CCUB 3621 SECT 221 SELF-INTRODUCTION AND ERTL EXPERIENCE

 Assalamualaikum, and hi everyone!

My name is Sufiah Athirah Binti Mohd Shahril. I was born on the 25th of March 1999, in Kuantan, Pahang. Currently, staying in Shah Alam.  I am a second-year law student from AIKOL., IIUM.

These two years have been so roller-coaster for me. Cramped inside my room, no physical in touch with my friends and others. And of course, those workloads make me hustle all the time. However, there are times that I kinda like it, especially I don't have to stand (physically) in front of others every time for class presentation. I'm so grateful for that haha. I'll be so nervous in real, can't imagine how it would be soon after the pandemic is over and everything is back as normal.

I tend to burn out easily during this ERTL. Classes and classes plus the works that been given.  I couldn't discipline myself. Sometimes, I would turn off the camera during the lectures, and crawl to my bed. It's very hard to focus like how we are in the physical classes. Not to forget, when your Wifi decided to cause more trouble to your life! Plus, being the only daughter in the house, my family especially my mother would call me for help. I feel so guilty if I don't answer her call. Also, my sleeping schedule has already messed up. I feel like I'm living in another different timezone from other Malaysians. 

Nevertheless, there are some merits of staying at home during this pandemic. I have never been at home as long as this time. I used to stay in a boarding school for five years, then went to the foundation(s) (yeah, I did my foundation twice at Uitm and IIUM) for two years and a half. I really appreciate this moment for being able to get closer to my mom. Sometimes, we chat, scrolling online shops together in my room till 3am! It's fun to do girls' stuff with your mom. Being home, give me more private space of my own. I spend my time doing my hobbies such as reading books, watching animes, and trying some new recipes. I'm so grateful for that.

All in all, this whole pandemic and ERTL, there are pros and cons to it. I learn to be grateful for everything that I have now. Let's pray for this world to heal as usual. May Allah ease, aamin!