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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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Throughout the week, I spent my time on different activities. I went to campus for classes, worked out at home using dumbbells, played frisbee with friends in the evening, and joined a volunteering activity where we cleaned the beach.

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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DIGITAL TOOLS THAT I USED THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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NAME: DATU MOHAMAD SULFIKRI BIN NORDIN

MATRIC NUMBER: D20241110419

PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

FROM: SABAH

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This was our first laboratory where we were introduced to LabFlex. We learned that we could conduct our laboratory work using AI rather than performing it manually. LabFlex was very effective, as it saved us time and encouraged us to confidently write our own opinions and discussions for the experiment. LabFlex also provided engaging motivation when we answered the questions based on our experiment. We are very thankful to Dr. Shake for teaching and introducing us to LabFlex.

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NAME: MOHAMAD IRFAN BIN MICHAEL

MATRICS NUMBER :

D20241110464

PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

FROM : SABAH

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First discussion session

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INTRODUCTION AISHAH NORAIN BINTI ABDUL A’ZIZ

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NAME: AISHAH NORAIN BINTI ABDUL A’ZIZ

MATRICS NUMBER : D20241110471

PROGRAMME : BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

FROM : PULAU PINANG

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We had our second discussion session to further discuss our Xplorate project. After the meeting, we headed to Pasar Gadis, a program held at the KUO Hall.

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NAME : TUAN NURIN BATRISYIA BINTI TUAN ZUKRI

MATRICS NUMBER : D20241110432

PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

FROM : TEMERLOH PAHANG

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Staying up at library to finishing up our e-portfolio

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Staying up at library to finish up our presentation slide

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For starting our journey in UPSI back, my friends and I woke up early to having a splendid breakfast together! The shop was located at Taman Bahtera so it was a long ride since we came with motorcycles. Their nasi lemak and nasi kerabu were so delicious. You guys can come and try to eat with your friends later !

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We were doing enzyme's laboratory. Coincidentally, my friends and I wearing the same colour of pants and it's quite fascinating so I decided to take this picture. The key findings of this laboratory session is observed colour change from yellowish to dark blue indicating starch breakdown. In addition, enzyme activity increased after stress, reflecting sympathetic response reflecting the sympathetic response. It was a fascinating into how our bodies react physiologically. Despite the intense focus required for the experiment, we managed to have some fun working together and accidental matching khaki pants definitely made for a memorable group photo 🦋

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For the biochemistry class in week 3, Dr. Shakinaz introduced us to a new AI feature that can generate storybooks. I never thought that AI could be used in such a way. It was very interesting to learn about it. During the class, I created my story but forgot to turn it into a book. So recently, I generated it again and finally got the book that I have now.

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Meet Gemini, Google’s AI assistant. Get help with writing, planning, brainstorming, and more. Experience the power of generative AI.

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the day after checking into UPSI hostel, me and my friends joined a volunteering program hosted by UPS pre loved shoppe (a club in UPSI). We were able to plant mangroves and trash cleanup at a beach in Selangor ! We gained new experiences and extra knowledges about mangroves. They are salt-tolerant trees in coastal zones, they have so many unique adaptations like pneumatophores to survive salty and low oxygen mud. Besides that they also absorbs and store CO2, helping with climate change. It was a fun time learning about them.

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our first biochem lab! This was enzyme lab. also my first time using heuta labflex, so much better than the doing lab report the old way. Dr shake teaches us how to create graph using desmos and then uploaded it in the labflex. It makes it easier to understand and we get the response right away! i love it 🥰

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this was actually a last minute plan, we registered two days before the event started. We ran 5km. At the event space, there were so many booth like muscle checker, blood test and many more! and we can check our body fat for free. My score was 68/100 🧍🏻‍♀️ i need to loose weight! HAHA

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playing frisbee has been our night time routine every once in a while ever since we joined UPSI frisbee club (red scorpion). when we play frisbee, our muscle need energy which is ATP as the immediate energy source. Little did we know playing frisbee involves glycolysis, Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain to produce more ATP. Besides that it also involves lactic acid formation as oxygen becomes limited if we sprinted. I had fun playing frisbee and it helps me get away from stress.

