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Christine Bong completed her law degree at the University of Manchester and graduated with a 2:1 in the year 2009. Despite a successful career with a public listed property development company in Malaysia, Christine recently opened a café in Petaling Jaya. We managed to ask Christine, the co-founder of The Glasshouse Cafe a few questions about her outstanding entrepreneurial venture. 1. Being a law graduate, how did you end up starting a café business?
An all-consuming passion for what you do. The only way to guarantee success is for you to get your hands dirty and understand all aspects of the business, from food-tasting to dish washing. Things can and will go wrong all the time. Keep on your toes, think out of the box, adapt and go with your gut.
3. What is your one most invaluable advice to all budding entrepreneurs out there?
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Gain exposure.
There is nothing worse than an entrepreneur who doesn’t understand his own industry. The world is no longer flat and
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people are a lot more connected via social media and other forms of communication. Our generation moves faster, works more creatively and plays harder. Accordingly, the face of traditional business has changed and one has to pick up the skill of multi-tasking and catering to ever evolving consumer demands.
Studying in the UK has given me invaluable exposure. The University of Manchester encourages immersion into different subjects outside your main degree which would be included in the final year results. The holistic approach taken by the university grooms us not just for a specific career path, but bestows us with great assets for those who dare to take a step outside the norm, be it a different career path or to have your own start-up
When a great opportunity presents itself, take that leap of faith. Staying in your comfort zone will bring you nowhere.
It has always been a dream to build a business, preferably food-related. I have never been defined by my degree, having dabbled in a little of everything from real estate to food and beverage since graduating. Eventually, when my business partner approached me with this opportunity, we just ran with it.
2. It takes a lot of hard work, courage and confidence in starting-up a business from scratch. Being a businesswoman, what are the most crucial skills required in facilitating and ensuring the success of a business operation?
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4. So tell us more on the concept behind the unique architecture of the Glasshouse?
Both my partner and myself were educated overseas and have experienced wonderful café concepts during our time as students which is sorely lacking in Malaysia. As The Glasshouse Café is located in MAHSA University, we thought that the idea of seeing through and being seen would be a great hit with the students and the outside crowd alike. Hence the structure was built based upon a conservatory and it has certainly served its purpose well.
We wish all the best to Christine and Glasshouse!
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THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY -
WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN HERE The University of Surrey is an ambitious, research-intensive institution offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in a wide range of subject areas.
The University of Surrey is ranked in the top six of The Guardian 2015 league table. Surrey has also risen to twelfth place in The Complete University Guide 2015 league table.
33 minutes by train from London and within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, Surrey benefits from a prime location and a pleasant, modern campus, set among gardens and a picturesque lake, just a short walk from the centre of Guildford.
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by gaining work experience through Surrey’s pioneering Professional Training programme. Surrey has long been recognised as the University for Jobs, and for more than a decade our graduates have had the highest success in securing full time graduate level employment of any English Chartered University (including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton and Warwick).
The last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) brought official recognition for the quality and diversity of our research. Ninetynine per cent of our research units were rated world-leading or internationally excellent, or were recognised internationally or nationally. Four of our research areas were placed in the UK’s top ten, and nine areas were ranked in the top 20. Almost half of Surrey’s assessed research staff work in areas that have been ranked in the top ten.
Britain’s number 1 choice for leading graduate employers* • • • • •
World-class teaching Groundbreaking research Excellent employment prospects Exciting study abroad opportunities An unforgettable experience
* The Graduate Market in 2014, High Fliers Research.
e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international
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With more than 12,000 students from over 140 countries, the University of Surrey has a long history of welcoming international students from all around the world, and is part of a strong global partnership network of prestigious academic institutions.
Health courses open to Malaysian students at the University of Bradford
WE ARE A TOP 50 UNIVERSITY* • 96% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of completing their course** • The UK’s No. 1 for Social Enterprise*** • A wide range of programmes: English Studies, foundation, HNDiploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and PHD
• Small and friendly campus, centrally located and one hour from London • Unlimited Scholarships available for all International students of up to 25% • Excellent links to local industry and business • Work placements, internships and volunteering opportunities available
The School of Health Studies is offering a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses to international students. The school, based in one of the UK’s largest and most diverse cities, has a world-class reputation for teaching and research, and high levels of student satisfaction.
All overseas students are guaranteed accommodation. ‘The Green’ is a purpose-built, award-winning student village at the City Campus, putting students right at the heart of the University’s academic studies, student facilities, support services and social activities.
