Sunway University 24 Festive Drums Our Dream 10th Anniversary Concert《歆愿》十周年演出 (27/6/2026)

时隔四个月后，我再次到回大学出席双威大学二十四节令鼓十周年演出。我很幸运赢到一张免费票！ 我到学院大厅报到时候，手上附上两个盖章。之后，我被 Lee —— 一名印尼留学生带我去谢富年礼堂。学院的北边学楼（North Building），电梯还是慢。即使 “翻身” 多年，还是很慢。

我在学院大厅的独人照在打卡区，栩栩如生的二十四节令鼓。

我和义工学生 —— Lee 的合照。

我本来选较前面的座位，不知是 VIP 位子，而 Standard 是较后面。在安顿位子后，Lee 提到每个回来的校友有个小礼物。我扫了二维码，填上表格的资料就得到一个小包包。大约晚上七时五分，司仪们在台上欢迎大家的到来。礼堂的大门口打开，迎接贵宾们的到来。

鼓声一响起，《歆愿》双威大学二十四节令鼓十周年公演，正式拉开序幕！《金曲》为第一个演出开场，鼓手们手上握着铁碗再加鼓声的结合，真的可以感受每个心跳的开始！如果没有人站上舞台的那一刻，也不会有鼓队的成立。不过，这是一个开始。

《金曲》为演出响起第一个鼓声！

真正被认可的时候就是《金典》续曲 —— 《嘿，你还好吗？》，这个让我留下深刻印象因为一个女孩，她被社会所给她的标签，她可以撕掉所有一切，找回她的初心吗？这是我的个人了解。这个支编曲在七年前的首届大专二十四节令鼓比赛，我们双威团队得了冠军！我也注意红色绳子在礼堂的两边阳台，绑在鼓手们的手腕上。

《嘿，你还好吗？》—— 《金曲》续曲也是夺冠的曲目在首届的全国大专二十节令鼓比赛在2019年。

《囚》—— 叙说新冠疫情的到来，熟悉的练习室也因此关上大门直到生活回到原点。在大屏幕看到熟悉的新冠疫情的相关报道。即使全世界被按下 “停” 键，也不代表鼓声就可以消失。每个节奏在告诉在座的大家，我们还是可以回到原本的样子。

来到了中场休息十五分钟，我要到礼堂后面看看，但是右鞋子突然掉了！幸好有个热心民众帮我穿回去。也该时候走一走，伸一伸懒腰。我跟 Jayden 叙旧，并且好奇问第二个演出。他说：“那个红色绳子是刚刚好，不会把表演者怎样。他们很专业。哎，你怎么站起来呢？” 我说：“我伸个懒腰一下，坐久了。” 我们还说好等下拍张照。

在最后的三分钟，司仪们温馨提醒大家下半场的演出即将开始。《趋》在全部回到生活的原点，然而还是会听到很多的不肯定和嘲讽，甚至怀疑自己是否能成为一个合格的鼓手。主演的在很多的声音之下，他慢慢找回初心，拿起鼓棒。鼓起勇气，当他心中的合格的鼓手。这也是告诉我们，即使我们有很多声音在否定，不要忘记我们的初心。

《造· 浪》犹如海浪一波又一波的来着，意味着鼓队所面对的挑战。无论海浪有多汹涌，所有的难关一定会顺利过关。我看到主演（端春）在站在鼓上，旁边的鼓手犹如海浪一样包围着他。所有的挑战，一定会被点亮的一天！《歆· 曲》—— 十年以来双威大学鼓队的创立不是传承一个文化，它是在告诉我们是在天空的星星照亮着未来，犹如在礼堂两旁挂着的十二颗星星！

端春闪耀在舞台的中央。

It's always written in the stars! 

《歆愿》正式圆满结束！刚才在中场休息时候一直要找好友 —— 明翰，终于见上面。接近十年的友情还在，还记得我们初次见面就是通过二十四节令鼓。七年未见，友情还是坚固的！我们回忆在社团活动时候，我回去他的摊位 “探班”。他还在现场教我几招，我还记得几个节奏。

我和好友明翰七年后的团聚，接近十年的友谊是二十四节令鼓所打下的。

我也在附近找到几位的演出者，他们还问我：“你喜欢吗？” 我毫不犹豫说：“我喜欢！我给个 100/10！” 得知我是学姐时候，他们一脸惊讶：“谢谢你支持我们啊！” 端春坐旁边合照，发现我的坐姿有点失态就要有淑女的样子，“你很美啊！” 端春赞我，我顿时脸红。而我在谈话中说这是我们大马独有的文化，到哪个角落就可以自豪说二十四节令鼓我们的心跳！

