Merry Christmas 2009

I know that I am a little bit too late to say this but 'Merry Christmas'.

I went to a small 'Christmas Gathering' at a coursemate's house with her friends from the church that she goes on 23rd December. It was fun. I knew a few new friends there and most importantly, they are males..hahaha..It is not that I am so desperate to see guys but in my life, the ratio of male to female is quite imbalance. We were having so much fun because the activities there were nice. Example, treasure hunting, ice breaking sessions, exchanging presents, short video, singing etc etc activities that I do not know how to describe it in words. LOL.

My coursemate said I have 'behaved' so well during the party because I took the initiative to get to know more about the people there. She is 'happy' for me because she thought that finally my 'love fortune??' is finally coming???????

haha...lack of vocabularies. Can't really express myself very well. Anyway, it has ended and hereby I wish everybody 'Merry Christmas' again.

New semester started~~

"Long time no see".......Haha.....5 weeks holidays have ended finally. And new semester has started yesterday - 21st December 2009.

From today onwards, I'm 'officially year 2 semester 2 physiotherapy student'.

Talk a little bit about what I have done during holidays. I went to Penang for 4 days to eat, eat and eat. I went to Genting - the theme park. I went out to hang out with friends at Mamak stalls. I went for karaoke singing for a few times at Neway. I studied a little bit of hiragana and katakana. Oh~~ Holidays ended.

I have no chance to doodle on my page since I have no internet connection at home. I purposely drove to Aeon Jaya Jusco Bukit Tinggi, Klang just to get free wi-fi. Sigh sigh sigh...Friends said I was too desperate.

Talk a little bit abouut my academic. Fuh, the semester that just passed. I got 'bad result' - meaning, no dean list. Some people bullshitting saying I faield to get into DL because I didnt sleep with dean..haha...bullshit! The dean and I were both female. Sleep? Or just only sleep that he meant?

Just get my timetable. This semester seems to be quite 'relaxing'. Lesser classes. But we started to have clinical posting. I AM WORRY ABOUT IT!!! Malaysia is Malaysia..So stupid until will have to lessen your marks because you dye your hair when you're still a student and is going through clinical posting..ARG!!! Yes, I dyed my hair because I don't want to be a dull person So, currently I'm worry about it. It is not worth it to colour my hair back to black!! Hence, leave it.. Biarlah...zzzz

Talk a little bit about my feelings. Worry, nervous. 2010 January is almost here. Meaning? The final result for the Monbusho scholarship will be announced soon. Arg~
Anxious anxious.

Things that are mine are mine. Things that are not mine are destined to not be mine. Is it true? Is it fate?

For the first time, my coursemates came to Klang

Yesterday, was the first time my coursemates visited me. 4 people came down to Klang from Kuala Lumpur by taking KTM - the lousies train service in the whole Malaysia..haha...

The main purpose they came to Klang - of course, to eat the popular food originated from Klang - Bak Kut Teh.

Unfortunately, due to their 'sleephilic-ness', they reached Klang at 2pm. It is too late if you wish to eat delicious Bak Kut Teh. I didn't mean that other restaurants' Bak Kut Teh taste bad but it's all depend on individual.

I bought them to eat the Fong Keow Bak Kut Teh at Taman Rashna. Fuh, the traffic in Klang Town was really really bad because of the stupid bridge project that has been delayed. 5 Persons claypot Bak Kut Teh, costed RM 57

After Bak Kut Teh, dessert at Cendol Klang. Then we chatted for a while before I took them to Aeon Jaya Jusco, Bukit Tinggi, Klang. One of them bought a pair of shoes at Vincci. Others just window shopping.

At night, my brother joined us. We went to Pelabuhan Klang, Perlama Restaurant to eat seafood. Asam fish, fried squid, Thai chicken, vegetables (Four Big Sky Kings??) Prawn. 6 persons in total, costed RM86. Cheap..^^

Even though the night was still young, but they need time to travel back to Kuala Lumpur. So, my brother and I sent them to Pelabuhan Klang KTM station. It coste RM4.60 for them to reach the station nearest to their rented house.