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week 5: berjaya time square theme park 🎢 

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week 5: berjaya time square theme park 🎢 

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weekend getaway with my friends! we rode every single ride in there. my favourite one was the rollercoaster. We rode that one two times! it was my first time riding a rollercoaster that fast, such an adrenaline rush! my heart was beating so fast and i am very sure my heart rate increased drastically. After the ride, i felt refreshed and happy! berjaya time square 10/10 ! 🤙🏻

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me and my friends made bibimbap(a korean food) together! it tasted so good, but we accidentally made extra. The two guys in our friend group eats big portion so that wasn’t a big deal 🙂‍↔️🤣 traditional bibimbap is healthy and balanced! packed with carbs, vitamin and proteins. What we made here is the student version, not quite healthy but we made sure to put veggies 🥕:)

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A unique POV right? Actually, we were doing a tiktok trend where it required a transition so we rechecked our poses back from the previous photo that we took. This is for our Annual Grand Meeting of Red Scorpion Frisbee Club. The theme of meeting is denim so we took the chance to grooming our self and having a cool transition video or we called it “JJ Video” 🙂‍↕️ Other than that, for the club, we were officially announced as the new members of the organization. As for me, I became a Media and Publicity Committee Member.

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on week 7 we went camping! (kem bina insan bitara). This was truly an eye-opener for most of us, it was out of our comfort zone! tiring but fun, we have to cook our own food for lunch and dinner. Most of the activities required teamworks, if the leaders doesn't do their job properly the team could end up in a messy situation. We have to do water confident on the second day, jungle trekking and many more activities that require mental and physical strength!

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For Week 5, we are required to conduct self-learning on the topic of Carbohydrates as part of our independent study. This self-learning activity allows us to explore and understand the fundamental concepts related to carbohydrates, including their structure, classification, and biological importance in the human body. Through careful review of lecture notes, textbooks and additional learning resources, we are able to gain a deeper understanding of carbohydrate metabolism and its role in energy production and glucose regulation.

After completing the self-learning session, we are required to create and compile questions based on these topics to assess our understanding and reinforce key concepts. I used the sources provided by the lecturer and used Gemini to generate the questions. With this method, less time was spent solely on creating the questions. Since I had already generated the questions, I also attempted to answer them. I additionally used NotebookLM to help me better understand the topic. I asked it to generate the content in the form of images so that each process would be clearer and easier to learn and understand. Specifically, I generated infographics related to carbohydrate metabolism, namely gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, and glycolysis, to enhance my understanding of these processes.

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hangouts in KL with my high school best friend who was also in upsi! its her first year in upsi and i am showing her around as this was her first time coming to the malls in KL . sometimes, having familiar faces in an unfamiliar place makes everything feel less intimidating 🫶🏻

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its finally midsem break! of course i had to go home, penang🫶🏻 catching up with my high school bestie! telling each others stories about our university life. it’s refreshing to see how much we’ve grown up but it was never awkward when we meet. we ate our favourite nasi kandar which is deen mutiara nasi kandar and it was the best so far! always been our fav. my order when ordering nasi kandar is nasi putih + kuah campur + ayam bawang (the star) + bendi rebus + salted egg. THE BEST COMBO🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 but of course with the amount of sauces there, the calories must’ve been high. Not for everyday but just when the craving hits or cheat day for those who are on diet ;)

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During the second week, I went through Dr. Shake’s study planner to prepare for upcoming quizzes and lab sessions. I also discovered a very useful AI tool that I didn’t know existed, and I’m excited to learn how to use it

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the foods me and my friends ate most of the time. foods is life! our body cannot function without energy, so make sure to eat your calories! your body deserves it! our favourite is of course ayam gepuk artisan in taman bahtera 🍚🍗

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We took our first batch photo with our official batch shirt. It was quite a struggle to find a design that could satisfy all 126 people in the batch. Each of us had different opinions but in the end everyone agreed on this design. However, the process of choosing the design involved various emotions. From a scientific perspective, these feelings occurred because our brains process opinions and emotions differently, which can lead to disagreement, dissatisfaction and judgment before reaching a final decision. It was a fun and memorable experience, and the batch shirt now reminds us of our teamwork and patience. 💪🏻

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This week, I did many activities. I went to a theme park with my friends and rode roller coasters, which was very exciting and gave me a big adrenaline rush as my body reacted to the thrill. Not to mentioned that, we are having our first lab session for this week, which is enzyme lab! So exciting! Besides that, I learned a new way of doing lab reports using LabFlex, created by Dr. Shake. It was fun and made lab work more interesting

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my old self would be shocked i took chemistry for my minor in university, but here i am. This was when we did glass blowing experiment ! we made test tubes. i loveeee learning new things. i made the perfect round test tube! with the help of the lab assistant of course, but still i made it😽 the process was scary not gonna lie, the lab assistant said that the blue flame is dangerous. The new things i learned is that glass react to flame differently than iron. The heat travels on iron but not on glass. The heat will only heat up one part that touches the fire. It was amazing process overall 🤩. p/s the flame was hotttt and i was sweating like crazy

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For the fourth week, I was very busy with group discussions and the annual grand meeting for my frisbee club. Even with a tight schedule, I made time to jog with my friends. Jogging helps my body use oxygen more efficiently and convert glucose into energy, which improves metabolism and reduces stress. Hehe

