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What is Life Skills?

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Life Skills is a programme aimed at helping students to develop three key areas that will help them in their life after they graduate. Click here for a list of Life Skills programmes.

The three key areas are:

Personal Development
Social Awareness
Workplace preparation

These fall under the ASK values:

● Attitude

● Service

● Knowledge

Life Skills comprise workshops/forums/series of activities that are conducted weekly for Life College students only.

In a survey conducted by UKM on Employers’ Criteria For Employability, employers ranked the following criteria when hiring workers:

Good Attitude
Skills/Experience
Communication Skills
Not Choosy
English Proficiency
Qualifications
Analytical Skills

We are committed to help our graduates develop such vital skills to be competitive and marketable, able to thrive and succeed in a world full of uncertainties and challenges.

To achieve these objectives, Life College has embarked on weekly workshops that emphasizes the development of skills and values, such as leadership, teamwork, conflict management, communication skills, presentation skills, personal financial planning, self-esteem, etc. While these skills are also embedded into our academic subjects, it is felt that the dedicated Life Skills Programme will further value add and enhance the learning outcomes. The Life Skills Programme also include special camps carried out during the semester breaks at very reasonable costs and conducted by experienced professional corporate trainers. These trainers will give the same kind of training that is carried out in the executive levels of the corporate world.

These and other activities organized by the College are part and parcel of what we deem critical to the holistic and wholesome development of the individual student. As such, the College has made compulsory, students’ attendance and participation in the weekly workshops and camps. The result of these activities shall be included in the students’ academic transcripts. The students will also be awarded a separate certificate along with their diploma parchment upon graduation. The additional award will be useful as proof of the graduates’ portfolio of experience and extra-curricula intitiatives and motivation. Employers are always on the lookout for relevant experience which can be gained from such activities.

What the industry says…

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Expert Say

“No matter what your career ambition might be, Life College’s skill-based programmes uniquely offers you the opportunity to graduate from solving problems in class to providing solution in the job market right after graduation”.by Mr. Michael Soh, Chief Executive Officer, MCM Technologies Bhd

“Life College goes beyond the call of education it touches the essence of life application, incorporating within its curriculum, high quality academic teaching and the development of interpersonal skills and character building”.by Mr. Raphael Tay, Lawyer

“Life College is the very latest addition in the education industry. It is an addition that will create and shape a new breed of graduates who are equipped mentally to take the pressure from the real, competitive world. It has the necessary tools to gear its graduates to lead a successful and victorious life”.by Mr. Richard Wong, Managing Director, PIO Hardwoods (M) Sdn Bhd

“As an employer, we are on the lookout for quality graduates, i.e. graduates who not only possess good academic qualifications but also possess maturity and life skills necessary to help them succeed in the real world. We will definitely consider Life College graduates seriously”.by Mr. Lim Siang Wee, President, Livelife International (2002) Pte. Ltd

What teachers say…

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Testimonies

“The Mass Communication course at Life College is unlike other colleges. It has a more hands-on approach that exposed the student to a wide range of experiences. Small class sizes allow for more interaction and personal attention to be given to the students.In addition, the community culture encourage students to work in groups, to learn to relate with each other well as they work on projects, discussions and assignments. Teachers are also able to provide more personal coaching and guidance, giving personal inputs to identify the weaknesses and strengths of each student. As the students develop strong bonds, the benefits will be far reaching when they utilise their networking skills in the workplace.If you are interested in a Mass Communication program, Life College is the place you want to be”by Mr. John Beh, Lecturer, Diploma in Mass Communication

“Life College is small but effective. It is easy to teach students head knowledge but we need to impart real education. At Life College we emphasise a lot on values, morals and business ethics into our classrooms which is very important in the working world. People who do not have the values or the ethics tend to commit all kinds of white collar crimes. By teaching life values beyond the textbooks, we hope we can help our students to become good corporate citizens of this country.”by Dr. Peter Yee, Lecturer, Diploma in Business Studies

by Mr. Andrew Simon, Lecturer, Diploma in Business Studies
“You gain more than an education at Life College. It is a place that strongly believes in the transference of values and development of character which is so important these days. ”

