BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF MYSELF.

Born in a small family of five and leads a simple life has really taught me, Mohamad Haiqal Hazwan bin Madzian how significant it is to be a knowledgeable person in order to survive in this competitive world. On 5th of November 1993 at Hospital Sultanah Aminah, I was born. My respected father, Madzian bin Rahmat and my lovely mother, Nik Hasni binti Nik Mahmod, are both high school teachers. Being the eldest of three siblings, I have always been taught to be independent and to love both my younger brother and sister equally. Living in a small and discrete town of Simpang Renggam, Kluang, Johor for about 10 years, I adore the simple life in a small town.

I received my formal primary education at SK Sri Petaling, Petaling Jaya from 2000 until 2001 before moving to SK Dato Onn Jaafar since 2002 until I sat for my UPSR in 2005. My UPSR result was excellent which was 5As. As for to the superb achievement, I was offered to continue my studies at SM Sains Johor, Kluang-a cluster school. In 2006, I started my secondary school life in this prestigious institution. In 2008, I sat for my PMR and successfully maintained my perfect achievement by getting 8As.Then, I was placed in a good Science-stream class in Form 4 and Form 5. My trial examination result was also flamboyant in which I obtained 5A+s, 3As and 2A-s. And for my SPM, praise to Allah, I got a sparkling results of 6A+s and 4As. Now, it is proven that my academic performances are consistent and always tip-top.

At school, I was among hundreds of bright students from all edges of Malaysia. This need hard work and big forbearances to stay in front. However, despite all the hardships I needed to face, I managed to shine as the schools promising gem in all aspects. In addition for the splendid academic performance, I did well in extra-curricular affairs. In the field of sports and games, I was my sport houses gold medal prospect in longdistance runs like 400m, 800m, 1500m and cross country. I contributed a new school record in long-distance run and grabbed bronze medal in the MSSD championship. In the uniform bodies, I was the active member of the Fire Brigade and Rescuer Cadet. My highest achievement in this field was when the schools team managed to won the first runner-up in the Johor Fire Brigade and Rescuer Cadet Foot Drill Competition 2008.

However, my achievements in clubs and societies were far better. I participated in the International Star Gazing and Space Camp 2010, Malaysia and Indonesia Regional Pedagogy Course 2010, became the only Johores representative in the Pidato Piala Diraja Competition 2009 and 1Malaysia Pidato Competition 2010. I was also an outstanding Bahasa Malaysia debater and represented SM Sains Johor in various debate tournaments at national level. Other than that, I participated in the SBP Kebangsaan Career Carnival and The Star-RHB State Level Mighty Minds Challenge 2010. Besides, I also participated in many leadership programs such as the SBP Kebangsaan House Captain Leadership Course 2010.

My role as a leader should not be underestimated. I was chosen as the Head Prefect in my primary school. In SM Sains Johor, I cultivated my leadership skills when I became the school prefect since Form 2 and later on as the Secretariat of the Board of Prefect. I also became the President of Suria House, President of the Bahasa Melayu Debating Club, Vice President of the Computer Club, the Secretary of Bahasa Melayu Society, the Secretary of Pembimbing Rakan Sebaya (PRS), the committee member of Badan Dakwah and

Rohani and also as the Prefect Dorm Leader at the boys hostel. Elsewhere, I hold the position of AJK Fire Drill in Fire Brigade and Rescuer Cadet, the Secretary of the Chess Club and an active member of the Athletic Club. I was selected to hold these positions due to my high self-confidence, the ability to speak out my ideas in front of the people without fears and my skills in persuading others. Proven, although I was extremely busy in many aspects throughout the year, I was still capable of managing my schedule systematically and coped with stress excellently until I gained huge success all around.

HIGHER EDUCATION PLAN As I grow up, I am greatly influenced with language fields due to many reasons. So, I become interested to be a teacher in Mandarin Language. Why do I set my heart to study Mandarin Language so much? One of the reasons is because I love to learn this language very much when I was in Primary School. I am very interested to learn about pronunciation, phonology, calligraphy, history of Mandarin Language and Chinese Emperor. It makes me feel closer to the mighty Creator instead of just stunned by the miracles of our bodies. As for me, being a doctor is not only about giving exact treatments to the patients. It comprises the duties to educate people about the importance of maintaining good health and the significances of being free from any diseases. It is also a doctors responsibility to ensure that the societies realize about the dangers and risks of various diseases and illnesses thus providing helps to prevent those illnesses.

