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.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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.
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)
&$%@%(*)*~@!
I was not sure what was happening afterward. But after about 10-15minutes, the interview session ended. I went home blurred.
By the way, 20 undergrad candidates were called for interview.
Remember to:
1. reach there earlier.
2. wear formal. Guy - necktie, long sleeve shirt, pants, shoes.
Girl - slack/skirt, shirt, shoes (cover toes)
3. bring all necessary documents (original and photocopy). Arrange the original certicate in a proper manner. By the way, the interviews did not even ask for my original certificates. I went in and just put on the table. haha....
Questions asked during the interview for monbusho undergrad scholarship: just some normal questions without any tricks behind it.
1. why you choose to study in japan?
2. why you choose this course?
3. what do you know about japan?
4. what you plan to do after you finish your study in japan
5. what you want to introduce to the japanese when you reach there (culture? food?)
6. basic introduction about yourself.
7. everthing will be taught in japanese, do you think you can handle?
8. if you get this scholarship, which university you want to enroll and why.
Initially, I think I have done a great job but then, things changed.
One of the interviews asked: " If you get this scholarship, which university you want to be admitted?"
I answered:"I don't mind as long as the university offers the course that I want"
Then immediately he said:" This is a very wrong attitude!" bla bla bla........
I panicked. Never thought that things will go this way. And all the interviewers were staring at me. (haha,it is funny when I think back)
&$%@%(*)*~@!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
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
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?
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?
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