Category: Malaysia
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Amidst monsoonal rain, Nasi Lemak in the air and the vibrant buzz of Kuala Lumpur, stands a convention centre brimming with young leaders waiting to create change. From 35 different countries, with different global outlooks, we had two instant similarities: all being university students and being passionate about changemaking. But how do we create change?…
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From 5–8 August I had the privilege of attending the 13th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) in Kuala Lumpur as a delegate representing the University of Technology and Australia. It’s difficult to distil such a meaningful week into so few words. Over the course of the next few days, we heard from a range of incredible speakers.…
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I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Tropical Data Science School hosted by Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia. During the intensive two-week program, we had the privilege of participating in hands-on lectures delivered by industry specialists, covering a wide range of topics including statistics for data science, data visualization techniques, understanding consumer…
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For two weeks in January, I was lucky enough to participate in a data science program with USM in Malaysia. Over the trip, we engaged in multiple cultural activities and attended data science lessons, which expanded my knowledge about customer trends and data graphing. USM was kind enough to allocate Malaysian Buddies to take care…
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I’ll start my blog by saying that my university social experience before going to Malaysia had not been that interesting whatsoever. I had made 0 uni friends, and I didn’t really have any desire to make new friends. So, going into this trip, I was very anxious to meet the other students who would be…
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Last year whilst I was deep into the UTS spring semester I received an email in my inbox: “Explore Data Science In Paradise”. Usually, I would ignore such a bold claim, but eager to procrastinate my work, I read the email and was amazed by the opportunity it provided. Fast forward a couple months later,…
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In January, I had the privilege of participating in the two-week Tropical Data Science School (TDSS) organised by the Universiti Sains Malaysia. The program blended the study of data analytics with cultural immersion, offering a well-rounded experience. Field experts shared their knowledge and insights, guiding us to develop skills in visualising data through powerful tools…
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I was in Malaysia for over six weeks, interning at Glenreagh. Which is a public relations and crisis management firm, gave me insights into the world of media, particularly in the South Asian area. I was working on a media article about how Malaysia may increase its agriculture business through collaboration with the tourism industry.…
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I love travelling. It is one of my greatest passions in life. When I found out there was an option to study, travel, and gain work experience through the UTS global shorts program – I jumped at the chance. But to be completely honest, Malaysia was not the first destination on my wish list. Nor…
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The power of listening, sharing and leaving any pre-conceived beliefs and understandings aside. From the comfort of my home, I believed I understood some of the obstacles experienced by refugees but I soon realised my understandings were so far from being a true understanding. My main project was to interview the 20 recipients of educational…
