Tan Ing Yueh

“As a student-athlete, the commitment needed for balancing both education and sport was the most difficult part. I realise that being a student-athlete proves to be harder than most people think it is.

On the surface, many have the impression that student-athletes seem to indulge in a lifestyle similar to the rich and famous. Everyone thinks that it is just an easy ride when you are an athlete and will get everything for free. In fact, these could not be as simple as you think. I have actively been engaged in Gymnastics for 15 years.

However, there was a time that I thought of giving up on the sport. When I was 13 years old, I was chosen to be part of the National Team in Bukit Jalil and required to enroll in a Sports School. Imagine a 13 years-old girl leaving her hometown to pursue her dream in another city without family by her side - isn’t that scary? I was clearly having hard time, being unable to focus on either sports or education. I felt like giving up as I was lost.

Luckily, my parents encouraged and convinced me not to give up after putting tones of effort in the sport. Thus, I started to realize that determination is the key of success. Sometimes, we need support and encouragement for us to figure out what went wrong, sometimes we just need to grit our teeth, pull ourselves up and move forward.

At the end of the day, life is hard for all of us, and there will be countless obstacles on what we want from life. So, “Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” – Bo Jackson. And so, #MySunwayStory began when I was offered Sunway Sports Scholarship.

I’m so grateful studying in Sunway as the lecturers here are able to understand my intense training schedule and competition leave. Having lecturers who understand my situation is very pleasant. My experiences in Sunway has definitely been a great journey as the environment is filled with fun and dedication. Therefore, I’m blessed to be given such a golden opportunity to study in such a wonderful campus, Sunway College.”

Tan Ing Yueh
Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)
Sunway Sports Scholarship