So, the UPU result is finally out.
Congratulation to those who have been awarded your 1st choice, your many years of hard work is paid off and here comes a new beginning; if you don’t, do not worry as God will not shut one door without opening another, the best is always yet to come.
Local university students in Malaysia are often regarded as 2nd class as compared to private and overseas undergraduates.
One of the main reasons is public does not have confidence in Malaysia’s education system – many people have the perception that the lectures are not conducted in English and the quality of lecturers and students likewise are far from excellence.
It is true that the standard of our public institutions are still lagging behind to many world renowned universities – but it is more than adequate to prepare you to be a better individual and propel you forward with the unique experiences provided by local universities.
My two years local university’s life has taught me something. Yes, students who study overseas have some advantages and competitive edges. However it is only limited to those who cherish the opportunities and make the most abroad. In this era of social media, it doesn’t really matter anymore on where you study but how great do you let your dreams soar and how wild do you let your imagination run?
There are so many successful local undergraduates in the corporate or public services. And we certainly can be like them.

There are many ups, downs, bittersweet and sour which have shaped my 2-year journey to be a fruitful one. I experienced many ‘first’ in my life in this short span of time: chaired a press conference, mentored by the Prime Minister in a closed-door session, featured on the front page of newspaper, initiated a few social and business projects, co-curated an international conference for the first time in Penang, and the list goes on. Continue reading [Sharing] 17 Lessons I Learnt – Being A Local University Student In USM For 2 Years | Wilson Beh →