The new norm of studying using an online medium has been a change that all institutions must cope with. Not everyone is a big fan of it. Some take this as a gift as they get to spend more time at home, where some feel as if the feeling of being in a physical class cannot be substituted with online learning.

Sharing his personal learning experience during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) is FISE’s Bachelor in Science Mechanical Engineering student, Teeban Ganesan who is currently on his internship programme at TDK (Electronics) Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

“The world needs engineering. Mechanical engineers design and build solutions to a range of problems thus improving efficiency to a wide scope of industries,” Teeban said. His work as a student has been exceptional, winning him a variety of awards and of course, a rather pleasing CGPA.


However, Covid-19 could not have come at a more challenging time for Teeban especially during the time when he was working on his final year project. Lack of guidance, no access to certain premises, having a few parts to a project missing and all the problems we don’t want to be dealing with, especially when there’s final year project on the side. On top of all that, he’s had to face online class with some internet connection issues.


But this did not stop Teeban from prioritising his studies. He would always make his classes his main priority. So would his lecturers and classmates who all worked together throughout this challenging time. It’s going to take more than a global pandemic to stop these dedicated people.

Even though most students are coping well with online learning, Teeban tells us how he feels about the change. “Yes, the change did affect my studies. I’m the kind of student who really enjoys physical class. I have not experienced online class before, and poor internet connection was my first issue. My home is not the ideal studying environment as I have grown accustomed to the hostel life for 7 years now. And to add to that, I also have small siblings who are still in primary school. But my parents have been very considerate with my situation. They will make sure I am in a good environment, at least while I'm having class. They have really helped me cross this barrier.”

After Teeban completes his internship, that would be the end of his MSU journey. But he still has plans to visit the campus and meet some special people. “If MSU re-opens after the CMCO, I would like to come to campus to meet all my lecturers and thank them for everything. I haven’t been to the Starbucks outlet on campus yet, so maybe I could spend some time there with my friends and lecturers. And before I leave, I want to go around campus to relive my memories of studying at MSU”.