Reference

People that are close to me and know me best, enough to be a reference to. Firstly, it would be my church's pastor, Pastor Thomas. He has seen me growing up since my early years and has lead me through my ups and downs. He has seen my true colours. Secondly, my sixth form economics teacher, Puan Loo. She was also the teacher in charge of my class. During my time in sixth form, we have gotten close. She once helped to write a reference for a university application for me. I am really thankful for her.  Last but not least, my high school teacher, Puan Leong. She knows me really well as I've worked with her during my five years in high school. She was my club's teacher adviser. And she has seen me since my early days as an active club member to being the president of the club.

Pekerjaan dalam bidang perniagaan

Besides the two weeks that I worked in the law firm, I worked as a part-time barista in Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for two months. I really enjoyed this job more because of the different faces I meet everyday and the friendships that were forged with my  fellow colleagues. During my time there, I was entrusted in making drinks, serving and also being the cashier. I realized then that the reason why I didn't enjoy working in the law firm as much as I did being a barista was because I enjoy meeting people. Working in an office environment bore me.

Pekerjaan dalam firma undang-undang

During my senior years in high school, I had an interest in law. Thus, to understand the profession more, I worked part-time at a law firm for two weeks. I worked at 'Zaid Ibrahim CO' law firm, located in Penang. I was given the task to work like an office clerk. I had to type out writs and statement representing different banks in Malaysia, notifying different individuals to pay up their loan to respective banks before legal action is to be taken. I also sealed many envelopes that were to be sent. I am thankful to be able to get that experience, after that, I was certain I didn't want to pursue law as a career anymore.

Skil-skil tambahan

Talents that I have. Besides my hobbies and language skills, I too have other talents. I can play music. The piano I particular. From a young age, my parents encouraged me to take piano classes. I managed to master my piano skills till Grade 7 in the ABRSM music system.  Besides that, I would like to say that I'm a confident speaker myself. Though I wasn't trained professionally or took part in any speaking competitions, the responsibilities I held during my high school years and being active in my home church have trained me well. I was pushed out of my comfort. I once became the masters of ceremony for a dinner anniversary event that had 500 guests attending.

Hobi

Hobbies. Things I love doing and won't get tired of doing because I enjoy them. I used to like reading. I used to enjoy reading science fictional books because my imagination could run where I want it to go. I could once finish reading a 300 page book within a day. But due to my studies, I had to reduce the time I spend with books not academic related. I too enjoy traveling because I get to see and experience new things. I get to be excused for being a little silly in a whole new country. I get to see how people live in other parts of the world and this really has broadened my perspective. I also enjoy outdoor activities, or rather, activities related to nature. So far, the countries I've traveled to are China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Nepal.

Sukan

Sports. Sports isn't one of my strong points. However I did join a sport called floorball during my high school years. It's like hockey, but with a plastic such and a plastic ball, and it's an indoor court game. I had to stop playing the sport due to my STPM to focus on my studies. Since then, I've never continue the sport. I do also like swimming, not as a professional sport, but a hobby sport. When I was a child, my parents used to take me and my sisters to the public swimming pool and teach us how to swim. Now that we've shifted into a condo with a pool, a swim often as a hobby. Besides that, as I've said before,I have quite an adventurous family, thus,I do also enjoy hiking. The thing I enjoy most about hiking is being able to enjoy nature and be amazed by it over and over again.

Skil bahasa

Language skills. My best language skill would be English, followed my Bahasa Malaysia. Even though I am a Chinese, I can only speak a limited amount of Chinese. This was because the Chinese language was never really practiced or communicated as much as English and Bahasa Malaysia. Since primary school up to secondary, I have studying in the national school system. Thus, the usage of Chinese was at minimum. Besides that, in my family, English is used as the primary medium of communication. Though I am labeled a 'banana' in the Chinese community, which means a Chinese person not knowing how to speak Chinese, I have no regrets growing up in the national school system. This is because, it encouraged me to mix well with the other races wherever I am. Isn't that why we're Malaysians? We're called to lived in harmony no matter the race, religion and language. I'm a proud Malaysian. Always am. Always will be.

Pencapaian Kokurikulum

During my high school years, I was really active in curricular activities. In my senior year, I was a school prefect, I was president of one society and also for a club. I was also the marching commander for my school sports house, Brooks and I too hold other important positions in other clubs. These experiences in high school has shaped me to be a leader that leads and not one that dominates. I have learned much from various leadership roles to stay humble as a leader, and to allow others to speak before I speak. My high school, Methodist Girls' School was a place that promotes a holistic education. For that I am truly grateful for the values the school has imparted in me. I once went to Singapore for a Youth Regional Conference. That trip was my first overseas trip without my family. It gave me a chance to be independent of my finance and the way I lived. To hear youths from Asia voice up and speak up during the conference really broaden my perspective on the world we live in.

STPM

After my SPM in Methodists Girls' School, I pursued pre-University in sixth form. I studied STPM in Methodist Boys' School for 2 years. It was a big change from me coming from an all girls school. To be in a coed school, you can't be as crazy and wild with your girl friends as you did in an all girls school. Even though my time there was short, I'd like to think that I was somehow a teacher's pet in some of my subject classes. This might be because of the fact that I couldn't speak fluent Mandarin made me stand out more than my classmates. Form six was fun, though I enjoyed my high school years more.

SPM

I took my SPM examination in Methodist Girls' School. It was senior year back then. It was a time where being able to balance studies and duties decide what will happen in the near future. My senior year had it's equal amounts of stress and enjoyment. I was really active in extra curricular activities and at the same time, was a school prefect. It seems a lot to bear, now looking back. I'm amazed at my past self how I managed to cope. I was in the Science stream back then before I made a switch to the Arts in sixth form. I now realized, I didn't really enjoy or had the interest while studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Thank God I somehow managed to score 8As and 1B. SPM. Crazy year.

Latar Belakang Akademik

Ever since primary, I studied in Methodist Girl's School (MGS), for 11 years till I graduated from high school. While in MGS, a holistic education was promoted. Therefore, there were 'out-of-class' lessons. For example, during our schools' Learning Festival, we got to learn about the different cultures in Malaysia, took part in talent competitions and learn the basic skills in life. English is my main medium. I communicate with my family in English. Thus, my communication skills in Mandarin and other Chinese dialects are not very fluent. After spending 11 years in an all girls school, I was transferred to Methodist Boys' School (MBS) to continue my education in Form Six. It was a huge change for me to be in a coed school, but I had my share of fun there too.

Keluarga

My family consists of five individuals including myself. I am the youngest of three daughters. As a family, we enjoy nature and the outdoors. My mum would make it her priority to organize a oversea family trip at least once every two years to encourage family bonding. Since we prefer nature, we don't usually travel to big cities like Singapore or Bangkok. Rather we go hiking at the volcanic mountains in Indonesia, or the Himalayas in Nepal. Since young, we were taught to enjoy nature. To enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Sometimes, as I travel and I see so much beauty in nature, it always amazes me that if nature could be so astounding, how much greater is the God I believe in? Being able to be amazed by the beauty of nature with my family is truly what I thank God for.

Saya

My name is Lim Shu Ling. Born and raised in Penang, Malaysia ever since 21st January 1996. I love reading, though I find it hard to find the time to read now. Ever since primary, I studied in an all girls' school (Methodist Girls' School Penang) till my years in secondary. Once I completed secondary school, I pursued sixth form in Methodist Boys' School. I have two older sisters. Thus, making me the youngest in a family of five. English is the primary language I used to communicate at home and with friends. I may be Chinese, but my Chinese language skills are below average. I mastered only the basic of the language.