ETAMORPHOSIS NEWSLETTER 5.0 JULY 2023 edition
TABLE OF C O N T E N T S About Metamorphosis5.0 IntroductionofOrganizingCommittees PhasesExplanationabout Metamorphosis5.0 Metamorphosis5.0ParticipantSection Messagesfrom EditorialBoard UpcomingEventsin Metamorphosis5.0 3 7 15 20 24 30
METAMORPHOSIS 5.0 ABOUT mYpsa
what is ? 4 Initiatedin2018bythePresidentof Malaysian PharmacyStudents’Association(MyPSA), Metamorphosis5.0isaplatform thatservesto providepharmacystudents withvarious opportunitiestoprimarilydeveloptheir leadership skills, interpersonalskillsandsoftskillsandtobe abletocollaborate moreeffectivelyinateam. This willencouragestudents wholackself-confidenceto stepupandengagethemselvesin morechallenging positionsandresponsibilitiesamongthe Malaysian PharmacyStudents’Association(MyPSA). Throughout these3phases, theparticipants will identifyanddeveloptheirstrengths,personality, leadershipstyleandform meaningful intervarsity bonds withotherpharmacystudents. Participants will recogniseandovercometheir shortcomingstopromotepersonalgrowthand empower them totakeupleadershiprolesinlocal studentbodies, MyPSA, IPSF-APROandIPSF. Withthetheme“ReignitingtheFlame”. Metamorphosis5.0 willconsistof3phaseslasting from April2023tillAugust2023.The1stphase primarilyservesasanIntroductoryphase withthe secondandthirdphasebeingtheExecutionand Reflectivephaserespectively.
5 We believe that leadership is a skill that everyone has the potential to nurture. Thus, Metamorphosis seeks to act as a platform to reignite the spark of potential in our participants and fuel the passion for leadership by learning about leadership skills and best practices, and applying this new knowledge into executing their own projects. Reigniting the Flame Theme M Y P S A M E T A M O R P H O S I S 5 . 0
Foster meaningful intervarsity relationship. Goals M Y P S A M E T A M O R P H O S I S 5 . 0 Develop strength, personality and leadership. Overcome shortcomings to promote personal growth. Collaborate effectively in a team. Encourage and empower students to take up leadership roles. Bridge the gap between current and aspiring leaders. 6
MEET THE ORGANIzING COMMITTES
Di rector Shoon Jin Ying Vice Di rector Stephanie Cheah Ee Lin Secretar y Tham Jie Wei Vice Di rector Ng Guo Yi Treasurer Abilashinee A/P Govindasamy 8 H i g h C O M M I T T E E
Yeoh San San P r o g r a m C o o r d i n a t o r 9 H e a d Gan Weixuan Muhammad Ariff Fikri bin Ibrahim Rachel Chong Sze Qi
P u b l i c R e l a t i o n H e a d Fong Yii Zhi Tan Xin Ni Tee Xiu Wen 10
H e a d Emily Poon Yi Le Ummi Nur Khadijah binti Damanhuri M u l t i m e d i a 11
L o g i s t i c s 12 H e a d Lim Yan Li Tai Zi Ying Nur Atika binti Hasri Amirudin
H e a Tan Xiao Wei Wong Zhi Qing Chan Wai Yi W e l f a r e 13
metamorphosis 5.0 phases
INTRODUCTORY PHASE PHASE 1 From 18th April to 19th April 2023, The participants attended a virtual, 2-days workshop on Zoom accompanied by talks given by multiple people. The talks focused on team building and leadership, foreshadowing on the projects that the participants will soon conduct. The 2-days workshop was also accompanied by fun games and activities done to create a bond between the Metamorphosis 5.0 committees and participants. 15
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execution PHASE PHASE 2 The programs that they have chosen reflect the 4Cs of the Metamorphosis 5.0 themes. The 4Cs represents the pillars of MyPSA Metamorphosis 5.0. Mentors provide guidance on conducting the programs. During the execution phase, the participants execute programs that they have been assigned to during Phase 1 - Pitching Session. They have been given the choice to pick the program that they want and present upon why they should be working on said programs. ommunication ollaboration ritical Thinking C reativity 17
Communication collaboration creativity Buildingtrust,clarifyingexpectations, encouragingfeedback, facilitating problem-solving,andbuildingstrong relationships, Promtoingteamwork,communication, andthe developmentofashared visiontowardscommongoals. Analysingcomplexsituations, makinginformeddecisions,and effectiveproblem solving. Thinkingoutsidethebox,developing innovativesolutions,andinspiringa cultureofcreativityamongst them. ommunication ollaboration ritical Thinking 4C reativity Pillars of MyPSA Metamorphosis 5.0 critical thinking 18
reflective PHASE PHASE 3 Participants are expected to reflect on their Metamorphosis 5.0 journey, expressing their feelings and hopes. They will also present on the programs that they have done. On 5th August 2023, the reflective phase of Metamorphosis 5.0 will be conducted at the MPS building, Puchong. During this phase, all participants of Metamorphosis 5.0 will be physically meeting each other for the very first time. 19
metamorphosis 5.0 participants section