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For the fifth week, I had my first genetics lab session, which was exciting. Although Dr. Syazwan was not present, the lab assistant guided us throughout the session. At the same time, since I am focusing on increasing my muscle mass, I ate more chicken, as it is rich in protein that provides amino acids needed for muscle repair and growth

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life hits me like a truck this week but life must go on. KUO water stop functioning for a day and half 🧍🏻‍♀️we had to shower at the mosque, my motorcycle’s tyres deflated and i don’t understand anything in genetics class because i kept thinking about how i am going to bring my motorcycle to the workshop. I am amazed that i didn’t cry, i mean crying wont do anything. Turns out they needed to change the tyre, damage is around rm135 for the tyre itself. My parents are far to come check but i am grateful i am surrounded by kind people. I ask my guy friend to help me deal with the workshop and it makes my problems felt so much lighter. thank you 🥹

sometimes, bad stuff happens and thats life. you just have to go through it 🫶🏻 don't allow cortisol steal your joy for too long! 💋

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This week, I attended my second biochemistry lab, which focused on carbohydrates. We tested common foods like rice, bread, and noodles to observe the presence of starch. Later, I played frisbee, which made me appreciate how my body metabolizes carbohydrates for rapid energy through glycolysis and ATP production

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This week was super busy because of KEMBIB. We did a lot of physical activities like jungle trekking, brisk walking, and swimming. It was fun to think that all the running and swimming was basically my body turning the food I eat into energy, breaking down carbs and fats to keep me moving. The best part was cooking together and I can judged other group’s food hehe

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My parents came to celebrate my Dean’s List award. Alhamdulillah, I got first-class Dean’s List for both semesters! My father brought me a fresh rose and my mom had planned to bring a bouquet but she accidentally left it at home 😂 so they just bought another flower. I was so thankful they came and it really cheered me up.

Before the award, my batch and I had a 4 days and 3 night camping trip which was really exhausting, but totally worth it. We experienced jungle trekking, water confident and orienteering. We were all exhausted, sun-kissed and muddy but those shared smiles made the heavy rucksacks and the long nights worth it. It was the perfect "final hurdle" before the celebration.

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During our first week, I participated in a volunteer program where we cleaned the beach and planted mangrove trees. Through this activity, I realized that not everyone truly cares about our beaches. People know that throwing rubbish into the sea can cause serious problems in the future, yet they still continue to do it. While cleaning the beach, we found a lot of rubbish everywhere especially plastic. I hope that all of us will take better care of our sea in the future.

Over the next two days, we went for breakfast at a place that sells delicious Nasi Lemak and Nasi Kerabu. It was a great carbohydrate boost in the morning, and I felt full until the evening. During the first week, I also tried to run 3 km. It was a good run and my pace improved. I aim to achieve a 5 km run at UPSI and I will keep trying. However, my hand felt numb, so I asked Dr. Shake for advice. He advised me not to force my body to run too fast and to slow down instead.

I also asked ChatGPT for some explanation, it said "Your hands may feel numb while running because blood is redirected to your leg muscles reducing circulation to your hands. Tensing your fists, shoulders or neck can also compress nerves and blood vessels, while fast or shallow breathing may lower oxygen levels and cause tingling. These factors together explain why slowing down, relaxing your arms, and breathing properly can reduce numbness."

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We had a trip to KL again, just to relieve stress and hang out with friends. We ate at Dodo and Ikea, then went to TRX. And guess what, I bought my first Pop Mart there 🤩 I got the Crybaby edition and was lucky to get the purple one!

However, unboxing it was an embarrassing moment because we actually yelled at the Ikea food lounge in excitement when I got my ideal Pop Mart 😂 These reactions leading the brain releasing dopamine and the “feel-good” chemical when we experience surprise or joy. It was a memorable day and I’ll always laugh whenever I remember the Pop Mart unboxing at Ikea! ( + abe mija treated us the Dodo! )

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This week, I only had chemistry lab, so it was pretty chill. Since we had some free time, we decided to go to KL for a little adventure. We watched a horror movie called Malam Terlarang, then went to TRX, and later headed to One Utama to eat IKEA’s meatballs and chicken wings, it was so delicious! It felt kinda cool thinking that the meat and chicken are packed with protein, helping my muscles recover and grow after all the activity. Definitely a tasty way to fuel my gains!

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Mid-sem has arrived, and I’m stuck at the hostel huhu. To kill boredom, I worked out and went for brisk walks regularly, and I’m happy to see my muscles growing hehe. During the week, I also met my sister in KL, and she treated me to BBQTown. Of course, I grabbed the chance to eat a lot of protein, perfect fuel for my muscles to recover and grow even more hehe

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During the second week, we had our first biochemistry laboratory session. It was a new experience for me because it was my first time using AI to help with my lab report. LabFlex was very useful and gave me more confidence to write my own opinions for the laboratory. I also spent time with my friends playing badminton. It was a good session to burn calories and release toxins from my body. It was also my first time playing badminton at the Tanjong Malim court.

