The lower deck is where I lay my head at night for the 4 days in UM

The wonderfully "clean" fan

What a week it has been. Well, going for the Malaysian Accounting Students Convention (MASC) has been such an experience for me. My friends didn't want to come along as this would mean they would have to skip class so I decided to go alone. No regrets.

What is it like?

First day was rather an eye opener to me. The place (UM Third College) has made me appreciate TARC very much more. The rooms are dirty and dusty. Talk about TARC Hostel food, its 100% times better. Seriously!

Apart from the physical appearance from the place, the hospitality shown by the committee members must be commended. The help me to my room. They were a helpful bunch.

Ok! As everyone else came in groups. (LARGE Groups) I was left with no one. However, managed to get to know a few people from different University during our ice breaker sessions and during our long exodus to the hostel and to our venues.

Second day was pretty much the same. Enjoyed the company of my roommate. Though she skipped most of the sessions. She found it too boring so she and her friends enjoyed the sessions by having their own visit KL tour.

By the time it reached the third day. I feel as though I have been here studying here and this is my home. Pretty much got use to everything and was already feeling quite comfortable with the environment. Got use to the dirty place and everything else.

Final day talks were not appropriate for me but I must say the company was just wonderful. From walking alone the first day I was talking all the way to the lecture hall and all the way back. Just an awesome experience.

Overall the talks were quite good. Love the third day talks. I think the line up of speakers good. I was put in Company 14 - Robot Technology. We named our own company and we won the BEST Company award and First Price for Treasure Hunt.

I am glad I decided to step out of my comfort zone. Many of the guys were shocked that I went alone as they say girls usually will only go if they have companions. Quite true but then again, if we follow the crowd we will never get to our destination.

In a sea of 250 people and being the sole TARCian mixing with the local Uni people was quite a challenge. Had to speak mandarin to the Chinese and also Bahasa to the Malays.

Don't complain about the TARCians not being able to speak English. The class of AMA speaks much more English then I have in the past 4 days. =) They speak better English too. Well done to the TARCians. Oh yeah! Not to forget be proud of our qualifications!! =) Its D best!

The organizing committee of MASC did an excellent job! Very hospitable bunch of people. It was a good first time for them and me. =)