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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.. My name is Amira Syamimi but all of you can call me MIMI. I'm a second year student of Food Technology at USM. I'm 20 years old. I was born and raised in a small village at Baling, Kedah. I live with my grandparents since I was a baby. I have a good relationship with my grandparents. I really love them more than anything else in this world.

Before I studied in USM, I was studying in Kedah Matriculation College.

I like playing badminton and I love books, musics and watching movies. I enjoy reading especially motivational books and suspense thrillers.

I think I'm a friendly person. My lifestyle is very simple. I have my own dreams and goals. So, this is ME!!!
~ Whatever you do, be educated. Follow your heart but bring your brain together. ~

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ASSALAMUALAIKUM & HELLO! I am a Professor of Food Technology at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and current Director of Centre for Academic Excellence (CDAE), USM.

I've been teaching for almost 24 years. I'm very passionate about learning and education. I believe our role as educators goes beyond transmitting knowledge — our role is to nurture our students, the future nation builders, to become lifelong learners — to teach them the skills of 'learn how to learn' and to teach them the appreciation and the love for knowledge.

As Socrates said,

I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think.

More about my teaching & research here:
http://www.profkarim.com/

My blog:
http://onestoplearning.blogspot.com/.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone..
I'm Rosmiza binti Abd Rahman. you can call me ros or miza, but most people call me miza :). i'm second year student of Food Technology.

I was born in Sungai Petani, Kedah on 12th November 1997, so it means that i still 19 years old, hehehe.  I really loves kids so sometimes my attitude will be like kids when i with them. i also likes to smile. I'm the youngest in my family, so i very clingy with my mother. and i also a little bit clumsy. i like to do something that adventure or other things which can challenge myself.

After SPM, i continued my studies at Kedah Matriculation College. Then i choose course Food Technology at USM as my first choice during online register. When the result coming out, i feel very happy to be part of this family "food technologist" and Alhamdulillah also because it near to my hometown.

At this point of my life, i know its full of big moments and big decisions. Trying my best to keep on track and i'm blessed to have my family and friends that have been my source of happiness, my support and my sanity. For my coursemate, hopefully you guys happy and enjoy to have me and we will through out this 4th year journey together with a happy face.

Lastly, remember that change is the new word for the brave, "you cannot change what other people think of you. All you can do is try your best and live your life." smile.

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Assalammualaikum and hello everyone :)  My name is Nur Thaherah Bt Mior Azman or my nick name is Thaherah. Mostly call me "ira"..I lived in Taiping perak. First of all, i felt so excited to learn this course and i think i have made a good decision for my future prospect. Before im going to USM, I was studying in Malacca Matriculation College for 1 years. There are many memorable things still in my minds and never to be forgotten. During semester break, i spend my time for working at kopitiam. I just want to find experience and try to adapt outside enviroment.
For me:
"Experience" is important in our lives to enhance or speed up our attitudes towards people. So that, we can go anywhere and able to adapt our enviroment....
Now, i studied in USM, as Bachelor of Food Technologist..So i need to be well prepared to any circumstances.. I need to travel as food technologist life because too much things i supposed to be known..

Good Luck For Your Future..

" Life is like riding a bicycle. to keep balance, you must keep moving"

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“If you thankful, I will add for you” Surah Ibrahim Verse 07
Assalammualaikum and hi, my name is FATIN NABILA BINTI ANUAR. Usually, people call me Aten, but whoever calls me Nabila, I more pleased with that. I’m from Kuala Kangsar, Perak and I was born in Hospital Besar Taiping. I’m elder and I have 1 younger sister and 2 younger brothers. I’m 19 years old 10 months and born on 5 November.

Since I the eldest, I more close with my parents, maybe because of I more like an annoying sister to them (I always nagging at home, hahaha).

From standard one until I form five, I just school around area Kuala Kangsar, then after SPM I got offered from Malacca Matriculation College, I was like insane because I never stay away from my parents for a long period of time. Then, I promise myself that I will get the excellent result so that I can enter USM, so I can always back home. That the actual reason why I really want to join as a part of USM student.

Actually when I in matric, I’m from the second module that takes physics, chemistry, and science computer subject so, usually student from second module really want to future study in engineering but when I told my mom about engineering she against it, thus I take food technology, I thought the ‘technology’ this course more focus on physics subject, but oh my good to many things to read. But I challenge my self, move forward because I know ALLAH IS THE BEST PLANNER.
And lastly, “He will give you something better than what has been taken from you” (08:70) and DO NOT LOSE HOPE.

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Good day everyone.
My name is Camilias Oo Kai Xuan. You may call me Cami. I am from mainland penang and I am a STPM leaver from SMJK Chung Ling Butterworth. Usm food technology is not my first choice but I just take it la as I feel the future job prospect is not bad though.

Nothing much to say but I will talk about my strength and my weakness maybe? Having a quite good performance in my academic is considered as my strength I think. Sometimes will feel that I have no additional skills except those knowledge in books haha. This is real because I dont know how to cook and drive especially when I am a 'road idiot' and I can just remember the roads nearby my house area and therefore I cant go far haha. However, passive thinking is one of my weakness. I always imagine lots of bad consequences before I start doing some things. However, still trying to improve on it.

Lastly, just wanna share a favourite quote of mine to you all.
' When the food is scarce, only the fittest can survice. '
This reminds me all the time to being strong and fight for your own future.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! I’m Nurnabila Afiqah binti Azlim. You all can call me Nabila, Bella and the simplest one is Bell ^^ I’m second year student of Food Technology. I was very glad that I’ve got the opportunity to continue my study at USM.

I was born in Taiping, Perak on 29th January 1997. Actually, I was being expected to born on 29th February but I don’t know why I was born a month earlier hahaha maybe excited to see the new world! I have 6 siblings and I’m the eldest in my family.

Actually, I’ve experienced in participating in PLKN before this. It was very exciting and quite challenging. I had a lot of sweet memories there that I couldn’t forget until now. How I wish I can get it back in time. Then, I went to Penang Matriculation College and Alhamdulillah finally I’m here.

I really hope that all of us will be able to finish our bachelor programme successfully. Never give up as great things take time. Just be your own kind of beautiful!

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone,
My name Hilma Aini but generally called by everyone as Ema. I’m the second year student of Food Technology at USM. I was born on the 21st of February in 1997, which means I am 20 years old now yayyyy!! So my birthday for this year already past but actually, you guys can earn some money to give me a special present for my next birthday huhuhu*smile. In this padlet, I am going to tell you a little bit about my background, interests and my goals.

I have 4 siblings, 3 sisters and I’m the youngest. That’s why they always treat me like a baby.  I am a friendly person and sometimes I’m a good thinker maybe. Caring for people has always been my desire. Whenever I see someone, who I think need careness or help, I am always willing to help them. Before this, I was studying at University Malaya. It was the first time I live in Kuala Lumpur Whoah!! It was the wonderful experience. I made many friends but I always trying hard to make them understand my dialect.

Interests, I like playing game (Gardenscapes) you guys should try it. I always enjoyed reading, writing and doing math. I love calculation very much since my childhood. In fact, I want to be a teacher but I didn’t get the offer from IPG. It’s okay.
And I’m very proud to be a USM student, especially taking this course. I want to change the others' perception  about food technologist. I hope you guys will help me. Thank you
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE IF YOU TRY !!

