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TAYLOR’S PRE-UNIVERSITY

The International Student Experience

International Students ShareA group of Taylor’s Pre-U international students from Cambridge A Levels (CAL), South Australian Matriculation (SAM), Canadian Pre-University (CPU) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) shared their experiences at the 7th International Conference of Strategic Business Partners at Taylor’s College Subang Jaya and Sri Hartamas. The conference, held annually provides international partners with a greater understanding of the four pre-university programmes taught at TCSJ and TCSH.

About MalaysiaI like the warmer weather here, but I have not grown used to the Malaysian food. However, that is alright because I’ve found other Kazakh students and we now cook together.

Termilan Tursynov, CPUCountry of Origin: Kazakhstan

What I like about Taylor’s I enjoy the fact that there are a lot of clubs and societies within Taylor’s. This allows me to have a balance in terms of building myself up academically as well as physically. On top of that, develop my interpersonal skills.

Cho Yong Kwang, CALCountry of Origin: Korea

About the Taylor’s International OfficeEven though we are so far away from home, we are made to feel comfortable here at Taylor’s. The international office has been very helpful. So much, that now Malaysia feels like my second home.

Woo Su Min, CALCountry of Origin: Korea

Taylor’s College hosted business partners from around the world.

Updates on pre-university programmes by respective programme heads

A highlight of the session – student sharing on the international student experience

PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHTSWe Get You There

Written by Timothy Tian, Pre-U Ambassador, Taylor’s Placement Centre

Achieving Success at University of Queensland30 students from Taylor’s Pre-University received the Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement at the University of Queensland. This is to recognise their stellar academic achievement during Semester 2, 2011. The distinguished honour is given to students who achieve an overall semester Grade Point Average of 6.00 (out of 7.00) or higher.

3 April University of Melbourne3 April Robert Gordon University9 April Curtin University17 April University of Alberta19 April University of Western Australia

19 April University of Waterloo25 April University of Sheffield26 April University of Leeds26 April University of Adelaide

During Semester 2, 2011, 118 students from Taylor’s

University and Taylor’s College studied at The University of

Queensland (UQ).

31 received the distinguished honour of a Dean’s

Commendation for High Achievement, receiving an overall

semester Grade Point Average of 6.00 (out of 7.00) or

higher.

The following students received a Dean’s Commendation for

High Achievement and have given permission for UQ to

publicise their names:

CRICOS Provider Number 00025B

Visit us online at www.uq.edu.au/international to discover

why UQ is one of Australia’s leading institutions.

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY AND TAYLOR’S COLLEGE GRADUATES EXCEL AT UQ

Why choose UQ?

time, only UQ granted most of the credits I earned in

Taylor’s and offered a better learning opportunity.

Therefore, I made up my mind to study in UQ.

Studying in Australia is just what I expected. Relaxing

lifestyle, flexible class timetable, multicultural learning

environment, cross-national classmates and delicious

food are what Australia truly is!

As a student of Bachelor of Arts, I enjoy meeting

experienced, knowledgeable and approachable

lecturers and tutors. I always meet them during

consultation hour whenever I come across difficulties

doing assignments. They are all really kind, helpful

and passionate educators!

I hope I can be a teacher after attaining Bachelor

degree of Arts in Linguistics. I am passionate about

languages and that’s why I chose to study linguistics.

Gaining useful linguistic knowledge makes me believe

that it will certainly help me a lot in my teaching

career.

After hearing stories from

my cousin who studied in

Australia before, I was

totally fascinated by

Australian culture and

education. So, I started

applying for Australian

universities. But at that

Zheng Kang PowBachelor of Arts

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B Biotechnology

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B Communication

B Biotechnology

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B Science

B Biomedical Science

B Engineering

B Laws B Commerce

B Commerce

B Commerce

B Economics

B Arts B Commerce

B Bus. Management

B Engineering

Ms Kanmani N Balasubramaniam

Ms Han Siean Lee

Ms Hafiza Abdul Ghani

Ms Siti Najaa Adawiyah Zulkifli

Ms Qiao Ye Tan

Mr Ahmad Radhzlan Bin Rosli

Miss Sok Lin Foo

Ms Ker Zhing Lok

Ms Sue Zhen Tan

Ms Maisarah Mahbob

Ms Norain Haslinie Mohd Hasri

Ms Nursaedah Abdullah Aziz

Ms Nurul Safwanah Noor Azmi

Ms Tse Chien Koo

Mr Jonathan Wei Chuen Lim

Mr Govin Poduval Jaya Kumar

Ms Jocinda Jia Heng Wong

Mr Mohd Syazwan Bin Mohd Sedek

Ms Kavitha Krup Baskaran

Ms Pei-Jia Lum

Ms Olivia Pey Yik Lee

Mr Zheng Kang Pow

Ms Hut Hut Low

Ms Wei Yan Lee

Ms Jing Xuan Yen

Engaging Universities Worldwide

90 Taylor’s Pre-U students from both TCSJ and TCSH visited the International Medical University, and got insight into the various health sciences programmes offered by the university.

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Up Close and Personal with the PoliceTaylor’s College Subang Jaya had the honour of hosting VVIPs of the Polis Diraja Malaysia. The Crime Prevention Exhibition and Walkabout was organised jointly by the Selangor Police Force, the Subang Jaya Residence Association and the Subang Jaya Patrol Unit.

