The fond memories of my student life in UTAR is still as fresh as yesterday, despite my long past graduation in Bachelor of Chinese Studies. While some may perceive that taking Chinese Studies brings more pains than perks due to its irrelevancy and cold demands in the market, I beg to differ. As I looked back the journey, I am swollen with pride for all the experiences and skills that I gained while studying in UTAR. This is the place I realized my motto, 'Never be contended with the course we study in, always aim to improve ourselves in other areas'.

Having started as a Student Assistant 3 years back in UTAR, I was first attached to IT Infrastructure and Support Centre (ITISC) where I immersed myself in the know-how area of managing complex database accurately. From a digital oriented work, I moved on to Department of Student Affairs (DSA) and subsequently to Centre for Extension Education (CEE) where I was appointed as a team leader to coordinate in the Mind Festival. Not satisfied with an early settlement, I applied to join Division of Programme Promotion (DPP), which gave me the first hand experiences in customer services, and effective trainings on how to be a more productive and accountable employee in disseminating information.

In Dec 2010, I successfully attached myself as a Temporary Assistant with Software Development & Multimedia Services Centre (SODEMC), known for its significant involvement in photo shooting and media presentations. Then, on 11 January 2011, I eventually joined Institute of Chinese Studies as a permanent staff.

To some, 3 years are short and tedious; while for others it could be "Man, that is too long and boring!' I personally felt that the past three years have enriched my capabilities in identifying students" needs and desperations from their point of views and vice versa. Working together with my colleagues as a team leads me to evaluate my perception on the magnitude of accountabilities and responsibilities as a working professional. As a student, such magnitude may encompass only a small scope of responsibilities like assignments, lectures, etc. However, as a working professional, the magnitude expands much greater, and together it comes with more commitments and burdens. Everything that I do, ranging from my work performances, attitude, communication, efficiency, effectiveness and integrity, could leave a significant impact on everyone, students and staff alike. In short, it even affects UTAR's reputation.