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone ! =)

My name is Noor Qamarina Binti Kamaruzzaman . It’s quite long , right? But most people call me ‘Q’ . I am in my third semester of second year in Food Technology at Universiti Sains Malaysia . I hope that my impression about myself and your impression about me are not so different. Here it goes .

I was born in Ipoh , Perak at 14th February 1997. Then , when I was 9 years old , I have moved from our beloved home in Penang to Kedah . It’s quite sad for me to leave my friends around at that time . Now , I really hope to be reunited with my friends again :’) .

When I was 13 years old , I was sent to a boarding school in Jitra, Kedah for five years , then attended a matriculation program at Mara Kulim College about one year and finally managed to enter an apex university in Malaysia alhamdulillah =)

As for my family, I have one sister two year older than me and 4 sisters (all girls you know~) . I'm very grateful for having a lot of crazy sisters who are very understanding and kind towards me . I can’t imagine how sophisticated my life was without them <3.

I think I am a type of person who likes to smile to every people I’ve met . I also become a very friendly person to someone as long as the person started the first step to make friends with me . So , do not make any assumption if you guys do not know me. I do not like people saying something uncertain behind my knowledge . You must remember , the truth does not cost anything , but a lie could cost you everything .

Last word from me , challenge yourself out there , take the risk . Be brave , or you won’t grow your heart and mind

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Hi people! How are you guys? Hope you all have a great day ya! 😊

My name is Tan Kwan Liang. You can call me Brian for short. I am a second-year food technology student that is currently studying in USM. I came from a town called Sungai Buloh in Selangor. I am the eldest among my siblings and I have two brothers that is currently studying as well.

I am a form six graduate from SMK Taman Ehsan and I chose Food Technology after watching several videos on the processing lines of food through How It’s Made. My scrutiny and curiosity begins to grow and that is why I took Food Technology and it turns to be an interesting course.

I am a lively person but sometimes I can be quiet as well. I love sports but certain kind of sports like wushu, swimming and badminton. For food, chocolate is my favourite but must consume in moderation hahaha! XD

I believe that the value I am holding and strongly believe is never giving up. As I walk further throughout this journey in life, there are so much challenges and decisions you must face. During tough times, you will have to be the best version of yourself, therefore everything can be overcome because you are keeping that spirit and positivity with you. I also believe that I can be great role model to my juniors which are Suet Wen and Yong Qi as they need guidance and inspiration from a senior as well, they have become my greatest motivation for me to be the role model they wish for.

That’s all from me, thanks for reading my introduction and nice to meet you guys! Have a nice day! :D
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Hello everyone ^^ My name is Ooi Jia Yi . Since my surname is “Ooi” , so you guys can call me jiayi instead of “Ooi” haha. I think it was easy to pronounce my name right….haha

I come from Kulai, Johor. Kulai , a small area which has a lot of delicious foods. I strongly recommend you guys come to my hometown for a culinary journey. I was studying form six in SMKSI in my hometown, Kulai before I get into USM. Currently, I’m a second year student of Food Technology course, USM. Actually, I got the offer from USM and UKM with the same course but at last I choose USM as this uni located in my favourite place, penang.  It was a paradise of food! However, I still feel sad when I came back to this place after a long sem break. I really miss my family and friends who are far away from me in Johor. But, I will be brave as this only one of the small challenges in my life. I know that i need to step out of my comfort zone to push myself to become more mature .

For the friends that I recognised in USM , especially my lovely coursemate. Thanks for those who always stand by my side through the ups and downs. Most of us are bio students and this sem will be the hardest sem for all of us (because of many physics subject zzzz) , so let’s strive hard, study hard, and also play hard together , okay?haha . Thanks for reading my boring introduction hahahahaha!

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Hello everyone! My name is Yau Xiang Ming. I am from Malacca. My family including me has a total number of five. I have two siblings , one sister and one brother. I do love my family very much, so I will go back when there is holiday. I'm  21 years old, STPM leaver.  I am glad that I had made a right decision to study form 6 as I managed to get into USM. I had been offered UPM food science and technology and USM food technology but I decided to continue my study in USM. I hope through my undergraduate study I would be  able to apply my scientific knowledge to research and develop new food product at the same time ensuring safety and quality of the product.
I like USM , the accomodation, the trees, the people everything is perfect except for the wifi connection. Usually i dont talk much.. Hahaha,  I am introverted and want to become extroverted.

4 years time is short so lets enjoy our degree life. But I encourage you all lock yourself in room and study hard … hahaha

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.

I'm NUR ALISA BT ABDUL MUTALIB and you can call me LISA. I was born in Alor Setar, Kedah on 17th of May 1997. I have 4 siblings and I’m the second born in my family.

I studied at Sultanah Asma Girls School during my secondary school then I got an opportunity to further my study at UiTM for my foundation and now I’m a second-year USM Food Tech student.

I want to be a Food Technologist since I'm in form four. Before this, I didn’t even know that there is a career as a food technologist until one day, during my first Chemistry class, my teacher brief about a career that involves Chemistry and one of it is a Food Technologist. After that, I searched for Food Technology & Food Science and guess what….. I fall in love with it. Since then, I want to be a food technologist.

I want to be a food technologist because I want to know how foods that I eat are processed and to know the ingredients used to produce a good quality product. I also want to be a food technologist because I was inspired by Yakult commercial on television. Hahaha…. In that commercial, there were a few food scientists and technologists who are doing a research on cultured drink and I told myself that one day I will be like them.

I believe that we are on our journey to achieve our dreams and we still have a long way to go, so I hope that you, my beloved friends and teachers, help and guide me along this journey and I will try my best to help you guys too. Dream it! Believe it! Achieve it!

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Hello everyone, I’m Lim Siew Guan. All of you are freely to choose whether what you want to call me, as long as don’t call my fullname and also any other funny names. Honestly speaking, I totally dislike my name but I had no choice. (/^-^/)

I am from Kuantan, Pahang and my hometown is a small historical town located about one hour car journey away from Kuantan, which is Sungai Lembing. Do hope everyone of you heard this meaningful place before this. I have 2 elder sisters , in which the eldest one is now working at oversea as a nutritionist while another sister is still studying in University. The sister who is still study was born in the same year as me, but we are not twins. She is a January baby and I am a December baby. People usually called this as ‘Kembar Tahun’. I always proud of having a sister who was born in the same year with me, since this is a quite rare phenomenon. (>.<)

I’m a STPM leaver. I chose physics in my Form 6 study but right after form 6, I don’t like physics anymore and this is why I didn’t continue my degree with any physics related courses like engineering. I choose Food Technology due the ‘food’ word, it attracts me the most actually. I have the passion in cooking and baking. During free time, I like to read recipes and try new recipes. I really hope that one day in the future I may have a room in my house fulled with all my favourite recipe books.Starting from the day I successfully bake carrot cake and fruitcake, my beloved mother keep on asking me to bake these cakes again and again. Some people may not keen to cook and bake maybe because of having the whole kitchen messed up after cooking or baking, but for me, it’s fun and a good way for stress releasing.Talk to me if anyone of you are interested in the recipe of carrot cake  or fruitcake. Hahahha…

Seems like I’m too excited when talking about my hobby >.<…Anyway, let’s work hard and study hard together in this 4 years to be a professional food technologist in the future. Thank you for those who spend time to read through my introduction story.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.

