Participating in the Students Gathering and Bonding Program was an incredibly positive experience for me. It provided me with opportunities to develop my communication skills, learn more about global citizenship and leadership, and enhance my leadership abilities.
The activities that were part of the program had a significant impact on my communication skills, i.e. I was able to articulate my thoughts and emotions clearly and found out that I am an active listener, while interacting with different representatives of each International Student Societies. Furthermore, as I was in charge of delegating the participants to their seats along with other members of ISS-BD committee, I ble to develop my leadership abilities and learn how to effectively work as part of a team. Finally, I discovered I was able to adapt to different situations and personalities and build connections quickly with my peers, juniors and seniors alike from my community, as well as those from different ones, i.e. Indonesian ISS members, etc.
One of the challenges I faced during the program was balancing my academic workload with the time commitments required by the program. However, I was able to overcome this challenge by managing my time effectively and prioritizing my commitments.
To conclude, participating in the Students Gathering and Bonding Program was an incredibly valuable experience that provided opportunities for personal growth and development and I made a few good memories from my first Ramadan after the pandemic, here in UTM, that I will cherish for the rest of my life.