision came out, I found that my STPM decision was not very good. From there I started to feel very worried that my entry rate to the university was quite thin. After several days of STPM decision, I decided to meet with counselors at SMK Tun Abang Haji Openg to ask how to fill the UPU online and at the same time want to know what counseling program I need to take to fill UPU online later. After discussions with counseling teachers at school. I went to Sarawak State Library to fill the UPU online. After a week later, I found my online UPU wrong. Then I try to go to all the university-related seminars. All that I experienced. I fell down from the wood hole before going to the seminar until I was hit by a motorcycle and on my way to the seminar I was overwhelmed by heavy rain. From there I feel very hard and I almost give up. Every time I feel my defeat will remind my parents and my face, in that way I rise again and never give up. I'm very scared if I can not go to university. In many seminars I went there, there was a seminar that had a B40 form from University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for admission to a university that was unrelated to the online UPU. The B40 form is completed and sent to University Malaysia Sarawak. Every time I go to the program, my dad will always ask my progress as I attend each program. During the online UPU invitation, I feel very sad because I know I can not go to university. Since then, I started calling UPU officials asking what I should do if I was mistaken for the UPU. I'm very confused, I want to go to university because to get my father's wishes for me to go to university. After three days of university entry for the first session, I received a call from UNIMAS office and congratulated me as I was able to connect my studies to UNIMAS. After hearing the good news, I continued to contact my father and told me I had successfully entered the university. I feel very happy because of what my father wants to see me go to university. 

UNIMAS intake registeration day picture (04 September 2018)

I saw my parents face very happy and I also saw the sacrifice of my father while preparing my entry into university. Even so she was not ashamed to ask for a little help for me from a grandfather. I feel very sad when I hear my mother tell me back. How much she tried to get some help from an outsider. From there, when I entered every class I determined to study hard. My experience when entering Basic Helping Skills classes during the first week, I feel very nervous and very worried. Like something playing in my mind. I think whether the lecturer is good or fierce, is she a considerate person, is she a person to be approached, whether the friends in the class are friendly or not, are they all clever and are all fluent in English. minutes later before 08:00 am, when stepping into the classroom, my basic assistance skills lecturer came in with a smiling face to us all in the class. The first time I saw lecturer, I found she is a Chinese child who has entered Islam religion. She greets us wit a kindly smile and give us a good impression in our mind. I find she has a motherhood when she looks at her face, the way she speaks and her style. I feel warm with Dr. Fa because of her humor and gentle personalities. Before the lesson start, she will introduce himself, her name Dr. Fatahyah Yahya so can call her Dr. Fa. She also tells her little background. After that, everyone among us who introduced ourselves and expressed their own strength.

After attending the class, I had learned about what is helping, helper, and helpee, the character of the effective helpers. I also had learned various helping technique and skill that are important for each counsellor must have. How to make a role play. I learned how to play the role play and the skills used throughout the role play. I learned many knowledge from basic helping skills class.