My name is Nor Afiqah Ahmad. All of you can call me Afiqah or pika.I am the second child of three siblings. I came from Kedah.

I had previously studied at Perak Matriculation College before continuing to study at USM in Food Technology courses. During leisure time, I usually prefer watching the movies. I like to watch horror movies even though horror movies always give me a big surprised and feel like having heart attack.Hahahaa  besides, I also like to fishing even though sometimes it make me feel annoyed because it so hard hard to get a fish. However, it is okay because it can teach me about the meaning of patience.

I believe that although this life is sometimes full of challenges, but if we are wise to overcome it, we can certainly succeed to achieve what we want in our life.

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Assalamualaikum and hello

My name is Aina Nadiah and you can call me Aina. I’m second year student of Food Technology.

I’m the youngest in my family and I only have two siblings which are me and my brother.  So now you can know why sometimes I’m act like a childish. I’m kind of a shy and quiet person I guess. I love to play sports and outdoor activities. Although I’m not fit, but I know I can play lots sports. Just need confident and practices, then everything be easy right?

Actually I don’t have a valid reason for choosing this course. Since my brother is studying this course and also in this university, so my parents ask me to choose the same. Maybe they thought that he will take care of me. But trust me, I can take care of myself. For me, here is the best place to learn on how to be an independent person for our future.  But that doesn’t mean that I don’t need my brother okay. I’m feeling lucky and glad he is here and it’s like a bonus for me if we are in a same class for a certain subject because that make me happy even though he just smile to me without do anything for me or to me.

Food subject actually quite tough for me because I weak in memorizing something. But that’s the challenge for me and I know I can do it.

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Hello everyone!! My name is Oon Li Juen. I think my name is unique since my surname is considered quite rare among the Chinese. All of you can call me Joanne since it is easier to pronounce^^

I am 20 years old this year. I was born in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan while my hometown is in Yong Peng, Johor. Yong Peng is a small town located near the outskirts of Johor and this place is really famous for its handmade fish balls and red bean dessert. I missed those food so much as I have not returned to my hometown for almost a year now. I have an elder sister and a younger brother, which makes me a middle child in my family. I feel thankful to my parents and also my siblings for giving me continuous love and family support when I really need them.

I used to be a real introvert, however after I’ve made friends and joined societies, I have learned to express myself more and be more sociable, all thanks to them. I hope that during my 4 years in USM, I will be able to improve myself as well as be brave to accept new challenges which are waiting ahead of me.

I have chosen Food Technology as my first choice in USM as I have always loved trying and tasting different kinds of food like a typical food addict XD. Hahahaha~~ Besides, I feel tempted to know about core to all types of food being produced or created in the world today. I feel grateful to be enrolled here since I have always wanted to study here in Penang, which is known as one of the world’s most famous food paradise. One of my dreams is that I want to develop a type of food which can be cooked instantly and can be a perfect healthy meal for everyone (unlike instant maggi). Of course, I anticipate a lot of fun and interesting stuff from this course. I look forward to working with my coursemates and enjoy these 4 years while creating lots of memorable memories together^^

Thank you for reading my super long introduction =)

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Hai everyone.

My name is Muhammad Hazim Bin Romli. You can call me Jim. I’m from Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang and was born in Hospital Parit Buntar ,Perak. I’m very glad that I can grab an opportunity to enrol Food Technology course at USM .

When I was 13 years old, I was offered to boarding school in Bukit Mertajam ,Pulau Pinang for 5 years from form 1 till form 5. During the period, I’ve experienced a lot of memorable memory and practises which mold me to be the best among the best. In Form 1 ,my class was assigned to has compulsory cocurriculum which is ‘Pancaragam’ also known as a group of musician who play songs. I gain a lot of knowledge which make me able to recite music symbol and playing instrument. We have won a lots of trophy whether in marching and orchestra competition. I,m very grateful to have friends who always dedicate themself in this group despite we still need to manage our studies.

Now , I’m studying in USM. So ,I need to be diligent to achieve what I want

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Assalamualaikum and hi :)

My name is Siti shafinaz binti mohd sidek. Instead of calling me shafinaz, you all can call me Yong. Why? I dont want to tell because it is very very very long story huhu. I prefer people call me Yong because it is easier to remember and honestly i felt loved by everyone who called me that name hehe.

I was born and raised in Batu Pahat, Johor and the youngest from 5 siblings. My sibllings were all married except for me of course and for sure my life are surrounded by a lot of  nieces and nephews (sigh).

Ok then long story short, I really passionate to become a pilot since in primary school but well im not meant to be a pilot. After finished my foundation years, I really not sure what degree i'm interested in (p/s i love biology), so I asked my brother and sister opinion then the idea of applying food tech just popped up in my mind. I never thought to take Food Tech as my bachelor degree and never regret of taking this course.

As I love read self enrichment books, I would like to recommend you all to read a book entitled Five People You Meet in Heavens by Mitch Albom. Its about sacrifice,  forgiveness and the purpose of life. Thus, it is worth spending your time to read this book and it will open your mind. Thats all about not so interesting introduction. Have a good day!

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Hello, everyone! My name is Vinnie Ang Jia Wen. You can call me Vinnie. I come from a beautiful town called Melaka which is very far from here. I'm a STPM leaver from SMJK Yok Bin.

Something about me? Hmmm...... Well,
I'm a March baby. I'm not extroverted but I think I'm friendly maybe? Although my face looks so unfriendly sometimes, trust me, that's just the time I'm daydreaming. Hahaha when you approach me and talk to me,
you will find out that I'm quite talkative sometimes hahahhaha.

I got two offers which are food technology from usm and bio industry from Utm.  I made my decision to come Usm as I am so get interest in food. Though Penang is very far, but I still insist to come here because I know that I will gain a lot of knowledge and get to know more about food. Besides, I feel so so lucky as I can get the offer from Apex University. And I'm the only one who came far away from melaka to Penang in my school but I never feel lonely as I have made many new friends here. I feel so blessed as I can know so many of you in my university life. Hope to get more precious time with you all and getting closer in the remaining 2 years.

That's all from me,
thank you for spending to read my introduction ya.

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Hi, everyone! My name is Yang Wen Huey. I come from  Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Maybe you all never heard this place but I love where I live so much .

I  am a introvert person and I seldom to smile. But doesn't means I am unhappy. I just no expressions only. Don't misunderstood me ya! haha. I am so friendly actually hahaha . I have  a sister and a brother . I am the youngest one among my siblings.However , I am good in take care of others.

I am a STPM leaver from SMJK Tsung Wah. I was born of 1 of September. It have been the second times I didn't celebrate my birthday with my family after come to USM due to some activities in school.

Actually I change course from bioprocess technology to food technology. Why? Because of interest and there is no other better choices.
Before come to university, my form six teacher told me that it will be very free and relax after enter university. But after I enter university , it was totally different from what my form six teacher said. But I try my best to adapt it.Hence, I prefer to join and try any activities and events instead of just stay at room to study. I don't like exam but I still have to face it every sem. As long as I can pass all the subjects then I'll be satisfied.

One of the best harvest that I gain after enter USM is I get to know many people such as coursemate, school mate, roommate, cube mate,floor mate , seniors and also friends from other places. Besides , I also get knowledges from all my lecturers.I am glad that I can get to know you guys. Let's fight together for the remaining years!
Thanks for spending time to read my introduction.

