I GOT INTO KML!

FIRST DAY IN LABUAN MATRICULATION COLLEGE(KML)

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!(Yes you)

My name is Cristy Arnica and today I'm going to share about my first-day experience in Labuan Matriculation College.

A few months ago, as new student in Labuan Matriculation College (LMC), the first thing that’s appealing to me was that we received such a big and warm welcome. As soon as we arrived at the ferry terminal, there were many seniors waiting for us and leading us the way to the college’s buses that will took us to LMC.

55% of the college’s students were from Sabah, 30% were from Sarawak, and 15% were from Labuan. This means that one of the first things I learnt on my first day at LMC is that I’m not alone. I spoke to myself, “There’s nothing to fear”.

My first day at college is totally nerve-racking but when I showed up and saw that my fellow students were every bit as excited and nervous as I were, I soon felt at ease. It definitely helps to know that I’m in a good company. It’s not just nervousness that we had in common; it’s excitement for the adventure and opportunities that lie ahead.

Next, another thing I’d noticed on my first day, we were introduced to the tutors and lecturers we’ll be working with throughout our courses. Their collective experience not only ensures we’ll have a warm welcome, wherever we come from, but also means that staff truly understand the challenges we face and can do everything they can to help students along the way.

Also, it’s a known fact that the weather in Labuan are hotter than Sabah and Sarawak, however it’s not permanently not going to rain either! When I first arrived there, gosh it was so hot that the feeling of ice-cream in my mouth sounds so luring. On the other hand, when it rains, oh let’s hope you got a jacket on because, yeah it can be so cold, it’s freezing.

Anyway, that day I queued up with the others as I’m officially registering as a student and filling in a lot of forms. They took my pictures so I could be issued with an official student ID card too. I needn’t worry because I was shown exactly where to go, with plenty of signposts and friendly staff and students on hand, helping me find my way.

I had a lot of fun exploring the campus and the accommodation with my friends. I honestly thought I would miss home like crazy and cry my eyes out. But I don’t. Guess I’m too busy having fun and experiencing new things.