Our Story

"I joined USMi in February 2022 and I've learned a lot of new things. I've gained new experience in handling events, designing and few more other aspects. I was actively involved in a few events such as Ramadhan football championship, USMi iftar and USMi Eid gathering.My USMi friends and leader are also very supportive and I love the environment here. I hope that I can continue to give my best as an USMi exco as long as I can."

Jaswinder Kaur,
BS Pure Biology.

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"I felt lonely when I was leaving my family and friends in Nigeria to start my Ph.D. journey at USM. Surprisingly, I met wonderful USM International Students who became my extended family in Malaysia and made USM a happy home for me.
I joined the USMi leadership after observing its activities in uniting the USM International Community devoid of any barriers and serving as a bridge between the students and University Management through IMCC. I feel honoured to be part of this great team of USMi leadership working together to maintain a conducive learning and friendly environment for the International Students to achieve academic excellence at USM, the Apex University in Malaysia."

Rilwanu Isah Tsamiya,
PhD Molecular Pathology.

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"In the peak of pandemic, USM approved my application and offered me admission in Ph.D. microbiology, that was itself a blessing. I am not afraid about new things, but the uncertainty that COVID brought us, I was not much optimistic yet I was excited to get new experiences, and USM offered me to experience altogether a new country,

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"Joining USMi has been a goal of mine since my first day at USM, and it became a reality in my third year of studies. Even though it was too late, I obtained many memories that I would cherish for the rest of my life. I had the pleasure of meeting wonderful, family-like folks. We exchanged emotions and efforts while participating in a variety of activities that helped me grow as a person."

Amer Bin Hajeb,
BE Chemical Engineering.

"Being an Exco for USMi for the past year and now is a great pleasure met lots of new people and explored new cultures but most importantly managed to find time to contribute in USMi’s events and try my best to help other students whenever my help was needed.
USMi bonding session at CEMACS with other Exco’s is one of these events that I would always cherish and it surely has great memories in my mind."

Ibrahim Al-Talib,
Doctor of Dental Surgery (Dentistry).

"USMi is one of the highlights of my study at USM. It has given me an avenue to meet and network with students from different countries. It created that balance I needed between my academic and social life. The various students’ activities organized were excellent moments to unwind while rubbing minds with students from different cultures."

God’swill Nathan Sambo,
MSc Environmental Science.

"As an Exco, we are a group of active current students who volunteer to help create development opportunities for USM student groups as well as aid with their function. We make decisions on matters that directly affect student groups and do this on behalf of all groups. Being an Exco can give you the opportunity to develop your workplace skills in a voluntary role as you regularly meet and debate topical USM student group issues, create agendas, take minutes, and have your voice heard. This is a space where your ideas can come to life with the guidance and support of both the current USMi Activities and the Student Groups. An excellent CV opportunity, put your passions into practice and run for an Exco position. I am honored to be an Exco at USMi for 1 year and I had a great experience with my team performing different activities such as the Iftar party 2021, Ping pong championship 2022, football championship 2022, Meet and Greet international students in Malaysia 2022, and various team-building trips. I learned a lot from my teammate, and I got more familiar with different countries' cultures."

Nazila Oladzadabbasabadi,
PhD Food Science.

"I am Hu Xiaoling, also called Nancy, I come from China, I major in Higher Education. After coming to USM, the most valuable and unforgettable memories are the life in USMi, we hold the football championship together, spend whole night and have nice vocation together with most of USMi members in the National Park, we celebrate Malaysia traditional festivals here, we enjoy food here, all of those precious memories are because of USMi, because of Mr Aizat, and Mrs Fadilla, Mr. Abdullah and all the Excos, USMi members. I feel the multi-culture, understand the different religions here, I sincerely appreciate for all of those when I came here, I am really grateful for USMi."

Hu Xiaoling,
PhD Leadership and Governance of Higher Education.

"My Ph.D. journey in Malaysia was filled with events that could not be summarized in a short tale. But I can say that it was a scientific adventure full of outstanding and unforgettable experiences.

I learned a lot about culture being a member of the student group known as USMi. I worked as a sports official (in charge of sports) at the university during my first year with this group. The following year, I was chosen as president of international students at the university.

My research journey was packed with new discoveries on a scientific level. I've published scholarly research articles in high-impact journals, which has helped me keep up with the newest scientific developments and progress in my career.

Malaysians are my favorite people. Their humility, excellent values, and lovely smile set them distinct.

I want to express my gratitude to all my Malaysian professors, friends, and international colleagues. I always wish them the best of luck."

Dr. Mohammed Adil Khalaf,
PhD Civil Engineering.