How much money they have spent yesterday?

Exam has ended for year 2 sem 1 2009/2010

Yahoo~~ Exam has ended on Wednesday 11/11/09 but I didnt update my blog until today because the next day I went to my coursemates' house to learn how to swim. Unfortunately, in less than half an hour, it rained. sigh sigh.....

However, the following day, friday. I went to Sunway Lagoon with 2 of my coursemates and some of their family members. It was fun and excited. But the price is - whole body ache. haha.

What I got on Friday was I have learnt how to float on the water..Haha..Previously, I thought I have hydrophobia..But in about half an hour, after I learnt how to float, I do not have the fear towards water anymore. I started to learn some techniques to swim. And even tried to do 'break dance' movement inside water..haha. it is fun......

Tomorrow I think I'll go to KLCC to buy some jap language books and do some self-study on it. Hopefully the money can be claimed (from income tax)...wahaha...

Also, tomorrow is my mom's birthday..I didnt go back home for more than 2 months already..Tomorrow is the day that I will go back after my exam has ended for so long...Happy bday, my dear mother.

Exam almost finish~~~

Yahoo~~I only have my last paper on this wednesday. However, my plan is ruined. I planned to go and play immediately after the exam but it seems like I can't due to some silly activities that required us (me) to go back to our faculty. The activity is the health campaign that will be held in Johor Bahru.

Thus, we need to do some preparatory things before we are going to JB on 20th-22nd November 2009.

Talk about my feeling towards the exam for this semester. I am really relax and lazy. Probably I have opened up my mind, brain-washing myself that university is not a place that you just need to study study and study. It is a place to change you to a better person that is able to cope with the challenges that you will face when you start to work in the future. So, am I trying to find reasons for my slackness?

Probably yes and probably no. I studied for all the topics covered. But, during exam, I still can't remember some points that I have studied. Normal isn't it? Therefore, I just left it blank or simply wrote something on the answer sheet.

However, this time most of the papers require us to think critically. Answers cannot be found on the lecturer notes. It's all about the condition and application. Hence, it is kind of challenging. I think I have gave at least 80% for the exam this time. Even though it is not 100%, but I'm satisfied. Because the other 20% that I keep to myself, I exchange it with happiness in my life...WOrth it isn't it??? hahaha......

p/s: I made a statement today. If I managed to get into dean list for this semester, I will treat my friends. haha.....I don't know what my results going to be.. good? bad? No idea. Nevertheless. I can't take back what I have said right? But this time, I will be really really happy if I have the chance to treat them....hahahah..

Life goes on

The awaiting time for the final selection of the scholarship is torturing. It is way too long. From August 2009 to..............2010?

However, I still continue my current study as a second year student. Finally, I am happy with my life since I have adapted to my university life. Enjoy my life to the fullest. Finally, I have 100% returned to the original me. To some extent, I became even crazier than last time when I was in pre-U. haha..Life is fun now.

Unfortunately, tomorrow is my final exam and now is already 3.11am!!! I shall rest and continue tomorrow or after my exam.

Another shocking outcome from Monbusho 2010

I received another letter on 25th July 2009 and I was informed that I was nominated for the final selection of the scholarship. WOW. wow. WOW!!!!! Unbeliavable..Just believe it..

As usual, I need to submit my health certificate/medical check-up report and other relevant documents/certificates that I missed out last time when I went to the embassy for the interview before 21st August 2009.

From some accidental incidents, I found out that a total of 11 undergraduate candidates are nominated. I searched the internet again, but disappointingly, I hardly found anything useful regarding the undergrad. There are so many threads, forums, posts, blogs about post-grad students. Probably this is the reason why I created this blog. As a memorial for myself when I am still a student and as a guide for others.

p/s: 20 - interview (3 absent), 11 - nominated

The health certificate:
1. go to any clinic or hospital and get a doctor to do it for you.
2. tests needed : blood, urine, x-ray
3. total cost: depends. I did mine and overall is about RM110 plus minus.