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Hi everyone, I am Chin Wen Yi from Kuala Kangsar, Perak, a little small town somewhere in Perak haha. I am a STPM leaver and Food Technology is definitely my first choice.

I was born in 26th of June a Cancer zodiac baby. Smiley is always wearing on my face and hope that everyone will give back a wide smile back too haha. Because I think that smile is the main connection between two people even though they didnt know each other.

I am the second among the four siblings. My elder brother currently studying in UTAR while my younger brother studying in Form Sixth and younger sister in secondary school.

It has been a year since I stepped in the gate of USM. Time flies, now I have become a second year senior and a new batch of junior is coming to join us and get their university life started. Looking at the juniors, I saw myself in them. The first day I started my uni life, I got a mind full of curiosity. I was very excited anf cant wait to get to know my rommate, coursemates and lecturers though. I want to take part in every activities organised by all the societies and make new friends. Taste-test the new things. University life is definitely a new world for me and I am really looking forward to it.

For the coming years in uni I will keep the passion burning and and continue to explore in uni. Accept all the challenges and fight with them.

What doesnt kill me make me stronger !  Thank you for spending time to read my intro. Have a nice day.

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Hello, everyone!! My name is Lam Xue Mei. All of you can call me Xue Mei. I was born in Johor Bahru, Johor, an area which has a lot of delicious food you can enjoy. Besides, I have four siblings including me, one elder brother who is working overseas now and two younger sisters. As you all know, I have one younger sister who studying the same course and same school with me. Actually, she is only younger than me a little bit only.

I am sure some of you may still do not know how to differentiate between me and Xue Yuan, haha. Some of my friends differentiate us by observing the ear rings, I am wearing silver colour ear rings while Xue Yuan is wearing gold colour ear rings. Another thing is I am wearing dark purple colour spectacles and Xue Yuan is wearing blue colour spectacles. If you all still cannot differentiate us, it’s ok, you can just call either one of our name, we will reply you^^

I am a STPM leaver from SMK Taman Daya. I have chosen Food Technology as my first choice in USM because I like to eat varieties of food.

I hope that after 4 years study in USM, I can develop more skills and working well with my coursemates to create memorable memories togather. Thank you for reading my intro. Have a great day!!!

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Helooo everyone! Here I am and I'm here! My name is Lim Jia Her. I love my name because it's meaningful and it's a special gift from my parents. In Chinese, "Jia" means good and "Her" means paddy/grass. It means I'm born in the way that I will never lose hope no matter how harsh the situation. If you showered me with water and sunlight, I will become greener. If you forgotten to do so, I will become wilt but will never die off. That's me!

I was born in Melaka in 1996. I have 2 siblings and I'm the eldest one. I studied STPM and entered USM as first year student successfully last year. Time flies, I am in my second year of study now. I never think that I will miss my home until sickness strikes me. Luckily, my dearest roommate take good care of me and I really appreciate it. Besides, I am also a sleep lover. Each person should take at least 6-8 hours of sleeping hour in order to keep our mind fresh and clear all the time. However, due to my active participation in many events and meetings, I could hardly get enough sleep during my uni life. So that is why my eye circle are getting worse.

I am an adventurous person. I like those adrenaline-surge activities like roller coaster, bungee jump, zip-lining, scuba diving and more. And believe me, I will definitely try on skydiving and hike to Mount Everest one day! Oh, come on, we just live once and why don't we try something interesting and the memories will last forever. I am also a nature lover. I went to Taman Negara before and I really love it! The breathtaking tropical rain forest scenery, canopy walkway, river trips and friendly Orang Asli, oh you should go there and experience once!

Lastly, sleep hard, eat hard, play hard, study hard.

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Hi everyone! My name is Lam Xue Yuan. You can call me Yuan or any name that is easier for you to remember 😊 . I was born on 17 December. I am from Johor Bahru, Johor where it is a big city and have a lot of shopping mall. I am a STPM leaver from SMK Taman Daya.

After STPM, I had look through some website and decided to choose food technology as my first choice as I think there is a good prospect in this field. I got offer from UKM and USM and at the end I chose USM to continue my study. I come from a family of six and I am the third among four siblings. I have a elder brother who currently work in Singapore, an elder sister who is also my twin sister and a younger sister who currently study in secondary school.  Many of you may still wonder how to differentiate between me and Xue Mei, haha. I have a rounder face and I wear a pair of gold earings compared to Xue Mei. I think this is the easiest way to differentiate both of us??

Before entering university, I am not the one who always participate in events and activities but now I try to participate events and activities and learn new skills and knowledge through these events. I also join Chinese orchestra to learn traditional music instrument in which I play ‘erhu’. Time flies, now I am second year already, I hope that I will enjoy my 4 years university life and become a successful food technologist! Let’s strive hard and have our uni life a colourful one!

Thank you for spending time reading this :D

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Assalamualaikum and Hello every one! =)

My name is Nur Ain Rafidah and you can call me Ain. Currently I’m a 2nd year student taking Food Technology course. I’m 20 years old. I was born in Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 22nd of July and being raised in Bentong, Pahang. I’m the fifth child among 6 sibling.

Actually I have twins (2 minutes younger than me) that also studying in USM and taking Industrial Chemistry course (School of Chemical Science). So, sometime you guys might mistaken her as me =). Food Technology was my first choice and I’m glad that I had been chosen to enter this APEX University.

I graduated from Malacca Matriculation College before I continue my study here. The one year experienced that I got as a TI student are the best in my life (because I never image that I could go this far) and I learnt lot in here. I meets my greatest friend here and created very memorable stories. I hope I can create more bond and memories here with my friends, colleague and lectures for the upcoming 3 years. Insya Allah=)

Actually I’m not a talkative person and I will speak when only needed maybe hhaha. I like to do sports and be active and not just sitting there doing nothing. I believe that all of us can do our best and finish our bachelor with flying colors. Lastly, always remember this quotes “When you think to give up, think again why you start it”.

That’s all from me. Thank you for reading my intro. Have a nice day!!

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone.

I’m Najihah Rafi. You can call me Najiha or Jia. New journey, new semester, I’m now a second year student of Food Technology USM. I am 21 years old, live in Kuala Terengganu or the place of what my mind always thinks as ‘keropok lekor’. I’m the eldest daughter out of 4 siblings and so generous to accept one more little brother (he’s a cat) haha.

I was graduated in International Baccalaureate (IB) at MARA College Seremban. Telling the truth, Food Technology was my top bachelor option during my earliest days as an IB student. Thankfully through ups and downs, I got to further with my dream course. You have to dream in order to make one comes true. But the truest dream comes with good efforts. Yet the best dream is to fall asleep while it’s raining, yep.

I always had been drawn as a shy and graceful girl but truthfully I love to put on smile, making jokes and enjoy doing adventurous activities. It’s very nice to know all of you. Let us enjoy studying new things and finding motivation to keep learning. Last, my favorite quote: Always be grateful in your life because a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.
Rock your day to the fullest!

