M’sian lass ranks first at Virginia Tech
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The Star
“Embrace the learning process; that is what matters most,” she stressed, adding, “Always set your intention right and translate it into action.”
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3/4/2022 7:40:00 AM“Embrace the learning process; that is what matters most,” she stressed, adding, “Always set your intention right and translate it into action.”
WHILE initially intimidated by the rigours of a foreign higher education system, and the lack of female representation in her course of study, Irdina Shahriman eventually managed to stack the odds in her favour.
That achievement led to her leading the pack for consecutive years, as she ranked first among almost 10,000 students.It also saw the 24-year-old receiving the Phi Kappa Phi medallion for the College of Engineering – an award which is conferred on the graduating senior with the highest academic standing.Reflecting on her journey, Irdina, who graduated in December last year, said being steadfast and believing in herself had helped her overcome her fear of trying and making mistakes.
“I am not a ‘genius’ by nature, so I worked hard. I did not skip classes, I took notes diligently, and more importantly, I took the initiative to connect with my professors and classmates, which really enhanced my understanding of the subject matter,” she told StarEdu.
“Embrace the learning process; that is what matters most,” she stressed, adding, “Always set your intention right and translate it into action.”It was also her sense of accountability and perseverance in stretching her boundaries that had enabled her to weather what she called the “bumpy journey” of familiarising herself with the American education system. headtopics.com