My greatest weakness is that I may easily sympathize when I look at those unlucky people who suffer chronic diseases no matter children, adolescents, or even the elders. I will feel a sudden yearn to help them in any ways so that they can enjoy their precious life as I am enjoying mine. As a caring and loving member of this big society, no one will care if I need to sacrifice my time ,24 hours a day, 7 days a week when I can save the lives of the ill-fated patients? Being a doctor is such a noble job. The earning is profitable too. But yet, the thing I seek the most by being a doctor is the pleasure to treat sick people.

I wish and set a high hope that one day I will be able to enter the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences in that university is a large and dynamic faculty. It is rated in the top 1% biomedical universities in the world. This university is established as one of the best universities in this globe. The proof is that the University of Auckland was ranked 47th among the worlds best Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health universities according to the Times Higher Education World University Ranking for the year 2010 and 2011 plus recognition for being the best university in New Zealand. The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research and service. Over the past three years they have opened the award winning AMRF Medical Sciences Learning Centre, seen significant enhancement of their Advanced Clinical Skills Centre at Mercy Ascot Hospital, and commissioned a suite of new teaching rooms and a large integrated teaching facility. In 2009, the faculty opened the Centre for Brain Research, one of the largest neuroscience research facilities in the Southern Hemisphere.

Introduction Dr. Nur Hafiza that is what people will address me one day. My full name is Nur Hafiza Binti Hasan Ganny. My previous school was SMKA Maahad Hamidiah, Kajang, Selangor. I am the second of seven in my family. I turn seventeen in last October and becoming eighteen in this October. My father, Hasan Ganny Hanif Francis is a chief executive officer in Time Quantam Technology Snd. Bhd. and my mother, Rohayati Binti Mohd. Junid is a teacher in SMKA Maahad Hamidiah. I have a brother which now still doing his foundation course in Malaysia France Institute and 3 little sisters, two of them in secondary school, one in primary school. Two little brothers, one of them in secondary school and the other one is in kindergarten. Education I studied in SK Subang Jaya from 1997 until 1999 and then, I continue my primary education in Arous alBahr international school for six month in Saudi Arabia. Next, I studied in SK Kajang Utama from 2000 until 2002 and manage to get 5As for my UPSR examination. I had my secondary education in SMKA Maahad Hamidiah from form 1 until form 5. For my PMR examination I got 9As while for my SPM examination, I got 12 1A and 1 2A. Contribution I joined several activities held by my school and represented my school in several competition. I am vice president of the netball club and joined the public speaking society in 2006. I am one of the team who represented the club to the debate competition held in school and managed to get second place. I also represented the school in ping- pong competition in district level and my team was qualified to the semifinals. During 2007, I was the co-editor of the school magazine crew (al- Mustaqim). I am also a librarian prefect that year. I joined the tennis club and the library club and I was the treasurer for both of the club. I represented the school to the badminton competition in district level and the Gerak Gempur Anti-Dadah Marathon. Other activities were Biology Quiz and Student Environment Awareness Camp in 2006, Bahasa Malaysia Literature Quiz, Science National Challenge, Chemistry National Quiz, Physic National Quiz in 2007. My school awarded me with Anugerah Khas Korurikulum for the co-curricular activities I joined and Anugerah Pengetua for excellent achievement in academic.