I also participated in the Bubble Run UPSI. I completed my 5 km run for the first time at UPSI and even received an early medal. It was a great memory, and it was my first medal from a running competition. 🏅

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This week, I had both biochemistry and genetics lab sessions. The genetics lab was super cool because I got to extract my own DNA, feels like holding a tiny piece of myself in a tube! In biochemistry, we did a lipid lab, testing samples like biscuits and peanuts to see how much fat they contain. Later in the week, we had a genetics quiz it was really tough, but I did well because I studied hehe. After all that brain work, I needed to blow off some steam, so I played frisbee. It’s such a good workout because running and throwing uses energy from carbohydrates and fats, and sweating helps my body get rid of toxins, keeping me healthy

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Week 11 was kind of chill but also a bit rushy. I had chemistry lab on electrochemistry, and I got to observe the color changes in the solutions it was so cool and satisfying! I also attended a curriculum day where my frisbee club had a booth. Promoting the sport was super fun, especially seeing so many people joining our club. Of course, I fueled my muscles with nasi kerabu extra beef hehe, and I even got mangosteen it was soooo delicious, I love it! Eating protein from the beef and antioxidants from the mangosteen definitely helped keep my energy up for all the activities.

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Since we have a week-long break, I decided to head back home. My mom was so relieved to finally have her daughter back by her side. I spent my days accompanying my family to shop for their vacation essentials which the same vacation they went on while I was busy with my exams! But it’s okay, I’ve made peace with it (redha) haha. We went to Genting Premium Outlet during the Christmas event and since there were so many promotions, I took the chance to buy my very first Montigo bottle at 30% off. Overall, I truly enjoyed every moment spent with my family.

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This week was pretty chill, except I had to finish my chemistry lab report. Me and my roommates also cooked a bunch of food like telur masak sos and sup sayur it was soooo delicious hehe. Since it was a relaxed week, my friend and I went to play frisbee.

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During the third week, we AT11 always spent time together. We played frisbee, netball, volleyball, and laughed together. Our friendship is very precious, and I felt truly grateful to have them as my batchmates throughout my degree journey.

In the same week, we went to Berjaya Times Square. We had already planned this trip during the semester break and purchased all the tickets. We had so much fun, and my adrenaline was rushing the whole day. My voice even disappeared for a while because of all the shouting and laughing.

I just know that playing rides like roller coasters can boosts adrenaline because our brain perceives the experience as a sudden threat or intense excitement. Rapid speed, height, drops and sharp turns activate our body’s fight-or-flight response, causing the adrenal glands to release adrenaline. This hormone will increase heart rate, breathing and blood flow to muscles making we feel alert, excited, and energized. Even though we know the ride is safe, but our body will react as if it’s facing danger which creates the adrenaline rush.

On Saturday, I attended my GKRS class and learned how to treat injured people. It was new knowledge for me because I was not a KRS student in high school. As a small bonus, I also got to eat my favorite Kek Batik from Sarawak.

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This week I had my last chemistry lab session, which was glass blowing, it was soooo fun hehe! In genetics class, I was really confused about the topic at first, but thanks to NotebookLM, which Dr. Shake introduced, I made a mind map, flashcards, and even a quiz. After that, everything finally clicked. Big thanks to Dr. Shake for showing us NotebookLM, it really saved me!

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During protein's laboratory, one of the procedures needs to be waited for incubation. So Dr Shake took a chance to show us her new findings in AI field. It was really fascinating to knew that we can control with our hands based on the video. It shows that AI are really useful to young generations nowadays to help in understanding our learning better.

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happy new year! last minute celebration with roommates, just a small one to remember 2025 🫶🏻 we cooked instant noodle and nuggets. Bought 2 slices of secret recipe cakes (also last minute). We also played frisbee when it was raining cats and dogs, it was fun and memorable for me :)

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This week was full of excitement because it was my first time serving as vice secretary for the Media Seeker Club. I was in charge of decorating the backdrop for our Annual Grand Meeting. Since I’m not very creative, I was nervous at first, but I managed to finish on time, and I felt proud of how it turned out and it actually looked beautiful!

I also spent more time with my batchmates, and it was so much fun, laughing, playing, and burning calories together. During the weekend, we cooked and ate together for the first time, making Bibimbap, a Korean dish. It was delicious, and definitely a satisfying carb load at night, huhu. I will not eat a lot at night after this because biochemically, eating carbohydrates at night raises blood glucose and stimulates insulin release. Insulin allows glucose to be used for energy or stored as glycogen but because activity is usually low at night, excess glucose is more likely converted into fat.

