How 1st Sem went

To begin, your's truly here is currently persuing a medical degree at IMU, Bukit Jalil. I just completed my 1st semester and am on a 1month long holiday. If you asked me how the 1st semester went for me? I would say only one word, AWESOME! haha alright maybe not that awesome but nonetheless something totally different from what I have been accustomed to in A levels and high school.

As i recall what I gone through the pass few months, one thing pops up immediately, that is ORIENTATION! You got to take my word for it, IMU's orientation would put must uni's in Malaysia one to shame. The level of bonding with our seniors, organisation and enjoyment is awesome. Orientation alone brought many sweet memories. From dry to wet ice breakers, treasure hunt to tele-match, variety night to finale night was a chronology of none stop fun and enjoyment. Orientation is defnitely something any freshie should never miss.

IMU practises a self-learning module. Which means we would have minimal lectures but lots of time to do self study and research. In my opinion, it totally diminishes the feeling of complaisancy, and that we would lose out in the long run if we do not take our own initiative to find out more. Not that it is a bad thing, but i sort of got to accustomed to the spoon feeding we get from out A levels lecturers. But in time, I should get used to it.

PBLs or problem based learning in short was fun. It helps guide us through our academic calender and stimulate thinking and research via its many triggers. Case studies were fun to begin with but the discussions helped me alot. Man, I hope I get good PBL group mates next sem. yes they reshuffle us every semester.

IMU has been going through alot of relocating and renovations. It should look much much better a few months time. And they do have aan awesome library. I really love the library and they have a cafe there just in case my tummy grumbles or if I require any injection of caffiene with its many specially brewed coffee.

Events held in IMU are frequents which makes the atmosphere very happening. Almost every week, there would be an event held at the atrium by many clubs. And of course, if u ask me wha does IMU have that all other Uni's do not have, it would be INFINITY MILERS! haha from my many post, it wouldn't be necessary to ellobarate.

First sem was about scaling the surface of all the 9 essential systems in the body ie CNS, CVS, Hemato, MSK, Repro, Endo, Respi, Renal and GI with biochem and genetics as well. but we still do not know pathology and drugs whici would be covered in next semester. Woohoo, can't wait to learn so many exciting new stuff.

So with enough said, 1st sem wasn't too bad for me, friends I made along the way and observing many interesting charactrers certainly thought me alot. But I wouldn't be contented with what I acheived and I shoudl be open to many ideas and posiibilities. With my instinctive will to explore and to try new things, and with god's grace I shall make it through and do well in exams..To Infnity and Beyond!!

Woohoo..I am running 20km tomorrow. Wish me luck!!

Missing Milers Already

Yes, I have a confession to make. Indeed I am obsessed over something. Something so extraordinary, nothing else seems to matter apart from my family and studies. Yes, i am already missing milers. I miss the Wednesday evenings we train together. The unbending bond and friendship we fostered together. Training on my own these holidays felt rather stale and boring. I need motivation, companionship and that relentless will to push myself and to seek improvement. I miss Milers.

Earlier this month on the 4th of Jan, we had a mini hike at Ulu Tranum Forest Reserve, Kuala Kubu Bharu. And this hike was sort of a tradition whereby the current committee passes down the club to us. Although I wasn't named into the 9 essential committee members, the milers spirit in me still burns ever so brightly. Simply because being part of this elite club certainly opened my eyes to many things in life. I was put in an endangering situation hiking up Gunung Batu Putih, I learned the value of friendship,leadership and perseverance. In all honesty, I have grown. And only at times of danger and hardship do we truly grow.

So if people would come up to me and ask me, why are you so committed to Infinity Milers? I would say, cause you only get to live life once. Initially, I joined the club with the intention of just giving myself a reason to run and exercise. An avenue to relieve my study stress. But little did I know, I was making a life changing decision. Infinity Milers changed my life. I would wholeheartedly say, being a Milers made me realize my potential. People often lament and focus on their imperfection but little do they know there's a potential to be great and to do great things in anyone. All we have to do is realize our potential.

Many things I have learned over the pass months with milers, I could relate to life. What is life? Is it a challenge, a journey, a resolve? I believe everyone is fighting their own battle. And we have got to be strong and uphold what we believe is right. Infinity Milers is my resolve, my chance to be a stronger better person. and to leap higher than I ever could.

So, ultimately, would I still continue being committed to Milers? Indeed I would and I will try my best to assist the new committee in passing down the rich heritage and tradition of the club to our juniors. I swear I will.