“The Multimedia course at Life College is catered for the necessary skills in the multimedia and communication industry. They will learn cutting edge skills that cannot be found without adequate equipment and resources. Such skills taught at the College cannot be gained from classes elsewhere. The experienced trainers from the industry, applied their practical knowledge and latest know-how into their classroom engagements, transferring skills, knowledge and wisdom in a personable, caring and conducive environment. Teachers are very caring, providing good pastoral care to the students and leadership qualities”by Mr. Josiah Wong, Lecturer, Diploma in Multimedia

“ Teaching at Life College involves teaching values besides head knowledge that will help our students to find good jobs upon graduation.”Mr. See Teik Jin, Lecturer, Diploma in Business Studies

What students say… Graduation 2008

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Graduation 2008

It Feels Great at Life !! It helped me prepare for work out there. What I will remember most of Life College are good friends and great lecturers.Every part of Life is special, there will definitely be very special memories of Life College.by Amanda Teoh;

I would describe Life College as a cool place and of course it has a friendly environment as well. One thing that I have learnt from life College is that you have to be independent and of course you have to learn how to think critically and it depends sometimes on the assignments that the lecturers give you but one thing that I would cherish here is the friends that I had who actually helped me in projects and also assignments and I will never forget that.by Melissa Joan

It was a fantastic time I had here and finally I have come to this stage that I graduated. Thank you to all my friends,and especially the Mission trip People,My Time here at Life College Is AWESOME. I have totally No regrets at all. No Regretsby Jassny Martin

I have learnt a lot from Life College , I know and have met many friends,good and great friends . The friends I met here have helped me a lot. Thanks to them all for helping me that today I have graduated.What I will remember most are the administrators like Ms Elaine who helped me a lot. When I was faced with problems, she helped me out. So did the lecturers who also helped me a lotby Lim Kee Loon

I am really happy and I want to thank Life College for the internship, scholarship, and for being able to finish my study here..I am happy nowI have learnt a lot from design to everything related to multimedia and I even had the opportunity to work for a year, so this helped me learn a lot of things. Life College is GREATby Dennis Yong

The most memorable thing about life college is the friends that I have made, the fun times we had, the learning experience and the lecturers who are really very good.Life Skills is really informational for me and it really taught me a lot but I must say that life at Life college is quite good in the sense that the lecturer still kinda spoon feed but if you go to other universities out there I don’t think they will actually remind you and show you so much care and concern. Life College really cares. But it’s a good thing that they still do, I am not saying it’s a bad thing. I would say Life College Is Awesome.by Elizabeth Foo

I had fun, my learning experience was really fun and I met a lot of friendsby Abel Keng

What did I remember most about life College?Basically when we hang out in college with the guitar here and everyone will come and start singing and jamming and get scolding by one of the staff because the sound travels through the chaffs and everyone will hear.Describe Life College in one word or sentence?

It’s quite impossible to describe Life College in one word or one sentence but what I can really say is, it is life changing, it is a family college, everybody knows each other and everybody knows everything including all the good stuff but basically Life college is a small college community college where we can make friends easily

by Mark Christian Darious

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What students say… Graduation 2006-2007

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Graduation 2006-2007

“Life College has prepared me well. The Life Skills are so important to help us grow in maturity and the values that are imparted are necessary and important to prepare us for the future. The Life Skills sessions are good because they work! There is a right balance between academic and life skills preparation at Life College. As a result, I am able to balance my life and given me more confidence as I moved on to other degree studies. I learnt a lot from the College such as how to plan my studies, do proper assignments, make new friends, etc. It had blessed me a lot.”by Daniel Gan, Graduate, Diploma in Business Studies

“I learnt a lot at Life College. The exposure and experience here had been priceless. The staff and teachers are very encouraging. Definitely I have received a lot from Life College”
Adam Tan, Graduate, Diploma in Multimedia
“I didn’t expect to come so far. The College really took the effort and heart to move me, encourage me and change me for the better during the time that I spent there. I want to thank the College for all the help and support given. ”by Pang Su Li, Graduate, Certificate in Business Information Systems