《造· 浪》的Roger 颜端春！

我和其中的编曲成员之一。

我还拿出相机为几个演出者拍照，给他们看的时候说：“很好看！” 我和 Jayden 也拍一张，记录时隔四个月后的温馨团聚。

《歆愿》的幕后团队！

我和 Jayden 四个月后团聚

以前我对二十四节令鼓没什么兴趣，因为我觉得只是一个普通不过的一个中华文化的演出。多年后得知是我国大马的独创的艺术，我现在感觉自豪！二十四节令鼓成立三十八年，一代一代的鼓声敲进每个人的心，成了大马的心跳。

我们下个校园活动见！

要知道更多关于双威二十四节令鼓的详情，可到官方社交平台。

Facebook: 双威大学廿四节令鼓队 Sunway University 24 Festive Drums Team

Instagram: @su24festivedrumsteam

Concert Instagram: sufd24_concert2026

Let’s connect to find the fun things I do: www.linktr.ee/katelynchin97

The Golden Gallop New Spring Arising 金马长驰 · 迎春启元 (10/2/2026)

 时隔七年重返校园庆祝新年，这次以学姐的身份回去！在大学的路上，打开 Go Xuan 电台时候，早班的 Kryston 温杨和 Kayley 凯欣在节目提到待会儿在大学见与大家互动。我一到大学时候就看到 Kryston 的身影。心想：“刚才在路上听节目，那么快就遇到他的人了？” 

我下车后就直接往大学的大厅，就在庞大的金马雕像合照而它是以可持续的元素为主。大家有所不知在校园，我们很注重可持续发展目标 (Sustainable Development Goals)，在校园的每个角落都会容易看到十七个可持续发展目标。如果在大学多年，可是不知道可持续发展目标，那我就不知道咯！

金马的肖像在大学的大厅。

好啦，好啦，我们会到校园新年的情景！我直接去舞台前，等下电台主持人进行互动环节时候会人挤人的现象。双威大学独中校友学会 （Chinese Independent School Alumni）的筹委团献上新年舞蹈串烧为节目拉开序幕，后来是双威二十四节令鼓队伍带来震撼的演出，仿佛沉沉的校园瞬间在鼓声苏醒。接下来是扯铃学会的演出以十二年前的 Astro 马年歌曲 —— 《梦想动起来》。

新春庙会的筹委团带新年舞蹈串烧。

双威二十四节令鼓队伍把沉沉的校园在鼓声苏醒。

大家期待的环节即将登场 —— MY 和 Go Xuan 的电台主持人们 —— Maq 赖铭权 （MY）、Jenn （MY）、 Kryston 温杨 （Go Xuan）和Kayley 凯欣（Go Xuan）跟大家见面啦！在他们出场之前，我有跟 Kryston 和 Maq 打招呼。我想尝试站在前面或许可以得到礼物呢！看主持人们在派贴纸时候，我在心里说：“没关系，让他们吧！” 怎知，Kryston 给我贴纸，太开心啦！

第一场游戏是考考记忆力，而第二场是测试新年祝福语。新年一定少不了祝福语的！在尾声的时候，四位电台主持人祝在场的每一位：“万事 All Right 酷哒哒！” 不久大家挤着跟他们拍照。我走向 Eileen 老师，她给我一个拥抱而向我介绍身边的 Yee Huei 老师。一时要跟哪位主持人拍照，Yee Huei 老师说：“你去跟 Kryston 拍照吧！”

我走向 Kryston，我说：“欢迎来到我的母校！” 在跟 Maq 拍照时候，我说：“其实我们有见过在 Sunway Pyramid。” Maq 说他记得，还给我一束的纸质玫瑰。我一脸惊讶！上一次收到花是从马六甲家乡佛学班的小朋友。我还说一句：“我会唱今年马年得主题曲 ——— 《万事 All Right 酷哒哒》！” Maq 说：“来，唱一下吧！” 我唱副歌一段。当然不忘 Go Xuan 早班的 Kayley 凯欣！我唱一小段的《三星拱照》给她听。最后是 Jenn。

Go Xuan MC - Kryston

MY DJ - Maq Lai

Go Xuan MC Kayley

MY DJ Jenn

仁凯建议我们在大学食堂吃午餐，我说好。在找位子时候，我看到一个人在跟我招手。近前一看是佛学会的学弟们 —— Wooi Yang 和 Jordan！这么巧就碰到他们，就跟他们叙旧一下。吃午餐后，我和仁凯在大学大厅走走看。在找不同的游戏，他能找到全部而我是一脸懵，不知道不同点在哪里。一走过书法站时候，眼睛一亮！在大学时候，书法站就是我会奔向的，因为可以写新年祝福再把作品 “展现” 在家。

书法站是我必报到在新春庙会！

早前我在许愿亭已经写下愿望，但是忘记拍下照片留念。我也跟幸儿一起拍照，也谢谢在场的摄影师！

我和幸儿在许愿亭

如果错过今天的活动，2月11日约定大家！金马长驰 · 迎春启元！

我在这里祝所有双威大学学院的大家新年快乐！万事 All Right 酷哒哒！我们下个校园活动见！See you in the next campus event！

活动花絮：

双威大学啦啦队 Sunway Cheerleading Team

Balancing act (Top & bottom, disclaimer: please do not attempt this at home)! 

