It’s not easy to leave your country of origin and settle down in another country where you are a visitor, but my experience of staying in Malaysia is incredible. I did not find it hard to adapt, because of the tremendous support given by the staff, lecturers and colleges. In campus I was exposed to a rich variety of people coming from different backgrounds, nationalities and cultures. With a vibrant community of around 20% international students, studying at the MUCM is a great way to meet people from across the globe, learn about their cultures and communicate people. The courses and teaching methods were not very different from what I have learnt in my country. When it comes to food Malaysian food is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Burmese and traditional Malay style. Trying out the Malaysians national dish Nasi lemak which is served with steamed rice, coconut milk, curry chicken or beef, fried anchovies and sambal was totally different when comes to the taste of red rice and curry. As a Sri Lankan student in Malaysia I never felt out of place because Malaysian culture is so very similar to Sri Lankan traditions. As a student in Malaysia, I discovered a wide range of customs and practices, some of which was very different from what I practiced in my country. With different mix of races, religions and cultures, Malaysians celebrate a variety of festivals such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Thai Pusasm, Deepavali and Christmas. Being an international student, I did face some ups and downs. My major problem was adjusting with the language as Malay is the main language in the city. English is also spoken often, but since it is my second language, I had to adapt to it. The pace of life in Malaysia is gentle, steady and everyone moves with a purpose and goal. I have enjoyed my journey so far and met amazing people and I consider myself very lucky to have been blessed with great friendships in my life, which hold a big place in my heart.