A short update.
The moment one of the exam instructor said "All of you have to stop writing now unless you have an Entext indicator marked at your student ID, you have 30 minutes left", semester 4 in UniSA degree program ends for me on Tuesday night. This marks another step towards graduation at the end of next year if everything goes smoothly.
Overall, I knew I did quite O.K for this semester. For most of my housemates, this will be their end of UniSA degree program journey after 3 years, completing more than 50 assignments and sitting more than 20 papers.
I'm gonna eat more now because whenever I posted my pictures in my family blog, my mum keeps nagging me saying that I've got a lot thinner
Realize people here are actually very helpful.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Random
Caught this spring scenery coming back home after 2 papers. Took the direct bus, 232 home which was around 45 minutes.
Its at Fussell Pl, less than 1km from Buller Terrace. That day, the temperature marks 22 degrees at 10.30a.m., so, I was lucky enough to see them.
Note: Click picture to enlarge to maximum
Alright, back to completing my Financial Planning cheat sheet.
Its at Fussell Pl, less than 1km from Buller Terrace. That day, the temperature marks 22 degrees at 10.30a.m., so, I was lucky enough to see them.
Note: Click picture to enlarge to maximum
Alright, back to completing my Financial Planning cheat sheet.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Two
Done 2 subjects, BCB and DSM on Monday, 16th. BCB was really easy but DSM is making me headache. I went into the exam hall with full of confidence before DSM paper but, there was a downward slopping of my confidence level right when I looked at Section-B. The paper proved to be the toughest paper I've faced so far (I should have taken it in Malaysia) and I'm not sure I might pass this one through. This time, I did not race against time like all my previous papers cause I don't know what to write for most of the part.
2 more to go and I'm done with my fourth semester in UniSA degree program. Of course I promised myself to work harder by attending MOST of the lectures and tutorials.
4 hours ago it was topped at 42.6 degrees!!! Luckily, I was in Uni and I did not miss the train back home after that. Now, I can hear thunderstorm and strong wind blowing. This ain't spring at all...One thing good is next week, the weather forecast shows the best weather (if it does not rain).
Back to studies....
2 more to go and I'm done with my fourth semester in UniSA degree program. Of course I promised myself to work harder by attending MOST of the lectures and tutorials.
4 hours ago it was topped at 42.6 degrees!!! Luckily, I was in Uni and I did not miss the train back home after that. Now, I can hear thunderstorm and strong wind blowing. This ain't spring at all...One thing good is next week, the weather forecast shows the best weather (if it does not rain).
Back to studies....
Friday, November 13, 2009
Chapter 28
For the past week, I've been traveling between Alberton and uni. I did that too for in my previous semester since entering into UniSA degree program. Noticed that uni these days seems to be packed with people compared to my previous semester, the week before exam commence. Also, you don't see anyone aged forty or above still studying in uni in Malaysia but we can see them here. I, myself definitely cannot do it upon reaching that age.
Why did I go to uni? First is because I felt that I could study better with less distraction compared to being at home and to escape the heatwave that struck Adelaide for the past 2 weeks. Even two of my housemates brought their pillow to stay overnight in the air-conditioned uni. For the past few days, I was sleeping with only my shorts. So, imagine the burning sensation here. I wonder why must it be in Adelaide? Other states such as Melbourne or Brisbane were not this bad.
Had stomach upset for the past few days. Probably because of the expired Coles marinated chicken. Till now, my stomach still feels like a mixer. Thankfully, I felt much better as days pass and hopefully, I will be completely cured by 16th November 2009.
3 more days to final exam, 12 more days to complete my fourth semester, 26 more days to fly back Malaysia. Which day must I look forward to? My first day of exam of course.
Why did I go to uni? First is because I felt that I could study better with less distraction compared to being at home and to escape the heatwave that struck Adelaide for the past 2 weeks. Even two of my housemates brought their pillow to stay overnight in the air-conditioned uni. For the past few days, I was sleeping with only my shorts. So, imagine the burning sensation here. I wonder why must it be in Adelaide? Other states such as Melbourne or Brisbane were not this bad.
Had stomach upset for the past few days. Probably because of the expired Coles marinated chicken. Till now, my stomach still feels like a mixer. Thankfully, I felt much better as days pass and hopefully, I will be completely cured by 16th November 2009.
3 more days to final exam, 12 more days to complete my fourth semester, 26 more days to fly back Malaysia. Which day must I look forward to? My first day of exam of course.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Chapter 27
With the temperature marking between 25 to 39 degrees here in Adelaide, I was perspiring from head to toe. Even Malaysia's temperature topped at 37 degrees (I think). Seriously, from my head to toe and I wonder how people survive without fan or air-cond with the current condition. Anyhow, I barely manage to pass through few days like this until yesterday night. It was like hell for me with my whole body began to perspire even after taking shower 3 times a day!!!
