Upcoming Events for June & July 2016

It's getting pretty chilly eh? But no time to chill with exams around the corner! Hope exam prep is going well :)

Check out some updates on the events in JUNE hosted by our affiliates which you could definitely drop by for a break in between studies ;)

Also, what’s a better motivation than looking forward to the myriad of things you can do during Winter! Go ahead and scroll down for a SNEAK PEAK of what to anticipate during the WINTER BREAK in July!

*********** JUNE EVENTS *********** 

Check out the following links for more information!

1) Bond University Malaysian Association (BUMA): Meet and Greet, 2nd June (Thursday) BUMAs Meet and Greet will be held at 6 pm, in the undergraduate lounge at Bond University. This event is for old and new members to meet! For further updates, check out the event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/314576552206784/

2) Persatuan Pelajar Malaysia Queensland (PPMQ): A Pre Ramadan Preparation (2 Night Program), 3rd & 4th June (Sat & Sun)

Check out the event details below!

*********** WINTER BREAK **********

RIVERLIFE ADVENTURES

Step off the edge of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and into a vertical world!

In collaboration with our Platinum Sponsor, Riverlife Australia, we’re bringing you an exciting adventure of ABSEILING at Kangaroo Point Cliffs this Winter Break!!

More details to follow, so do watch out for updates on our Facebook Page :)

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4th MASA 2016

MASA which stands for Malaysian Summit of Australia is an annual and largest Malaysian Student-organised event hosted by the Malaysian Students' Council of Australia (MASCA) that endeavours to unite the 20,000-strong Malaysian students across Australia under a single roof for the purpose of fostering a strong Malaysian Community here in the land down under.

This year, coming from the heart of New South Wales, the 4th installment of MASA will be offering you a range of opportunities from Conferences to Sporting Events to Career Fairs and even Awards for Outstanding Students! 

So what are you waiting for?! Come meet Malaysians from all over Australia here, "Where Excellence Crosses Path"

To register, simply:

1. Head to this link and fill in the registration form: http://bit.ly/1W2U3kZ

2. Make payment to MASCA Queensland at

     BSB: 014281

     Acc. no: 2189 85041 

3. Await confirmation!

For more inquiry, please feel free to check out the MASA website at http://www.malaysiansummitofaustralia.com/. Alternatively, follow MASAs Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/malaysiansummitofaustralia/ for more updates.

A few words of encouragement

  ITS WEEK 12  . 

WOW. What just happened?

It feels like just yesterday we were on a plane flying in to Brisbane, ready to embark, or reembark our journey here in UQ. Can't BELIEVE right!

Just last year, many of us would never have expected to be in the position where we are, today. We would never have known about the people we've met, the new connections we were to make and the new experiences we were going to encounter.

And that's both daunting and exciting at the same time. 

CONGRATULATIONS, for being here in the first place. 

You've already achieved a milestone in your life without even realising it. 

At this point of the semester, some of you are just about to finish and hand in those last bits of assignments and assessments.
Some are already preparing for SWOTVAC and the exam season. "Don't be scared. You will do great in exams! Don't worry"

And some are already anticipating a trip back home or even a !HOLIDAY! during this winter break. "This you should be excited, WEEEEEEE" 

Kudos to all of you who have made it this far. Who have gone through the struggles, the sleepless nights, tackling assignments, assessments and waking up for those dreadful 8am classes. You should be proud of who you have become and what you have achieved till now. WELL DONE!

Kudos to you for having survived the whirlpool of emotions, whether it was adjusting to the lifestyle, battling homesickness, feeling lonely, missing people back home, rushing deadlines or just feeling overwhelmed in general. 

If you're on the verge of breaking down, that's alright. 

Its alright to feel stuck sometimes. 

No matter what, remember to NEVER, EVER, GIVE UP and to ALWAYS look forward.

Things will only get better with time and perseverance. No pain is forever. 

If you're happy about the way things turned out to be, THAT'S GREAT.

Continue to be thankful for being here and being alive everyday.

Continue to be grateful for having encountered such a beautiful university in your lifetime.

When we open up our eyes to the opportunities around us everyday, LIFE really gets more beautiful.

Don't ever think we are far away from home.
Home is where you want it to be.
Don't ever to think you are alone.
We are here for you.
Don't ever think its too hard when you hit a bump.
Just take it a step at a time.
Don't ever stop living your life.
That's the most important thing to remember.

What's life without quotes?