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Good day everyone,
How are you doing ?
I hope you are doing fine,
and not yawning yet on my 4th line.
First and foremost,my name is Mohamad Aiman bin Mohamad Anuar.Aiman,for short.I am the first newborn to my parents,who are apparently the eldest in their families,respectively.When I first stepped into this world on 7.28 p.m. , October 27th 1997,I already had my first polaroid photo ever.I have been residing with my family in Rantau Panjang,Klang,Selangor for almost all my life.I have a sister,17 and a brother,14.
Now,moving on.Let's get deeper into my life.
My hobbies include reading magazines,novels,and everything in between.I hate sports but I do play them occasionally.I also enjoy cooking and baking because the ladies in my household are natural cook. ( i am plump series coming next ,haha )
As the eldest in the household's second generation,my parents adhered to a strict regime of raising me.I always felt like my whole life was tailored to perfection.I went for school as early as 5 years old.During primary school,I have always wanted to be an automotive engineer.My dad would buy me car magazines every month which I only flip through the pages to see the pictures.During classes ( especially maths ),I'll doodle in my notebooks.Then I started aspiring myself to be an architect up until I finished my UPSR,straight to PMR. Then,I noticed my mathematical skills is in the drainage.Haha,literally.
In upper high school,I wanted to go for medical school.But,in maths class i will always feel sleepy but I'm surprisingly awaken during Bio and chemistry class.One day,I was making spaghetti with my dormmates.As I was opening the can of the sauce,my finger was cut by the sharp edges of the can.Blood dripped onto the spaghetti.Then,I passed out.
There goes my 'medical school' into the dumpster.
Post SPM,I did my matriculation in Selangor too.I undergone all my schooling years in Selangor too.So lame,I know.While doing matriculation,I said to myself that I wanted to be a food technologist.But I wanted to go to the UK.So I buried myself in books.
After a few series of tears and frustation galore,I am here today.In USM.In TI.Doing Food Technology.
Only now I know what the programme is all about.
Nevertheless,I'm always grateful of the path that I paved.
I hope I can go closer into myself,sorry la lil bit more.
I once took a personality test online.
Disclaimer ( here is the link : https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test )
Apparently,I am an advocate introvert. Magically,that two traits could combine inside me.
To Prof.,I am very shy and timid.
To my friends,if you're worth the mile,I'll let you be a part of my life.And I'll keep you forever,if you're not toxic.
I am sorry for the truly long rant,haha.
To conclude,I just wanted to say that life has never been easy for me,as for all of you,for all of us.
But hey,you only live once to complain too much.Appreciate more,learn more,love more.
You'll become powerful.
I aspire to be rich,so I can buy a lot of expensive breed of cats,hamsters and fish.
Thanks for reading.
XOXO.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone, my name is A’inul Mardhiah binti Ahmad and you can call me ainul because it is more convenient and there is a lovely meaning behind it. It is quite rare for someone to pronounce my full name except my parents when I didn’t listen to their word. Ohmygod I miss my home already! Haha. I believe every name in all religion has their own meaning right?. And the meaning behind my full name is ‘cahaya keredaan’ if we translate from Arabic to Bahasa. Same goes for other   languages and if I not mistaken my laoshi told me each Chinese character will give a different meaning and all parent will decide the best character (good meaning) for their son/daughter. And I'm quite amazed how lucky we are to live in a country that consists of multiple races, languages and we complete each other.

Next, I come from Kedah and I have 5 siblings. 2 brothers and 2 sisters are more than enough to be my role model and supporter for every decision that I take. I am 20 years old and I love to cook especially Malay dishes such as rendang and traditional kuih muih. The smell of the rendang after mix with kerisik is so marvellous. Oh ya if you want the recipe of the rendang kindly pm me yaaa =P Since standard two, my grandma teaches me how to cook traditional Malay dishes and it requires a lot of skills and passion. My grandma said, “when you cook with all your heart, even simple dishes will become great”. And she never throws away the leftover but transforms it into something different and quite interesting actually. Somehow that really inspiring me to love food and I am sure Food Technology course is the right decision that I choose.

Currently, I am a second-year student of Food Technology course in USM. So far I enjoyed every moment in USM because of the lovely coursemate, seniors, and lecturers. They always are there if I need a help and thank you so much for everything. For all my friends, lets we finish this journey together and face all the difficulties with patience because Allah never said the road would be easy but He said: "I will be with those who have patience".  Therefore, stop complaining and doubting, work hard and make it happen. Fighting!

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Hi!

Looks like I won the award for the longest name in this class. Don't bother to remember it all. Mani will do. Trust me when I say even hard for my mother to remember my name.

Born in the land below the wind. Raise in Taiping. Third from three siblings. That's about it you need to know.

Common q&a that I usually get: q:" Mani, I can't tell what race you are." a:" yeah if I see a guy that has Indian name, speak three different language and unclassified look, I'll be wondering too. I'm half Indian with a Kadazan mother. My primary school is a Chinese school. Now that, explain it all. I supposed." q: "Oi Mani you get desa uh?" a: " Saldly, no." q: " Mani, what the weird machine you were playing uh?" a: " Guys, please. For the 100th time. It is called rowing machine. It is used to train rowing endurance. And is the 20th century for god sake. Google it." q: "owh, rowing. Kayak is it? Dragon boat? a: (shaking my head)

What do I expect to learn in this course , judging how Prof Karim handling this class is, well it varies. Learning soft skills will be major, I think. Then, communicating which one of the skill that I struggle a lot. But, most importantly I would like to dwell deep in each member of this class, creating fond memories that will be shared for years to come. After all what are we apart from being a complex system of proteins without our memories, right? Is there but no there. ( if u watch anime like bleach and one piece, we can be friend in no time)

So for the quoting part:
"Maximum effort" - Deadpool
"Weakness digusts me" - Uchiha Madara

Well, that's all. Cherio!

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Howdy everyone,

The name is Muhammad Wirawan Bin Mohd Mokhtar and yeah how heroic I am but you guys can call me wira, no waja, no pahlawan, no satriawan just pure wira haha. Hometown, hmm I was born in Hospital Batu Gajah, Perak around 3am in the morning of 14th January 1997 but now currently staying in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. How old I am? I’m 20 years old. Sometimes it kind of hurts because everyone seems not to believe that my age is two and ty due to my matured and bearded face but it’s okay because matured people usually are the centre of attraction among the ladies. Just kidding….

Things i love to do, hmmm well, I enjoy listening to music, like really a lot, but mostly Indie in genre. Some people say that my taste of music is weird because most of my playlist is not even aired on the radio. In short, non-mainstream weird songs. What I really found in indie music is they have a lot of ‘chillax’ vibes and ear pleasing after a tiring day (Monday-Friday). ‘Fazerdaze- Little Uneasy’ try give it a shot guys hehe.

I’m sorry if my face emotions may appears unfriendly or angry towards you guys, it’s a nature for me, I guess. RBF, try wiki it. Whatever it is, I’m glad that I can know so many of you and really looking forward for many more adventure in learning with you lots.

Thank you guys.

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Assalamualaikum and hye everyone.I am very glad to introduce myself since this is the first time for all of us to story more about ourself.Thanks to Prof Karim for your creative idea to create such a good medium for us to make bonding with each other, so here we go.

My name is NIK NUR HIDAYAH BINTI NIK HASAN. You can call me "HIDAYAH" as my nickname but they usually just call me"DAYAH"  je just a short one.Haha, maybe it is much easier to get close with me. It's okay as long as you guys feel comfortable. Hidayah means "petunjuk".It is such a wonderful meaning I think. Hehehe .I hope me myself can be a nice person to everyone from the meaning itself.