Education plan and future career I want to be a specialist in obstetrics and gnaecology or a pediatrician. Obstetrician and gynecologist are specialists who deal with female reproductive organs, pregnancy and childbirth. There are many simple and logical reasons why I and some of us choose to be one. For me, it is not just because of interest and compassion only but because it is a responsibility. We know that nowadays, there are not enough doctors in Malaysia as the ratio of doctors to patients are 1:1300. Thus, the occupation as a doctor is always available as the number of population varies from time to time. In my opinion, I as a Muslim have to fulfill this responsibility to reduce the ratio of doctors to patient and increase the number of female obstetrician and gynecologist as nowadays, there are quite a number of male obstetricians and gynecologists. Patients may feel uncomfortable when dealing with male obstetricians and gynecologists because they have to reveal their intimate part of body to them. So, as a Muslim who is capable, passionate and have the courage to deal with the risk of being obstetrician and gynecologist, I feel it is my responsibility to be one. Who else if it is not me who should fulfill the responsibility? .Having the courage, strong ambition and compassion in myself puts me into fulfilling it.

After doing some research on universities and the flow of my future education, I plan to continue my studies in Egypt as an undergraduate student in medical and have a degree in this field for five years. Before that, I have to attend three month of Arabic language foundation in INTEC or selected local institute. I will attend to the university that will be offered to me which is determined by the authorities. Some renowned universities sponsored by JPA and MARA in Egypt are Cairo University, Alexandria University and Mansoura University. Cairo University is among the best world-rank medical university so, that is my target university. After five years of studying medical, I will have to work at any government hospitals for at least three years before I can have my Master as a postgraduate student to be a specialist in certain field. I plan to take Master of obstetrics and gnaecology (MObGyn) in local university for about three to four years. University of Malaya and Universiti Sains Malaysia are among the best local medical universities which provide further education for medical postgraduate students. I choose to have my Master in local university as I soon will work for my country so; I will be exposed to the real situation and the kind of patient that I will soon deal with. Furthermore, our universities do have their own specialty and do become the attraction to the foreign students from the whole world. After I got my Master in obstetrics and gnaecology, I plan to work at the hospital where I was born in, SJMC, Subang Jaya Medical Centre or maybe in any hospital which has insufficient obstetrician and gnaecologist. I plan to save huge amount of money so that one day, I can open my own medical centre. This may sound too ambitious but we have to set a benchmark so that, when our minds have set a goal, they will give a powerful effect to our actions. We will really work hard and strive for what we really want. Aim for the moon, if you fall, you will fall amongst the stars, this quote shows that we must have a strong ambition so, even though we did not manage to reach it, we are pretty close.

essay 1 My precious life started when I first opened my eyes to see this beautiful world on 12 August 1991. My parents gave me the best name ever that suits me until now, Muhammad Daniel Azlan Bin Mahadzir. At that time,I never know that Im the eldest but as time goes, I have to accept the fact that Im the eldest son for my parents, and the eldest grandson for my grandparents. When I reached the age of 5, one of my aunty succeed to persue her study in pharmacy at Kings College London. From that precious moment, I said to myself that I can be like her perhaps better. My family is not very loaded, in fact, we live a simple life that never lack of any necessity. My parents work as a businessmen and owned 4 shop outlets that sell groceries and other daily needs (in other word, minimarket). They never complete their study until graduate, so, it is my responsibility to make them happy with my education. I finished my primary years with flying colours; 5as in UPSR and continue my study at a boarding school in Slim River, Perak. There, I lead my own life as Slim River is an a hour journey from my home. My parents cannot visit me frequently as they have their own commitment in business. At that particular point, Id learned the hard way of independent. The value of friendship, time and financial management and respect are some of the attributes I gained during my study at SMK Agama Slim River. With a blink of eye, I was in my form 3 in 2006. This particular year,I sat for my PMR examination and with god will, I succeed to get 9As.