Nur Alisya Syazwani binti Khairul Anuar Call me Alisya and I love Sim Jaeyun (Jake) so much. I was born in Kuantan, Pahang on 19th May 2002. I am naturally introverted, and selectively extroverted. I like to try a lot of new things. I love nature and a calm environment as well. I love to be a feminine kind of girl too! I love nature so my kind of healing is to go to a beach and watch the sunset and sunrise! I enjoy watching movies, K-dramas (too enjoy), Thai dramas, drama, English series of genre romcom, mysteries, and thrillers. I love soft colors especially white and pink. I love to go for cafe hopping and as well as thrifting!! My hobby is baking! what i like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Let's meet some of this year's Metamorphosis 5.0 participants! About me Norshahadah binti Nor Azman Shah People may think I am a serious person but I am a very happy-golucky person what i like I love doodling, listening to songs with incredible vocals technique, and talking to myself a lot (may sound like I am crazy but it is what it is) HAHAHA About me @alisyasywzni_ @shada_azman Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 21 Audrey Lim Pei Pei University of Nottingham Malaysia Love watchingkdramas whenever Ihavethetime Iam currentlyaYear 1pharmacystudent! what i like About me
I love listening to music. I like the 90s alternative genre and a bunch of other stuff. I play games a lot. Valorant, Overwatch, Genshin Impact, and Honkai Starrail! Nur Umairah binti Ahmad I'm passionate about art but unable to do any of them. I can sing at least? what i like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia About me NUR AMIRA ILYANA BINTI YUZAIMI Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hello, Amira here. About me, I am from Kajang, Selangor, and the youngest of my family. I am so a cat person. what i like My hobbies are watching dramas and movies, playing games such as Kenshin Impact and PUBG, and finally, i love food hunting. About me @mayyollo @ilyanamira_ Chong Zi Ying I am a Year One Pharmacy student and currently trying to juggle studying and having a fulfilling student life. My current motto is 'If I can work smart, I will not work hard'. I value high efficiency and accuracy :D I love procrastinating, hence I have acquired a multitude of 'hobbies' such as reading, watching Youtube videos, origami, calligraphy, gaming, music, etc. So far, I highly recommend reading and listening to music. It is highly accessible and has a vast genre :) what i like Taylor's University About me @shira_030_ying 22
@nraqlima @nzrf.a Playing candy crush or reading some stories maybe HAHAHAHHA. add on with watching movies such as Chinese dramas or K-dramas Nur Aqlima binti Mohd Shakrol Bahadi Hmm, nothing, quite annoying but I can be serious sometimes. I Love to talk about something beneficial, about anything but can generate more ideas and develop thinking most importantly I don't have an interest in learning but idk why I end up here hahaha. what i like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia About me Hany Maliha Hiffany Monash University Goofy and silly when I'm around people close to me, but people tell me I look cold when they first see me I love making friends too guys ~ what i like Lovee nature and revolving myself around exciting sports and adventure (Jalan2 cari makan), jom!!! About me @hyyy_m1203 23 I likebooksandcats FARZANA BINTI ASA’ARI Iam anintroverthaha what i like Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia About me
UPCOMING EVENTS J U L Y E D I T I O N 2 0 2 3
Effective Verbal Communication Workshop Events Dates Gen Z Money $ense: FinancialLiteracy Workshop Global Pharmaceutical InterprofessionalDevelopmentLeukaemiaForum Nursing Home Visitation: CarEDUYou Stay Tuned! 01/08/23 29/07/23- 30/07/23 15/07/23 29/07/23 25
Global Pharmaceutical InterprofessionalDevelopmentLeukaemiaForum 26 Global Pharmaceutical Interprofessional Development Leukaemia Forum (GPIDL) is an international pharmaceutical eventproposedby MalaysianPharmacy Students’Association (MyPSA). The programme will be conducted virtually and the registration will open to IPSF member organisations including KNAPS from Korea, ISMA FARMASI from Indonesia andUPPhA from the Philippines or others if applicable. Global Pharmaceutical Interprofessional Development LeukaemiaForum (GPIDL)hasthevisionand missionof creating an open and fun interaction for discussion of leukaemia and getting people involved thus increasing theawarenessof leukaemia. This programme is in the path of giving a wealth of knowledge and enhancing the understanding of leukaemia. With the hope that Global Pharmaceutical Interprofessional Development Leukaemia Forum (GPIDL) will serve as a great and ideal platform for pharmacy students and also others in taking part with the idea of leukaemia thus making progress to create better insight and help as knowledgeable and compassionate future pharmacists. The event date is 15thJuly2023. 15th July 2023 Scan to join!
