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Pre-Departure Briefing

Pre Departure Briefing

Wishing a Safe Journey to Our Exchange Students for the A242 Semester

Join the Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), in sending wishes to 19 of our students as they embark on an exciting one-semester exchange abroad.

To prepare for this transformative experience, a pre-departure briefing session was conducted by CIAC on 9 January 2025. This session provided essential information, advice, and encouragement, ensuring our students are well-equipped to navigate academic and cultural life in their host countries.

Our students, representing various schools at UUM, are ready to begin their journey as early as 13 January 2025, travelling to six different countries: Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Korea, France, and Romania. They will be hosted by prestigious partner universities renowned for their commitment to academic excellence and cultural exchange.

Here are the students representing UUM abroad:

School of Creative Industry Management and Performing Arts (SCIMPA):

  1. Adam Danial bin Abdul Shukor
  2. Ku Mohd Fathi bin Ku Mohd Fauzi
  3. Hareesh Ravi

School of Economics, Finance and Banking (SEFB):
4. Nurul Aisyah binti Azmi
5. Narmadaa a/p Poobalan
6. Nurul Fitri binti Khazali
7. Tan Kok Yang
8. Wong Ni Zing
9. Sharon Ng Xiang Yee
10. Law Xin Yi
11. Ng Chuan Qi
12. Nur Adibah binti Mohd Fouzi

School of Multimedia Technology and Communication (SMMTC):
13. Nur Alieya binti Mohd Assrul Haffiz
14. Siti Nur Amirah binti Bukhori

School of International Studies (SOIS):
15. Muhammad Khairol Najmi bin Adnan
16. Muhammad Nur Aqil Izzuddin bin Alias

School of Law (SOL):
17. Sherene Lee
18. Hoe Sheng Ten

School of Technology Management and Logistics (STML):
19. Yousuf Adil Elhag Ahmed Mohamed Salih

To our dear students- this is your time to shine and grow! Embrace every challenge, immerse yourself in new cultures, and build meaningful friendships. Take this opportunity to learn, discover, and transform—return with stories and experiences that will inspire your peers and make UUM proud.

The students will travel to the following destinations and universities:

  • Indonesia: Universitas Islam Indonesia (3 students), Universitas Mercu Buana (4 students), IPB University (1 student), Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (2 students)
  • Japan: Waseda University (1 student), Chuo University (2 students)
  • Spain: University of Huelva (2 students)
  • Korea: Sejong University (1 student)
  • France: ICN Business School (1 student)
  • Romania: West University of Timișoara (1 student)

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed international partners for hosting our students and providing them with a supportive and enriching environment. Your collaboration is invaluable in shaping the global experiences of our students and strengthening our shared commitment to education and cultural exchange.

For other UUM students inspired by this exciting opportunity, visit the CIAC website at http://ciac.uum.edu.my to learn more about student exchange programs. Take the first step toward your own global adventure and explore the incredible possibilities awaiting you!

Bon voyage to all our students—safe travels and best wishes for an extraordinary semester abroad!

Mobility Unit

Centre For International Affairs & Cooperation

Universiti Utara Malaysia