Firstly, I personally do not see anything wrong regarding the terms "introvert" or "extrovert". Both are just what they are; individual "characteristics" of a person that's all; and there's absolutely nothing wrong with either one. Success/being good is based on a whole lot of other factors; definitely not based on being "introvert" or "extrovert". In universities, there are "introverts" who will be doing great, and "extroverts" who will be doing badly; and the other way round. (Introverts & extroverts will be found in both IPTS & IPTAs.)

Secondly, an individual can never solely be judged as "good" simply because he/she is highly sociable, full of high self-esteem, full of confidence, have high PR skills, and (or) is particularly pro-active, sporting, outgoing, open-minded, and (or) good in talking.. Because you'll never know the person right beside, the one who tend to be more quiet, reserved, shy, conservative, and (or) introverted; is actually the one who is having the right "tenacity", capabilities, mindset, thinking, skill, & talent for the job/role/position; far better than the talkative over-confident guy right beside. (A saying goes: "Being over confident is as good as having no confidence at all.") ("An empty vessel makes the most noise.")

P.S., having a "good" moral (or good moral values) in general is far more important & desirable than having so-called "Western Style Thinking" or "Eastern Style Thinking" and so on..

Thirdly, there is absolutely nothing wrong in studying/learning about Islamic history, culture, & civilization. (I personally find Islamic architecture, culture, & civilization to be very interesting.)

Finally, there is absolutely nothing wrong with "Classroom Style Teaching" or lectures. (We have it all the time too in IPTS.) There is always "Tutorials" for you to further demonstrate your enthusiasm, keenness, & participation. (You are free to even make appointments with your lecturers, or form your own study groups & tutorials.. The options are there; there is freedom of learning in tertiary level education.)

Regarding rules & regulation, there are also general "on campus rules" concerning behavior, appearance, & the code of conduct of individuals at private institutions. At Taylors for example, there is a very particularly strict rule for smokers, where a hefty penalty of RM10K will be imposed on anyone who is caught smoking on campus ground/premises.

In the end, at university/tertiary level, a good student will always be a good student; regardless of IPTS or IPTA. (The institution can never make you good or bad; at this level, you are on your own; it is for you to "carve" out your own path to make yourself good.) Regardless of "introvert" or "extrovert", you must find your own individual way to succeed.

Regards.

This post has been edited by Benjamin911: Dec 22 2010, 01:00 AM