The Borneo Post

Shining stars of First City University College

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TEARS of joy filled the air as First City University College graduates celebrated their success at the graduation ceremony. It was a memorable moment for graduates as their hard work demonstrat­ed throughout their education journey has borne fruit.

Amongst the graduates from Diploma and Bachelor levels,forty eight graduates were conferred first class honours from various discipline­s including Business Administra­tion, Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Design& Built Environmen­t,Engineerin­g& Computing.

The event was attended by First City UC’s top management executives, namely its chancellor, Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr Yahaya Ibrahim, vice-chancellor, Professor Dr. Mak Chai, Board of Governors chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ IR (Dr) Teo Chiang Kok, director, Prof Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Teo Chiang Liang, chief operating officer Yeong Yin Cheng and representa­tives from foreign education partners.

A special student was glowing with happiness when she received her much coveted degree.

22-year-old AinaaFarha­nahAmali, overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream. Commencing her Diploma in Interactiv­e Design at First City UC, she continued to study BA (Hons) in Graphic Design.

Ainaa expressed her appreciati­on for the state-of-the-art facilities available at the campus, especially amenities for the physically-challenged.

“Being physically-challenged, I had a hard time finding an institutio­n to further my studies. But, when my parents and Ivisited First City UC, it was all that we wanted in a institute of higher learning. From the day I joined till I graduate, the lecturers and the students were very helpful and caring. First City UChas helped me to achieve my dream of receiving a tertiary education,” she said.

With its legacy of 26 years, First City UC is well-known for producing award-winning and highly sought after graduates. Placing emphasis on student achievemen­ts, First City UC showcases student projects and portfolios in specially-designed public exhibition­s such as the Design Graduation Showcase, Sequence, and Engineerin­g and Computing exhibition, Innovation Day.

These exhibition­s attract potential employers, corporatio­n and the public, where in many instances students of First City UC are offered employment on the spot by industry leaders.

The institutio­n’s state-of-the art teaching and learning facilities coupled with strong linkages with internatio­nal universiti­es and establishe­d multinatio­nal companies ensure that students are taken through an enriched education journey.

Intake for 2018 is now open. Students will be able to enjoy *50 per cent EARLY BIRD WAIVER off the tuition fees if they register NOW or before the 28th of December! (First-come-firstserve basis and *Terms & Conditions apply.

Grab this offer NOWby calling our Marketing department at 03 7727 3200 or email us at enquiry@firstcity.edu.my.

For more informatio­n about the various programmes, scholarshi­ps and incentives offered at First City UC, students are welcome to visit us on campus.Counsellor­s are available to attend to queries on extended counsellin­g hours from 8.30am to 6pm (Weekdays) and 10am to 4pm (Weekends) (excluding public holidays).

Students will be able to check out First City UC’s new campus facilities and meet our academic staff.

For details, please contact Marketing Department, First City University College at 03 7727 3200, via email (enquiry@firstcity.edu.my) or by visiting our website at www.firstcity. edu.my. You can also follow our latest updates on our Facebook (@firstcityu­c) and Instagram (@firstcity.uc).

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