29th July 2023 venue: attia care centre, subang jaya time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. 27 MyPSA CarEDU You 2023 is a project under the Malaysian Pharmacy Students’ Association (MyPSA) organization organised by the MyPSA Metamorphosis 5.0 programme. This project aims to raise awareness about the 3 ‘Highs’ amongst the public, specifically the ageing population and to create a supportive platform by providing basic health screening services and educational talk to educate the participants on the current healthcare issue. With adequate knowledge, this will allow participants to exercise their right to make healthcarerelateddecisionsfor thenear future, resulting in an improved and collaborative patient-centred care in the healthcare system. The programme will involve educational health talk, basic health screening, and counselling by healthcare professionals. This event will beheldon29thJuly2023facetoface. Nursing Home Visitation: CarEDUYou
29th July - 30th July 2023 28 The workshop’s mission is to provide pharmacy students with an interactive learning experience that enhances their financial literacy, fosters responsible financial behaviors and prepares them to effectively manage their personal finances in pursuit of a successful career in pharmacy. Therefore, the focus of the workshop goes beyond theoretical knowledge and aims to deliver practical learning through activities like case simulations. This hands-on approach enables participants to develop a deep understanding of financial concepts, terminology, and principles that directly apply to their personal and professional lives. This programme involves talk, case simulation,andicebreakingsession withall the participants from different universities. This event willbeheldfor2dayson29thJuly-30thJuly2023. Gen Z Money $ense: FinancialLiteracy Workshop The Gen Z Money $ense is a financial literacy workshop specifically designed to educate pharmacy students the importance of financial management. With the theme of “Financial Fitness for Future Pharmacists: Navigating Finances for a Successful Career”, the vision of this workshop is to empower future pharmacists with the knowledge and essential skills to make well-informed financial decisions throughout their career. By providing a solid foundation in financial literacy, it helps pharmacy students infinancialdecision making where they learn theimportanceofbudgetingandfinancialplanning.
1st August 2023 Scan to join! 29 MyPSA Effective Verbal Communication Workshop (EVCW) 2023 is an event organised by the Metamorphosis5.0participantsof MalaysianPharmacy Students'Association(MyPSA).Thisprogramme willbe conducted virtually through a ZOOM platform. Themed ‘Be The Best Among The Best’, the EVCW 2023 is built upon the participants of Metamorphosis 5.0, this workshop seeks to assist the pharmacy students with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively in preparing job interviews, presentations and providing opinions. It is hoped that the EVCW will serve as an ideal platform for the pharmacy students in identifying, hence, solidifying their professional goals to decide upon themselves the right path in moving towards the achievement of their goals as a highly competent pharmacist. This event would be held on 1st august 2023. Effective Verbal Communication Workshop
Editor’s Note Editor Norshahadah binti Nor Azman Shah J U L Y E D I T I O N 2 0 2 3 Had a dream of being a part of the school's magazine team but was unable to. I'm glad that I have this opportunity to finally live my dreams and experience a once-in-a-lifetime thing. I want to thank my mentors, facilitators and my subordinate, Norshahadah for helping me with all the inquiries upon completing this edition of Metamorphosis 5.0 Newsletter. With this, I hope you guys enjoy this edition of the Newsletter and share it with your friends so that they can also be in the know of the current news of Metamorphosis 5.0. Metamorphosis is an wonderful platform to gain knowledge, leadership skill and experiences with the guides from Mentors and facilitators. At first I thought this event is impossible to be done and was very difficult to handle but actually it is not too difficult as there are guidance! Nur Umairah Binti Ahmad 30
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