“I am so grateful to the College. I’ve learnt a lot of things while studying here. The College staff are really caring and helped me in so many ways.”by Justin Wong, Graduate, Diploma in Multimedia

“It has been a year since I graduated from Life College and transferred to another institution to complete my degree. I realised that what I learnt at Life College had been so important and had been hidden inside me. The skills I learnt helped me in my further studies. I learnt also to cultivate positive relationships with people; cope with difficult situations and apply inter- personal skills. I also learnt how to network with people and to come out of my comfort zone. It has established a break-through for me in my life.”by Melvin Ng, Graduate, Diploma in Business Studies

“My experience at Life College is very good. I have learnt so many things that I cannot expect to learn about life in so short a time. I would recommend others to join the College to gain such an experience. This is definitely a very good college.”by Nicholas Yap, Graduate, Diploma in Business Studies

“Life College has changed my life so much. A lot of people can see the difference in me. I am now doing something I can be proud of as I graduate to transfer to UK. Life College’s staff are very understanding, patient and helped make me a better person. I find the College provided a very balanced programme that makes it enjoyable. It really means a lot to me”by Yohan Yogaraj, Graduate, Certificate in Business Information Systems

Life College Diploma in Mass Communication covers what the workforce needs today. It helped me to understand every single terminology the organization use. It provided me with an added advantage to be better equipped as I know I will be knowledgeable and insightful in different areas when approached at work.The good interpersonal communication skills I have gathered along the way during my course of studies such as Psychology, Communication Skills and Public Speaking makes communicating information, ideas in writing and speaking easier for me in the office. Handling the media and doing follow up with the press for events and announcements also require an understanding on how the media works. This was taught during our journalism and broadcasting classes. Whatever I have learnt during my studies in Life College has helped me to cope with the workload I encountered during my internship in OSK Investment Bank.This industrial placement has made me better prepared for my future in the marketplace. As competition is going to be stiff, one needs to learn to adapt to any situation and acclimatize with the corporate culture instantly. It has taken me to a higher level of understanding the market needs and equip me to overcome possible obstacles I will face in the future. It has also shaped my personality to embrace the future whatever the circumstances may be.by Nicole Tan, Graduate, Diploma in Mass Communication on her work placement

“Before I come to Life College, I could not speak, read or write well in English. I was more comfortable speaking in Chinese. After just two months, I learnt how to pronounce well and understand the sounds of letters. I can now speak English much better and is improving everyday. The English programme here is very good.”by Lucas Lim, Student, English For Life

What parents say…

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Testimonies

It is definitely a nice college to go to.
Any change or difference in her since she joined the College?
‘She has grown, she has become more matured, she has developed socially, academically in Life College. She is a very hardworking girl and she got good friends by Mr. and MrsTan

I think it’s a good place for her to be educated with a good religious background.I find her more accommodative now and she mixes around quite well after joining the CollegeI think it’s a good investment that I have made and I do not regret sending my child here. They at Life College are quite disciplined

by Mr. Vincent

Although there had been a lot of ups and downs, eventually everything worked around. We are quite happy about it. Towards the last part of her studies, the final half a year, we noticed, she has changed a lot, and has changed to a better person - more matured thinking and all that.In fact they as a group have started their own business. In fact I was at first against it but then she asked me a question, “Why send me to a business study programme?” I finally found that it was good for her.by (Mr. And Mrs. Lau Teck Ming

I am very happy for Shirley, she has graduated finally, and I hope she will continue her studies and do well in whatever she undertake. I find that she has mellowed down and she is very humble and I think she has progressed a lot from what she has learned from Life College. In one word I would say that it is a very progressive college and the college has helped her out so much. I find her even happier in Life College and I see all the students are very happy and lively hereby Mrs. Christina

He has been stretched both ways in education and also in the clubs in college. He joined the Christian Fellowship club and has really grown. He wants to further his studies as well as he knows he wants to serve God in whatever area he canby ( Mr. And Mrs. Anand and Miss Annie

I know he enjoyed his life here, made a lot of friends. The college has very good mentors around. The lecturers really put in a lot into the students to mentor them.by (Mrs. Keng)

This is a very warm and friendly College. I feel very comfortable in this College. It’s a whole new different environment. Very friendly people.by (Mr. Eugene.)

