08/03/2015
Afternoon everybody! Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far :)
Two days ago, I was being asked, 'Peggy, why did you not mention about the 'post study visa' in your policies?' And this is how I reply:
Well, as an international student from Malaysia, I would like the post study visa to be re-implemented again more than everyone else, because if I didn’t get a job which can sponsor my visa at the end of this academic year, I would have to go back to Malaysia.
The reason why I’m focussing mainly on improving students’ experience, promoting cultural exchange and language learning as well as encouraging students’ participation, is because I believe these do not only concern the international students but also the home students. One day, if my friends from UK come to Malaysia to study, they will then be considered as ‘international students’ in my country and I would definitely like them to have the same experience as I do while I’m studying in UK.
I believe this is a chain-reaction. When international students have a better understanding of the culture and languages in the country, they will then be able to get involved in activities and integrated to the local community. By getting involved, they will learn a lot of new skills which will help with their future employability. And with the skills they learn, they will be able to secure a better job.
My ideas are small but realistic and also have a huge impact. And of course, even though I don’t particularly mention about post-study visa, it doesn’t mean I’m not going to work on this because I care this more than everybody does. Just like one of my policies ‘NO LIM-it to campaigning for international students’ rights’, I would keep working on any issues that will threaten the international community.