Courses are focused on developing caring, competent and respectful professionals who are capable of becoming the health leaders of the future. Employability of graduates is integral to the School’s courses, which are designed to provide students with the employability skills they need to succeed in a wide range of healthcare and associated professions.
Courses are available in the following areas:
Students enjoy the use of state of the art facilities in the new School of Health Studies building, a £10 million pound investment designed to give the closest possible ‘real-life’ practical experience. Facilities include fully equipped clinical wards, a fully functioning X-ray suite and physiotherapy clinic rooms.
For more information visit our Regional Office PH Floor, Arcc Offices, Centrepoint South, Midvalley City, 03 20969684 or malaysiaoffice@northampton.ac.uk
Practice placements are an integrated part of Undergraduate courses; ensuring students get practical experience in a range of healthcare environments.
* Gaurdian University Guide 2014 **Source: HESA Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE)Survey 2011/2012, July 2013, compared to full university status HEIs for full-time study first Undergraduate degree leavers. *** Ashoka U
The School is highly regarded for allied health professions, with Physiotherapy being in the top 10 UK courses in the Complete University Guide 2015.
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To find out more about the exciting study opportunities available to you at the University of Surrey please visit our website or contact us at: international@surrey.ac.uk
Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation Nursing Occupational Therapy Health and Social Care Health Management
Graduate Profile Chris Morgan, Head of Physiotherapy at Liverpool FC BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy graduate in 2000 “My lasting impressions of Bradford are all positive. I had an amazing time there and emerged an adult ready to work having arrived as an 18 year old who had never spent more than a week away from home. Bradford set me off on the journey which has ended with me working at one of the biggest clubs in the world with some of the best players on a daily basis; I never for once dreamt that would be possible.”
WE WILL SHAPE YOU The University of Hertfordshire is an ambitious and entrepreneurial University. We offer excellence in teaching, learning and research and put students at the heart of our activities. We are ranked within the top 4% of Universities globally by the Times Higher Education, World University Rankings 2013 - a global authority on Higher Education.
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We are the country’s leading business-facing University with a strong focus on the employability of our graduates. We provide students with the knowledge, practical skills and experience that employers look for, giving them the best chance of career success. Producing highly employable graduates is our priority. We aim to be the university of choice for employers, with graduates who are in demand for their knowledge, skills and competence. With a student community of over 27,200, including more than 2,900 international students from over 120 different countries, the University has a global network of over 170,000 alumni. The University offers over 500 courses in a fascinating range of subjects such as Art & Design, Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Humanities, Mass Communications, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Psychology and Biosciences, all at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The University’s courses are developed in consultation with business, industry, the professions and the public sector. Their high vocational content means our graduates are more ‘work-ready’
than many other graduates qualified in their area of expertise. On graduation our alumni have everything they need for a satisfying career – a professional qualification, life skills, practical experience and an ever growing network of contacts. We offer first-class study facilities, including our award-winning Learning Resource Centers which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and specialist subject facilities including our Law Court Building, an astronomical teaching observatory and a medical simulation centre. We also provide a one-stop-shop Student Centre for non-academic needs. The University has the perfect location, just 25 minutes by train from central London in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, and within easy reach of all four of the capital’s international airports. The University’s two campuses in Hatfield are only ten minutes walk apart and are safe, attractive places to live and study. The University was voted as having the ninth safest campus in England and Wales in 2013 by the Complete University guide. There’s a variety of accommodation both on and near our campuses and all new students are guaranteed a room in University accommodation. Our on-campus, 2,000 capacity entertainment facility – The Forum, is an exciting contemporary venue offering the best in live entertainment, bars, shopping and eateries. Our Sports Village boasts some of the best university sports and fitness facilities in the UK and our impressive 460 seat Weston Auditorium is one of the region’s most important arts venues. Students at the University of Hertfordshire enjoy a vibrant social life with a thriving range of clubs, societies and Students’ Union events. For more information about studying with us please visit: herts.ac.uk/international or email international@herts.ac.uk
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herts.ac.uk/international Cambridge Tutors College (CTC) London is a non-profit educational trust which has offered scholarships to Malaysian students since 1986. The College grants awards from 20% to 50% of the tuition fees plus one special 100% scholarship The Principal’s Award - valued at approximately 196,000 M$ for an 18-month A-level course from January 2015 Scholarship criteria include: SPM or iGCSE forecast results, school testimonial, awards and achievements and level of English (IELTS 7.5 or higher) As a guide to the standard expected for the Principal’s Award, we include here the profiles of the award-winners from 2012, 2013 & 2014:
