MALAYSIAN IS TOP STUDENT AT UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian has done her country proud when she was adjudged top student in English at the University of London's Queen Mary College recently.

Adelina Raisa Sufian, 21, who obtained first class honours in Bachelor of
Arts
(English), won the coveted 2009 Westfield Trust Prize for outstanding academic
achievement in English at the university last month.

Commenting on her achievement, she attributed her success to encouragement
from her parents, businessman Sufian Majid and Alissa Fitri.

"I set a target throughout my study. Most importantly, we must have the
determination and confidence to succeed.

"I am glad that I was able to compete with native speakers of English, as
well as students from other countries," she told Bernama in an interview.

Adelina Raisa, who is an accomplished pianist, has represented Queen Mary
College in choir and mathematics competitions.

While pursuing the upper school at the Oakham School, United Kingdom in
2004, she won the Headmaster's Prize and was adjudged top student in
Mathematics, English and Chemistry.

On what the future held for her, Adelina Raisa said she planned to write,
pursue a master's degree and work in Malaysia.

"I will find a job here and pursue a career as I love my country," she said.

-- BERNAMA