SIDMA SABAH

Thursday, 13 August 2009

Dear Students,

It might be some of you still having the homesickness ‘syndrom’, especially among the new intake students. We do understand, that once you leave your home to attend college or university, you leave behind your support system, the sense of familiarity and your level of comfort as you have had in previous life.

Do not worry, as this is only a kind of challenge to be a matured man indeed. Let’s learn some tips to overcome your homesickness:

A. Working with your thoughts:

Thoughts no.1:

Instead of saying : “I don’t fit in here & want to transfer”,

You might try to say: “I am learning how to adjust here. More practice will make this easier. This feeling is normal and I want to give myself more time before making any big decision to leave”

Thoughts no. 2:

Instead of saying: “I hate making changes. I’m too nervous to relax here”

Try to say: I can calm down and take this one step at a time. I’ve been
upset and anxious before in my life and I’ve managed to get by and even
have more self-confidence for hanging in there”

B. Take action:

Structure your time. You may participate in student activities. Join any club and society. Lots of activities conducted by club & societies in UNITAR. Just view the email announcement, and if you are interested to join the club/society, refer it to any MPM member.

C. Focus on something relaxing:

Listening to music, going for a walk, exercising or talking with a friend might help you though.

D. Balance your life

Be realistic about what to expect from student life and from yourself. Establish a balance between play & study, and between adaptation life with friends.

Life in hostel is sometimes hectic too. But the more you mingle around with others, the more experience you have, and the more matured you would be.

Ok students, life has to go on. View, explore, take action and experience it. You might be someone whom others will respect you in future. J

If you have some concerns to share, you might see and talk with one of the below counselors. You are free to EMAIL or make an APPOINTMENT with either:

1. Ms Nuzha Mohd Taha (03-76277340) - nuzha@unitar.edu.my
2. Ms Amberley Yiew Sook Pin (03-76277435) - sookpin@unitar.edu.my

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join it"

Regards

Counseling & Career Development Unit

Student Affairs Department

UNITAR KJ

Khamis, 13 Ogos 2009

SKIM ELAUN KHAS PELAJAR KURANG UPAYA (OKU) DI INSTITUSI PENGAJIAN TINGGI

Adalah dimaklumkan bahawa Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) menyediakan skim pemberian elaun khas kepada pelajar-pelajar Kurang Upaya (OKU) Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia (IPT) termasuk pelajar UNITAR.

Bagi tujuan permohonan, pelajar dikehendaki mengemukakan dokumen-dokumen berikut :

(a) Salinan kad pengenalan

(b) Salinan kad matrik

(c) Salinan kad Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM)

(d) Salinan buku akaun Bank Islam Malaysia (BIMB) atau CIMB sahaja

(e) Akademik Transkrip

Untuk maklumat lanjut tentang skim elaun khas ini sila hubungi Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, Pn Harnizah Asman di 03-76277327.

Sekian, harap maklum.

13th August 2009

Dear Students,

DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME

Kindly be informed that Ministry of Higher Education provides allowance for disable students including for UNITAR students.
Those interested to apply, kindly submit the following documents to Student Affairs Dept:

a) Copy of Identity Card;

b) Copy of Matric card;

c) Copy of Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) card;

d) Copy of your passbook account Bank Islam Malaysia (BIMB) or CIMB BANK Academic Transcript.

For further clarification, kindly contact Pn Harnizah Asman at 03-76277327.

Thank you.

Regards,
~Harnizah Asman~
Student Welfare & Administration Unit
Student Affairs Department
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR)
Tel: 03-78092100 D/L : 7627 7327 Fax: 03-78802414

Thu, 13 Aug 2009


Dear All Valued Students,


"Alumni Discount Scheme"

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak is very pleased to offer Alumni Discount Scheme in undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees for all alumni who have graduated with a diploma or bachelor or master degree from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak. The Alumni Discount Scheme applies only to the tuition fee element and does not apply to any additional costs such as additional programme costs or research costs.

To be eligible for this discount student must have graduated with a degree from Universiti Tun Abdul Razak. Students must be registered for either a taught Bachelor degree or Master degree or Ph.D starting in the January 2009 academic year. The Alumni Discount Scheme is applicable for enrolment into Bachelor, Master and Ph.D programmes only at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak’s PINTAR Campus, Kelana Jaya and RAZAK Campus, Kuala Lumpur.

The discount is for new students from January 2009 intake onwards. This discount will stay until further notice from the Management either to withdraw or reduce.

In order to apply for the reduced tuition fee you will need to register as alumni member at Alumni Relations Unit.

If you have any queries about the Alumni Discount Scheme, please contact En. Khairil Amran Md Ali at 03-7627 7250, 012-9709436 or e-mail the Registry at alumni@unitar.edu.my"

Please ignore my previous email. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Regards.



KHAIRIL AMRAN BIN MD ALI
Executive
Alumni Relations Unit
Quality & External Relations Department
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Tel : 03-7627 7250
Fax: 03-7880 2414
Hp : 012-970 9436

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Thursday, 13 August 2009

Dear Students,

We have several goals in our life. Perhaps “to be happy” is also one of the life goals for many of us. But, unfortunately, pressure in study and work makes happiness a difficult matter for many people. There is a saying, “Happiness is determined more by our minds than by our circumstances”. So, why don’t we change our mind towards a happier life?

Below are some tips for you to cheer up your life:

1. Make happiness a priority.

If happiness is not at the top of your list then other things will take precedence. If other things take precedence, they may well interfere with your efforts to feel good.

2. Make plans to be happy and set happy goals.

Just like in any other life domain, the successful pursuit of happiness requires planning. A planning also requires effective goal setting. And don’t forget to make sure your goals are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timed).

3. Do things that make you happy.

Although this sounds obvious, many people simply forget to do things from which they gain pleasure. And do them as often as possible.

4. Set yourself tasks from which you’ll gain satisfaction.

As well as pleasure and enjoyment, satisfaction is also an important part of happiness. So make sure that when you’re planning your tasks and activities you include things that might not be fun, but from which you’ll gain a sense of achievement.

5. Identify where your strengths lie and utilize your strengths.

Know where your faults and weaknesses are to avoid problems. Know where your strengths lie to be really happy and to succeed in life.

6. Be grateful and appreciate what you have.

We all have many choices in life one of which is whether to focus on all the things we don’t have (of which there might be many), or to focus on all the things we do have. There’s no doubt, that gratitude and appreciation will significantly increase your chances of experiencing happiness.

7. Learn to like and ideally to love yourself.

We must love before we can be loved. To love others and to be loved by others is a key component of happiness.

8. Invest time and energy in to your key relationships.

Happy people spend more time working on and in their relationships. Happy people tend to be more supportive of other people in their life. Happy people are more generous and altruistic.

9. Weed out unhelpful thoughts and plant happier, optimistic thoughts.

Learn first to identify your thoughts and then begin to challenge those that are negative and unhelpful and then develop more positive, optimistic ones. This is essentially a skill, and like any other skill becomes easier and more effective with practice.

10. Live a healthy life.

Eat well and keep active. Exercise regularly. Although not impossible, it’s difficult to be happy if you’re constantly sick and not very healthy.

Last but not least: Make happiness an integral part of your life.

Develop happiness routines and make them a part of your everyday living. Remind yourself however you can to do what you need to do and reward yourself as often as possible for doing what you’ve done.


Adapted and edited for FYCD from: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Cheers,

Counseling and Career Development Unit
Student Affairs Department
UNITAR, Kelana Jaya