I am from Kota Bharu, Kelantan where I was born and grew up. At the beginning, there are 6 people in my family. My father(abah), mother(umi), me, 2 younger sister and the last one is a boy.Unfortunately, I would not be able to live with all the family members for the rest of my life. My parents were divorced since I was in 5 years old and now I am living with my father.

What just I can do is try to be strong and never regret on what already happened in my life.Think positive and make a smile.Train your mind to see the good in everything. Positivity is a choice.The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.#syukurselalu.hahah. It looks like a private problem but I just share with you guys.This is what we called to make a bonding, try to know each other better right??.huhu.I try my best to build  "ukhuwah" among us since we will continue our journey at USM for 4 years together.

Hidup tidak akan ceria sekiranya kita keseorangan.Kita rasa bahagia bila dapat berkawan. Bersama kawanlah kita mengenal erti kasih sayang.Menyulam ilmu dan pengalaman dalam kehidupan.

I think that's all from me.Thanks.A lot of love.

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Assalamualaikum and haluuu everyone! i'm a human and you all can call me Huda or Hud for short one. *peace!
I'm from penang. I stay at Teluk Kumbar. I think  mostly will said that "Wah! so near USM lorr". haha, yeap. Very near because i just take 15-20 minutes to arrive USM from my house :) I'm a 21 years old and April baby. I'm graduated from Selangor Matriculation College under 2 years programme.

Let me tell you all a little bit.
Trust me, i'm really a funny and talkative person when i already be a friend to someone. HAHA. First impression that i got from all of my friends is 'muka cari gaduh!'. I will look like arrogant and shy of the first time. I cannot reveal my cute face during i met a new person LOL. So please guys, don't judge a book by its cover ya.
I love something that look old school. Sorry, i'm not old yet.
I think my bad side of me is I am last minute person. :)

Lastly, to all my coursemate i hope we can be more close from day to day. For me, food technology is very tough. So let's rock it!

xoxo,
Huda Hormat

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Hello everyone!!

My name is Aida Natasya binti Rosmanshah a 2nd year of Food Technology student. You can call me ANN (its ANN and not anne okay. anne holds no meaning to me).

I'm still 19 y/o (I still can't believe I'm going to turn 20 this year😱) No matter how I look, I don't see anything that can make be believe I'll turn 20 this year. My relatives and my family friends always mistaken me for a school girl and some even ask what grade am I (okay this is terrible). There are even relatives who mistaken me as the youngest in my family which I'm not (I have 2 sisters, 1 big and 1 younger brother).

I always wanted to be a teacher and even all my friends and high school teacher know that is always what I'm striving for. At that time, I don't listen to anything what people tell me how hard being a teachers these days. Until now, I still hasn't find a reason why I didn't follow my dream. Its not like I didn't get the course that I wanted. I got 2 offer from USM and UPSI. I got my first choice for both of them and I might get closer to what I'm achieving for if I go to UPSI (Ijazah Sarjana muda Sains Pendidikan if I'm not mistaken). This a really hard decision for me to make. I ask for an advise to my high school teacher(which my friend and I called mak tiri). she just give simple answer, Istikharah. At the end I choose to become a food technologist and I don't think I'll regret this. I met a lot of wonderful friends since coming to USM and I've been exposed a lot of things that I might don't know and experience if I didn't come here.

Things that you should know about me is that I love Japan😍 and my mom even called me 'anak Jepun' as I always watching Japanese drama,movie, listening to Japanese song (especially from Hey!Say!JUMP :D). actually thats all I do when I have free time. I love their language a lot.

I think I've been ranting a lot here. that's all from me, thanks for spending your time reading this.

let's enjoy our another 3 years together and becoming a successful Food Technologist.
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (let's work hard together)

"life is hard, but we always can try" -unknown

with love,

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Hello everyone !

My full and official name is Nur Aisyah Munirah binti Abu Bakar. What a long name?! hahaha.. But u can just call me Aisyah. I’m a 2nd year Food Technology student.

I was born and raised in Kuala Terengganu. I’m not 20 y/o yet coz my birthday is on 1st of October, Just around the corner guys so do prepare a present okay hahahhahahaha just kidding… I am the first child in my family and I have a sister (14 y/o) and a not so little brother (12y/o).

I love reading novels and motivational books. I don’t have a favourite author but as long as the storyline is good and interesting, I’ll read it.

Why I choose food tech? Actually food technology is my second option. My first option is pharmacy because I love the smell of medicines. Whattt?? I know it’s kinda weird huhuhuhu. It’s not my rezeki to join pharmacy I guess. But I’m grateful enough now that I join this course because I get to know more about food. Me and food, we are bestfriend hehehe. Oh yaaa…before I studied in USM, I was in Kelantan Matriculation College for a year.

So, that’s it. I’m glad that I actually love what I’m doing right now (studying food tech) and I hope I can be one of the best food technologist one day *wink*. To all my fellas, let’s get through the remaining years together, helping each other and stay together through ups and downs. I hope we can get closer and closer each day.

“Study for your career, not for the exams”-unknown

Lots of love,
Aisyah.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! Zulaikha is here! I have the longest name in most of my class list names since I’m in standard one! I know right! Imagine being me hahaha, are you ready to know my full name? My full name is Wan Zulaikha Adrina binti Wan Ahmad Zikri, fuh its okay I’m used to it. You can call me Ika! Oh by the way I know the first thing comes into your mind is I’m from Kelantan? Well you’re wrong hahaha I get this a lot but I’m not from Kelantan and I don’t even know their accent, plus I’ve been to Kelantan once in my lifetime haha ok let’s know about my family background! My dad is from Kedah and my mum is from Pahang! I love how their love story goes but I can’t share it with you guys here! Haha so basically I was born in Selangor, yes shah alam is my home, my everything I guess hahaha! I’m the only girl in my siblings, I have 2 brothers. Lucky being me because I don’t need to share my stuffs with them (except we used to share PS2 games yeah those days) but I do share clothes with my mum because I always think her clothes are better than mine hahaha so my hobby would be shopping, hanging out with my friends, we watch movies (that’s a must), discover new places and food hunting! Yes! But my ultimate hobby or I’m not sure if its called a hobby, but I love travelling I mean who doesn’t right? I travel almost every year, even travel to Penang counts I guess. I had my 14th solo flight the last time I went back to Selangor for semester break hehe. I start travelling since I’m in standard one! I had to skip school that time hahaha but its worth it! It was my first Europe trip! I went to London, Paris, Switzerland, Austria and Czech Republic that time. And the following years I went to Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Australia (To prof, yes I went to Sydney and Brisbane but I didn’t went to the beach you mentioned about haha too bad!), Indonesia, Japan (I went to Osaka and not Tokyo yet) last year I went to Korea and this year I had my second Europe trip! It was the bomb dot com! Went to several countries like Amsterdam, Belgium, London (again), Paris and Barcelona, Spain! Yes my new favourite country too! Hehe so that’s all I would love to share. I love all the experiences I had in most places I went and I’m blessed for this opportunities.