我和大会的两位司仪。

我在许愿亭，愿我的愿望实现！

更多校园新春庙会详情，可以到官方社交平台：

Facebook: Sunway University Chinese New Year Celebration

Instagram: @sucisa_cny2026

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post, it's from my personal view at the event.

Sunway Alumni Homecoming FamFest (11/10/2025)

 When we think about alumni homecoming events, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it all the glitz and glam at the traditional gala with a big ticket? Well, this is about to change your perception on homecoming events. This time, The Sunway Alumni breaks tradition with a fun-fair theme - it's the Sunway Alumni Homecoming FamFest! I already knew about the event during my last visit to campus but at that time I didn't know I was going to make to the homecoming. Last year, I didn't make it, I was really upset of missing it. 

Not now, not today! After my mummy dropped me off, I head to the Career Hub at the university foyer and the first thing is to head for the Coca-Cola! I wait for Ren Khai's arrival. Once Ren Khai arrived, we head to the registry counter to get my ticket scanned and it's off to the game station! The first stop is the Quack Attack - the players have to use a nerf gun to shoot as many duckies as you can but unfortunately the ducks didn't get knock over. Ren Khai and I even get some photos of each other.

The Quack Attack, give me the nerf gun!

I didn't get a strike, still managed to get some pins down.

Ren Khai trying his hands on the Quack Attack.

The next stop is table top bowling - instead of the regular blowing - this game you have to toss to have a strike. I didn't get a strike but manage to knock down a few pins, I think. Moving on, we head to the Amazing Race - a team of five - and I'm lucky to be invited by a few alumni to be on their team. The first question is easy - which SDG is targeted to lifelong education? Well, this has to be related ton my day-job, if I don't get this right, I don't know what to say. The answer is just right above us. It's SDG 4: Quality Education! 

We take photo at the iconic I ❤️SU logo as part of the challenge, follow by the Sunbirds near the Lecture Theatres - we spread our wings like we're flying! Reminds me of Westlife's very first single - Flying Without Wings - from their self-titled album.

We go on Hunger Games full mode with archery! My teammates got a hold of it while I'm struggling to get the bow and arrow right, I'm lucky to have a patient instructor to guide me all the way through and I manage to shoot it! 

The games are all fun, it's time to have a rest at Fresco - the university's canteen. I bump into Mr. Tee - who is the teacher advisor of the Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS). He asks whether I come back to campus often. "Yeah, my last visit was just last month for an alumni mini-event," I say. Ren Khai even reveals that if any recording that is happening on campus, he'll invite me over to have a look because we both share the same interests in the Malaysian singers in the entertainment industry. "You are very lucky to have a friend like Ren Khai, do appreciate," says Mr. Tee. I'll definitely appreciate the people around me.

Sunway University Buddhist Society's teacher advisor - Mr. Tee.

We also have a chat with the lecturers at Fresco too. Not long after that, we head back to the main stage for a lucky draw. I didn't get anything on the lucky draw but at least the luckiest day is able to attend the homecoming event.

After all the fun, we headed to a Japanese restaurant near campus to fill up the tummies. Jason, Ethel, Elyssa are waiting for me and Ren Khai. They are just about to order the food. We chatted a lot on our interest and the courses we studied in university and on campus. Little did I know, Ethel and Elyssa are my juniors of the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY). 

Lunch time with a Japanese meal

To end the day, I drop by the library to chill out. I'm looking forward to the next alumni event! Once a Sunwayian, always a Sunwayian.

