IMU is filled to the brim with various opportunities for personal growth and development. Various clubs and departments offer various opportunities through event management, volunteering, and part-time work. For me personally, I was involved in part time work for Student Services Department, as well as Marketing Department. These opportunities allowed me to have some sort of a safe training ground to have a taste of working life and to learn balancing between work, academics, and personal life.
Involving myself with various events allowed me to sharpen my communication skills, presentation skills, project management as well as how to manage people. With all the equipped skills, I am able to properly communicate with clients and suppliers alike, presenting and pitching my idea and findings to my superior, planning various tasks and tests, as well as accepting various negative feedbacks and learning from past mistakes in order to better myself.
In short, the knowledge obtained for the programme, as well as the various knowledge and skills obtained outside of the classroom, has successfully prepared me holistically for the working life. I would strongly suggest one to not only focus on academics, but to also stimulate the mind and senses towards other opportunity and challenges that IMU has to offer. While academics and knowledge are important, other skills obtained outside the classroom can get you the extra mile. Even so, it is more important to enjoy, be true to yourself, and have fun while at IMU.
Written by Aatiq Kazimi Bin Norzuhaimi (PC217)