The 2012 Award went to LIM Jae Haan from SMJK Katholik, Kuala Lumpur who gained 10 SPM A grades (of which 6 at A+) and an IELTS score of 8.0
I started my A-level course in January 2012, taking Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics & Physics. As a college based on the Oxbridge tutorial system, CTC limits maximum class size to 9 students, and the average is 6. The smaller classes greatly boosted my self-confidence, and I benefited from the closer teacher contact
Jae Haan is now studying Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London
The 2013 Award went to ONG Ee Fen from Sri KDU, Kuala Lumpur, who gained 9 A+ grades in SPM and an IELTS score of 8.5 CTC has a great network of dedicated tutors who give me lots of support. I also have many wonderful close friends who help me to get over difficulties and liven up my days. Studying in a foreign country has its challenges, primarily because being away from home means that you have to be more independent and responsible. Nevertheless, this is vital in making the transition to university life. I believe that the experience of studying abroad has made me a stronger person. Ee Fen will graduate from CTC in June 2014 and has offers from the L.S.E. and Warwick University to study Law from October 2014
At the University of Hertfordshire, UK, we develop students’ skills, knowledge and experience to provide them with greater employability in the future. With close links to business, first-class learning facilities and only 25 minutes from London, we can offer high quality courses delivered in fantastic surroundings with real opportunities to succeed. The University offers over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses including: • Art and Design, Film, Music and Media • Business and Management, Accounting and Finance • Mass Communications • Law • Education
The 2014 Award went to Amirah Dayana Chairil from Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor, who attained 9 A+ grades in SPM and an IELTS score of 8.5 The first time I stepped through the front doors of the college. I felt very excited because I knew that I was about to experience something fairly different from college life in Malaysia. CTC is quite small with around 240 students, and I made friends in no time with everyone including the tutors and staff. CTC is such a close-knit community that everyone is there to help me through the challenges I faced. Studying here is great too because the tutors are amazing and very helpful and I always feel like I’m surrounded by great friends who are bright students. Amirah is currently thinking of applying for a degree in PPE - Philosophy, Politics and Economics
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For further details of scholarship interview dates, please contact: +603 7727 1373 +603 7727 2373 (Kuala Lumpur) • +604 227 0373 (Penang) • +6088 215 373 (Kota Kinabalu)
• Engineering (Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical and Mechanical)
For further information please contact JM Education Counselling Centre, the University’s official representatives.
36 Jalan SS 15/8, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor: Tel: 03 5633 4732 Mobile: 017 213 7097 (Mee Har)
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UK slang for international students
Useful websites British Council
GOV.UK
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The best place to find UK government services and information www.gov.uk
Education UK
‘Hiya mate, fancy a cuppa and a chin-wag?’ When you first arrive in the UK for your studies, you might be mystified by some of the words and phrases local people use. Don’t worry, this is completely normal and you will soon be fine! People here often use slang – especially with friends. You might hear some regional dialect words too. A lot of these words are shared with other English-speaking countries, but many are unique to the British Isles, so even if you’re a grade A student or a native speaker, you might still be baffled! To help you cotton on (slang for ‘understand’), here are some common words you may hear. It is best to avoid using slang with strangers, in the classroom, or in formal situations until you’re confident with the language. People may think it impolite if you use slang inappropriately. With your friends, however, it can be great fun trying out new words. We hope you enjoy this guide.
Greetings, please and thank you • • • • • •
Alright? = Hello. How are you? Hiya or Hey up = These informal greetings both mean Hello and are especially popular in the north of England What about ye? = This is popular in Northern Ireland and is another way of saying ‘How are you?’ Howay = Let’s go or Come on. This is popular in the north east of England Ta = Thank you Cheers = This is usually said as a toast when you raise your glasses to celebrate, but it also means Thank you
People, friends Don’t be confused if someone calls you pet, duck, sweetie, love, chicken, chuck, chucky-egg or sunshine. Older people in the UK often use these terms when they are addressing younger people as a sign of affection and friendliness. (It is usually not appropriate for younger people to use these terms with older people, however.) Other common slang and dialect terms you will hear are: • • • • • •
Bairn = Baby or young child. This word is especially popular in Scotland and the north east of England Lad = Boy Lass or Lassie = Girl Bloke or Chap = Man Mate or Pal = Friend Me old mucker or Chum = These both mean Friend too. They are more old-fashioned now, but you may still hear people use them in a light-hearted way
Descriptions and exclamations
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There are lots of slang and dialect words to say something is good or cool – for example, in Wales you might hear people say tidy or lush, while in Birmingham you might hear bostin. In the north of England you might hear ace and mint, and in Northern Ireland you might hear dead on or grand.
