Thursday, March 13, 2008
It has been a week since uni started and this week is my 2nd week in uni. I have to say that uni life is way different than high school/college life. You have to stand on your own feet, learn how to organize yourself plus keep yourself updated with whatever information. I think students pretty much rely on the school's 'Blackboard learning system' which is the centre of all the information you can get..lecture notes, unit guides, notice from lecturers, recorded lectures, there is discussion room as well where students can post up questions, introduce yourself or even write your own personal journal. Its called DSO (Deakin Studies Online), so each time what you will hear frm the lecturer is..log on to DSO....DSO and again DSO. They advice students to log-in at least once a week or 3 times..but i think EVERYDAY is the right answer.
I am occupied with lots of readings as well as a few assignments to start with. Lectures has been interesting so far. Learn most of the topics before for my 'human structure and function' unit which is basically Biology and abit of chemistry. Yesterday i had my 'Communication & Diversity' lecture. This unit is very new to me and its related to the course that i'm doing as i have to deal with patients in the future. So we have to understand the meaning and importance of communication. The lecturer for this unit wasnt available yesterday so another tutor took over. When she started the lecture, everyone was on full concentration mode. Everything started to turn bad when her voice wasnt loud enough and she started reading through the slides or the lecturer's notes without even noticing that she is way ahead from the slide that was displayed. I was lost and i am not the only one but everyone was clueless. The whole class was restless, looking at their watches and turning left and right. The lecturer herself notice it and started appologizing, saying that she was not prepared and there is lots of information that has to be explained. Students started to raise their hands asking whether the notes can be posted on DSO. Instead of having a one and a half hour lecture, it only lasted for 45minutes. Thanked God she let us off early, cuz its unbearable and there is no point because she was reading from her notes. i suddenly thought of Miss Beatrice and imagine this lecturer doing a presentation in her class..she would be a dead duck.
At least tutorials has been interesting and fun!! Its more like a one to one session with the lecturer or another tutor. A chance for you to voice out your opinion as well but when it comes to group discussion..i sometimes find it difficult to communicate with the students, not that i cant understand what they are saying..i just dont understand why they dont respond spontaneously or....just being quiet. Arggghh...sometimes i just feel like getting my note book and hit each and everyone's head..those that just keep quiet i mean.. Damn it. ........anyways, some local students are very friendly and some just give you a evil smile.
Sometimes i find it hard to talk to them, just have to tune into the right channel which is not easy to do. HAHA..its about time i watch more TV shows, get updated with the sports here. *_*
I feel bad.........when they are talking and talking and i just listen. Hate being too quiet.
I do notice that aussie students are very much independant, they study and do part time jobs to earn some pocket money. They use their pocket money to cover up their expenses and they only rely on their parents to support them in their studies. Its an eye opener for me and i do realise that i should get a part time job myself.
Even to them, the Uni cafe food is expensive..what more can you say being an international student..the uni cafe food cost a bomb..if u convert it to RM. Could easily get 3 bowl of laksa. Damn i miss laksa.
Although at times i find it difficult when i m with my local aussie friends or when i face local students who just dont give u a single damn, i think i should just appreciate with what i have.. i should be thankful that there are those who kindly accepts me as a friend without hesitation. Just need to fit in and follow the flow....
The locals really love the sun, the beach and clubbing. They love to have their lunches outside the courtyard..under the sun with the cool breeze..while i try to sit under the shade away from the glaring sun. Please i dont wanna be tanned again. Its really hot this few days, 39 degrees tomorrow...arghhhh..hate the sticky and sweaty feeling. I pity my fellow friends in Adelaide. Adelaide is currently facing a nasty heat wave..with temperature of 40 degrees which i heard will carry on till end of march. it is suppose to be Autumn..feels more like summer.
Climate changes............ahhh.
ANyways i m off to bed now. Friday off tmr! YAY..............sleep in...................
I am occupied with lots of readings as well as a few assignments to start with. Lectures has been interesting so far. Learn most of the topics before for my 'human structure and function' unit which is basically Biology and abit of chemistry. Yesterday i had my 'Communication & Diversity' lecture. This unit is very new to me and its related to the course that i'm doing as i have to deal with patients in the future. So we have to understand the meaning and importance of communication. The lecturer for this unit wasnt available yesterday so another tutor took over. When she started the lecture, everyone was on full concentration mode. Everything started to turn bad when her voice wasnt loud enough and she started reading through the slides or the lecturer's notes without even noticing that she is way ahead from the slide that was displayed. I was lost and i am not the only one but everyone was clueless. The whole class was restless, looking at their watches and turning left and right. The lecturer herself notice it and started appologizing, saying that she was not prepared and there is lots of information that has to be explained. Students started to raise their hands asking whether the notes can be posted on DSO. Instead of having a one and a half hour lecture, it only lasted for 45minutes. Thanked God she let us off early, cuz its unbearable and there is no point because she was reading from her notes. i suddenly thought of Miss Beatrice and imagine this lecturer doing a presentation in her class..she would be a dead duck.
At least tutorials has been interesting and fun!! Its more like a one to one session with the lecturer or another tutor. A chance for you to voice out your opinion as well but when it comes to group discussion..i sometimes find it difficult to communicate with the students, not that i cant understand what they are saying..i just dont understand why they dont respond spontaneously or....just being quiet. Arggghh...sometimes i just feel like getting my note book and hit each and everyone's head..those that just keep quiet i mean.. Damn it. ........anyways, some local students are very friendly and some just give you a evil smile.
Sometimes i find it hard to talk to them, just have to tune into the right channel which is not easy to do. HAHA..its about time i watch more TV shows, get updated with the sports here. *_*
I feel bad.........when they are talking and talking and i just listen. Hate being too quiet.
I do notice that aussie students are very much independant, they study and do part time jobs to earn some pocket money. They use their pocket money to cover up their expenses and they only rely on their parents to support them in their studies. Its an eye opener for me and i do realise that i should get a part time job myself.
Even to them, the Uni cafe food is expensive..what more can you say being an international student..the uni cafe food cost a bomb..if u convert it to RM. Could easily get 3 bowl of laksa. Damn i miss laksa.
Although at times i find it difficult when i m with my local aussie friends or when i face local students who just dont give u a single damn, i think i should just appreciate with what i have.. i should be thankful that there are those who kindly accepts me as a friend without hesitation. Just need to fit in and follow the flow....
The locals really love the sun, the beach and clubbing. They love to have their lunches outside the courtyard..under the sun with the cool breeze..while i try to sit under the shade away from the glaring sun. Please i dont wanna be tanned again. Its really hot this few days, 39 degrees tomorrow...arghhhh..hate the sticky and sweaty feeling. I pity my fellow friends in Adelaide. Adelaide is currently facing a nasty heat wave..with temperature of 40 degrees which i heard will carry on till end of march. it is suppose to be Autumn..feels more like summer.
Climate changes............ahhh.
ANyways i m off to bed now. Friday off tmr! YAY..............sleep in...................
9:17 PM