How I get into USM? Hahaha just like everyone else or maybe some of them, after Spm I attend 1 year Matriculation program in Banting, Selangor. One hour from my house so homesick was not really a problem. Then I had a hard time to choose what course I want to pursue in my degree. Food technology is my first choice and Alhamdullilah I made it! I don’t even know why I want this course but I find it interesting and I love to read food ingredient label before I buy something haha weird but its my habit! I receive an offer from UTM for Property Management course but my parents convinced me to accept USM so I did! My parents are my everything that I could ever asked for and making their proud and happy is my life goals! So that’s all from me i hope you enjoy reading my not so short introduction I love to know all of you goodluck in life and have a good day! Stay positive :)

"If you want to marry Prince Charming, bear in mind princes don't marry ambition-less little girls" - Tuanku Zara Salim

-lots of love, Zulaikha.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone..My name is Hazimah Bt Hanapi and you can call me Imah:) I'm the fifth among 7 siblings which are all girls in my family except for my father..I was born in Tanah Merah, Kelantan and I was graduated from Kelantan Matriculation College..For the first time I studied outside the Kelantan state,so during my first year I have difficulty in my languages cause I cannot erase my Kelantan dialect..But thats not means in my second year i'm completely removed it but i can say i'm improve a little bit from my first year and still trying to improve it..

I'm second year student in food technology course. Most of us get enrol in this course with the first choice at the upu but not for me. My first choice is Psychology course in UTM, Skudai because I like to learn and research about human behaviours. At first i'm little bit sad after the upu result was announced because i do not know anything about this course and do not even have thought that i might get it. You all might wondering why I put this course in my upu's choice if I do not want to take this course, it is because my father ask me to put it..My father want me take this course rather than psychology..I think this is my fate and Allah said "But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not." (2:216)

After one year long, I already have interest in this course eventhough for me this course is very tough. 'If you get tired learn to rest, not to quit'. I hope we can always help each other and stay connected even after graduate in 2020 :)

'Do something today that your future self will thank you for' -Sean Patrick Flanery

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Hello everyone, my name is Syahira. I’m from Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang. It is been a year since I join the food technology program. A lot of experiences I got from this small family. Being in food technology program is not my dream at all. After matriculation program, I got two choices of universities with different courses but my father chose this university because USM is near to my house. I registered into food technology program without my interest. But day by day, now my passion towards food technology courses increases and I hope one fine day I can be a good food technologist in a good company, that’s my hope hahahahaha…

As food technology students, there are many challenges that we have to overcome. My friends said that they choose food technology program to avoid physics but unfortunately physics is a must in this course. In food technology program, I need to study all of the core science subjects especially subject that involve calculations. I hate subject that involve calculations, but I have to push myself to like the subjects because I want to success in my study. It is hard at first, to study want you don’t like and thinking about the future that one day you’ll become a food technologist and not your real ambition that you have been dreaming since you’re small. But I said to myself, as long as I get up tomorrow as I have today, surely I’ll live through yet another day. Now what can I do is just to move forward and let the past be the past.

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Hello

My name is Sukhufum Mukhtalifah. You all can just call me Lifah. Actually that's my second name. I used to have another name before this. and I don't really know what's the meaning of my name. But from arabic it means "different sheets" I think. Most people find it unique.

I'm from Gresik, Surabaya, Indonesia. I've been living in Penang for almost three years. I experienced studying at INTI for one year. Then I get offered from USM. I don't still know why I ended up studying here.

Food technology is not my first choice. I was directed by my parents to study pharmacy, but I couldn't make it.

Even food technology was not my first but USM was my big dream university. I wanted to study in USM since my friend's brother did his master in USM. when I first came here, I was sure that I would be able to study in USM oneday. until I sticked USM pictures in my room. keep praying and praying. Because if you work hard on something you want badly then you get the result. After my long and meaningful life journey, here I am. proud being part of my dreamed university.

Since childhood I used to live away from my parents. just because they want me to be independent.

I like to hang out with friends.

I am not good at explaining how I am and yeah this is me. Get to know me if you wanna find out more.

I hope you guys can accept and help me because we will be together until graduate later on.

Thank you guyssss ☺️

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“Before Alice got to Wonderland she had to fall”.

Assalamualaikum and hi everyone! I am Nur Amiera Kamilia Binti Azahari. You can call me ‘Amiera’ or ‘Miera’. I lived with my family in Tumpat,Kelantan and I was born in Pasir Mas,Kelantan. I have four siblings and I am the eldest. I only have a brother and he is the youngest one.

I went to a boarding school in Kota Bharu,Kelantan when I was 13. In upper form, I represented my school in table tennis and chess competitions. I didn’t expect that because those were only my favorite games to play during my leisure. In form 4 also where my exam results dropped. I wasn’t serious in class since I thought that it was a ‘honeymoon’ year after the PMR :D! I just realized it in the end of the year therefore I knew that I had to put a big effort for my SPM soon. I attended tuition classes during the school holidays and I did think it wasn’t too late.

After the SPM I continued my studies in module 3 in Kedah Matriculation College for a year. During this period, I started to have interest in food technology. I searched and read blogs as well as articles to gain a few knowledge about this course. I chose Food Technology as my first choice in all university applications and I am very grateful because I have chosen to continue my studies in USM!! Not to forget that friendship is also one of the most important things for me and I love to make people smile. I hope that this will be an amazing and incredible journey together for the coming years.

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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! Let’s know me.

“In the land of USM and the time of the study. The destiny of a great university rest on a shoulder of a young girl. Her name, SYAHIRAH!” (I actually took this from MERLIN drama’s opening)

I am NOR SYAHIRAH BINTI ABD RASHID and you can just call me Irah. I was born on 2 April 2017 at Hospital Segamat, Johor. Even though I was born in Johor, I was raised in Kedah because my parent successfully got a place in FELDA. I live in Felda Gunung Bongsu, Kulim Kedah and we already live there for about 18 years.
I have six siblings and I am number five. Three boys and three girls. Fair enough right. Like everyone else, I also got my study since pre-school. Let me list down my school.
•    Prasekolah Gunung Bongsu (2002-2003)
•    Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Gunung Bongsu (2004-2009)
•    Maktab Rendah Sains Mara Felda KTAR (2010-2014)
•    Asasi UiTM Dengkil (2015-2016)
•    USM (2016-now)

My personality? I am actually not very talkative but if I close to certain people, I may be one of them that cannot stop talking. Sometimes, it was really hard for me to do or join new things. I need full courage and support for everyone and from deep inside myself.

To be honest, I don’t know anything about FOOD TECHNOLOGY. I chose it randomly. I got an offer from UITM in biology which I love so much but then I also got the offer from USM in FOOD BIOLOGY. Finally, I  make a decision to choose what I do now, FOOD TECHNOLOGY and I love it.
Okay, enough on my basic things about me. Let’s read my story (I Change a little bit a song by Lukas Graham,7 years so that it suits me).

Once I was seven years old, my mak told me
"Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely"
Once I was seven years old

It was a big big world, but I thought I were bigger
Pushing myself to the limits, I were learning quicker
By the day I making dreams and writing those on papers
Never rich so I were out to make that steady figure

Once I was twelve years old, my abah told me
"Go get yourself a triumph or you'll be lost"
Once I was eleven years old

I always had that dream, like my abah before me
So I started writing dream, I started writing stories
Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me
'Cause only those I really love will ever really know me

Now I am twenty years old, my story get grow
Before the morning class, when life was lonely
Now I am twenty years old

I only see my goals, I don't believe in failure
'Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major
I got my friends with me, at least those in favor
And if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later

Soon I'll be thirty years old, my dreams have been clinched
We've traveled around the world and we're still roaming
Soon we'll be thirty years old

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Hi guys!!!!

