I’m a Theme Park marketing executive at Genting Malaysia Berhad. I’m part of the opening team of the most anticipated theme park in Malaysia, Genting SkyWorlds, and I was blessed to receive this fantastic job offer before I even completed my internship.
And I’m here to tell you something about university that some people might not like to hear—it’s really not all about studying.
I’m not here to tell you not to study—no one’s going to tell you that. I’m saying that there’s so much else you can learn; so much that will help you grow in the extra-curricular activities available at university.
In the early years of my childhood, I didn’t quite understand what my role was or how I would turn out. At 18, I made the decision that really changed my life path: I joined QIU.
I was average in school, but when I joined QIU I made up my mind to excel in my studies and extracurricular activities to become a better version of myself.
Before classes even started, the extracurricular activities were teaching me. During the Orientation Talent Quest and treasure hunt, I realised the importance of working in groups.
It just got better from there. I joined the Innovation Club, where we organised Halloween & Colour Splash events. And as part of our course requirements, we organised fundraising events that helped donate books to deserving schools—giving us a chance to contribute to society.
Later on, I was honoured to represent the Faculty of Business and Management at the Social Venture Youth Exchange programme, which exposed me to social entrepreneurship and the Korean culture. It was eye-opening in so many ways.
I was also part of the team that established QIU’s Connecti Club, which has brought distinguished entrepreneurs to share their knowledge with our students.
And on a more personal note, one of my most memorable experiences was performing on stage with my buddies on Quest Night. Just like all the other events, it was a tiring process, having to practice after classes, but everybody was determined and we made it happen.
So why I am I telling you this? It’s because all these accomplishments prepared me for the challenges of work. When Genting Malaysia Berhad accepted me as an intern, I was lost for words and was determined to shine brighter than the stars there. I worked tirelessly for long hours and I feel that’s why the management team acknowledged my work and performance.
That work ethic was built when I was striving to balance my studies and extracurricular activities. Don’t get me wrong—I had the time of my life with the club projects, but I was also giving my very best in every examination, test, quiz and assignments.
You don’t join a university just to study; you look for the university experience. In my 4 years here, I organised conferences and fundraisers, represented QIU at international competitions, and performed on stage with my friends.
The fun I had built my confidence and I’ve grown beyond my wildest dreams. Today, I’m having a blast at my job. I’m responsible for creating the best experiences and memories for our visitors—just like what QIU did for me.
