University of Malaya (UM) Life 10 Fun Facts
UM LIFE
Introduction
Welcome to University of Malaya. It is an honour to have the opportunity to step into the top university in Malaysia. Have you ever wondered how is UM life? I hope the fun facts below can let all of you to have a simple picture about UM life.
Do I need to scan my matric card before going in and out of the campus? The answer is no. For your information, not only you, but everybody can enter UM campus!
In UM, it is totally free to enter and exit the campus through the 5 gates. Hence, it is common to see traffic congestion in UM during the peak hours. (KL and PJ area)
Besides, UM students enjoy the privilege to have supper until midnight because KL Gate opens for 24 hours. The residential college gate is always open to welcome your return!
UM is definitely not only a place of studying. It really takes time to explore the secret of UM. Where is Tasik Varsiti? Where is Bukit Cinta? Where is Kompleks Perdanasiswa? Where is Pusat Perubatan UM? Where is......?
Besides, UM is a place full of real world opportunities and exposure. For example, the campus election is truly like mini version of the Malaysia General Election. There is chance to be global volunteer, student ambassador, student politician......
When the tutorial slot registration is open at 9am, the registration will be full before 9.01am.
Assignment and presentation will be at the climax during the end of the semester.
Almost every activity needs to go through interview, assessment or selection.
Well, top university in Malaysia, you know.
Relax. It is fine. You will get used to it.
4. Is transportation around UM convenient?
UM Central is the central station for all buses.
UM does provide 5 shuttle buses with different route. (Bus A, Bus B, Bus C, Bus D, Bus E) Every time, the students need to stand by the bus stop earlier than the schedule as it is impossible for the bus to be punctual every time.
UM shuttle buses do not operate on weekend.
UM shuttle buses do not operate on weekend.
What if you want to go out on weekend? No worry. MRT Bus (T815) and LRT Bus (T789) are always available for you every day. If you are rich, just pay minimum RM5 for Grab Car.
In UM, transportation is always not an issue since it is at the hub of the city. What you need is waiting patiently.
5. How much activities that you have joined?
After orientation week, the member recruitment of activities and societies will officially begin. Majority first year students will always be hyperactive by registering everything.
At the end of the day, you will be very busy at every night until do not have enough time to sleep. When you wake up, you will realise 14 lecture weeks are all gone.
The more interesting fact is, you might have to stay back after final exam or come back early before next semester for the activities.
From the next session, you will start to discover personal inclination and filter the activities.
Regardless how busy it is, as long as you love the activity, you will enjoy the process and miss it at the end.
How much event will you join for next year? (Well, it depends on individual.)
6. What is your username and password?
Username and password are the most important thing beside the IC Number and Matric Number. There are too many online system to be assessed in UM. (Siswa Mail, MyUM, Spectrum, CTES......) It will be used until graduation day.
Furthermore, unlimited Wi-Fi is available around the campus if there is username and password. However, the strength of connection varies according to the location.
7. Why is your Facebook status always active?
Although most teenagers have started posting in Instagram, the status quo of Facebook in UM is still protected. Almost every society and activity in UM have their own Facebook account to do publicity.
The more grand event you join, the more Facebook profile picture you change. Spamming the Facebook profile pictures together a few days before event is treated as a culture.
UM Confession is a famous page for students to see the trend and interesting issues in UM. Some students who are shy will use UM Confession as a platform to express idea or ask question. However, the information source and accuracy might be dubious due to anonymity.
8. What have I done in the study week?
Before the final examination, there is a study week specially for revision. For those who are too busy in campus activities, this might be the only week to take a short rest and rush back the whole syllabus.
Nevertheless, nobody is going to supervise you along the whole week. You can play computer games, shopping, sleeping, going back home, who cares? Unlimited Wi-Fi and convenient transportation in UM sometimes are used in wrong way.
By the night before the examination, the one who do not work hard will start to know the definition of regret.
In a nutshell, the only advice is always study consistently and be disciplined during the study week. Bear to mind keep the body healthy.
9. Why my examination result is blocked?
Failing to fill in CTES and pay school fees will cause the exam result to be barred. Please remember it.
In every semester, the students need to fill in Course and Teaching Evaluation System (CTES) to assess the performance of the lecturers. Moreover, the students need to pay for the outstanding balance in MyUM. However, some students might keep delaying them until they forget the deadline.
When people receive the result and register the courses for next semester, you will be like......
10. What is the famous place to take photo in UM?
UM is full of a lot of beautiful places, especially the uniqueness of the buildings. Therefore, UM students love to take photos at these places to share in the social media. It is a trend for UM students to take the picture at some moment.
Before the beginning of the new year, this is the favourite spot. (opposite to Dewan Tunku Canselor)
After the final examination, UM students will definitely take the photo at the examination hall.
Also do not forget your faculty and residential college.
Also do not forget your faculty and residential college.
And there are more and more places, it is the responsibility for UM students to find it out!
Conclusion
Is the fun facts useful? I hope all of you are excited to become part of UM big family. UM life will be surely be an amazing part in your memory. Work hard, play hard, nothing is going to be hard in your life.
Thank you.
Disclaimers
The blog is made only for experience sharing purpose. It only contains personal opinion without reflecting any organisations affiliated with. The information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors or mistakes.The pictures used are only for informational and entertainment purpose. Any action taken upon the information on this blog is strictly at your own risk.
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