She Rises The Stories of Youth Power
Author: Angellin A/P Ai Pian
Company: SPIC International College
Profession: Beauty Therapy
Position: Tutor Assistant / Beautician
《Step by Step Towards the World Stage》
After graduating from secondary school, I felt confused about my future. I didn’t know what suited me best, only that I had a passion for “beauty.” Driven by my love for makeup and skincare, I decided to enroll in SPIC College to pursue a Beauty Therapy program—a choice that gradually changed the course of my life.
As a child, I was introverted and rarely participated in school activities. After classes, I would help run my family’s restaurant. Because of this, I lacked confidence and hesitated to express myself. It was not until I entered college that I began actively taking part in various activities, hoping to become braver. Through this process, I realized my passion for the beauty industry was growing stronger.
One day, my lecturer asked if I would be willing to participate in WorldSkills Malaysia. Although I had never imagined standing on such a stage, the teacher’s words—”I believe in you”—inspired me to challenge myself.
In my first competition, I failed to even make it to the finals. Feeling utterly disappointed, I began to doubt my own abilities. Later, due to a withdrawal, I was granted a second chance to compete. I worked even harder this time and successfully reached the finals, but the final result was still far from ideal.
Repeated failures made me want to give up at one point. It was then that my coach asked me, “Do you truly love this industry?” Without hesitation, I replied, “I do.” I knew that as much as I feared failure, I feared giving up on my dreams even more.
Later, my coach helped advocate for an opportunity for me, and after passing the government assessment, I earned the qualification to represent Malaysia at WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025. However, we were informed that only the champion would qualify to advance to the larger international stage. This put immense pressure on me, but I chose to turn that pressure into motivation—training relentlessly every day to push beyond my limits.
In the end, I won the championship, securing the opportunity to represent my country as I step onto the world stage.
Along this journey, I have faced failure, self-doubt, and many tears. But I have finally come to realize that every setback serves as nourishment for growth. From an insecure girl who was afraid to express herself to someone who can now stand on an international platform, I am more convinced than ever: a dream does not end because of a single failure. As long as you are willing to persevere, you will always have the chance to turn the impossible into possible.