On top of that, I went for a 3 km run to burn the fat and managed to improve my pace, which felt like a great achievement.

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I went to celebrate my friend Najihah’s graduation day at PWTC. I was joined by Mia, my friend from high school to spend this special day for Najihah. We caught the KTM at 7:00 in the morning and arrived by 10:00 AM. We hurried our steps to the venue and luckily we managed to catch the moment she went up on stage. We bought two big bouquets for her. She was so overwhelmed with joy because we fulfilled our promise to get her the lilies she wanted. After the ceremony, Mia and I spent some quality time together even hitting up a photo booth to capture the memories. We headed home in the evening since we ran out of ideas on where else to wander. To end the day, I went out at night to play frisbee with my friends. It was a busy and tiring day, but it was absolutely worthwhile.

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more catch up session with my friend! tried new coffee bean in tanjung malim. always loved the vanilla latte. i love biochem master guru, get the chance to try and teach my friends. The feedback really helped me to improve more. lastly i played uno with my friends at KUO court just to talk about life and assignments 🫶🏻 helped us to release stress a bit 🤏🏻.

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We celebrated New Year’s in KL again! We went to see the new Papa Zola movie, and it was absolutely heart-wrenching. The film beautifully portrayed the sacrifices a father makes for his family. But the most exciting part? At the very end, they confirmed that a third BoBoiBoy movie is coming! I honestly can't wait for that day to arrive. After the movie, playing frisbee was a must as usual but the difference this time was that we played in the heavy pouring rain! By the time I got home, I was hit with a terrible skin itch and rash caused by the rainwater. I’ve definitely learned my lesson that I’m never doing that again! Overall, though, our New Year holiday was well spent. 😗

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By Week 13, it finally hit us hard that we had a mountain of assignments to finish. All that's left now are our Biochemistry and Genetics assignments, specifically the pitching sessions. In biochemistry class, we had a session called Master Guru where each of us in the group need to present their own topic. It was a fun session and from there it can help boost my confidence in teaching people even more. Then, one night during the week, my friends and I decided to pull an all-nighter at the 24-hour library. I can tell you right now, we were all beyond exhausted and we looked so messy haha! We caught the bus there at 10:00 PM and only headed back to the college at 8:00 the next morning. Aside from the study grind, we were introduced to playing frisbee on the actual field for the first time. It was honestly so much more fun playing on the grass compared to the court!

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This week, I applied the AI tools that Dr. Shake taught us to better understand my genetics lab. The AI tools were really useful for us. The moon this week was also really beautiful, and I was able to capture it with my phone. It looked amazing, and I felt very peaceful just by looking at it.

On another hand, I was chosen to be a Penghuluwati for our KEM BIB. It was a wonderful experience for me, especially since I received 98 votes to hold that position. I truly appreciate all my friends who trusted and voted for me. This also can be a new thing for me to learn during KEM BIB.

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This week, I felt really grateful and happy because I got to see UNIC group, whose music I have been listening to since school. It felt amazing to meet them in real life and sing along with them.

We also completed our Lipid Lab. It was our first lab where we had to be very careful because we were handling acetic acid. The next day, we were treated by Aishah. She treated us Ayam Gepuk Artisan. It tasted extra delicious especially since we got it for free, hehe.

The same week was a graduation week, and I was in charge as a reporter for one day. It was a very meaningful experience to cover the graduate student of my own faculty. I also had the opportunity to be a moderator for a UPSI podcast, making my debut on the UPSI channel as both a reporter and moderator. It was truly a wonderful memory.

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For week 7, we participated in KEM BIB, which is KEM Bina Insan Bitara. I was really happy during this week because I enjoy participating in this kind of adventure. I love nature. Biology students were combined with physics students for this camp, and I got an opportunity to know them better especially my groupmates.

I was in charge as the main chef for my group. I felt really pleased to cook for them, as they trusted my cooking and praised me every time I prepared a meal. During the camp, we did a lot of activities such as hiking, orienteering, and water confidence, where we learned how to swim. I also learned how to build a tent to serve as our room for four days and three nights.

Even though I was really tired because as soon as I lay in the tent, I fell into a deep sleep but the memories I made during this camp were precious, and I will remember them as I grow older. If you ask me whether I want to participate in this kind of camp again with my friends, I would be the first person to say yes loudly.

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This week, I received a reward for all my hard work over the past two semesters. I achieved a PNGK of 3.80 and received a First Class Dean’s Award. I hope I can maintain my results so that I can receive the same award at the next Dean’s Award ceremony.

