A Rewarding Celebration for FIA graduates

It was a rainy and hazy morning on 4th March 2014. Yet it did not dampen the spirits of the graduates of Sunway College Foundation in Arts (FIA) programme who joyfully celebrated their year-long hard work.

Cheng Mien Wee, Executive Director of Sunway International School and Director of Pre-University Studies in her welcome address said, “To the parents and guardians, thank you for choosing the FIA programme at Sunway and for entrusting your children with us, we hope that we have enriched them in their studies.” Sharing the achievements of previous graduates, “Last year we saw the graduation of the first batch of our FIA students”, she continued, “8 out of 15 first class honours recipients at Sunway University and Lancaster University were former FIA students”.

Foo Hui Shee (2nd from right) with recipients of the Vice-Chancellor Subject Award and Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University

FIA celebrates many exceptional achievements, among the 12th batch of graduates, Foo Hui Shee and Foo Hui Sze scored more than 90% in their overall Pre-University studies. The fraternal twins received full scholarships to continue their BSc Actuarial Science at Sunway University. Foo Hui Shee said “We chose to continue with Sunway University because of the amazing experience we had in FIA”. Foo Hui Sze added that she was instead motivated by their parents and influenced by her sister to pursue the same degree here.

Hui Shee also received the Vice-Chancellor Subject Award, together with Wong Jing Yi, Lee Hui Shing, Leong Wei Zhun, Kong Ai Ching, Jason Tan Yie Jiat, Pang Li Anne, Wee Sue Ann, Cheah Chun Ching and Kelwin Tan Seen Tiong. These recipients were rewarded for achieving the highest scores in specific subjects. Ko Chia Huey and Dickson Pua Kah Wai received the Special Award of Achievement for showing an exemplary academic improvement and great leadership skills since the start of the programme.

Foo Hui Shee (right) with sister Foo Hui Sze

While celebrating their proud moments, student representatives, Tan Jen Shen and John Paul Felix did not forget to thank their parents and their lecturers. Complimenting on the holistic and excellent learning environment and experience at FIA, John said, “If an earthquake comes, we are still standing firm!” Adding to that, Ruma Lopes, Director of FIA and Assistant Director of Pre-University Studies, believed that the students are well prepared to take on any kind of obstacles, saying “We have seen you grow, now you will move on to become I’m sure, great people. But whenever you need us, know that we are always here”. This suggested that the services from FIA extend beyond the textbooks, focusing as well on the all-rounded development of a student.

Sunway College Foundation in Arts graduates

The Foundation in Arts is one of five pre-university programmes offered at Sunway College. Other pre-university programmes include the Australian Matriculation Programme, Cambridge GCE A-Level Programme, Canadian International Matriculation Programme and Monash University Foundation Year.