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*Apa khabar? in Malay means How Are You? 

Reply: Baik = Good

"Where are you attached to?"

For the first few days I started my intern here, every time I met somebody new on my level, they'd asked "Where are you attached to?". Meaning to say, which country are you attached to?

Well this is because, my Unit don't usually take long-term (one semester) intern students. The longest a student stays in this Unit is one month. And after that, (with attachment), they'd fly off to another country. Bosnia, Philippines, Holland, Spain...u name it! For me, I guess I'm lucky enough to be able to be 'attached' to this Unit.

So how does a student gets an attachment? According to my research (read blogs, ask people), the attachment was set between the university and the company (Go ask your University if they're attached!). So it's a contract basis really. And no, my university does not provide their students with this awesome privilege. Sad face. 

Usually, when agreements are made between the university and company, the students are either be sent off straight to the given country, or be based here (particularly in this Unit) for one month. Then only will they be sent off to their overseas placement for the remainder period of industrial training (an awesome 4 months experience).

No wonder my colleagues here kept asking where I'm attached to. I am the chosen one, I guess. Ha. Ha. Ha. *Sniff*. As for that, I'm gonna try and gain as much experience I can here. It's not like everybody has such an opportunity right? So why waste when I can benefit?

Courtesy of Google

P/S: Still in Raya mood. Took one day off only for Raya. Now I'm back at work. The office is silent. They're still at kampung for Raya. I've had mine, so I'm back early. 

My intern life at the initial stage

Internship is normal to many. Some liked the idea, some beg to differ. However, the same outcome is attained by all intern students; Experience.

Some students may have already experienced working life even before they furthered their studies. But for many like me, it's a whole new challenge. I've never worked in a big office before.

I'm now pursuing my intern program in MATRADE; Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation. I need not mention why I'm here. You can read my previous posts on how I struggled my efforts to be here. So yeah, I'm already in my second week here, and already getting the hang of it.

So here's my daily journey to work:

4am: Sahur
6.30am: Drive to LRT Cempaka. Park car. Pay RM3 for daily Parking fee.
6.45am: Catch the LRT to Titiwangsa station. RM2.80. Read a book.
7.30am (precisely): Boarded the RapidKL U618 bus to Jalan Duta. RM2.00.
8.00am: Thumb-in. Have another 30mins before work time
8.30am-5.29pm: Work. Work. Work.
5.30pm (precisely): Thumb out. Boarded the RapidKL U618 bus to The Mall. RM1.00.
6.00pm: Catch the LRT to Cempaka station. RM2.80
6.30pm: Drive back home. 10mins.

Notice the word 'precisely' I wrote? Well that's because those are the exact time of occurrence. If I'm late by a minute, I'll miss the bus. And I'll have to wait for another 30mins. A risk I need not want to take.

So far, I've done a lot of work related to data and information. Since I'm working in MATRADE, most are of informations related to overseas. Exports and imports. Country profiles. Going to meetings for upcoming events...and many more to mention. And since I'm working in the Food, Biotech, Halal and Herbs, and MIHAS section, the key point here is Halal. So far, I'm OK with this place. The people are friendly. I just can't describe in detail of my experience here so far since I'm in the process of adapting to this place. But what I can assure myself, it'll get hectic after Raya breaks. I bet O.Ts are up. Guess I'm gonna have to start driving to work by then.




Will talk more some other time. I have a factory visit in an hour. So needs some preparation to do. Toodles~