Back to my favourite place 

Back to University: 《The Music Journey 音乐有你》第二季录制现场 (24/6/2025)

我上次参与一个录制在2021年12月31日，配合 Astro 新春倒数活动《U 虎加把劲》在 IJM Rimbayu 。时隔三年多，首次参与《音乐有你》第二季第四期的录制在自己的大学 —— 双威大学。前几天我受好友—— 仁凯，发录制的信息给我，当时看宣传的海报的时候看到几位熟悉歌手的名字。当然最期待是见到 Astro 新秀大赛冠军 —— Uriah 徐凯！上次见他的时候是在2016年 ，在 Geraldine 颜慧萍的《一个人冒险》感恩音乐会。

居家工作下班后，我前往大学母校 —— 双威大学，一路上有跟仁凯联系，他有留个位子给我。到了大学，我听到 Hayden 黄程晞的声音。“那个是 Hayden 的声音吗？” 我问，仁凯说：“是，我们先找制作团队把你安顿。” 

我看到身穿黑衣服的制作团队，于是我走上前问：“你好，我是袈文。” 其中一位说：“哦，你是那位粉丝。跟着我来吧！” 我被安顿在制作团队的角落，另一位说：“你坐过来这里，容易看到歌手们。” 

我可以看到电视录制的幕后操作。我一抬头就看到徐凯，我们对到眼神时候，我向他招手。我们很有默契比手画脚仿佛在说：“你可以吗？可以看到吗？” 我对他比一个 “Ok” 的手势。歌手阵容除了徐凯和主持人 Hayden 黄程晞之外，还有 Gen1es 的 Elyn Leong 梁瑜苓、Pricislla Abby 蔡恩雨、Colbie 王思涵、Juztin刘界辉和来自中国的歌手 —— Rex 李鑫一，来大马和本地歌手们跨国合作。

一系列的歌曲呈现，在呈现的时候，再次跟徐凯对到眼神。而鑫一挑战李佳薇的《煎熬》—— 这是第一次听男生版本的，整个身子在起鸡皮疙瘩。接近录制的尾声时候，粉丝们到前面相对歌手们的一句话。由于我的工作身份关系，我只能在一旁观看。大约晚上七点十分，录制正式结束。

难得走到舞台前想要体验一下当歌手的滋味，但工作人员们说：“不好意思，我们快要清理舞台。” 我只好离开舞台，心里失望因为我很久没在舞台和大家见面。我的手机响起，是仁凯在找着我。“你去哪儿啦？” 他问我。我说：“想体验在舞台，没机会。哎，有机会见到歌手们吗？” 我知道机会很渺茫。我再次被安顿在一个位子。

在等着的时候，我听童年偶像—— 西城男孩的《When You're Looking Like That》，也看到乐团的老师们一一把乐器搬回去车上，当然不忘跟老师们点头之交。仁凯奔跑来：“袈文，他们来了！” 走着的时候我说：“我突然觉得很紧张！” 我的手突然紧绷起来。 “你放松吧！” 仁凯细声安慰我。

当我一看到界辉时候，我直接走向前，跟他提起在十二年前曾到我的小学母校—— 马六甲革成小学的《我来自新村》晚会活动。“我记得你唱《红日》 跟天俊哥哥同台！” 我对界辉说。他一脸惊讶：“哇，十二年前你还记得啊！太厉害了吧！来，一起拍照。” 由仁凯掌镜，之后界辉问我的名字，我说：“我叫凯特 （Kate）！” 

我和Juztin 刘界辉十二年后重逢

第二个艺人下来是 Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨，我直接用英文和她交谈。“Can I take a photo with you please？” 她说可以。我也唱了一小段的《小时光》给她听。

电音女歌手的 Priscilla Abby 蔡恩雨

艺人们回到刚才的舞台。即将开拍的时候，监制团队说须要我们把声量压低，因为在进行小型录制。他们完成小型录制后就跟粉丝们近距离互动。

我看到 Elyn 时候，她还认得我：“嗨！好久不见！你工作还可以吗？” 我说：“谢谢关心！工作还可以。” 仁凯就很骄傲说：“她在一个国际组织工作。” Elyn 一脸惊讶：“真的啊？” 我点了点头。“你可以帮仁凯留下亲笔签名吗？他是你的粉丝。” 我说，Elyn 接了马克笔就留下亲笔签名也拍了几张照片。

Gen1es 成员 —— Elyn Leong。在我身后：仁凯和艺人肖像画家 —— 王子。

在谈着谈着，徐凯看到我的时候就认得我。我们全程以英文交流，我叙说我们在九年前的《一个人的冒险》感恩音乐会的情景。“你的记忆力很好！” 徐凯说，我说了一声 “谢谢！” 。还有跟中国歌手 —— 鑫一，简短交流，只是可惜没有跟他合照。希望下次他回来大马时候可以补上。

九年后，我和 Uriah 徐凯温馨团聚。

唱歌始终是我的 DNA，我会继续支持本地大马歌手因为他们的天赋跟国外歌手一样优秀！有一天我也会在舞台说：“大家好，我是 Katelyn 陈袈文！我是一名歌手！”

节目会在2025年9月播出，敬请期待！

活动花絮：

《音乐有你》的主持人—— Hayden 黄程晞

我、仁凯和 MY 周末 DJ 的 Daniel 黄震宇。

Back to University: Frame by Frame Photography 101 (22/3/2025)

I have a passion for photography and that passion dated way back when I was 13, it’s not until I was 16, that I had my first camera - the Canon Ixus. After that, I used either the iPod or the iPhone, which I’m using now.