“We have two sons who studied at Life College. The eldest has completed the Diploma in Business Studies and has transferred to the University of the West of England to complete his final year of the Degree in Business. Our other son has just completed a Foundation programme and will be transferring to the United States.We believe we have made the right choice and the right decision in sending our sons to Life College. The College has spurred my sons towards academic growth and had imparted good, strong core values into the lives of our children that will enable them to thrive wherever they are sent. We fully support Life College’s mission in combining character building, together with social and academic development into their curriculum.We are grateful for the staff who have been so helpful to our boys. I have seen the improvement in their lives in all aspects. We strongly encourage and recommend parents to enrol their children at Life College.”

by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Gan

“Life College is different from other colleges. It emphasise not only on academic qualification, which is important but not enough for a student to face the world outside. I congratulate Life College for making the effort to teach character and values to the students. Without character, paper qualifications alone cannot carry a graduate far after graduation.The character moulding and values given at Life College will equip the students for the marketplace. We are grateful to Life College for all the help and kindness shown to my son that enable him to transfer effectively to complete his degree studies in Australia.”by Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Meng Yee

“My daughter completed her Diploma in Business and has transferred to Curtin University of Technology, Australia. She is doing very well there, achieving high distinctions, thanks to the fine preparation she had at Life College.We are very glad that she came to Life College. The College had done a very good job preparing her for her degree studies. What she had learnt here at the College had helped her in the subjects she is taking in Australia. The transfer to Curtin University had been an excellent fit for her. One of the subjects she is now taking has in fact been covered while she was at the College.
What came through particularly was the self-discipline instilled in her at the College that enabled her to be on the right path, making the right decisions and being so focussed in her studies.At Life College, she received the personal touch, and core values that shaped her and helped her to think independently and critically, all of which are important in her studies. At Life College, unlike many places, students are not just a number but is given individual attention. We are thankful to Life College for the contribution in her life that had helped her to adjust and excel in her studies. It had been a real blessing to her.”

by Mr. & Mrs. Leong Peng Yow

“I thank God for the opportunity for Isaac to study at Life College. The lecturers are very good, very dedicated and helpful. There is a lot of emphasis on the teaching of values, morals and ethics that mean a lot to the students. I have seen a lot of changes in my son since joining Life College. He has learnt to be more independent and grown to become less shy and willing to speak up and talk to others. He has also become more confident. It had been a good learning experience for him”by Mrs. Lee Seng Hock

“My son Nicholas seemed to enjoy College life very much judging from the many stories he tell us. He has also gained more confidence and maturity. He has changed a lot. This is shown by the way he treat his brother and sister, his grandparents and his relationship with others. He appeared to be better adjusted and more well mannered.Academically, he has also shown marked improvement. We are confident he will continue to do well as he transfer to U.K. to complete his further studies. We are pleased that by studying at Life College he has managed to save time and money in being able to transfer directly for the final year of studies compared to other places which will take a longer route. I am grateful to Life College for all the help and care given to him that brought him to where he is today.”by Mrs. Angie Yap

“I want to thank the College and all the staff members. It has certainly done a lot for my son. He is now more responsible, more caring. The close environment allow teachers and students to interact closely, giving them personal attention. The College makes the effort to understand my son and takes personal interests in his progress. At the College he is treated as more than just a number or a name. I am so grateful for all that is done for Yohan.”by Mrs. Yogaraj

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What students say about Life Skills?

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by Daniel Gan, Graduate, Diploma in Business Studies

“The College not only trained us in terms of professional knowledge and work skills, they also helped to mould our character and personality. The Life Skills Sessions helped exposed me to various skills that will help me face the challenges in our society in the future. Being in the same session almost every week also allow me to get to know many friends from other programmes too and connect with them.”

by Justin Wong, Graduate, Diploma in Multimedia Studies