Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships

December 22, 2008 at 4:52 pm (education)

Hmm…today while at gym, got to know someone named Chua and we got into talking about studying in Australia. Smart and very friendly guy, going to ANU. We got to talking about scholarships in Australia and I suggested that he look at the Malaysia Australia

Well, I found some nifty links for those with good qualifications who can apply for scholarships to Australia. You can also find out about getting visas and other stuff. Click around the links there and you will find other scholarships. You may also contact IDP Australia or AEI and enquire with their counselors. I am not gonna provide you with their links because if you are smart enough to get a scholarship, you will be smart enough to find their links. :)

http://www.malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/klpr/study.html

http://www.emaac.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=2

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Honda Dreams Fund

December 14, 2008 at 7:35 am (Financial aid, Scholarships)
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I am impressed with Honda that they have come up with a scholarship to help underprivileged students to fund their studies in Malaysia. It is only open to 20 students. Do check out their website for more information.

http://www.honda.com.my/hdf

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Flying High Cabin Crew

December 14, 2008 at 7:03 am (Career options, Choosing a career, education)
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Well, a career as a cabin crew can be rewarding and exciting. Hey, you get to travel all over the world and meet lots of people. This is a job for people who like people and hard work. If you don’t like to deal with people, then this is not for you. Dealing with changes in time and working in tight areas is a must. I got some information from the SIA Website for those interested in joining them. You have just missed their interview in Malaysia in October. Their next interview is in Singapore though. Good excuse for a holiday.
Take note that a lot of people do attend for the interview, so go early to get in line.
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Exhibitions

December 1, 2008 at 5:39 pm (Career options, Choosing a career, Choosing a college, education, Financial aid, Malaysia exhibition, Scholarships)
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Well, the time of exams are over and celebrations are still going on. While celebrating and looking for that part time job, you should try to visit an exhibition and talk to the counselors there. Find out details, don’t just visit one booth and leave, visit a lot of booths and collect the brochures and compare. A lot of students make the mistake of just choosing one college and not even consider others because their parents or friends recommended a particular one. I am not saying that your parents or friends are wrong, you should listen to them. However, you should also check out a few colleges and then compare, and decide for yourself which one would best fit your character, career goals, social personality, finances and other needs. I have compiled a list of upcoming exhibitions for you to check out. You can use the LRT map as well to find out how to get to some of the exhibitions in KL.

The next upcoming exhibition is the NAPEI Education Fair at Midvalley Megamall located on the 3rd Floor near the Food Court. Great to do some shopping and then go edu-shopping. Have fun!

Education Exhibitions

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Which college?

November 17, 2008 at 6:04 pm (Financial aid)
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I can’t help you choose the college or university or the country in which you would like to study at as there are thousands to choose from. In Malaysia alone, there are over 500 private colleges and universities. I can only share the questions that you should ask to gather the information to make the necessary decision. You should visit the college and ask the course counselors there. Also ask them to take you on a college tour. Like Christmas, make a list for Santa, write down the good and the bad, then you will get the right “toy”.

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Choosing your career

November 16, 2008 at 4:07 pm (Career options, Choosing a career, Choosing a college)
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Now that you have finished your studies, what do you do? For some, it is easy, for others, it can be a confusing and stressful time. There are so many factors such as:

  • What do you study?
  • What college? What country?
  • What about the cost? Where do I find the money?
  • Is there a demand for the job?

Below is a guide for students that I have used in my years of counseling at the colleges that I have worked at.

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