Wicked and sick formally mean evil or distasteful, but in slang terms they can mean cool too. These words are particularly popular in London and the south of England. If something is uncool, people may say it is naff or cheesy. If it is bad or suspicious, then it is dodgy. If someone is happy, they might say ‘I’m made up!’ or ‘I’m well chuffed!’. When disappointed, though, they might say ‘I’m gutted’. If someone is being mardy, this means they are acting moody or sulky. ‘It’s doing my head in!’ means it is annoying me, and ‘It’s all kicking off!’ means an argument is happening. The word solid usually refers to an object, but in slang, it can mean that something or someone is resilient or difficult. For example, ‘She has just run the London marathon. She’s solid!’ or ‘That economics exam was solid!’
Food and drink • • • • • • • • • • •
Butty or Buttie = Sandwich Barm cake, Cob, Bap or Batch = Bread roll Cuppa or Brew = Cup of tea Fry-up or Full English = Full English breakfast, usually with eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes and toast Sunday roast = A popular Sunday meal, which usually includes roast meat with roast potatoes, carrots, gravy and a Yorkshire pudding Brekkie = Breakfast Tea = This usually means a cup of tea, but in some parts of the UK it also means the evening meal. How confusing. Greasy spoon = A café serving unhealthy food Gastropub = A pub which specialises in delicious food Chippy = Fish and chip shop Spuds = Potatoes
Money • • • • • • • •
Quid = Pounds sterling. If something costs £1 you may be asked for a quid; the word doesn’t change in the plural, so £50 is fifty quid Skint = Poor or lacking money, e.g. ‘I can’t come to the restaurant as I’m skint this week.’ Minted = Rich e.g. ‘It was my birthday last week and I got some money off my family, so I am minted now!’ Splashing out = Spending a lot of money That’s as cheap as chips = That is very cheap That costs a bomb = That is too expensive That’s a rip-off = That is not worth the price Cough up! = Pay your share of the bill!
Objects • • • • •
Brolly = Umbrella Telly = Television. Some people also say What’s on the box? to mean What’s on TV? Loo = Toilet Wellies = Short for Wellington boots, a type of rubber boot... great for music festivals when it rains Mobile = Mobile telephone. It is unusual to say cellphone in the UK
Comprehensive information on education in the UK www.educationuk.org/malaysia British High Commission, Malaysia
Graduate Management Admission Council Provider of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) www.mba.com
www.ukinmalaysia.fco.gov.uk/en/ UK Visa Application Centre, Malaysia
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS)
www.vfs-uk-my.com
Information on English Language assessment www.ielts.org
Register of Sponsors (Tier 4)
List of boarding and day schools in the UK
This is a list of organisations licensed to sponsor migrants under Tier 4 of the Points-based System
Searching for a boarding school that match your needs www.lsc.co.uk www.ukboardingschools.com www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/ documents/employersandsponsors/ pointsbasedsystem/registerofsponsorseducation Accommodation Unipol Housing provides student accommodation directly to around 2,000 students including 194 students families in self-catering provision www.unipol.org.uk
Prepare for success An interactive web learning tool for international students www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk Temporary Accomodation
AMBA Association of MBAs www.mbaworld.com Council for Independent Further Education (CIFE) CIFE is the professional association for independent sixth-form colleges www.cife.org.uk/ Education Quality Assurance
Youth Hostels Association (YHA) provides list of youth hostels throughout UK www.yha.org.uk UCAS Central organisation that processes applications for fulltime undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges www.ucas.com UKCISA
Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) www.qaa.ac.uk
UKCISA provides free advice and information to international students studying in the UK www.ukcisa.org.uk
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) - the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions www.ref.ac.uk
Visit Britain
Unistats - The official website for comparing UK higher education course data www.unistats.com
Comprehensive directory of tourist information on Britain www.visitbritain.com
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Education UK 2015 exhibitions Kuala Lumpur
Don’t miss the largest UK education fair in town! •
Meet representatives from UK universities, further education colleges & sixth-form colleges
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Various scholarships are available
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Attend free seminars on Getting into Top UK Universities, UCAS application, Engineering, Healthcare, Law and many more
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21 & 22 March
Penang
24 March
Kuching
26 March
Students are encouraged to bring their academic transcript and certificates
Kota Kinabalu
28 March
Pre-register* and attend our exhibitions to stand a chance to win exciting gifts! *terms and conditions apply
Kuala Lumpur
E: kualalumpur.education@britishcouncil.org.my
Penang
E: penang.education@britishcouncil.org.my
Sarawak
E: sarawak.education@britishcouncil.org.my
Sabah
E: sabah.education@britishcouncil.org.my