Distance no obstacle for Kenyah girl to excel in education
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Cecelia Ann Henry has become the pride of the Kenyah community in rural Belaga, proving that distance is no barrier when it comes to attaining excellence in education.
The 23-year- old, whose family hails from Uma Sombop in Long Semutut, received her Diploma in Accountancy during Universiti Tek no logiMara (Ui TM) convocation at the Sarawak Campus here yesterday.
She is among 925 diploma students graduating from UiTM this year. Cecelia, who is currently living at Tanjung Kidurong in Bintulu, expressed her joy and excitement upon completing her studies at UiTM.
She was joined by her sister Ti fanny Henry, her mother Josephine Saging, her grandmother Dau Enchau, and her stepfather Gawing Isang after the ceremony.
Cecelia regarded her mother as her ongoing inspiration, especially during certain times when she got overwhelmed by all the tasks and assignments.
“There were times when I felt like giving up. My mother, even though she never forced me to go for my studies, kept on encouraging me,” said the Kenyah girl, adding that even with existing constraints, her family had continued to support her – fi nancially and spiritually.
“Thanks to their support, I succeeded in completing my diploma. I am grateful to them.”
On her next pursuit, Cecelia planned to enrol into Bachelor’s De g r e e i n Ac c ou nt a n c y programme.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Myra Jack is proof that having balance in everything one does is the key to achieving success.
The 22-year- old Diploma in Tourism Management graduate from Universiti Teknologi Mara ( UiTM) says she never takes her studies lightly, but with the right balance, she is able to manage all tasks.
Myra was among the 42 recipients of the Vice- Chancellor’s Awards presented by UiTM pro-chancellor Tan Sri Zarinah Anwar during the institution’s 90th convocation at UiTM Campus here yesterday.
“I feel nothing but pride upon receiving the award.
“Through hard work and continuous effort, I was able to achieve the 3.78 CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) before graduation.
“Having balance was the key for me – I never stressed myself out during my studies,” said Myra, who planned to enrol into a degree programme, also related to tourism, at an institution in Sabah.
Another award recipient, Nur Khairina Khairul Hisham, said she was happy to have received such honour, attributing her success to the support from her family and friends.
Nur Khairina earned a final CGPA of 3.69, having maintained her Grade Point Average (GPA) at above 3.5 throughout her Diploma in Quantity Surveying ( QS) programme.
The 23-year- old definitely has big plans – she is eyeing a Master’s Degree in QS right after finishing the degree programme that she is currently pursuing.
Feeling just as excited as Myra and Nur Khairina, Abang Mohd Danish Abang Busman said he had his family and friends cheering him up upon receiving the Vice-Chancellor’s Award.
The 21-year- old Diploma in QS graduate also shared a few words of encouragement with all those who were still studying.
“Keep striving for achievements; keep on believing.”