Six years later, my passion for photography sparked up again when I read about the then-Duchess of Cambridge now The Princess of Wales - Princess Catherine also known as Princess Kate, has a passion for photography! On Christmas 2019, my uncle bought me a camera, so I have been using it ever since for any big events or just taking it out to brush up my skills for a bit. 

As anyone who wants to show the skills and practice, I didn’t have the chance to show my talent. Finally, my passion is put to the test with Frame by Frame: Photography 101 with Graeme Tan. I’m quite excited because I have watched short episodes of the Sip and Spill segment on Instagram and I have a few favourites. 

The basics from aperture to ISO - everything we need to know how to take the “perfect” shot. After knowing the basics, it’s time to apply them. With Shayne being the “model” of the day, we try a few scenarios to see the difference. I have some trouble adjusting my camera settings to manual mode but Andrew was on hand to help. 

Shayne being the “model” at the workshop. 

A close up shot of a camera model. 

Here comes the fun part of the photography workshop. Each team is given a scenario to take a shot. The first team is to advertise for a new brand while the second team is taking a mock demonstration of coffee making by Shayne. My team is the third one which is playing journalists for the day to take people around Sunway. As a communication graduate, this got me excited! 

Although we were rejected by a couple of people, we still got to take some shots on campus. Such a coincidence, that it was an info day for the Sunway Foundation Programs (Foundation in Science & Technology & Foundation in Arts) and Australian Matriculation known as AUSMAT. When we head back to the studio, the second team is still taking some pictures at the coffee demonstration. 

Taking people around Sunway campus.

After analysing each picture from the three teams, there are some room for improvement. Each of us is presented with the Frame by Frame: Photography 101 certificate completion, it’s in a frame too! I can’t wait for the next alumni event! 

I have completed the course presented by Ms. Sue-Ann (left) and Graeme (right).

Me and my camera are the perfect shot to capture every moment! I can picture this, can you? 

Back to University: Online Lecture (8/4/2020)

It's back to university! What am I going to do? I'm back in my hometown. I'm going to university online. It's true! All the classes for this semester will assessed online, which means university from home. Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, we are on the second phase of the movement control order (MCO), we're staying put until the order is over.

I'm all set for the semester cause I'll be here in my hometown, Melaka. Usually I will pack food from home and bring it to campus but this time I have home cooked food. Talk about going to classrooms, I have to wait to be at the lift by half an hour before class starts, cause by 15 minutes before class, everybody will be lining up and it will get squishy. At home, I set my alarm clock, have some breakfast and set up the computer an hour class, I'm good to go. It's advisable to wake three or two hours before class time, so we have enough time to buffer and get everything done. 

Recently, during the MCO period I was hooking up to games which I left off. Now that university has already started, it's the best to put a timer to time ourselves for not going overboard on the games. Do not miss any class no matter virtually or face-to-face and always be on time! It's a good practice, when we go to the working world punctuality is everything unless we have a leeway in between. 

Another tip on university from home is make sure the room that we are in is noise free, good connection of the Internet (sometimes we will face bad connection), a big study space to put all the university go-to "essentials" such as books, laptop, pencil box, phone, iPad etc. Most importantly make ourselves presentable, some lecturers want to see our faces, be confident and don't be camera shy. Also, have a good set of earphones if we wanna block out the noise around us.  

Instead of a physical classroom, we use Zoom as a virtual classroom to be connected with our lecturers and course mates. I'm really happy to see all of my course mates again. We may not see each other like we used before on campus but I'm sure we will meet physically one day. This semester is going to a bumpy ride, I hope I can achieve my goals! Hope everyone stays safe. 

Back to University: Year 3 Semester 2 (20/8/19)

The Malaysian school holiday had came to an end, for Sunway University students were no exception. It's back to university after a months' break! Usually around this time, our results will be released but it was announced a week before the new semester. Unfortunately, luck was not on my side this time. I'm not giving up! There's always a second time around.

I just left five minutes before the first class which was Investor Relations. I had a hard time looking for the looking for the classroom, luckily one of the staffs kindly guided me. As I reached the classroom, it was announced that lecture was cancelled and will be replaced tomorrow. I headed back down to the university foyer again. Pam, my best friend,  and I decided to meet up.

