Vietnam- it is not as famous as other
countries are, but it is my pride. It is a small territory which located in
Southeast Asia. As a reason, I have got black eyes, hair and quite short
figure. My name is Mila, I am 20 years old. In August 2011, I had a chance to
attend an English examination which Albukhary International University (AIU)
organized in Vietnam; fortunately, I passed the exam and received a scholarship
from AIU to study IEP 2012. On 2nd February 2012, I arrived AIU with
many pleasure and hopes; a young girl with nothing owning on hands, just put
all beliefs on Allah, I came to Malaysia to get knowledge which may create a
bright future for myself, for family and society.
Until now, I have stayed in Malaysia
for 1year and 4 months; perhaps, it is not a very long time but it is enough
for me to receive many changes. Living in AIU, I have recognized many things,
this university is not only built for education, but it is a Humaniversity
which is full of sentiment. There are lots of community services that this
university aims to do, according to AIU Vision, 2010 “The
AIU vision is to become a model private international university characterized
by high quality education and humanitarian values aimed at empowering
underprivileged and disadvantaged students”. As a part of AIU students, I have
to focus on not only my process of learning but also participating service
learning program activities which are held by Student Affairs Department (SAD),
clubs and society.
I am actually quiet person.
Therefore, my parents were worried very much when I came here. They were afraid
that I would feel very lonely. However, I have really changed. I have become
more active and cheerful since I lived in AIU. I have got many friends that
come from many other countries. I became more mature to face with everything in
my own life. Actually, I was very shy before. I used to like neither to work in
group nor join any social activity. But, everything now has changed. I can even
feel very confident or volunteer to join any activity. Let’s me tell you some
activity that I have participated. First one is that I have become an actor in
Town Hall meeting when I studied IEP.
It was about a very funny story between a young girl and her
brother. She threw down the garbage on her brother’s head. That was a casual
accident. This story warns everyone against unaware deed with garbage. And this
video has shown among a lot of my EIP friends. Thus, I was very proud of that.
Secondly, I want to share with you a recent event that I
have joined. That was Fusion Night. I have become a model for fashion walk. My
country mate and I have performed at Convocation Hall. I have been enjoyed a
very wonderful Fusion Night with many other students.
From those activities, I have been really more mature than
before. I became braver and friendlier with everyone. AIU’s life has changed me
a lot. And I just wish my Allah will bring the most wonderful magic to protect
AIU and all the students here.