My mom came to watch me receive the award and it became a strong motivation for me to achieve it again next year. She also bought brownies for my friends and even took on a motherly role for them as their parents could not come because they live far away. My mom is already well known among my friends, and they always ask her for her banana cakes. I am happy to share my mom with them. 💕

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Beige Vintage Aesthetic Valentine’s Day Photo Collage

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Before the hectic week began, we decided to clear our minds by going on a one-day trip. We chose to go to Genting Highlands because it was on my bucket list. They remembered that I had said I really wanted to go there, so they decided to take me after the mid-semester break.

It was really cold there, around 14 to 15 degrees Celsius. It was so windy and cold that it felt like being inside a refrigerator. My hands could hardly hold anything properly. Even though we turned off the car air conditioner, the cold wind still made me freeze inside the car.

I was doing some research why my hand cannot hold thing properly in such a cold environment. This is because cold causes the blood vessels to narrow to preserve heat for vital organs which reduces blood flow and oxygen to the fingers, making the muscles weaker and the nerves less sensitive.

We waited for the sunrise, and it was truly beautiful. Alhamdulillah, I got to see such a magnificent view in my twenties. One day, I hope to see it again with my mom and my brother. That is a dream I want to achieve.

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Week 10 was a busy and hectic week. First, I was in charge as an AJK for two booths in my organization, Media Seeker booth and Red Scorpion booth. Thankfully, my friend was able to cover my place at the Red Scorpion booth, so I only worked at the Media Seeker booth as a photographer. It was my first time doing that and it was a good experience for me.

The next day, I went out with my friends for lunch, and suddenly our car was hit from behind. It was my first time experiencing something like that and all of us in the car were girls. Thankfully, there were people who were willing to help us. After that, we went back to UPSI to find food because we were already hungry, and we met Dr. Shazwan. He treated us Taco and I felt very grateful to him. In the evening, my friend treated me again. Even though something bad happened in the morning, I believe in Allah. I believe that He always gives us something better afterward.

At night, we went to support our friend in his singing competition. The next day, we rewarded ourselves by eating durian. It was so good and only cost RM2 per kilogram. During this week, I also officially became a facilitator for the Faculty of Science and Mathematics and we had our first meeting as facilitators.

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This week, we conducted a DNA extraction during our Genetics Laboratory. It was really fascinating to see DNA that comes from inside our mouths. I used an AI tool that Dr. Shake introduced to better understand how DNA is extracted.

At night, we played frisbee, my favourite sport. The game was very intense, and we even had to discuss a game plan to win. The next day, I got my first henna at UPSI. It cost RM10 for one hand and I was very satisfied with the results. It was impressive that it was done in just 10 minutes.

During the weekend, we went to Kuala Lumpur to eat at Dodo, a delicious Korean restaurant. The food was really good, affordable, and kept us full until night. I also went to watch Papa Zola: The Movie. The movie was really really good, and I cried a lot while watching it. It was very touching and I never expected to cry so much over a cartoon movie hehehe

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Beige and Brown Minimalist Aesthetic Photo Collage

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Welcome 2026, entering the new year with the same people I met in 2024. Celebrating with loved ones created beautiful memories for me. On New Year’s Eve, my roommates and I celebrated by eating together and watching movies. We also had cake and it was so delicious guys!

On the morning of 1 January 2026, my mom came to see me and brought my favourite food, Ayam Masak Merah. It was sooo good. She knew I had been craving it for a long time. She also brought peeled rambutan for me.

That same night, we played frisbee together in the rain. It had been so long since I last played in the rain, and it reminded me of my childhood. I make some research why some people usually get fever after playing in the rain. ChatGPT explained to me that playing in the rain itself does not directly cause fever, but it can make us more likely to get sick. When we get soaked in rain our body temperature can drop, which may weaken our immune response temporarily. This makes it easier for viruses or bacteria to infect our body. If we are already exposed to germs, the infection can then cause a fever as part of our body’s immune response. Getting wet, staying cold for too long, and not drying off properly increase this risk.

During the same week, we ate Ayam Gepuk for the first time in 2026. It was a good carbohydrate load and gave us the energy we needed to settle all our assignments.

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Brown Neutral Collage Best Friends Photo Collage

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The most hectic week that made many students start joking about getting married had finally arrived. First, we had a facilitator bonding day where we played together including frisbee, badminton, and handball. It was a great bonding experience and I made friends with many other facilitators.

Then the hectic days began. We had to do an online presentation for our minor subject, so we gathered at KZ to prepare and finalize the presentation. During the same week, I discovered that UPSI has an art gallery at the e-Learning building. We visited it for the first time and it was so beautiful. I will definitely come again to take proper pictures with the artwork.