Training Volunteer Teachers at Harvest Centre

Ms Arlene Corrigan, Principal of CAL, TCSJ gave 15 teachers at the Harvest Centre some pointers on how to better engage their students

and teach with more impact. A science teacher at Harvest Centre, Fadlin Linsai shared, “The sessions with Ms Arlene were very interesting. I got to apply what I learned immediately into my classroom. Definitely gave me

more ideas and teaching concepts.”

Taylor’s Pre-U students and staff came up close and personal with various police vehicles, weapons display, narcotics and bomb squad among others. The highlight on campus for students and staff, were the mounted police on gorgeous horses.

Experiencing Health Sciences at the International Medical University

Checking out a real human skeleton

Hello TanzaniaWritten by George Easton Hanna, Head of

Department, Marketing, Social Sciences & Business,

Canadian Pre-University

My recent recruitment trip to Tanzanian capital Dar Es Salaam was nothing short of exciting. The incredible blue skies, rich greenery, and unfamiliar scenery captivated me while the hospitality of the Tanzanian people warmed my heart. Throughout the week I visited numerous private schools discussing Canadian post-secondary education as the schools would not allow me to speak openly about Taylor’s because they offer their own A Level programmes. Nevertheless, mobs of students rushed to speak me after the presentations asking about Taylor’s Pre-U and life in Kuala Lumpur in general.

The SACE Board of South Australia conducted its annual clarifying workshops for SAM teachers at Taylor’s College recently. This regular workshop is one of the mandatory professional developments to ensure quality of assessment as required by the Board. It was a full day of enthused learning and exchanging of ideas as the SACE Board facilitators led in case studies and marking exercises to affirm the performance standards.

The visitors from the SACE Board of South Australia were headed by Ms Jan Raymond, Executive Manager, School Assessment Services, who met with SAM Principal, Mrs Hoe Li Lin and her academic support team from TCSJ and TCSH for an intensive discussion on the growth of the programme. Together with her were Ms Heather Parrington, Senior SACE Officer, Curriculum; Ms Giannina Hoffman, Senior SACE Officer, Schools; Ms Meridie Howley , SACE Curriculum Services Officer; Ms Robyn Pillans , SACE Officer, Curriculum; and Mr Scott Copeland, University Lecturer, University of South Australia

Teacher Development at

SMK BUD (4)Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas hosted

40 teachers from SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) at the recent Teacher’s Development Workshop,

headed by Mr Frank Meagher, Associate Director of Taylor’s College

and supported by Ms Arlene Corrigan, Principal, Cambridge A

Levels, Taylor’s College Subang Jaya.

The most rewarding part of the trip was meeting up with former CPU student Maureen Kwilsa who showed me around and ensured that I received the “local price” on souvenirs at the market. Maureen is former CPU Champion and graduate of Taylor’s/Reading Law Class of 2011. She is currently planning to pursue her Masters of Laws in Geneva Switzerland.

STAFF DEVELOPMENTSACE Workshop for SAM Teachers

Some of the Tanzanian students Mr Easton Hanna met during his trip to Tanzania

Written by Mrs Quek Cheng See, Assistant Principal, South Australian Matriculation, Taylor’s College Subang Jaya

Failure – the Stepping Stone to SuccessWritten by Lam Kah Jyun, Pre-U Ambassador, SAM 2012

164 SAM students gained insights into how failure relates to success in a motivational talk conducted by Mr Andrew Lau, from Leaderonomics. Andrew shared success stories as well as delved into his personal experiences, sending an important message that failure can be looked as an opportunity to move on to success. This gave great encouragement to students to be confident and self-motivated to achieve results. Personally, I felt that this talk was timely as SAM students are in the midst of piling assignments and demanding class schedules.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Photography Exhibition Raises RM3000 for Burmese RefugeesCPU’s ‘Everyone Has Hope’ photo exhibition was successfully held from 14 to 27 April at The Cube Gallery, Ampang. As a grand finale for the project, the exhibition showcased photographs for sale, taken by nine Burmese refugee youths over an 8-month period.

The opening night on 14 April saw the gallery packed to the brim members of the public, CPU students and staff! The guest speaker for the event, YB Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, applauded the initiative and encouraged Taylor’s College to continue organising more of such activities. In total, the project this round raised RM4,400 and the proceeds benefited the Allicance of Chin Refugees (ACR) Learning Centre.

CPU students volunteered their weekends to teach the Burmese children photography, as part of their 10-hour community service requirement. The project has provided many students with real hands-on learning experience, and it has allowed local students to mix with disadvantaged youths living in this country.

Learning the ABCs at Lead Camp 2012Attitude Breakthrough Challenge – 218 newly elected student leaders at TCSJ had a fruitful time at the annual Lead Camp 2012. Together with club advisors, student leaders gained pointers on an array of topics ranging from Negotiation & Conflict Resolution to Safety & First Aid Management. They also developed strong bonds with their team members as well as club advisors through teambuilding activities held in Camp 5 and Nur Lembah Pangsun. Through this experience, students have shared that they were able to network with other club leaders, leading them to collaborate and create bigger, better and more impactful events for the TCSJ student community.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Everyone Has Hope Gallery

CPU staff, students and Burmese children at the opening night of the photo exhibition

“The project’s mission is to provide an avenue for self-expression through art for the Burmese youths and, at the same time, raise awareness amongst the public of their plight as refugees. The exhibition features selected photographs that were unique, enlightening and offer realistic depictions of life as a refugee child in Malaysia. The chosen photographs served not only to illustrate the despair felt but also portray victory of humanity over harsh times.”

Colin Boyd ShaferCPU Teacher

Founder of Everyone Has Hope project