INTI students score in A-Level exams

Congratulations: Cambridge A-Level candidates at INTI scored outstanding results.

IN another challenging year for Cambridge A-Level candidates around the world, INTI International University & Colleges is proud that its students did well and scored outstanding results.

INTI International College Penang students Horstann Ho, Yoon Minyong, Bernard Lim Wee Shan, and Lau Shao Wei, who successfully obtained 4A* each, beamed with pride as they shared their journey towards excellence.

Ho, who also recently won a silver medal at the 4th International Economics Olympiad (IEO) 2021 representing Malaysia and INTI, said students can overcome the challenges of the lockdown by being resourceful, and taking the initiative to keep in touch with friends and organise extracurricular activities via various social media platforms.

The Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the mild Asperger’s Syndrome he had since young, did not stop him from joining online public speaking, essay writing, mathematics, and economics competitions.

He always pushed himself to work twice as hard as his peers, INTI said in a recent press release.With interest in data science and fintech, Ho will be pursuing the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science programme at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.

Lau, who will be studying for a degree in computer engineering at NTU, said he found it hard to stay motivated and to understand difficult concepts through e-learning.

“Luckily, all lectures were recorded and uploaded to the Blackboard Learning Management System. I could rewatch the recordings anytime when I was stuck,” he said, adding that self-discipline to study daily was also an important factor in his success.

An aspiring pharmacist, Yoon, a South Korean who has lived in Malaysia for nine years, will transfer to the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom to pursue the Master of Pharmacy programme, while Lim plans to pursue a degree in electrical and electronic engineering at NTU.

Like Lau, he was also worried about his studies being affected by the shift to remote learning.

“Initially, I wasn’t keen on online lectures and recordings but then I realised that they were a blessing in disguise as the pros outweighed the cons.

“For instance, I could do online research during and after my lectures so it was less frustrating to grasp new concepts. I was also able to confirm my understanding of the topics with my lecturers easily through email or WhatsApp as they were very responsive,” said Lim.

At INTI College Nilai, Shrivarshann Srijeyan, who scored 4A*, thanked INTI for awarding him a scholarship to do his A-Level studies, while Sa Qi Xuan, who obtained 4A, credited her success to proper planning and time management.

“The financial burden on my family was greatly reduced, thanks to INTI,” said Shivarshann, who dreams of becoming an engineer.Sa, who aspires to be a chemist, encouraged her peers to set realistic targets based on their abilities, and to see them through.“You will get tired and want to give up but it will become a habit when you keep on doing it,” she advised.

Meanwhile, at INTI International College Subang, leading the pack of high achievers was Yee Jie Hong, who obtained 4A*, followed by Mary Koh Khai Inn, Adrian Wong Xun Jing and Tan Yong Jie, who each obtained 3A* and 1A.

Congratulating the students and lecturers, INTI International University & Colleges interim chief executive officer Chong Kok Wai said the results reflect the hard work of all involved in the face of very challenging circumstances.