Lastly, we had to take serious action to complete our assignments by staying up overnight at the library. We took the bus at 10 p.m. and stayed until the next morning. I will probably do it again during study week, as I still have a lot to understand about my subjects. Pray for me, everyone. 🙏

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Brown and White Aesthetic Women Photo Collage

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week 14 is something else, a very busy week. Starting off by genetic’s pitching, we have to present our innovations that we have been prepared for weeks. The adrenaline here is real as i can feel my heart rate increases. But everything went well. Next is the KPM scholarship briefing. I am grateful I managed to secure a scholarship for degree, it somewhat helps my parents and myself in financial. The briefing is basically to answer all of our questions about the scholarship and give back the agreement documents. Lastly is the thai restaurant that me and my friends went and the food is amazing. The seafood is fresh, i love the tomyam i am salivating as i am typing this right now, well that is controlled by autonomic nervous system. Basically everything in our life has their relation to biochemistry. I guess that conclude my journey for this semester, my hope in biochemistry is for me to get an A. Bismillah wish me luck ! Big thanks to Dr Shake for teaching us for this semester, couldn’t have made it without her guidance🫶🏻.

p/s: that thai restaurant is called papaya pok pok located just in front of UPSI, pretty girls don't gatekeep 🤣

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NAME: RABI'ATUL'ADAWIYAH BINTI MOHD SAIFULRIZAL

MATRICS NUMBER: D20241110368

PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

FROM: IPOH, PERAK

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Final pitching preparation

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Development of Patience Through Sequential Protein Laboratory Procedures

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Development of Patience Through Sequential Protein Laboratory Procedures

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Patience was developed through the completion of this protein laboratory experiment. Multiple waiting periods were required, as the samples had to be incubated in a water bath, centrifuged, and subsequently incubated again in a dark environment until the blue color developed.

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Identification and Correction of Experimental Error in Protein Analysis

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Identification and Correction of Experimental Error in Protein Analysis

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We repeated the protein laboratory experiment twice due to an error. We did not encounter the problem when the experiment was repeated, and the results remained consistent. Eventually, we identified the source of the error, which was the incorrect use of a micropipette. We should have used a 1000 µL micropipette but instead used a 100 µL micropipette. As a result, the volume used in the experiment was insufficient to produce accurate results. We have taken careful note of this mistake to avoid repeating it in future laboratory sessions. Due to this error, satisfactory results were not obtained.

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This was our first laboratory in which we had to use proper laboratory equipment. Dr. Shake also reminded us to wear appropriate clothing for this experiment. This caution was necessary because the laboratory required us to handle acid. Therefore, we needed to be careful at all times, as improper handling could have harmful effects on our bodies

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This was our result from a lipid laboratory. It shown a fat containing in our sample which is nuts

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Week 14 was one of the most tiring weeks for me. First, I had my last counseling session with my groupmates. Then, we had our Genetic Pitching. Thanks to Dr. Shake for introducing AI to us, we were able to complete our genetic pitching successfully and be prepare for the biochemistry pitching.

At the end of the week, I attended our Training of Trainers camp. I was unwell during the camp, which made me really stressful as I could not fully enjoy it. We also completed our Xplorate pitching and slide for this week.

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Use this app to learn and understand more about intermittent fasting

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Use this app to start your IF Diet Journey to help track your diet

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Safe Handling of Acetone in Lipid Laboratory

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Psychomotor skill is demonstrated when handling acetone through controlled and careful hand movements during laboratory work. Acetone is a volatile and hazardous chemical, so precise coordination is required to pour, transfer and handle it safely. Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes from accidental splashes that can cause irritation or injury. A fume hood is used because acetone evaporates easily and releases vapours that can be harmful if inhaled. Working inside a fume hood helps remove these vapours and reduces the risk of dizziness and fire. Overall, the safe handling of acetone reflects good psychomotor skills by combining proper movement, awareness and use of protective equipment.

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Psychomotor skill is demonstrated through the correct use of a micropipette in laboratory experiments. Using a pipette requires steady hand movements and proper finger control to accurately measure and transfer liquid volumes. We correctly set the desired volume, hold the pipette vertically and press the plunger smoothly to the appropriate stop to avoid air bubbles or volume errors. Careful placement of the pipette tip into the solution and controlled release of the plunger are essential to ensure accurate aspiration and dispensing. Developing this psychomotor skill helps improve accuracy, reduce experimental errors and ensure reliable and consistent laboratory results.

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For Week 14, as the date for the biochemistry pitching is getting closer, I tried to deepen my understanding of the presentation that will be delivered. For our Xplorate topic, we chose intermittent fasting. I used the help of NotebookLM to generate an infographic so that it would be clearer what happens hour by hour to the enzymes in our body when we practice intermittent fasting. (You can see the infographic as you slide the pictures.) I pick 16:8 method to see more clearly how enzyme regulate in the body as well as hormones regulation and metabolism. In addition, I also searched up on the internet of how intermittent fasting relate with the process of glycogenolysis and other process as well.