I was looking out for her, there was a photo of me was taken from the back. I turned around, Pam was walking to me. "Hi Kar Marn, long time no see! How are you?" we gave each other a big hug. "I'm good! I'm so excited for the new semester!" I said. We chatted all the way, and I thought, it's nice to catch up with your course mates after a month's break. We all also bumped into our fellow course mate, Nasrin, too! Nasrin and Pam decided to go to the library to chill and relax a bit, while I have a catch up with Hanis and Lit An.

Hanis and I were about to make a move to Subway for brunch, Lit An called. "We're coming in a bit," said Hanis. As a matter of fact, I had a quick catch up with my cousin while were on the way to Subway. Just down a few rows of shops and cafes, we made it to Subway. Also, it was a "late celebration" as Lit An just officially graduated from university.After that, Hanis and Lit An escorted me to my classroom for political communication- it was the same classroom that I went earlier at 8am.

Luckily political communication this time around is no exam, which means it's a 100% coursework. That doesn't mean I could just slack off easily, I need to give 100% of the effort that I need to put in as this is a core subject for my specialisation- Corporate Communication. Once the first lecture had ended, Pam and I headed for Family Mart to have our girls' day out with some ice cream to ward off intense heat.

We decided to drop by at the college link bridge to check out what they had in store. Apparently, SPAIR is having an event called Beyond Tomorrow, and two of our course mates, Raphael and Yuki, are apart of the event. We saw free packets of MAMEE but on the basket there was note stated that "free food upon registration". Raph kind of hurt himself a little when he was packing the bunting.

It's time for me to head home. This is my last chance to prove myself that I can do anything. When you ever doubt yourself, just remember those who always stand by you.

Back to University: The Final Year (25/3/19)

The school holidays for Malaysian schools have already started, as for Sunway University students it's the other way round, time for them to head back to university! Yes, I'm in my final year of university! I'm so excited! After my mum drops me off, my journey to the final year officially begins!

I'm heading to the library, I bump into my best friends Hanis and Ishaq. They are heading out for the moment but sadly I can't join them as I just arrived on campus. I decide to walk around a little before heading to the library. Sunway Peer Councelling Volunteer (PCV) is having a campaign called "Positive Me" to spread positivity around campus. I left a note and stick it to a positive tree. Positive tree, positive me! Get it? No, okay! Let's proceed to the journey.

The first lecture starts later in the afternoon today, so I watched some videos which are going to be taught later. I bump into Wai Loon, while I'm watching the videos. "Hey Kar Marn, how are you? Long time no see!" he said. "I'm doing good! What are you doing at the moment?" I ask. "Just some stuff to handle for the Chinese Cultural Society. How about you?" he said, I tell him that I'm watching some videos to prepare for the first lecture.

I left half an hour, I quickly pack up my stuff and double check to make sure that I didn't leave anything behind on the computer table. I head out of the library, one question pops into my mind: "Which side of the lift leads to the classroom? The East or the West building?" Why not try the East side? No harm trying! I have a star struck moment with Chef Patrick Siau while I'm on my way to lecture, whose team was the champion of the dessert competition in France earlier this year.

Sure enough, I reached the classroom! I look at the time displayed on the big screen. Really? Four minutes? That's fast! Usually it takes me about five to 10 minutes to get to class. Well, since I have the whole classroom to myself. I continue to watch the videos which I left off, Chelsea gives me a big fright when she comes in. Guess I'm too engross without knowing the presence of my course mate.

One by one, my other course mates start to come in. Before the lecturer comes in, Chia Ming and Sonia talk about their experiences on internship earlier this year. Not long after, Dr. Leong, our Political Communication lecturer, we were under her for Law and Ethics in Communication back in Year 2 last year.

After class, I bump into my friend, Pam. We chat about what we had done over the holidays and the subjects we are taking now. It's so awesome to see your friends again after the semester break. What could I ask more?

Join Katelyn in a whole new world, as she steps into her final year of university. One step closer to fulfill her dream

Back to University: Year 2 Semester 3 (7/1/19)

The Malaysian new school season had already started, and for Sunway University was no exception. It’s back to university for us too! Time to hit the books and gear up for a whole new semester to ring in 2019.

I was really excited as I’m starting my third and final semester of Year 2. After settling down in the library, I had a tummy upset. I guessed we couldn’t avoid the nervousness no matter how confident we are. Anyway, after I made my way up, I received an email from the course department that the results from the previous semester (Year 2 semester 2) were released.

Quickly, I checked the results and made it through the second semester, which means the third semester of is officially on the run! I informed my family and friends about my achievement. After checking the results one last time, I logged out of the computer and settled at the university foyer. The Sunway University Chinese Cultural Society (SUCCS) was looking for potential actor and actress for their upcoming stage play.