With the brilliant result,I got an offer to a better school with title Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP). I started my new secondary year at SBP Integrasi Gopeng. This is where the challenge begun. This school was the centre of acumulation of brilliant students across Perak, Penang and Kedah. I have to struggle hard enough to maintain my study momentum. Well, how high I achieve in my examination is not everything. For me, academic and personality building must go along together. Thus, Id joined several co-curiculum activities during my schoolyears. Since I was form 1, I joined the debate club and have some attributes to be a debater. But only in form2, I manage to represent my school in story telling competition.since then, I represent my school for 4 consecutive years as a debater. Debate teach me how to judge something thoroughly and looking at a situation from multiple point of view. It consequently increase my level of confidence. Im also active in playing scrabble and during form 3 I went to an open tournament and placed myself on the 12th place in the national level. Next, I participated in some quizzes such as ASEAN quiz in form 3, Malaysian Tourism Quiz in form 4 and I got merit for Malaysia National Chemistry quiz during my form 5. Despite of those activities, I was so glad to be given such a telent in arabic caligraphy.the best achievements I got is during my form 5 where I became the first runner-up in state level. But the best achievement ever is when I representing Malaysia to the Cyber Development Corps Meeting and Worksyop 2008. The event thought me to see environmental issue in deeper concern and dealing with international participant which is older than me. It is a great moment to share and it teach me to be more mature in facing the global world of numerous cultures and values. However, I manage to preserve my momentum until the SPM trial result which I managed to score 10As and 2Bs. I try to seek any oppurtunity to continue my study with my trial result and with god will,I managed to enter Universiti Teknologi Petronas. With the course Business Information System, I nearly kill my dreams and ability.i have the brain of scientist not to judge something but to investigate and justify the nature of something. And I really wanted to realize my dream that is to be a biotechnologist.however, pity on me, Petronas does not offer any scholarship regarding my dream course and I consequently decided to wait for my actual SPM result to apply for MARA-PILN. The moment I got the SPM result slip, my dreams dancing with joy in my mind. . Praise to god, I scored well in my SPM with 11As and 1B. I try to search as many as possible oppurtunities to pursue my study in biotechnology. Consequently, I remember MARA. So, why do I want to take biotechnology as my course? It is simple; I love biology! I always wanted to take course that related to biology. There are many courses that offer biology as the core subject but I choose biotechnology because it is the combination between biological sciences and engineering. Biotechnology also gives me the knowledge and wisdom as a tool to make the life better. However, like Shakespeare always said, the true blindness is when dream without work. So the first step I have to clarify the path that I want to take in order to achieve my dream. Thousand step of journey started with the first step! I always want to take International Baccalaureate (IB) as the first step to jump higher. I had done some researches regarding IB including the study structure which includes the 3 major portions of learning that is theory of knowledge, extended essay and creativity, action, and services. The qualification of IB recognizes by most of the universities in the world. I went through some centers that offer IB but I hope that I can do my IB at Taylor University College. Long-term mission for me is to score between the ranges of 35 to 45 in my IB so that I can pursue my study in biotechnology. To further my view of future, I ought to think about University of Nottingham, UK. This dream since I was six because one of my friends had their parents to study here and she bought me some pictures of the university. Since then, I aimed this university for so long until now, I hope I can retrieve my dream into

