So far classes have been fine for me. Nothing much I can do but to buckle up no matter what. I want to get a CGPA of at least 3.5 no matter. Classes that I like are my Creative Writing class, Anthropology, and Modern Dance. I don't really like Child Psychology. Yes that class has things that I've already learned but I just don't like the way that it is conducted.
There were times when I really ask myself what am I doing? I have my goals but there are so many classes here where I feel like they suit me more than my current major. Realistically...I know that won't put food on the table even if it is true. Somehow, I want to see how I will fare but I will try to buckle up.
What has been happening other than my studies? Life here is rather slow paced. I kinda got used to it? Considering I am rather slow by nature. However, there are things that I really want to do but have not done. One is skiing/snowboarding. The other is to explore the whole town. The first is because I haven't the time to plan while the second is the absence of a car.
The weather here has been odd. Days ago we experienced strong wind. Strong enough to almost lift me! Still, we had to brace the cold and walk to our classes. This is really putting your life out there for education. I almost fall five times being blown by the wind, tripping on frozen water on the ground. It's cold.
Did I mention how much I miss Malaysian food? Comparatively...nothing here can taste better than Malaysian food. WE all miss the food. WE feel bad for missing the food and not our family (maybe a little) and friends (friends? HAH food first!). Attempted to cook (the girls) something similar but the place here lacks our oriental flavour ingredients.
I haven't gotten a job yet. It's harder than it looks here. Maybe I will go for a library job instead of one in the Food Court. I hate to do clean ups...
I just need to buck up for classes.
I need to score!
I want good grades.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Thursday, February 8, 2007
ice melting
It has been quite some time since I've last posted something. Classes are now fine. Everything has stabilized and life now is rather routine-like. Means I get up, prepare myself, leave for classes, end of classes, go back. Go online or do some reading. Then its time for dinner. Eat, then maybe play pool or watch TV.
There was a pop quiz for one of the classes which caught me off guard. I managed to do fairly well so I guess that's fine due to the fact that class was Terrorism which I have not much to comment about but was surprised that I even know things. It has done a good number on me in terms of how I view things and that history actually isn't so bad.
I even know now that I prefer my Tuesdays and Thursdays because classes start at 11.1o am while Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, classes start at 9.10 am. I also should apologise to those that I have not mailed previously. You can just send me an email scolding me or something and I will add you to my mailing list.
Here in Montana, I found the place I love the most. It's a store that sells branded goods at a VERY low price, known as Ross. I have to try and control my spending here. It's easy to overspend and now that I've gotten over the habit of converting, I think things here are cheap if one has a reasonable job that pays at least 1500 dollars a month.
Also, I am slowly incorporating the habit of reading here. Not like I have much to do anyways. Here, its study, then billiards, classes, dances, then learn to use the bus. Nothing much I can do yet considering I lack transportation (the means to drive) though it seems we can drive as long as we have a license even though it's not of the international kind.
My main concern now is my studies. Classes here are great but there are certain things I don't fancy. One, pop quiz - these things can kill if you are in a class where you have to study more. Two, exams - the exams here are 70% from the book and 30% of the lecture, meaning you will die if you didn't take down notes.
Three, chapters - one must read chapters and be prepared beforehand which I am not used to considering I was lazy when back home. Lastly, lecturers - some of them are so annoying...
I am aiming for a 4.0 or at least above 3.5
On to another topic. Chinese New Year is coming soon and the plan is to have steamboat at Hisham's place, organised by Faye. I have bought new year clothes, and shoes. So don't worry about me...I miss the family still and this is the first CNY spent without them. It's just gonna be all fun.
Did I mention I plan to come back for Summer? Most of us are. Considering I miss the food, the friends and family (dog too) and my bed. It's cheaper anyways. So we'll all be coming back to meet up with our friends still in ADP then as we leave, a WHOLE group of us will be leaving together to various parts of US. But first...we'll have to see how spring will be.
There was a pop quiz for one of the classes which caught me off guard. I managed to do fairly well so I guess that's fine due to the fact that class was Terrorism which I have not much to comment about but was surprised that I even know things. It has done a good number on me in terms of how I view things and that history actually isn't so bad.
I even know now that I prefer my Tuesdays and Thursdays because classes start at 11.1o am while Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, classes start at 9.10 am. I also should apologise to those that I have not mailed previously. You can just send me an email scolding me or something and I will add you to my mailing list.
Here in Montana, I found the place I love the most. It's a store that sells branded goods at a VERY low price, known as Ross. I have to try and control my spending here. It's easy to overspend and now that I've gotten over the habit of converting, I think things here are cheap if one has a reasonable job that pays at least 1500 dollars a month.
Also, I am slowly incorporating the habit of reading here. Not like I have much to do anyways. Here, its study, then billiards, classes, dances, then learn to use the bus. Nothing much I can do yet considering I lack transportation (the means to drive) though it seems we can drive as long as we have a license even though it's not of the international kind.
My main concern now is my studies. Classes here are great but there are certain things I don't fancy. One, pop quiz - these things can kill if you are in a class where you have to study more. Two, exams - the exams here are 70% from the book and 30% of the lecture, meaning you will die if you didn't take down notes.
Three, chapters - one must read chapters and be prepared beforehand which I am not used to considering I was lazy when back home. Lastly, lecturers - some of them are so annoying...
I am aiming for a 4.0 or at least above 3.5
On to another topic. Chinese New Year is coming soon and the plan is to have steamboat at Hisham's place, organised by Faye. I have bought new year clothes, and shoes. So don't worry about me...I miss the family still and this is the first CNY spent without them. It's just gonna be all fun.
Did I mention I plan to come back for Summer? Most of us are. Considering I miss the food, the friends and family (dog too) and my bed. It's cheaper anyways. So we'll all be coming back to meet up with our friends still in ADP then as we leave, a WHOLE group of us will be leaving together to various parts of US. But first...we'll have to see how spring will be.
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