Bandar Seri Begawan – The British High Commission would be launching a project entitled "Digital Scrapbook for Brunei Students in UK" soon with the aim of analysing the experiences of Bruneians who have spent several years in British universities.
Mr Rob Fenn, the British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam, said this during the hosting of Sungkai’ for about 20 students representing Brunei’s Student Association in the UK and Chevening Scholars, at the Emperor’s Court at Hua Ho Manggis, yesterday.
"The project is hoped to add to the existing success stories and the ways in which these individuals have achieved their goals and how a British education has helped in reaching their full potential.
"Overall, Bruneian students and the people who prime them for study in the UK, have had great success striking the all important balance between being open to new experiences – what the university is all about – and staying focused and safe," he said.
The UK’s popularity for further education among Bruneians, including A-Levels, Degrees, Masters as well as PhD’s, has been credited to the strong relationship between both countries.
Mr Fenn has welcomed all Bruneian students studying in British universities to tell their stories in whatever format they are comfortable with.
"They can e-mail me, write to our website or make their own audio visual movie," he said and quickly added that a lot of Bruneians are taking Media studies and "this is a chance for them to unlock their talents".
The British High Commission will be collaborating with Md Reeda Malik of anakbrunei.org in the project. Md Reeda was a Chevening Scholar in the Social Impact of New Media in Leicester.
The project will spread out throughout the year (six to eight months) and will be featured in "UK in Brunei" website. — Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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The Bersungkai Get-Together was held last Thursday, on the 26th August 2010 in conjunction of the holy month of Ramadhan and to celebrate the initiative of close ties between seniors and juniors by BruKent Society. This unprecedented event was held at the Coffee Zone in Gadong branch of which 21 individuals had come to break their fast together with the Brunei Kent family. Seniors had the chance to catch up with friends as well as meet the new juniors to the University of Kent. People were all smiles and laughters, which is a good thing! Tips sharing by seniors proceeded directly after some ice-breaking sessions.
Despite the hustle and bustle of people at the venue, the atmosphere was quite light and informal so to speak. The buffet set menu was not disappointing as well. The restaurant pleasingly gave a selection of scrumptious delicacies with the anticipated chocolate fountain to be dipped with fruits and marshmallows as desserts. The breaking of fast was further enlivened by more discussions between seniors and juniors on specific matters concerning accommodation, the university and some personal encounters of seniors. Basically everyone was enjoying the company of one another. All in all, it was a good head-start for BruKent Society before leaving for Kent. There will be more activities like this carried out by the society at the university itself soon InsyaAllah. So, watch out for more!
By: Muhd Zulhusni Hj Abd Ghani
President of BruKent Society, Rahman Ahmad Ismail (Left) with fellow colleagues
Waiting for the Maghrib prayer calling to break the fast
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