However, the challenging part for this week was that, at the same time, I was also involved in a camp as a facilitator, which was a Training of Trainers (TOT) at UAP. I stayed at the camp for 3 days and 2 nights. I experienced activities similar to the BIB camp, but this time the camp included additional obstacle challenges.

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This is the trigger that we choose for our Xplorate.

Dr. Jason Fung argues that the conventional "calories in, calories out" model is a deception because obesity is fundamentally a hormonal condition triggered by insulin, which acts as an instruction telling the body to store energy as fat and preventing it from accessing those fat stores. Consequently, exercise has a "very very small effect" on weight loss because it does not address this underlying hormonal trigger. Not only is the number of calories burned during activity numerically insignificant compared to diet, but exercise also creates a "rebound" hunger effect that causes people to eat back what they burned. Therefore, Intermittent Fasting (IF) is presented as the essential solution, not just to reduce calories but to extend the period of time without food allowing insulin levels to finally drop and switching the body’s hormonal signal from "store" to "burn”. Thereby unlocking body fat for fuel in a way that exercise alone cannot achieve.

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This was a summarise from Dr Jason Fung Youtube video for our trigger

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An interview was conducted with Colby Sim, a Semester 5 Biology student who adopted intermittent fasting as a dietary approach and successfully lost 10 kg

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This is our pitching slide presenting about our AI Tools, Biochemistry topic and Xplorate journey in step by step

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Based on the first article, they said intermittent fasting (IF) is more effective for weight loss because it helps reduce calorie intake by limiting eating time. The meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials showed that IF reduced body weight, fat mass, and waist circumference, even without focusing on exercise.

Exercise is still important for health and fitness. However, weight loss mainly depends on diet and IF helps create a calorie deficit more effectively than exercise alone. However, weight loss mainly depends on diet and IF helps create a calorie deficit more effectively than exercise alone.

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Effects of Intermittent Fasting in Human Compared to a Non-intervention Diet and Caloric Restriction: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - PubMed

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Intermittent fasting was more beneficial in reducing body weight, WC, and FM without affecting lean mass compared to the non-intervention diet. IF also effectively improved insulin resistance and blood lipid conditions compared with non-intervention diets. However, IF showed less benefit over CR.

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Based on the second article, according to expert Tim Spector, a respected British epidemiologist, long-term research consistently shows that exercise alone does not produce meaningful weight loss. While exercise is great for staying at your current weight, it doesn't work well for losing weight on its own. To actually burn fat, you must change what you eat, because exercise alone can't beat a bad diet.

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Weight loss cannot be done with just exercise; it can even cause increased fat: Doctor explains why

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Many people believe exercise is the main way to lose weight, but expert Tim Spector explains that exercise alone does not lead to significant weight loss. While physical activity helps prevent weight gain and offers important health benefits, lasting fat loss requires changes in diet.

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During the first week of the semester, there was not much to do since classes had not fully begun. I spent most of my time preparing by reading through the proforma for each subject to get a clear idea of what I would be learning throughout the semester. This helped me feel more organized and mentally ready for the weeks ahead. It was a calm start, allowing me to slowly adjust back into a study routine without feeling stressed.

I also took some time to hang out with my friends, and we had dinner together at Four Seasons Steamboat. I ordered chicken, mushrooms, vegetables, meat, and soup, and everything tasted really good. The meal was filling and satisfying, especially because it was rich in protein, which helps my body to recover and stay energized.I consciously avoided carbohydrates that night since I had consumed a large amount of rice the day before. I want to allow my body to balance its energy intake and rely more on proteins and fats for metabolism. Overall, it was a fun and relaxing evening and a nice way to start the semester on a positive note.

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In the second week of the semester, I unexpectedly fell sick. It felt a little ironic because students usually get sick toward the end of the semester due to heavy workloads and lack of sleep. This experience reminded me of the saying that we should not be too confident about our health, as anything can happen. I went to PKU to get treatment and was given medication. The doctor explained that although I had been working a lot, I was eating less than usual. He advised me to avoid overworking and to make sure I eat on time to maintain my energy and health.

Despite not feeling fully well, I still had work to complete for IKSAS that Saturday. My friend and I decided to work at Momoyo since we were craving something sweet, especially milk tea. After taking a few sips, I felt more spirited and motivated to continue our work. I think the sugar in the drink likely increased my blood glucose level, providing quick energy that helped improve my focus and mood.

The next day, I went to DKP for our program’s preparation. I skipped breakfast because I overslept and went there on an empty stomach. During the preparation, I took pictures and continued working on my poster. Even though I felt slightly tired, I was surprisingly more focused and managed to complete a lot of tasks that evening. I felt that this might be related to a short fasting state, where the body begins to rely on stored energy, allowing me to stay alert despite feeling physically tired.