Hope that this academically challenging second year isn't tiring you out so soon.

Well, the intricate calculations are a sign that we are all advancing towards graduation (really excited about that) and aging (HATE that part) at the same time.

As for my name, my hometown, why I chose USM and even why I chose Food Technology as my Bachelors Degree ...... I won't answer those questions as I have answered these countless times the previous year and by how most of you answer for me when any particular lecturer asks, I guess you know the basics about me pretty well.

I chose to study abroad to get to know a new culture, challenge myself by being an independent adult (I literally am the youngest in my family), to learn the meaning of being grateful and in turn be kind.

Ever need any help or you are simply feeling curious about something on which I can enlighten you, then please simply ask.

When you are feeling down then try to smile and be thankful for your individuality. I mean there are 7,569,546,862 approx. people in this tiny planet so don't be afraid to break the mold of conventionality.
P.S.Eat loads of full cream ice creams and listen to the trending lists of Spotify  as an antidote for happiness.

Best of luck for the upcoming hurdles.

Tahsina Moyeen.

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Hi all!                                                                                          My name is Tan Wei Ting. If you can’t remember my name, you can recognize my name as “waiting” too.                                                                               I come from Butterworth, Penang. Penang is a busy city, it is full of mural, heritage, street food, cafes, shopping malls and others. If compared to other states, we can easily reach to any destination in a short time. However, trapping in traffic jam has become our daily routine too. I love my hometown a lot as it is heaven of food! I always like to introduce different types of food to my friends which are from other states. This also proved that I’m a food lover! I know everyone likes to eat, but I’m that kind of person that will get hungry easily. That’s why my mind is always thinking about food! To me, as long as the food does not taste that bad, it is tasty. So if I give any food with bad rating, it is really bad hahaha.                                                      This is also one of the reason I choose to study Food Technology. This is because I’m curious about the content of a food product, it’s nutritional value, how it’s made, how long can it be stored and more. So far, I like the course that I have taken, but it took so much effort for me to memorize them all! I’m sure this semester it will be tougher for me too. I hope I can make it and fight for this semester!                                                                       Lastly, my wish-list is to know all my coursemates and remember their name well! Thanks for reading!

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Hi all!                                                                                          My name is Tan Wei Ting. If you can’t remember my name, you can recognize my name as “waiting” too.                                                                               I come from Butterworth, Penang. Penang is a busy city, it is full of mural, heritage, street food, cafes, shopping malls and others. If compared to other states, we can easily reach to any destination in a short time. However, trapping in traffic jam has become our daily routine too. I love my hometown a lot as it is heaven of food! I always like to introduce different types of food to my friends which are from other states. This also proved that I’m a food lover! I know everyone likes to eat, but I’m that kind of person that will get hungry easily. That’s why my mind is always thinking about food! To me, as long as the food does not taste that bad, it is tasty. So if I give any food with bad rating, it is really bad hahaha.                                                      This is also one of the reason I choose to study Food Technology. This is because I’m curious about the content of a food product, it’s nutritional value, how it’s made, how long can it be stored and more. So far, I like the course that I have taken, but it took so much effort for me to memorize them all! I’m sure this semester it will be tougher for me too. I hope I can make it and fight for this semester!                                                                       Lastly, my wish-list is to know all my coursemates and remember their name well! Thanks for reading!

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whatsupp guys...
my name is Phillia Nambarisa Tarigan, but just call me Reza. short expalnation
( Nambarisa=Risa=Reza)
long story, so don't ask more. :)
I am 22 years old, still single, intrested in game, but trying to move on.
Always trying something new, because I believe every day in our live that happen today is gift from God and full of surprise (that's why we call present)

I come from Pekanbaru, Riau. But I study in Bogor Agricultural University and take Food Science Technology. Honestly I am not intrested in food. But I always try to like it. Gladly, my research already finish, so hopely I can graduete next year. I choose USM not just for holiday, but also develop my communication skill in food science. in short, to feel confident and not ended up as shy person. So I will try.

I have deep characteristic, to deep, even something I don't understand.
Many people called me weirdo, but that's fine. I always looking for good side. I am energetic person, Always want try something new, and quite ambitious. My weakness...hmmm... I am shy person. and easy to nervous.

In the end, I hope we can talk and enjoy together.
See ya!!!

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 am NOR SYAHIRAH BINTI ABD RASHID and you can just call me Irah. I was born on 2 April 2017 at Hospital Segamat, Johor. Even though I was born in Johor, I was raised in Kedah because my parent successfully got a place in FELDA. I live in Felda Gunung Bongsu, Kulim Kedah and we already live there for about 18 years. 
I have six siblings and I am number five. Three boys and three girls. Fair enough right. Like everyone else, I also got my study since pre-school. Let me list down my school.
•    Prasekolah Gunung Bongsu (2002-2003)
•    Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan Gunung Bongsu (2004-2009)

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Sawatdiikha! I am Ho Pui Jin and you can call me as Jin. I'm one of the 96's babies from Kuala Lumpur, although I'm having my third year university life now. Hehe.

I love swimming and therefore you can find me easily at the USM swimming pool in the evening. I can go very crazy sometimes. Thus, let's rock in the class together!

I went to Thailand for the exchange program last year. It was really amazing and I hope you all can try to gain the experience too! I'm willing to lend my hand if you have anything would like to ask about regarding to the program.

Thanks for reading these words!

BY JIN
ENJOY LIFE

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Hi!

Looks like I won the award for the longest name in this class. Don't bother to remember it all. Mani will do. Trust me when I say even hard for my mother to remember my name.

Born in the land below the wind. Raise in Taiping. Third from three siblings. That's about it you need to know.

Common q&a that I usually get: q:" Mani, I can't tell what race you are." a:" yeah if I see a guy that has Indian name, speak three different language and unclassified look, I'll be wondering too. I'm half Indian with a Kadazan mother. My primary school is a Chinese school. Now that, explain it all. I supposed." q: "Oi Mani you get desa uh?" a: " Saldly, no." q: " Mani, what the weird machine you were playing uh?" a: " Guys, please. For the 100th time. It is called rowing machine. It is used to train rowing endurance. And is the 20th century for god sake. Google it." q: "owh, rowing. Kayak is it? Dragon boat? a: (shaking my head)

What do I expect to learn in this course , judging how Prof Karim handling this class is, well it varies. Learning soft skills will be major, I think. Then, communicating which one of the skill that I struggle a lot. But, most importantly I would like to dwell deep in each member of this class, creating fond memories that will be shared for years to come. After all what are we apart from being a complex system of proteins without our memories, right? Is there but no there. ( if u watch anime like bleach and one piece, we can be friend in no time)

So for the quoting part:
"Maximum effort" - Deadpool
"Weakness digusts me" - Uchiha Madara

Well, that's all. Cherio!

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Assalamualaikum everyone. I'm Erfan Thaqif bin Mohd Hishamuddin. You can call me Erfan or Thaqif. It doesn't matter. I was born in Selangor and now I'm living in perlis.

To be honest, I never planned on taking this couse. Why? Because I really like numbers so I only applied the courses that are available in math school. After my first year, I know that I made a mistake in choosing the math school. The reason is that, well lets just say it is very difficult for me. Now, here I am. I choose this course because I think it is fascinating.