The issue of the EasyUni Guidebook hopes to inspire the young people to empower themselves, even in their own ways. As th country enters a new year, full of hope, may we see more young eople involved and get active and build a better Malaysia for the next generations to come.

By the time you get your hands on this magazine, a wave of changes is expected to happen - tension of the recent SPM exams would have plummeted as the holiday spirit envelops us, and while everything is bright and merry, some of you cpuld be at the FACON Education Fair in KLCC this December deciding which course to take whilst silently hoping you get aces on your actual SPM results - nagging thoughts you would rather muffle with the latest Star Wars movie or New Year's dinner party. Nerve wracking it is, change is exciting. It's a cycle that all of us operate in and that's totally fine as I've been there, too. Taking over the magazine with a fresh team of young writers was a tought experience but it was a great opportunity to decide and flesh out new ideas. Thoughts of failing trouble our minds but those are the very things that hinder us from growing. After having said that, I would encourage all of you to be recipe for change. Don't be afraid to cook up some trouble.

So here in EasyUni, we try to make things a bit better for the students and their families. This issue of the Guidebook is a feast of all things Raya, which we hope will bring the joy of this special day, wherever you may be in the world. Despite being away from your loved ones, don't let the feeling of sadness take over. But instead, celebrate with your classmates and friends - and make this year's celebration a joyful and memorable one. Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir dan Batin

New Year, New Possibilities Happy 2015! Time really fl ies and we’re already on our fi fth issue of the easyuni.com Ultimate University Guidebook. The start of every year is a time fi lled with optimism, hopes and aspirations. It’s when plans and resolutions are made to achieve new breakthroughs and success. What’s sad though is most people fail to realize their goals - by giving up, not working hard enough, or even not having the courage to see through hard times. For the most part though, it’s due to not being 100% absolutely clear on your goals and knowing what to do to achieve them. That’s why easyuni.com was born to help students make the best possible decision for possibly the most important decision in their life - knowing what and where to study. We’re super excited with our fi rst issue of 2015 and hope it gets you pumped up to achieve your goals, face new challenges head-on, grow and discover just how awesome you are! In this issue, you defi nitely want to check these out:• Music fans can check out how to be a superstar music teacher • College life stressing you out? Read up some cool and creative ways to stay stressfree and kick-butt in college • See how being a hero online-gamer can possibly earn you some serious moolah (Yeah, we’re awesome like that - to go out of our way to give you best advice to have a rocking college life). And many more cool stuffs on school scholarships and some cool tips on how to ace your classes. Psst… We’re cooking something super top-secret and exciting for April’s issue, and because we love our student readers so much, here’s a tiny teaser - it’s bloody ace, mate and gonna be epic! (hint: note the colloquialism and you may have an idea!) Wishing you a rocking 2015 and hoping you enjoy this issue! Edwin Tay CEO

Talk does not cook rice That’s a Chinese saying, and it’s so true. You can talk all you want about your plans but they end right there if you’re unable to take steps to accomplish them. With this year coming to an end, it’s time you gather the courage to accept where you currently stand. Have you applied for the scholarship that could take some burden off your fi nances? Have you sat for the exam that could open the door to the career of your dreams? Have you attended the seminar that could guide you to your courses? Have you met with the course counselor who could advise on your future career? It’s all about planning and working hard to make those plans a reality. Nothing reveals your character more than your determination to succeed. To help get things on the right track is what the easyuni.com Ultimate University Guide all about. We keep our readers at the core of our focus. Like every issue, we have some very instructive articles to guide you in making informed decisions about your future career. Like the magazine you’re now holding, with a fresh and clean design, our website has been redesigned to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. For instance, now, you not only get to see universities based on your subjects and study level but also fi lter your search results based on rankings, tuition fees and many more preferences. For example, if you’re looking for a university with a low fee, you can just set your budget preference using our slider and fi nd the universities which fall under your budget range. Similarly, if a student is looking for top universities, just sort the search results by rankings. It’s that easy. Till we meet again next year, I leave you with a gem from the father of invention himself, Thomas Alva Edison: “Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration”. It’s time for you to shine. Edwin Tay (Editor’s Note, CEO)

To 2017 and Beyond As srudents complete their SPM and prepare for life beyong this examinations, we decide to make things a bit easier. The gruelling months of studying are just the beginning of another journey-adding the worrisome future in store for them. Here's our small way of helping students find their university locally and abroad. This issue is packed will the information for incoming college students who are uncertain of what they want to do after hight school.

Kudos, students! Our team in EasyUni have felt the youth power. As evident in the overwhelming response to our Internship positions - it was a good teastament on how students stood up and looked for opportunities, instead of just sitting and waiting for miracles. In this issue, we feature not just one, but two awesome students who have become inspiration to their peers in their own ways. To help educate students, we also feature stories on how to make money now.