reality. The university offers the study of biotechnology that consume for about 3 years of study. The campus of the university that undergoes this course is Sutton Bonnington Campus, UK. I hope to be there and pursue my study there. The main reason for choosing this university primarily because of its excellent academic performances. The University of Nottingham situated at number 86 in the list of world best university. Hence, it is undeniable to choose this university as the next place to gain the power of wisdom. The country is now searching for the available potential upon developing new way of thinking and innovation. In fact, Malaysia is now focusing in expanding the research and development sector to diverge the potential of its resource. With the emerging hope of nation, I think I want to be apart of the successor of nation dream and change Malaysia to be a better place. After finishing my undergraduate study, I hope I can serve my country well. The first thing is to diversify the current environmental issue and change Malaysia to be a paradise of the world. Second is to serve the humankind in order to fight diseases and other threats to human life. With this kind of determination, I strongly believe that I can make Malaysia a better place to live However, without the power of wisdom, it seems like talking to the wood and stabbing the wall. So, with the opportunity that I hope will be given to me, Ill try to run through the highest potential of myself and help the country to gain it reputation in the eyes of the world. I hope, with the passionate I gained inside myself since I was 5, MARA will considerate my notion to pursue my study in biotechnology. With that, I end with full of hope. essay 2 People always address me as Daniel even though my full name is Muhammad Daniel Azlan bin Mahadzir. I was born on 12th August 1991 at Kinta Medical Centre, Ipoh. Briefly, I am an average person with an outstanding outer personality and good personal attributes. Those are from; I believe inherited from my parents, Mahadzir Ramly and Nurhidayah Yeoh binti Abdullah. They are successful businesspersons whom committed with their business and never give up with the challenging life. Consequently, they are the best role model for me. People see me in various point of view; either bad or good. I do not care about their estimation towards myself but I always see myself optimistically. Human never perfect but we have strived to achieve the perfection. With that statement as principle of my life, Ive been trained myself to be an optimistic person with high credibility and astounding confidence. Living with a business culture taught me to be so mature and competitive in all situations. In fact, the challenging surrounding carved the sense of leadership inside my heart which in turn makes me is able to work in a group well. I never placed myself in the comfortable zone instead always searching for challenge and opportunity in my life. Not to forget, I am also a responsible mankind towards myself, my parents and also my God. With those kinds of attributes I believe I can stand out one day as a good leader and change the world to a better place to live. My parents believe that knowledge and wisdom is the power that can undertake the world, so do I. As a result, they never forget to send me to schools to gain much education as a child has to. After much they had spent to me, I never blemish their hope and end up my primary hood with 5As. Subsequently, during my secondary school, I attended a boarding school which situated at Slim River, Perak. Being split up with my parents taught me to be a strong son and independent in organizing myself. SMKA Slim River has good facilities which I exploited very well and with God will, I scored 9As for my PMR examination. With the flying colors result, I managed to get a place at SBP Integrasi Gopeng which is better than my previous school. Here, everything is different; the challenge is poles apart as most of brilliant students gathered here. In order to hit my target, I have to study smart to keep my momentum as my surrounding never forgets to challenge me. Praise to God as until the SPM trial examination, I managed to keep my

impetus and scored well in each scrutiny. Well, the peak of my school years is SPM and with the support of my beloved teachers together with my parents and my exigent friends, I managed to score 11As. No play makes Jack a dull boy. The English saying confront me as I never failed to join any co curriculums that suit me. Since form 1, I joined the debate club and managed to represent my school for 4 consecutive years in Bahas Anugerah Asrama Terbilang and Bahas ala Parlimen Piala Perdana Menteri. Debate taught me many things including the way of addressing opinions and to see each situation in multiple points of view. After all, I also active in playing scrabble which brought me in 2006 to an open tournament. Even I played with people older than myself; I defied them and managed to put myself at the 12th place. I am also a computer nerd. I represent my school in many website competitions including Maxis CyberlinQ Competition. But highest achievement in computing was when I represent Malaysia in Cyber Development Corps which internationally participated in conjunction to World Congress on ICT. There, I proposed my paperwork about the emerging environmental problems including the ICT footprints. It was one of my best experiences ever. Next, in the sport arena, I am a good basketball player and in fact, playing basketball is my second hobby after reading. However, I never managed to represent my school in any basketball tournament: which make the worst part of me. Dealing with sport game made me a good teammate to my team where all cooperation and spirit blooms in each game. With all this participation and hard work, I am awarded with Anugerah Pelajar Terbilang Kokurikulum 2008. After ended up my school years with flying colors, it took me quite a time to think about my tertiary study. However, after looking at my ability and support from surrounding, I choose to involve with biotechnology in future. So, why biotechnology? Its a perfect complement of me as I love biology very much. In fact since my primary school, I never failed to show off my interest in science subjects. To add, my dad bought me a scientific encyclopedia since I was only 5! Therefore the influence of science in me cannot be denied by everyone. Instead of only loving biology, biotechnology suits me the best as it is a unique combination between biology and technology. As we know, technology is something that is so important in our life nowadays. Technology deals with everything while biology is something related to life. Plus, I achieved good results in both chemistry and physics too, thus, technology may not be a big deal for me. A journey of thousand miles starts with the first step. As my study plan, I hope to start with getting a scholarship from MARA to undergo International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This is because IB is authorized by most of the university in the world. Plus, I had done some research about IB which include the study structure which include 3 major portions that are theory of knowledge, extended essay and creativity, action and services. I also planned to take my IB at Taylors University College primarily because of its outstanding academic achievements. In this way, I hope I can score between the ranges of 35 to 45 as my first move to study biotechnology abroad. Getting a place at the 86th best university in the world is my dream since I started to look forward about my high education. University of Nottingham is the preferable venue for me to continue my study in biotechnology. This is because; the university provides world class facilities to their student which I believe I can exploit for the sake of my study. In fact, this university also has an undeniable breathtaking nature as its surrounding that accordingly conducive to study. With that specialty, I hope I can get 4.0 value of CGPA and end up with a First Class Degree. As Malay say, hujan emas di negeri orang, hujan batu di negeri sendiri, lebih baik di negeri sendiri. No matter how far I go, no matter I high I fly, I will never forget my country, Malaysia. As a responsible citizen, I have my own aim and goal to achieve after completed my degree. First thing, I want to commit myself to government sectors which I want to make as many as possible investigation especially in agriculture sectors. Next, I would like to do some research in order to diverge the environmental problem in this country and try