Lastly, I could not tolerate any longer with the heat affecting my studies by burning my brain cells. I Google up for pedestal fan around Alberton and found a shop selling them for AUD $19.98 (the cheapest) within walking distance. Decided to walk there next morning. Upon reaching there, I demand for the item from a sales girl but she said that it was sold out yesterday. My morale fall tremendously and I asked the store's catalogue. Found another fan which cost AUD $29.98 but it was out of stock too. Then, I demand for the cheapest fan or mini air conditioner and she showed me a AUD$39.95. I'm not going to waste my effort walking under 30++ degrees for 15 minutes and not purchasing anything.
And I gambled my way home because I lost the paper that used to point me the way to the shop.
Here it is
Within 5 minutes, it was assembled.
Moreover, the number of insects began to outnumber humans. Upon stepping out from my house, A few flies swarming around my face and it's really annoying. Of course, my bedroom too became nest for those creatures. Caught more than 5 insects for the past week. 3 spiders included and mind you, the spiders here are 3 times the size of spiders in Malaysia.
New food for the past week. Coles Marinated chicken+ bok choy + rice.
Alright, one more hour and I'll have to travel alone to Clarence Park for my new house's inspection. Hopefully everything is fine there.
Lastly, I could not tolerate any longer with the heat affecting my studies by burning my brain cells. I Google up for pedestal fan around Alberton and found a shop selling them for AUD $19.98 (the cheapest) within walking distance. Decided to walk there next morning. Upon reaching there, I demand for the item from a sales girl but she said that it was sold out yesterday. My morale fall tremendously and I asked the store's catalogue. Found another fan which cost AUD $29.98 but it was out of stock too. Then, I demand for the cheapest fan or mini air conditioner and she showed me a AUD$39.95. I'm not going to waste my effort walking under 30++ degrees for 15 minutes and not purchasing anything.
And I gambled my way home because I lost the paper that used to point me the way to the shop.
Here it is
Within 5 minutes, it was assembled.
Moreover, the number of insects began to outnumber humans. Upon stepping out from my house, A few flies swarming around my face and it's really annoying. Of course, my bedroom too became nest for those creatures. Caught more than 5 insects for the past week. 3 spiders included and mind you, the spiders here are 3 times the size of spiders in Malaysia.
New food for the past week. Coles Marinated chicken+ bok choy + rice.
Alright, one more hour and I'll have to travel alone to Clarence Park for my new house's inspection. Hopefully everything is fine there.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Found it
Finally after so long, months or maybe years, found this really song.. Before that, I have no idea who the singer or the song title. How I found it? Came across a youtuber musican by the nick of watercolour. I'd rate him as one of the top 5 classical fingerstyle guitarist in Australia.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
First Time
Just a short one....
Decided to study on DSM and BCB as both papers will be on 16th November. While I was rearranging my notes, I realize that I've attended ALL my tutorials for this subject. What an achievement and record for me. Because, I usually skipped at least 1 class while preparing for assignment. Of course, there are few driving force to achieve this record and I'm not telling it here. Feeling very proud of myself at the moment.
Decided to study on DSM and BCB as both papers will be on 16th November. While I was rearranging my notes, I realize that I've attended ALL my tutorials for this subject. What an achievement and record for me. Because, I usually skipped at least 1 class while preparing for assignment. Of course, there are few driving force to achieve this record and I'm not telling it here. Feeling very proud of myself at the moment.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Chapter 24
Can you believe it? Exactly 1 more month I'll be leaving Adelaide to Melbourne and exactly 1 month and 3 days I'll be back in Malaysia. Time really flies I guess looking back the days when I first arrived here where everything were strangers to me. Okay, now most of the places are still unfamiliar because my routine rotates between 3 places; Alberton, Chinatown and UniSA-City West.
Again, I've been questioning myself whether I chose the right course.
What have I learned till now? I, myself cannot answer. What's more, this seems to be the toughest semester and I've skipped more classes compared to my previous semesters. So much to read, understand and absorb it into my brain, yet so little time.
Definitely must spend at least 4 hours in the library or computer lab next week!!! It's do or die situation for me.
Current song stuck in my head: Cha Tae Hyun - Because I Love You
Believe it or not, this post took me 2 hours.
Again, I've been questioning myself whether I chose the right course.
What have I learned till now? I, myself cannot answer. What's more, this seems to be the toughest semester and I've skipped more classes compared to my previous semesters. So much to read, understand and absorb it into my brain, yet so little time.
Definitely must spend at least 4 hours in the library or computer lab next week!!! It's do or die situation for me.
Current song stuck in my head: Cha Tae Hyun - Because I Love You
Believe it or not, this post took me 2 hours.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Why?
In need of motivation and inspiration to study!!!! Arghhh, why are there so much distractions around me? What's wrong with me lately? Exam is around the corner and I'm still in my own la-la land. Anyone can teach me how to sit on the chair for at least 1 hour reading or memorizing lecture notes?
No wonder some people say studying = student + dying
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