My journey to becoming a dietetics graduate has taken some interesting turns, different from the typical path. It all began in 2014 when I joined IMU’s Foundation in Science programme as part of the pioneer cohort. I was not entirely sure which degree I wanted at that time, but I knew I was drawn to healthcare.

When considering my pre-university options, I discovered IMU was launching its Foundation in Science, backed by its reputation as an established health sciences university. Its location was convenient for me, and I liked that it offered group work and teamwork-focused learning, which added to its appeal.

After completing the foundation programme, I became interested in dietetics. However, my family had reservations about this choice, so I switched my focus to dentistry. Since I did not meet the CGPA requirements for dentistry at IMU, I explored other universities but faced another obstacle—no intake spots were available.

Eventually, I decided to pursue dentistry in India after hearing about an agency that helped place students overseas. Yet, a few years into my degree, I realized dentistry was not my true calling. In 2019, I made the difficult choice to leave the programme and return to Malaysia. Though my family was initially uncertain, they came to support my decision, and I finally began my dietetics journey at IMU in September 2020.