my very best to make Malaysia a better place to live. Until then, I hope I can stand out and tell the world to save the Mother Nature and therefore reduce the pollutions in the world. Putting into conclusion, language is always my soul. I hope I will be given the opportunity to study biotechnology and contribute back to my own country. With all the passionate I have shown, I hope MARA will take my request into consideration. With that, I end my word with a quote by Abraham Lincoln, a world without dream is undefined, thus always make your dream come true and help other to achieve their dream too, that is a pure deed for you.

. ME, MY EDUCATION AND CAREER PLANNING

Born and named as Khairun Nurlisa binti Kamal, I am the first cute daughter of Kamal bin Abdul Hamid and Norazlin binti Md. Isa. I was born on November 12th, 1991 in Penang. Right now, I am already 17 and going to turn 18 years old this coming November. I stayed with my family in Kulim, a small town in southern Kedah. I am the eldest sister among three siblings. I had a younger brother and a younger sister. My father works as a technician and my mother is a full-time housewife. I started my primary education at SK Pangkalan TLDM 2, Lumut, Perak during my father was still in his service as a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). Then, when we moved to Kulim, I continued my study in SK Taman Kenari, Kulim. During the year 2003, I took the UPSR examination and I passed with flying colours to score 5As. I furthered my lower secondary education at SMK Sultan Badlishah, Kulim and in the year 2006, Ive been listed as one of the best student after I got 8As in PMR examination. After obtaining a good result in PMR, I was offered to carry on my upper secondary education at MARA Junior Science College Kubang Pasu, Kedah. I took my SPM in the year 2008 and as a result, I got straight 9As. Proven, I am a very consistent and determined student in achieving my entire target in every examination that Ive taken.

Stepping into MJSC Kubang Pasu, it truly gave me a possibility to polish my talent, my abilities and my potential to become a versatile student. Being one of College Prefect Boards Exco, has exposed me to become a strong leader that full of professional leadership qualities and readily to face any challenges after Ive attended the Malaysian Institute of Integritys Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Rebung 2007 Programme at MJSC Alor Gajah, Melaka. Besides, I also involved in the Youth Forum Team and represented the college during the Inter-MJSC Language Week held at MJSC Transkrian, Penang. By joining this team, I could gain and build up my self-confidence in giving speeches and share my ideas with others. At the same time, I also hold the position Vice President of College Girl Ranger and participated in the Inter-MJSC Girl Ranger Camp. This shows that I am a student that is compatible with many kinds of activities either curricular or co-curricular activities. Although I was busy and getting active in those activities, yet I was still able to divide and manage my time efficiently. In addition of my examination result that is always consistent; I was a recipient of the Principals List of Merit for 4 semesters consecutively and graduated as First Class from MJSC Kubang Pasu.

