Forums | GRADUATE SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES UHMT1012 SEM 2 SESION 2020/2021

27 April 2021, 7:05 PM

1. Who is a scholar and a true scholar?

A scholar is someone who pursues academic and intellectual activities particularly those that develop expertise in a specific area of study. They use empirical evidence to draw their conclusions and take a scientific and well-reasoned approach to their work at all times. While for true scholars, they are people who possess traits that push them to continually strive for excellence. They use empirical evidence to draw their conclusions. Also, they were the people who persevere, rely on science and logic, approach ideas with an open mind, and stay humble no matter their success.

2. What is the qualities of scholar that organization looks for?

• Passion
• Confidence
• Composure
• Enthusiasm
• Ability to be a Team player
• Analytical Skills
• Foresight
• Ethics & Integrity
• Productivity
• Open-mindedness
• Humble

3. How do you become a scholar?

First and foremost, why do we need to develop scholar thinking? Because the most important aspect of becoming a scholar is our ability to think critically. The distinction between a student and a scholar is that the student is always figuring out and exploring their own intellectual capacity. They will learn, stumble, and be confronted by adversity along the way. If they can overcome the obstacles in their path, they will be successful. Also if we want to be scholars, we must first be ourselves. Don't procrastinate, find and follow your own pace, understand your strengths and weaknesses, choose your words carefully, be considerate, and, of course, have bravery and kindness.

• Getting your College Education:

       -Have specific goals from the beginning

       -Spend time studying

      -Take the right classes

     -Befriend your professors

     -Do other scholarly activities

• Getting the Scholar Mindset:

    -Question everything

   -Be curious

   -Love learning

  -Fully form opinions

  -Change your mind

   -Avoid Bias

• Learning Outside of the System

     -Read a lot

   -Take classes

   -Try online schools

   -Teach yourself

   -Learn from other people

4.List the 10 Job roles in increasing demand across industries

• Data analyst and Scientists
• AI and Machine Learning Specialists
• Big Data Specialists
• Digital Marketing and Strategy Specialists
• Process Automation Specialists
• Business Development Professionals
• Digital Transformation Specialists
• Information Security Analysts
• Software and Application Developers
• Internet of Things Specialists

5. How to boost up your inquisitive mind?

• Foster a “give it a try” mentality
• Celebrate mistakes
• Enter with a clear mind and do not assume to know how everything works
• Ask Questions
• Become familiar with encountering the unfamiliar
• Diversify your interests
• Let yourself be amazed at everyday thing

6. Write a summary of the speech which was inspiring you to become a scholar?

Based on the speech, given by Prof Ts Dr. Zaidatun, what inspires me to become a scholar is that we will learn about cultivating a growth mentality by being scholars. Scholars are also curious people who want to know more and are constantly trying to figure out why things work the way they do. We will improve our mind and thinking skills by being curious about something. Being a scholar also teaches us the value of sharing our expertise. Hopefully, by doing so, I  hope I would be able to benefit myself for becoming a scholar as well as contributing to the nation and my university, UTM.