Thursday, May 25, 2006 ▪ 5/25/2006 10:35:00 PM
Ch 47: Overseas studies, a start of your dreams or culture shock?
What am I doing here? When I should be doing my assignment? Ok.. Just give me 5 mins.
I read a chinese article by the immigrants here.
Being a overseas student is it a start of your dreams or only to return to your home country to face culture shock? Yes, a place where you lived for like 20 years?
At the beginning of your university days, you were trying hard to adjust to a place of a different culture. No more smoke free campus, no more printed notes and no more homework. All in all seems to be fun. But when we first came over, we would have problem in our language. Believe me they dont understand singlish nor english? Everything is half the pace as before. Due to discrimination, they look down on our working ability. When we finally prove our worth, it's time for us to go back to where we belong.
However, in singapore, the bosses expected a worker who devoted totally into the job. Meaning? 100% of the time would on the job. But in australia? A worker only need to devote the 8 hours to work. After that, all the time is yours. No such thing as OT and bringing back to do. The pace is much lower. Everything. You can expect the back teller to chat a bit before settling your stuff. You can wait from morning to afternoon just for the technian to have a look at your problem. To fix it? Wait for another day.
So?? Overseas students became less competitive. When we go back to our own country, we are like turtle. No longer running at our top performance. Like Huiya. Alot of us no longer can go aback to where we belong. Sad? Yes, it is.
Saturday, May 20, 2006 ▪ 5/20/2006 02:58:00 PM
Ch 46: Penny for my thoughts..
I am going crazy with my assignments... Hoping everything will end soon.. I hate STATISTICS! Not a least like maths. Don't think you are good at graphs, you will excel in Statistics. Then I still have another assignment. Youth sucide.
Anyway, something popped in my thinking cap.
Why people who believed in taoism, buddhism are called Superstition? However, people who believe in Jenus somehow more classy? The sterotyping of the religon makes me wonder. If what you believe in is good for your own development as a person, I think whatever you believe in does not matter anymore. As long as it makes you feel good about yourself and making contribution to this society.
I am going crazy. Everyday thinking about psychology. I was quite suprised to have a sunny day yesterday. However, the temperature is like 18 degree. Haha.. Not much difference from a rainy day. Haha..
Regards
Jolene
Sunday, May 14, 2006 ▪ 5/14/2006 01:45:00 PM
Ch 45: HapPy MuMmY~ DaY
HaPpIe MoThEr'S DaY!
To my mom, my Ah ma n all the moms in this world.
Not forgetting our dearest Ah Bu at Genting
I called my mom the first thing I woke up. I guess she was a bit stunned by the crazy phone call. Then she calmly ask me where's her present. I just said," Your present is me! Haha... Someone to call you mom and you have one more festival to celebrate. "
Actually I should ask her to ask her present from her son. He will never remember all this. I think being a mom your worry is forever. No matter how well your children had perform or how badly.. you sure have something to worry about. For instance, a millionaire's mom will worry if the son sleep enough or will someone rob the son. So dont think that your mom will stop worrying the day you grow up. Or dont feel you are causing too much trouble just because you are not prefect in any way. It is inherent that they will worry. This shows their motherly instinct. But of course dont create such a big trouble like commiting crime. Other than that, I think it will be fine. :) Nevertheless, I believe they will be so proud of you no matter what you have became. I think you guys will not feel it as your parents are still young. For me, Haiz... I called it the graducation ceremony. I fail my O levels English (yeah.. despite the fact that I study them for 10 over years), an average student with all the Cats and Dogs. It is worse for my brother. My mum will never fail to show us off to the neighbours or anyone she know. All you need to do is to smile. :) Yes. Just smile.
To my mom:
Hey thanks for the decision to marry my dad. Without that decision, I guess there will not be my brother and me. Next, thanks for giving birth to me. I know it is painful. But despite the shouting and yelling, I am born. Thanks for scolding, nagging and the restless nights. I really appreciate them. But please dont nag anymore! Lastly, Happy mother's day. I will continue to create trouble so that you have something to do in your life. Cheers~
From your daughter
Juan
Tuesday, May 09, 2006 ▪ 5/09/2006 12:12:00 PM
Ch 44: Exam timetable!
My exam timetable will be as follows:
(1) Development Psychology 20/6 9am
(2) Research Method 1 26/6 9am
Shit ... I hate morning exams, especially during winter. It is so cold... Never mind. Must be positive about it. It might be the few exams that I will be taking during my lifetime.
I received my birthday present from Daniel, my primary school friend. Haha... It is quite early for a present. But they will keep me occupied for the winter breaks. DVD! Haha...
Now working on my Research Method report. Just received the data from Rob. I have not figure out what to do with them. I think is independent T-test. But I want to do up the introduction first. The topic is gender differences in attribution towards crime tendency. Haha... Very interesting, right?
I just realise all of my friends will be going back... Ah bu, MC, Kazu (singaporeans), Krystal, Joanne and Christine (Malaysians). I am not sure about Xiao Xiao, XiaoFei and Fei Fei. Yuya is going back to Japan in June. I think I am going to miss his presence. He is so passionate about his work. He even gave me a book -- The purpose-driven life. -_-" Haiz... I appreciate his offer. But I still dont have time to read it. By the way, he is a pastor. But I think Paul (Brewerkz) will still be in Mel. Haha...
Regards
Jolene
Wednesday, May 03, 2006 ▪ 5/03/2006 04:47:00 PM
Ch 43: MIA
Hey guys... I offically declared my MIA mission start from this week till the end of my exams. I am sorry that my exam timetable is not out yet. Haiz.. Unisa's working ability is very slow.
How I wish I can go for retail thearpy (new term learnt from Research methods lecture)! Haiz...
Oh ya.. I will be going Great ocean road in Sept! Really looking forward to that. Wah liew.. Ah bu is going back to Singapore. * Green eyes* I also wish to go back.. Never mind! I will be fine. I am Fine. I told you I am FINE! ha ha...
The long july holidays what can I do? Maybe I go bagpack? Well.. will think about it when the time comes..
Nowadays all my guy friends seem to be on ORD mood... Haha.. Time really flies.. From their botak look to a darker and well built body, I feel so proud of them. But they surely become more naggy... always complaining.. Oops.. Guohui is my first guy friend to go army and ORD. He's a smart policeman. Actually I really hope he will continue his police career. The reason is simple. I had never seen him in that uniform. Hey being his best girlfriend, I sure have the chance to see what. But never mind la. He no longer wanted to be in the police force. He still have the desire to be his King of Air con.
Now I am waiting for my last closest guy friend to ORD. When he ORD, I am going to graduate! Chua See Wee, you better Jia you. STop dreaming. Be a good soldier!
Lastly, HuIjUan ..
HaPpIe 22nd BiRtHdAy!
OoPs... I mention your age >.< " But I never say we are of the same year right? haha... Anyway, All the best to your career and relationship. Enjoy your honeymoon,k? Dont always change boyfriends hor!
See ya guys.. Must take good care... dont be stressed about work. Smile! Jia you!
Regards
Jolene