Why I really insist to pursue my study in dentistry? Since I was small, I always aspired to become a dentist when I grow up. I got many compelling reasons why I choose dentist as my future career. Dentist belongs to one of the best profession, mainly responsible for people life. I love to help needy people. So, by being a dentist, I can serve to the people and help those people in improving their oral health, as well as quality of life and their appearance. It is really a great satisfaction for me if I can lend a hand to help people especially the poor, the disabled people and the elderly. Furthermore, dentistry is a dynamic health profession that provides a great job prospect in the future since currently there are insufficient dentist available in Malaysia to provide adequate oral care to its population. The demand for dental care is projected to grow as baby boomers age, they will continue to need preventive services and require maintenance on existing dental work. As in Malaysia, the current ratio is 1: 10 000 which means one dentist to 10,000 people. The country hopes to achieve a ratio of 1: 4,000 in 2020. Undoubtedly, there is a high demand for dentist. In addition, a dentist is usually not required to be on call at night or to make house calls. Thus, it is easier for dentist to attain a perfect balance between their personal and professional lives.

As for medicines that have so many areas of specialization, so do dentistry. The areas of specialization in dentistry including oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, forensic dentistry and community dentistry. Ive decided to continue my study regarding dentistry in Manipal University, India. For the dental students, this established university has provided their own college known as The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal. It was the first self financing dental college in the private sector in India. Established in the year 1965, it initially had an intake of 40 students that was later increased to 100 admissions from 1983-84 onwards.

Apart form The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, this university also have another dental college situated in Mangalore known as The Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore. This college was established in the year 1987. It is situated in the heart of the city besides the Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore at Light House Hill Road. This college is approved and recognized by the Dental Council of India in the year 1992. It has also been accredited by NAAC and recognized by Malaysian Dental Council. Besides that, the college has excellent infrastructure facilities with adequate dental chairs and latest state of the art of dental equipments. All the latest dental materials for various clinical procedures are available for student use. Regarding the teaching faculty, they are full time staff with excellent teaching and clinical experience. There is a centrally air conditioned library, Lecture Halls, audio-visual aids like LCD. etc. are used for teaching purposes. The college also undertakes dental camps in rural areas for teaching purposes. Transport is provided from the hostel to the teaching places. So, it would be easier for me whenever I attend the class everyday. There is also an excellent ambience for studies and recreation. Thus, in my opinion, Manipal University is a great choice for me to continue my study in dentistry.

Just like a typical dental student, each student must have a very good and strong basic regarding pure science subject respectively, especially Biology. Science subjects especially Biology is the most subject Ive interested with. Since the intake to fill this course is quite competitive, I must achieve good result in all my examinations. Basically, it will take at about 5-6 years to finish up my study in the dental course before I can become a doctor and got the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). All fresh dental graduates are compulsory required to work for the Ministry of Health for three to five years. On completion, I can either choose to continue my career in the public health services, work in the Ministry of Defence or Institute of Medical Research. Not only that, I also can set up my own dental practice, work in the private sector or become

academician. I can even become a dental officer by continuing my studies in master for about three to five years and be one of the specialists in oral surgery. Hence, dentist in Malaysia will have many career pathways undertaken with this degree.

This is all about me, my education and career planning if I took dentistry as my primary choice to further my study. Despite of deep interest in this field, dentistry also serve a lot of golden opportunity in Malaysia, especially in the future. This job is not only about making money, but also mainly about how to improve my race level in this modernity lives. As this field is less monopolized by the Malay bumiputras, I think Ive had the responsibility to help my own people. I surely do anything to achieve will my goals. Moreover, dentistry will be one of rewarding career and surely people will start to look for a chance to get to know more about it. Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to explain your answer.

Knowledge itself is a power. Thirst of knowledge took many famous historians to different parts of this world. Mahatma Gandhi went to South Africa to study law and returned as a great scholar with a conviction of helping people of his country to get justice. Likwise, many students prefer studying abroad because of various reasons. I think students are inclined towards pursuing their studies outside their home countries due to various reasons such as for higher standards of education, better campus facilities, to enlighten their resume and for better employment opportunities.

In some developing countries, where the standard of imparting education is not very high, students prefer foreign universities to do further studies. For instance, if the student discovers that his field of interest such as aeronautical engineering, biotechnical or nanotechnological engineering, do not have good colleges in his home country or are less and it is difficult to get through any of them, he thinks of going abroad and take admission there to quench his desire to do a higher level of study.