I popped my bag at their booth for awhile and made my way to the college building to check out if there's any interesting, I ended up bumping into a few friends and course mates who I haven't seen over the holidays. As I was scrolling through my phone, my best friend and former MUFY course mate, XY, texted me whether I was on campus.

I had about half an hour before lecture, I guessed a little meet up would be fine since I didn't meet her for a long time. What a surprise! An unexpected visit! I took a photo of my location so that XY could easily look for me. She eventually read my mind! She brought me a drink from YOY Tea cafe, which I initially planned to go the place itself. I had a grape-lemon drink, it was really refreshing to ward off the intense heat and a cool way to chill before the first and only class started.

The time was neared 2pm, I headed to class and seemed to me everyone was excited to see their course mates after the month-long holiday, and I was no exception. I had a good catch up with some of the kids in the August 2017 batch from my course, Communication.

What an awesome way to ring in the new semester and new year! Join Katelyn in a whole new musical journey as she resumes her first day of university of the year.

Back to University: Year 2 Semester 2 (21/8/18)

School is out for primary and secondary school students, but for the students at Sunway University, it's back to university after a long month of semester break. Yesterday was a big day for us, because the examination results of our previous semester were released! I was super happy with my results because I passed every subject, so I'm officially stepping into Year 2 semester 2!

I head to my favourite place on campus- the library, to chill out before the first lecture begins at 10am. At around 9.30am, I make my way to the first lecture of the day which is Intercultural Communication. As I reach the classroom, my course mates are already in there. "Hey girls, nice to see you all again!" I say as I make my way to my seat. "It's so good to see you too!" Jaya says.

Ms. Serena comes in and lecture begins! It's not really a lecture but more of a introductory of the subject of Intercultural Communication. I'm going to see her again at Psychology in Communication later on. I have a three-hour break, where should I go to first?

I come across the Sunway Peer Counseling Volunteer (PCV) booth at the university foyer. They have an upcoming event which is focusing on mental health. I have a passion in mental health. "Hi, are you interested to sign up for one of our job scopes? We are currently looking for students to fill up these roles," I study the flyer, they have job scopes such as poster designing, photography and video editing. I don't fill the requirements in any of the job scopes. "I'm sorry, I don't fill in any of the requirements," I say.

"It's alright! Would you like to leave a message?" the student asks me. I leave a message that it is okay to say, we can't just keep things to ourselves. As I'm making my way to the college lift, I bump into a student who I met at Sunway Model United Nations (SUNMUN) earlier this month. "Yes! I do remember you! You're the admin in UNHRC right?" I say. "Yes, yes I am! Where are you off to?" he asks.

I'm heading to the MUFY office, but also checking out the activities that are happening now around campus. Just before I head to the lift, there are some booths along the link bridge. Why not check them out for awhile? Sunway Student Volunteers (SSV) is having an event which is Run Towards the 17 Goals. I can't run but I'm passionate in Goals 3 and 4- quality in education and goodness in well being . I bump into my friend, Jia Xin. We have a short chat as he is going out for lunch with his friends.

As I enter the MUFY student hub, the juniors staring at me. Probably they didn't see me around before, but I bump into Daniel, who I met at SUNMUN. My lecturers are very happy to see me, and I get to talk to my new juniors. To fill up my free time, I watch some videos online to pass the time since there is no assignment yet.

I go to the wrong class, so I rush to the university because I'm missing a lot right now. I take a tumble while I'm on my way to UW 7-6, luckily my course mate helps me up. I'm running of breath but after I settle myself down, it is back to normal. Ms. Serena gives us an insight of Psychology in Communication, and the first two assignments are up for the day. One is an opinion paper and the other is a group project. 

I'm looking forward to the new semester and I'm going to give my best. What's in store for Katelyn this time?

Back to University: Heading to Year 2 (27/3/18)

  The alarm rings, the moment I wake up I know a new journey is about to begin. Yes, I'm officially into Year 2 in BA (Hons) Communication, specialising in Corporate Communication. It's been raining cats and dogs lately, the fine weather kinda calm my nervousness while I'm on the road to Sunway University.

  My first lecture of Year 2 is Law and Ethics in Communication. Law is not really my interest because we can be very "opinionated" at some point, so I tell myself that I'm never going to pursue law in my degree as a major. Well, I guess I'm wrong. No matter which course we are taking in our degree, there is a law subject as a minor. At least, we get to know the rules and regulations before we venture into the real world. 