Interview for Monbukagakusho 2010 (undergraduates)

It was really frustrating because I think I have done badly.

Initially, I think I have done a great job but then, things changed.
One of the interviews asked: " If you get this scholarship, which university you want to be admitted?"
I answered:"I don't mind as long as the university offers the course that I want"
Then immediately he said:" This is a very wrong attitude!" bla bla bla........

I panicked. Never thought that things will go this way. And all the interviewers were staring at me. (haha,it is funny when I think back)

&$%@%(*)*~@!

I was not sure what was happening afterward. But after about 10-15minutes, the interview session ended. I went home blurred.

By the way, 20 undergrad candidates were called for interview.

Remember to:
1. reach there earlier.
2. wear formal. Guy - necktie, long sleeve shirt, pants, shoes.
Girl - slack/skirt, shirt, shoes (cover toes)
3. bring all necessary documents (original and photocopy). Arrange the original certicate in a proper manner. By the way, the interviews did not even ask for my original certificates. I went in and just put on the table. haha....

Questions asked during the interview for monbusho undergrad scholarship: just some normal questions without any tricks behind it.
1. why you choose to study in japan?
2. why you choose this course?
3. what do you know about japan?
4. what you plan to do after you finish your study in japan
5. what you want to introduce to the japanese when you reach there (culture? food?)
6. basic introduction about yourself.
7. everthing will be taught in japanese, do you think you can handle?
8. if you get this scholarship, which university you want to enroll and why.

Unexpected outcome from the resulf of written test of Monbukagakusho 2010

I was called for the interview after about 3-4 weeks. I was shocked and felt unbelievable. WOW, never thought that I can get the chance.

I searched the internet to get some advice from the previous scholars. Luckily, I managed to find one ex-scholar and another applicant that was also selected for the interview.

Anxious, excited.

Monbukagakusho 2010 (undergraduate) written test

As usual, in Malaysia, it was held in Confucius School in Kuala Lumpur. Again, I was lucky because my brother was helpful and willing to send me to the venue.

Many applicants - this was my first thought even though how many were there exactly I did not know. (Flashback: I felt funny because I wore so formal that day, haha. Many people are just wearing jeans, t-shirt)

The exam started at 8am ++ and it was delayed and it ended latter than the schedule. Many people were unhappy because some of them came from other states and they have bought the ticket for long journey buses that they cannot change the time.

Many supportive parents were there. They bought lunch for their children. On the contrary, I was sitting alone on my seat and eating bread that I brought from home early morning. Jealous. Envy. Haha.

The exam ended at about 4pm and my brother came and picked me up.

The examination: TOUGH! Because I did not have enough time to do revision. The day befoer the exam I was burning the midnight oil.

My brother asked: "How was the exam?"
I answered: "Hopeless. 1. too many applicants. 2. the tests were tough"

Questions tested in Monbusho 2010 undergraduate - natural science B
All pre-u (A level or stpm) syllabus.
Chemistry: organic chem is where you can score quite easily.
Biology : mendel inheritance ...(oops, cant remember)
Mathematics: sequence and series is quite popular
English: the easiest. very basic.

Monbukagakusho 2010 (undergraduate) application and written test notification

I applied for this scholarship in March 2009 and this is the only scholarship that I get reply from the japanese government. Other scholarships that I applied, I failed either in interview or didnt get any response at all.

I can't remember the day of the test but it was in May if I was not mistaken.

The day when I received the notification letter for the written test, it was less than than 2 weeks away from the day that the test will be conducted. Preparation and study. I was lucky enough because May-June 2009 was my semester break. So I can focus.

I took natural science B: biology, chemistry, english, mathematics A. My lucky number: NSB050. The 50th student.

