Week 1 (7/10/2024) : Report Duty and First Day of Practicum at GSGSG, UUM

 

                           
                                   

On my first day of practicum, I reported to the office of the Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government (GSGSG) at 7:30 AM. I was warmly welcomed by Madam Che Norlaila, who introduced me to the Dean, Prof. Dr. Rusdi Omar, and the Deputy Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamarul Azman. The Dean and Deputy Dean are welcoming. After that, we moved on to meet the rest of the staff.

Madam Che Norlaila led me to the VIVA Unit, where I would be stationed for the duration of my internship. Upon reaching the unit, I was introduced to Madam Noorhani, the supervisor in charge of the VIVA Unit. I reported for duty to her, and she explain a little bit about GSGSG and VIVA Unit in general. Later in the morning, Ms. Nabila introduced me to all the staff members within the VIVA Unit, ensuring that I became familiar with the team. I appreciated this opportunity to meet and briefly interact with everyone, as it fostered a sense of belonging within the unit from the outset.

Subsequently, I was introduced to Madam Sabariah, who took me to VIVA Room, because that day have a viva-voce session. She thoroughly explained the setup of the room before a viva voce session, detailing the placement of the chairperson, examiners, student, supervisors, and the school representative. She patiently walked me through the arrangement and how each participant's position contributes to the flow of the viva process. In addition, Madam Sabariah explained the steps involved in ensuring the room is properly prepared before a session begins, and how the viva-voce procedure is conducted for PhD students. This hands-on demonstration was particularly valuable, as it gave me practical insight into how viva sessions operate and what role I might play in supporting these important academic evaluations. The day was rich in introductions and learning, and I found myself excited and eager to contribute to the workings of the Viva Unit in the coming weeks.



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