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” 

-Eleanor Roosevelt -

So, CONGRATULATIONS for making it this far. 

You're doing GREAT :)!
You're AWESOME doing what you're doing!

KUDOS!

Love,

UQMSA ♥

Malaysia's Got Talent 2016 Updates + QUTMysa & AUG Migration Seminar

Dear members, we hope that everything is going well for you in our last leg of the semester!

--- Malaysia's Got Talent 2016 UPDATES --- 

We would like to proudly announce that we managed to raise a total of 1134 AUD during Malaysia's Got Talent 2016 from ticket sales and donations! WOW GUYS! That is a big win for everyone. 

All the proceedings will be donated to Projek iCare which is based in Malaysia and Mary Meets Ahmad that is based here in Brisbane. 

We from UQMSA & QUTMySA would like to say A BIG BIG THANKS to all of you who CONTRIBUTED AND SUPPORTED THIS EVENT TO THE VERY END. 

It really means a lot to the charity organisations and to us as well! :)

If you guys have enquiries about the funds raised, feel free to contact us through this email :)

Highlights of the amazing night can be seen here! https://www.facebook.com/thequtmysa/videos/547154595445535/

ENJOY :D

--- QUTMYSA & AUG Migration Seminar ---

As some of us will be graduating soon, in July 2016 or December 2016, some of us will be wondering on how and where to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa here in Australia. Wondering on where and how to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (485) and migrate to Australia?

Fret not, as we are delighted to inform you that QUTMYSA backed up by our DIAMOND Sponsor, AUG, is organizing a Migration Seminar for students! QUTMYSA and AUG proudly introduce you B&F, a professional migration consultant agency to present information about Further Stay visa options exclusively for you!

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​Event Details:

Date:  Friday, 27th May 2016

Time:  3:00 PM Sharp

Venue:  Level 1, 25 Adelaide St, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Topics covered: 

Requirements for Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) 

Graduate Stream vs Post Study Work Stream

Upon attending, you stand to receive $300 OFF professional fees*!

How to receive $300 OFF professional fees?

Step 1: Find the PROMO Code on promotional poster (Hint: The red circle!)

Step 2: Pre-register at https://goo.gl/wG0oFg and do not forget to fill in the PROMO Code

Step 3: Attend the seminar on 27^th May 2016.

*Terms & Conditions apply

Hope to see you there!

Mamak Night Sem 1, 2016

Here comes the time to pamper yourself with AMAZING FOOD at our Semester 1 MAMAK NIGHT!

This time, we're bringing in NASI LEMAK AYAM BEREMPAH for the night! We will also have Malaysia Nyonya House preparing MEE GORENG MAMAK for you! Even better, we have ROTI CANAI and CHICKEN SATAY in our menu list to satisfy your craving of Mamak food.

As dessert, we have AGAR – AGAR and CURRYPUFF (Sardine and potatoes). And of course not forgetting Mamak Stall signature, TEH TARIK prepared special from our experienced committee. 

*VEGETARIANS can opt for mee goreng mamak, roti canai, agar – agar and currypuff (potatoes).

Oh, have we mention that all participants will be gifted with Thai Nakonlanna voucher? There will also be LUCKY DRAWS with up to 20 prizes to be won! So, what are you waiting for? Come and join us now as ticket will be limited.

Date: 25 May 2016 (Event) 

Time: 7 – 9.30pm 

Venue: Heath Room, UQ (near to UQ Main Course)

Fee: $10 (members) / $18 (non – members)

We will be selling Mamak Night tickets on the 18th and 19th of May (Wednesday and Thursday), from 9.30AM to 2PM at UQ Union Complex in front of Boost Juice. *Watch out for the Malaysian Flag!* 


Not only that, with the purchase of Mamak Night ticket, you will receive a Thai Nakonlanna voucher and get 3AUD off our UQMSA t-shirt ($7/pc). 

*1 membership card holder is entitled to 1 member-priced ticket, so kindly bring your UQMSA membership card to our booth to get the ticket at members’ price. 
**Each member is limited to purchase a MAXIMUM of 2 tickets including for themselves.

We will also be needing extra hands during the event and we’re opening up VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES for you! The experience volunteering with our organizing team will surely be a memorable one ;)

Drop us an email at uniqmsa@gmail.com by 22nd May if you are keen to be a volunteer (please provide your name, contact no., and your availability between 5.00pm to 10.00pm) and we will get back to you on it. Volunteers will be recruited on a first come, first serve basis. So, send that email right away!

