A meeting was scheduled to meet our academic advisor, Mr Ahmad Syubaili.

1. ACADEMIC
ADVISOR
MEETING

2. Contents of this template
STARR Method
Situation WHAT HAPPENED?
Task WHAT ARE EXPECTED?
Action WHAT DID I DO?
Result WHAT ARE THE OUTCOMES?
Reflection WHAT DID I LEARN?

3. ● We met our Academic
Advisor, Mr Ahmad
Syubaili at his office
on third November.
● We got a very warm
welcome from him
SITUATION

4. Task 1
INTRODUCING OURSELF
- At first, our academic advisor Mr Ahmad Syubaili
introduce himself
- When it comes to my turn to introduce myself, I try to
create a positive impression and be myself

5. How to make a great first
impression:
- Smile
- Be genuinely interested
- Use positive body language
- Come prepared

6. Task 2
- question and answer
session
The session were going smoothly as I
expected
- Even though there is some awkward
moment, but we manage to keep the
conversation flowing
- Our academic advisor are good at lighten
the mood

7. The Questions and Answer:
Q: How can someone with no background accounting survive?
A: Watch a recorded video (youtube), pay attention in class. During study week, read the notes
and sleep early.
Q: Can I pursue job in non-accounting field?
A: Can, you can be a lecturer, doesn’t mean you got a degree in accounting, you must be an
accountant.
Q: What is the advantages of taking Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)?
A: ACCA consist of 4 papers. I suggest you to take it if you really want to be an accountants as
the salary is higher than a normal degree in accounting.

8. Action
I listen
attentively and
jot down a note
through all the
time of the
session
Before the
meeting, I
prepared the
questions
that I want to
ask
Our
representative
sent an email to
academic
advisor to
schedule the
meeting

9. Result
- I got an useful and beneficial
tips regarding to my questions
- Mr. Ahmad Syubaili providing
us an expert advise in the
learning and development

10. REFLECTION
Things I learnt:
a) I am actually anxious about how am I going to survive in this
course, and surely I will meet my academic advisor for further
advise
b) Creating a great first impression is crucial in life as we creating
a good relationship between people
c) Always be prepared
d) We should take initiative and keep going when things get
tough
e) Through this meeting, I enhance my communication skills in
asking question