Roberta Martins Schneider moved into Asia when she was fourteen years old. For her, studying in Limkokwing was a chance to experience international culture.
She stayed in Indonesia before studying Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management at Limkokwing University in Malaysia.
Choosing Limkokwing
Limkokwing University campus was convenient for her as it was closer to her parents in Indonesia.
She was very impressed by the various nationalities that were present at the University during her first visit.
“We have visited all the other universities here in Malaysia before we decided to choose Limkokwing University,” she said. “My father felt that it was a better environment for me.”
“He was also impressed by the nationalities and diversity present on campus,” she added.
Studying at Limkokwing University
She enrolled at Limkokwing University in 2012 under a partnership programme with ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) after graduating with First class Honors Award.
For her, the University’s conducive international learning environment expanded her business knowledge while providing her with a network of global connections.
Contributing to Humanity
During her studies at Limkokwing University, she was deeply involved in social work. This includes representing her home country as a Brazilian citizen, preparing activities for new students during orientation week and organise events for humanitarian causes such as the “Heal The World” initiate as well as reforestation activity at Malaysia’s National Park (Taman Negara).
Student Ambassador Experience
As a student ambassador, she was responsible for maintaining close relations with international students. She was also a member of the organising committee to manage student fund raising activity, cultural festivals and the University’s graduation ceremony.
Her biggest personal experience was when she took part in volunteering for victims of the Typhoon Haiyan (Typhoon Yolanda) in the Philippines.
“I was able to see things from a different perspective,” she said. “You see how people from other parts of the world lived and realised that you can make a difference.”
She also added that her duties as student ambassador made her more responsible especially when she had to care for others.
“We help to rebuild a school for the children who were affected by the typhoon,” she said. “It was a great and intense feeling to be able to see the faces of children for our effort.”
More importantly, her experience as a student ambassador has taught her to communicate with people in various situations while developing her social and diplomatic skills.