6.14.2009
End of Semester
I've been here for 4mths since. And I didn't realize how much I have grown till now. Quick flashback for now.
Oct 08- applied for uni during IDP event
Nov 08- Confirmed my place in RMIT
Dec 08- Looking for accommodation frantically
Jan 09- Brought my act together and broke the news to my exboss. Bye, SIP.
Feb 09- Flew to Melbourne, enrolled into RMIT
Mar 09- Started first semester, adapting into new environment
Apr 09- Stressing out because of assignments
May 09- Still stressing out because of assignments
Early Jun 09- Can't wait to finish up the semester
3 short months for a school term and yet I've gained lots of different experiences. It was a long time since I'd made so many new friends from all over the world. It was a long time since I did group projects with people around my age. It was a long time since I reflected on my own doings. RMIT taught me to reflect constantly, something that was lacking in me. What have I done, what could be better, how can it be improved, what are my strengths and weaknesses. It can be a chore to sit yourself down and really start thinking about all these questions. But I think it's time to face it, to be responsible of my action, everything I do. I believe that it is the way to improve one self so that you can move on for a better future. Everything here sounds so philosophical. The big question, "Where do you see yourself in the future after getting a Degree?". I'm still searching for the answer. Sadly.
In any case, I'm glad that I'm here. Experiencing every little bit that I can so that my parents' investment won't go to waste. I don't want to regret and have people to think that maybe Yi Ting's overseas study didn't do great help. The fear is there. Fear of letting people down. It is undeniably tiring to live under such pressure. There is the need to get HDs for yourself and your family so that they can be proud of you. I have to admit that my semester was spent like this and the feeling wasn't great. But I think I've managed to get this incognito. So yea, one semester down, two more to go.
Enough of rumbling. Not many people will read this anyways. I'll end here now.
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6.01.2009
Writer's block hit me since yesterday. I still have half a R&D folio to write and one more assignment for Asian Cybercultures. I think it's due to the fact that the holiday is in 2weeks and that I can't for it.
Went to read my first few posts on min's nature and I'm embarrassed by them. Immaturity, fancy colours for every other word, every para accompanied by a handful of Singlish terms, postings of the most mundane events.... The first post was in December 2004. That's 5 years ago. Reading through the posts made me noticed that I've grown. Grown to be a more matured person who is aware of my surroundings, who tries to understand all aspects that may or may not concern me. I guess I'm proud of myself not being the young ignorant girl anymore.
Sometimes it's good to have a log with you; to jot down the experiences that one might forget.
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