For anyone who’s attended a local university, the first day marks a life-changing moment filled with nerves and excitement.
After saying goodbye to family, and settling into a new hostel, students face a whirlwind of emotions.
Orientation week brings a blend of excitement, anxiety, and a touch of homesickness as they begin adjusting to their new chapter in life.
A viral TikTok video showing new students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam waiting in long queues during their 2023/2024 orientation week has sparked nostalgia among netizens.
In the video shared by user @_muhd25, the students can be seen patiently lining up as part of their “Minggu Destini Siswa” (MDS) program, a common practice for fresh intakes to get familiar with university life.
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As seen in the TikTok video, new UiTM students participated in various orientation activities, with some requiring them to stand in line for extended periods.
Luckily, they were spared from the scorching heat as the weather was cloudy.
The video, set to the humorous soundbite “Mak! Kita nak balik mak” (“Mom! I want to go home, mom”), amused viewers, who couldn’t help but reminisce about their own orientation days.
One user joked about the long queue, comparing it to people lining up for food at Sukiya, a popular restaurant.
Others shared their own experiences from university days, reminiscing about how they had to endure similarly long lines during orientation.
Others shared their surprise that, despite the higher level of education, students are still required to go through the same orientation routines.
One user said they were thankful for doing their orientation online, avoiding the hassle of standing in long queues.