Some universities have excellent infrastructure, good research facilities and attractive scholarships for students. These factors attract a student who wants to achieve success in his career path but the universities in his home country are deficient of the above requirements. Some foreign universities offer attractive scholarships to students studying at an undergraduate or graduate level, which can also be the reason behind students motivation since it makes him independent while studying.

Degree from a good foreign university always adds up to ones resume. A person after achieving a degree/diploma certificate from abroad improves his credentials and opportunities of employment. Response to such students in developing countries is overwhelming as far as job matters are concerned.

Many students, after completing their education from universities abroad, seek employment legally in these countries especially, if the economy of the foreign country is better than his home country. These countries

offer them better salary packages and benefits, which they may not expect in their own country. So, some students have a notion that studying abroad opens their doors to the employment in the outer world.

Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), ditubuhkan pada 1 Mac 1966 di bawah Akta Parlimen sebagai sebuah badan berkanun hasil daripada resolusi Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera pertama pada tahun sebelumnya. Adalah menjadi kewajipan Majlis bagi memajukan, menggalakkan, memudahkan serta menjalankan pembangunan ekonomi dan kemasyarakatan dalam persekutuan dan khususnya dalam kawasan-kawasan luar bandar.

OBJEKTIF Menggalak, membimbing, melatih dan membantu Bumiputera, khususnya di luar bandar, supaya menyertai dengan aktif dalam kegiatan perdagangan dan perusahaan ke arah membentuk masyarakat usahawan Bumiputera yang berdaya tahan, profesional dan kukuh. STRATEGI PERLAKSANAAN

Mewujud serta menambah bilangan usahawan di kalangan bumiputera dan meningkatkan taraf mereka dalam kegiatan perdagangan dan perusahaan ke arah pembentukan masyarakat peniaga yang berjaya dan kukuh.

Mengambil bahagian yang aktif dalam bidang perdagangan dan perindustrian tertentu melalui pelaburan dan pengurusan dalam syarikat-syarikat sebagai langkah memberi perlindungan untuk meningkatkan penyertaan bumiputera dalam dunia perniagaan.

Menambah bilangan gunatenaga bumiputera yang terlatih dalam berbagai bidang di semua peringkat, khususnya untuk keperluan sektor perdagangan dan perindustrian, dan

Menggalakkan lain-lain kemudahan dan perkhidmatan yang sesuai serta menjadi pemegang amanah yang boleh membantu secara khusus atau umum bagi meninggikan taraf ekonomi dan sosial bumiputera. BAHAGIAN PENGANJURAN PELAJARAN (BPP)

Pendahuluan Bantuan kewangan dalam bentuk pinjaman pelajaran merupakan salah satu daripada aktiviti utama MARA di bawah Sektor Pendidikan. Bantuan ini ditawarkan kepada pelajar bumiputera yang berkelayakan dan berpotensi melanjutkan pengajian di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi. Bahagian yang bertanggungjawab melaksanakan aktiviti ini ialah Bahagian Penganjuran Pelajaran MARA. Objektif Menambah gunatenaga terlatih bumiputera dalam bidang profesional, teknikal dan pengurusan melalui penyediaan kemudahan pembiayaan untuk melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat tinggi di dalam dan di luar negara. Dasar Tajaan Matlamat tajaan adalah untuk membantu pelajar bumiputera yang berpotensi dan berkelayakan terutama yang memerlukan bantuan kewangan untuk mengikuti pengajian di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi dalam bidangbidang Sains, Teknologi, Profesional, Kepakaran dan Pengurusan Perniagaan serta bidang-bidang lain yang dikenalpasti oleh MARA dari masa ke semasa.

Kadar bantuan pinjaman pelajaran MARA ditentukan berasaskan kepada syarat-syarat yang ditetapkan oleh Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) tetapi tertakluk kepada keadaan peruntukan kewangan MARA.

Tajaan pelajaran MARA adalah khusus untuk calon-calon bumiputera sahaja selaras dengan Akta Majlis Amanah Rakyat 1966