Flexibility with MUFY programme at Sunway College
MONASH University Foundation Year (MUFY) programme alumnus at Sunway College Ng Jee Hong said he chose the programme for its “fair distribution of scores across the internal and external examinations”.
The 18-year-old former Catholic High School Petaling Jaya student said he disliked the idea of his future resting on a single paper at the end of each semester.
“MUFY gave me the option to devise my study schedules to fit my personal preference,” he said.
Ng believes that the internal exams are what makes MUFY different from the rest. Since primary school, all examinations are held at the end of the year where the semester-end paper contributes to 90 to 100% of the final score.
“Being the person that I am, studies are often left to the last few weeks before exams,” Ng confessed.
MUFY tests are held every few weeks while topics are still fresh in the students’ minds and that requires little revision when taking tests.
Ng said frequent internal examinations are more beneficial for students as they include more in-depth coverage of any topic.
“When all the topics of the semester are condensed into one final examination, I think it is quite hard for students like myself to be able to study an entire semester’s worth of knowledge knowing that you will only be tested for only a tiny portion of what you have learnt throughout the whole semester,” said Ng.
He added that students mostly end up taking exams using a hit-or-miss strategy.
“Joining MUFY was a great choice for me because of the freedom of being able to choose whatever subjects may suit me while also having various options after completing my course.”
Ng was drawn in by the research project in his English Unit 2 class.
“Being able to do research and work on your own research papers gives a surprisingly good sense of accomplishment upon completion of the research paper,” he said.
When asked whether the time in the MUFY programme helped him grow as a person, he said: “The frequent tests gave me the responsibility of tracking my own progress throughout the semester. I think that the key to being a good student is knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you get a hold of your capabilities, you can strive to improve your imperfections.”
Ng has been pursuing a Bachelor of Design majoring in Architecture at the Melbourne School of Design, the University of Melbourne, from last month. After completing the threeyear programme, Ng plans to pursue a Master of Architecture for another two years.
On the most important takeaway from the MUFY programme at Sunway College, Ng said: “I have come to understand that if you enjoy what you’re doing, you will excel at it effortlessly.”
Sunway College’s MUFY programme is recognised by all local and Australian universities, with students enrolling from all over the globe. Currently, close to 10,000 students have graduated from the programme.
The programme is an academic bridge for students’ transitioning into undergraduate studies, with a curriculum that encourages analytical and critical thinking. The method of continuing assessment combined with final examinations focuses on the application of knowledge.
With a learning environment similar to Monash University, Sunway College is the only MUFY programme provider in Malaysia, where its dedicated, experienced lecturers maintain an excellent track record of students academic success, with scores that often surpass other MUFY providers worldwide.
It is the largest and most established provider among all MUFY providers in Australia, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
For details about the Monash University Foundation Year Programme at Sunway College, call 03-7491 8622, e-mail info@ sunway.edu.my or visit sunway. edu.my/college/mufy Or drop by the campus on March 11, 12, 18 and 19 (10am to 4pm) for the Sunway Education Open Day.