My way of translating the documents (1)...
--> get a certified copy or the original certificate to notary public and ask them to translate for me. This is a somewhat costly method. I translated 3 documents for about RM50.

Documents translation (2)...
Translated on my own. Ask friends for help to check for my mistakes. Take it back to my school and ask the principal to sign.

Document translation (3)...
Attach a piece of translated version of the document at the back of the certified copy. I typed the translation and sttached it without certifying the translated paper.

Document translation (4)... by a friend (not me)
On the certified copy of the document, just write the english words beside, on top, below the non-english words.

Either way that I mentioned above, they accepted it without questioning whether the translation is correct. So, go for the easiest and most convenient way. I think they never bother about the not-so-important documents that usually are not in English. Eg, your co-curricular certificates.

The promise that I made to myself

I promised myself that I am going to try out every single opportunity that can help me to realize my dream - study the course that I want.

I applied for a few scholarships : Monbukagakusho 2010, Honda Dream Fund....etc that are not valuble to mention.

This is why I said I have became more aggresive. I want to try. If I failed, it is ok but at least I tried.

The changes in me, myself during the transition from a pre-u to a uni student

Last time, I was really passive and I do not want to try new things. But, I changed. Since I entered university, the feeling of unfair drove me to be more aggresive.

Meantime, I realized that I have became quiet. When I was in form 6, I was a cheerful girl that full of energy. I was talkative too. In the class, you will definitely hear my voice.

I think I was quiet that time because I did not have a real or close friends. So, I have no common topics to talk about. Therefore, I just kept quiet.

I only returned to my old behaviour when it was the holidays/semester break where I met my old friends. Only then, I have temporarily returned to the 'normal' me.

This type of life continued for about 9 months until I really opened up my mind when my first year was almost ended.

Time frame : July 2008 - April 2009

The feeling of unfair

I realized that many students in my university are from matriculation. Usually, many of them will be given the priviledge in hot and critical courses which one of it the my dream course.

I felt so angry with the government for having 'double-standard'. Meantime, I regreted because last time I didn't appeal to get into matriculation. On the other hand, I took up STPM.

At this time, I dislike the matriculation students.

Due to my anger towards the government, I made a promise to myself. One day in the future, I will leave Malaysia, work and stay at overseas. I made promise to myself, that I'll try any opportunity so that I can study my dream course.

For your information, it is almost impossible for an admitted student to change course especially the hot courses. So I decided to try my luck at private or foreign universities.

After entered university

Live is tough as I still haven't get use to it. For the first time I left my home and study at a totally new place and living in the hostel. Plus, different food, culture, people and others are freaking me out. I was totally alone.

I was sad because I did not have roommates. I did not have people to share my problems. So, I still continue to cry and cry plus homesick. Even though I have coursemates, but I was still very new to this place and haven't not adapt to the environment. I kept bottling up my emotions, thoughts, negative thinking and finally I became really depressed and felt like want to give up on my study.

My physical health can't be in the optimum state when this was happening to me. So, I fell sick for few days and I still remembered, that time I was facing my mid-term examination for the first time.

Cried, cried, cried. Called my uncle that I want to quit study but he told me not to do so. Feeling helpless. I just continue with my life..

The day when the result of application into local public university is revealed

Believe it or not, I cried that day. It was because I failed to gain entry into local public university.

My friends are shocked by my act because usually I give them a tough impression. I was really sad and I burst.

Of course, while watching other preparing stuffs to take with them to university, I was jealous. In the mean time, appealing for second intake was the only thing that I can do.

After 2 weeks, I finally managed to get into a uni. I was happy and get ready for my belongings.

Then, registered as a xxx student.

Date of admission: 16 July 2008

Introduction

It is 2.11 a.m in my country, Malaysia and I'm sleepless. Therefore, I plan to write down every single moment that I have gone through as a university student.

Currently I am studying in a local public university and I am a second year student.

The reason I am writing this blog is to share my experiences with all other people and one day, I hope that I can read back what I have written and then probably laugh at myself?