Alumni Insights: Empowering Future Careers through Language & Communication

Nur Syazwani Mohd Zolkifli

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 5 – The JK Alumni Language Academy proudly hosted the “Alumni Insights: Language, Communication, and Career Excellence” event at Bilik Seminar 2, D06, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Johor Bahru. This inspiring event, part of the Alumni Spotlight series organized by the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) Alumni Team, celebrated the outstanding achievements of ten distinguished alumni from the Language Academy. With 20 students and 20 staff members in attendance, the gathering provided an intimate and motivating environment, fostering meaningful connections between current students and alumni.

The event featured a dynamic mix of hybrid sessions—two held online and two in-person—offering a wide variety of engagement opportunities. Alumni shared their unique experiences, offering valuable insights into how their education in language and communication has shaped their successful careers.

Distinguished alumni from various professional backgrounds featured in the event. Among the academicians were Dr. Wan Nur Asyura Wan Adnan, UTM Kuala Lumpur; Dr. Hazwani Munirah Lateh, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK); Dr. Andi Muhammad Yauri S, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN), Indonesia; Dr. Ling Xu, Jiangxi Normal University (JXNU), China; and Dr. Mohammad Sohrab Khan, Umm Al-Qura University (UQU), Saudi Arabia.

Also gracing the event were Nur Salawati Mohd Nadzri, Adaptive Learning Engineer at MSTS Asia, Johor; Zaidatul Ahmad, Branch Service Manager at United Overseas Bank (UOB); Nur Ayuni Mohd Khalid, teacher from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kopok, Pasir Gudang; and Shalini Selvaraj, PhD student at the Language Academy UTM.

Each speaker captivated the audience with personal stories of growth and success, underscoring the pivotal role that language and communication play in today’s globalized world.

APC — Online sharing session with Dr. Hazwani Munirah Lateh, Dr. Andi Muhammad Yauri S, Dr. Wan Nur Asyura Wan Adnan, Dr. Ling Xu and Dr. Mohammad Sohrab Khan

Throughout the event, the audience was encouraged to participate actively, with opportunities to ask questions, share their thoughts, and reflect on how the insights shared could influence their own career journeys. Lively discussions and interactive sessions not only highlighted the achievements of the alumni but also sparked curiosity and inspiration among current students. Attendees were prompted to think about how they could leverage their language and communication skills to pursue diverse career paths, leading to an enriching exchange of ideas.

APC — Sharing session with Zaidatul Ahmad (middle) and Nur Ayuni Mohd Khalid (right)

APC — Sharing session with Nur Salawati Mohd Nadzri (middle) and Shalini Selvaraj (right)

As the event concluded, attendees expressed their gratitude for the chance to engage with accomplished graduates and gain invaluable insights into their future careers. The event’s interactive nature reinforced the Language Academy’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking learning environment, empowering students to envision and achieve their professional aspirations.