  Turns out law subject isn't so bad after all! We'll learn more in detail when we go deeper into the semester. After the lecture, we have a four-hour break. What to do during a four-hour break? I have to settle my timetable, because everything was settled over the break except for Law and Ethics in Communication tutorial slot because there was a technical issue in the system. Lucky for me, luck is definitely on my side today as I manage to sign up the tutorial slot!

  My classmate, Wai Teng, and I try to self enrolled our signed up subjects but it doesn't work out on either our smartphones or iPad, only one way to find out is to log on to the computer which are available in the library. Second luck I finally enrolled, it takes awhile to get use to the new elearn portal website.

  Prior to Media Relations and Public Affairs lecture, the girls didn't know how to enroll the subjects. "We managed to enroll. Well, Kar Marn taught me how to enroll," Wai Teng pointing to me. "Really? Kar Marn, can you show me or write the steps on how to enroll?" Lavanya asks. I write the first five steps, the last step is not counted but I add a word "done" along with a smiley face. "You're a smart girl!" Lavanya says. "The smiley face is super cute! Should upload it to the batch's group chat," Chelsea adds.

   What's up for Katelyn this time? Join in her musical journey as she steps into her second year of university where more music are waiting for her to compose and find her inner voice. 

First Day of Year 1 Semester 3 (8/1/18)

  The school season started last week, but today the students of Sunway University College headed back for their new semester after months of break. The first lecture of today was Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia, it’s TITAS for short but the English name for this subject is called Islamic and Asia Civilisation. It’s a compulsory subject for every Malaysian student and we have to pass it too in order to earn our certificate upon graduation.

  The subject is in Malay, and I didn’t touch the language nor speak the language since I graduated from high school for almost four years. Although I passed the subject in my SPM, learning a new subject with the language again, it’s gonna be a challenge. As a Malaysian, I still speak Malay but not so much like I did in high school.

  There were two tasks or rather course work to choose from as part of the subject. The first one was attending a day camp or the second one which was creating a video based on the topic which is going to be given by the lecturer later on. The day camp each group must consist of 10 students, as always I’m the one who is “left out” but it’s okay, I’m sure one of the groups have to “accept” me.
 When it was about 9.45am, everyone in JC3 Hall started to stretch their tired legs and some of them were about to doze off. Our lecturer, Dr. Yaccob, who “witnessed” the scene, she said: “Since it’s the first day, I’ll let you kids go off. We’ll continue on Wednesday.” I was coming down the steps of the auditorium aisle, my new classmate, Feng, who gave me a helping hand.

  Ivan, my course mate offered to escort me down to the university’s foyer. After that, I headed to Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) booth to recruit students for our upcoming musical in June! Isn’t this exciting? That’s one way to ring in the new semester!

  I’m happy to see my friends again! New year, new semester! Gotta work hard!

Back to University (23/5/17)

  One week of semester break just ended, it is time to get some energy and head back to university! It's back to university for me and yes, I have a test later today in the afternoon. What a coincidence my morning lectures and tutorials are cancelled so which leave me a lot of time to prep myself up for the test, more or less since I studied at the last minute when I came back from my hometown, Melaka. I try to kick off this "last minute" habit but turns out it didn't. I guess it's every student bad habit in every part of the education journey. Let's just face it, being students we will always this bad habit- doing everything at the eleventh hour. Jokes aside, let's move on to the serious part.

  At 7.58am, I reach at the parking lot of the campus. Two minutes till the library is opened. The moment when the doors of library is opened, the students are lining up to get their cards scanned prior entering to the library. I arrive just in time and go to my usual computer spot to check out the latest announcements on the campus' learning portal- BlackBoard eLearn. I was caught up with countless assignments over the semester break which I forgot that I have a role to fill in for the upcoming presentation. I went to Google Slides to fill my "empty spot" up. I was too late, my group mate helped me to back up with the details so what I can do is just adding some pictures to make the slides look attractive and a change of font colour to make it more vibrant.

  I booked the computer for two hours, 15 minutes left before the time expires I quickly pack my stuff up and ask one of the students to bring me down to the basement floor. Lucky me, a student just done with the computer. I almost fall off the chair but luckily I ask a girl to help me with it. You know it's really tricky to control the roller chairs when you have bad motor skills coordination.

  After spending four hours in the library, it's time for me to head out to get some fresh air. After having my lunch, I move to the tables near the fountain. I love to listen the incessant of the water which can calm your nerves down. My classmates and I meet up for an assignment which is Corporate Communication. Although I supposed to hand in my part of the report last Saturday but I was too caught up with English synthesis essay.

  Once the test is over for Introduction to Consumer Behaviour, it's time to get my hands on the Crisis Communication report for Corporate Communication. I can do this! I'm happy I'm back to university to reunite with my friends.