MINGGU NOSTALGIA 2016

HEEEELLOOOO GUYS!!!

Remember how you used to play Ketingting (hopscotch) after school? Or Batu Seremban in classes after end-year exams? Or how you used to sit in the assembly halls overlooking other students with various coloured uniforms indicating their respective roles? UQMSA’s DISCOVER MALAYSIA is here to take you down memory lane! J

This event is part of MINGGU NOSTALGIA, an initiative of the Kelab Umno Australia Brisbane (KUABNE) supported by UQMSA which features a week-long event focused on bringing you Nostalgic experiences that will bring back those MALAYSIAN FEELS~

Date:   17.05.2016 (Tuesday)

Time:   10am to 2pm

Venue:    Michie Forecourt, UQ

This event is not exclusive to Malaysians only. Everybody and anybody is welcomed to the booth to have a better understanding of Malaysian culture or to basically just meet up with us for a good chat!

Some childhood games which would be featured at the booth are ketinting and gasing. There will also be some popular Malaysian SNACKS available for tasting. YUMMY!

Do drop by and visit us and see what else do we have in store for you! :D 

Merriment Movement by UQRCS

The UQ Red Cross Society (UQ RCS), sponsored by UQ Union and UQ Advantage Office is back again with their annual Merriment Movement! 

See what UQ RCS has to say about this event:

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We are on a mission to make people happy! University students have 4 times the rate of anxiety and depression compared to others in their age group. So we’re bringing you an action-packed week full of seminars and de-stress activities to promote good mental and physical health during one of the busiest times of the semester! 

For just a gold coin donation*, take a break from the textbook and join us from May 9th-13th for a week of Merriment! 

Buy your tickets to the Merriment Movement Wrap-Up Party here: https://www.trybooking.com/LGUL
Members: $12
Non-members: $15

Good Times: priceless!
* All proceeds will go to the Australian Red Cross.

- UQRCS

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UQMSA will be participating in the Carnival Fun Fair of Merriment Movement, details as follow:

Date: 10th May (Tuesday)

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Venue: Holt Room

What's in store? We'll be having COCONUT BOWLING! There will also be other UQ Clubs getting involved and doing their own activities. So do drop by and take a look!! Aside from the Carnival, there will be other events planned throughout the entire week such as seminars, bubble soccer and yoga!

For more updates about the Merriment Movement, here is the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/440620506098383/

CAREER JUMPSTART IS BACK!

This time, we have a range of companies from Malaysia AND Australia!

---WHAT IS CAREER JUMPSTART WORKSHOP?---

CJW is a one-day only event, proudly organised by UQMSA and MASCA Queensland in support of empowering graduates before entering the workforce.

Whether you're a First Year, eager to learn more on what is the so-called Resume or a Final Year student, wanting to market and brand yourself in a Networking Session, we have a range of Skills this year that we have, all lined up! We cater for ALL.

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----EVENT DETAILS----

Date: 14th May (Saturday)

Time: 11 am (Registration) to 4.30 pm

Venue: C207 (ELCX), Hawken Engineering (50)

Fee: Free

 (Lunch and Tea Snacks Provided)

---WHAT IS IN STORE FOR YOU?---

 

1. Speak to experienced speakers and working professionals from different industries
2. Learn how to write and enhance your RESUME
3. Master the art and tricks of INTERVIEWS
4. NETWORK with professionals and your colleagues
5. Brand yourself using SOCIAL MEDIA (LinkedIn and Facebook)

There will be representatives from CPA Australia, PWC Malaysia, AMBCQ and potentially more!. Representatives on board will be conducting the speakers sessions as well as interactive workshop activities, both physically and virtually. It will be valuable to be able to obtain direct feedback from working professions.

So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and click on the registration link below! Limited spots available (due to the size of the venue)!

Registration Link: Career Jumpstart Workshop 2016

Please visit our facebook event page for more information and live updates:

https://www.facebook.com/events/262713574080281/

---VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES---

Do you already have some of these skills at your own fingertips? Then you should definitely volunteer and join as a student facilitator! You would be alongside senior facilitators throughout the event. To be eligible as a student facilitator, you should have experience in job application processes (i.e. resumes, interviews, LinkIn) and preferably some working experience.

Should you be interested, please reply this email by 5pm on the 9th of May (Monday) with Your Name, Phone Number and a simple description of the experience you had.

Hope to see you there!