Helloz

*Clears cobwebs and dusts*

Hello again, how is everybody? Here's some updates so far (in no particular order)!

1. SIP

I'm accepted into the Shanghai Industry Project! Quite an unexpected surprise 2 days back when I was in a group discussion. Wasn't initially selected and was placed on waiting list. and hehe thanks to someone who pulled out, I was offered the place instead! Will go to Shanghai from July 2nd till 18th and work on a business problem in a team of 4. Not dissimilar to the Business Practicum subject I'm taking now, just that it's done within two weeks.

Which entails writing a team report, presenting to the board etc PLUS touring around Shanghai (never been there before hehe), going to the Expo and meeting new people! Though I forsee jitteries 'cause the other participants are all locals, and I'm known to be suffering from xenophobia (mild), at least with locals my age. hehe how I wish I can interact with them the way I do with my elderly friends in Eltham. Makes me a little like a time-traveller from the past but I digress.

Most importantly, I realized I don't have a lot of things (think a proper suit, bag, shoes etc etc) and will need to "invest" for this trip. PW has been of great encouragement so off I'll go on a shopping spree after exam! Thankfully the uni generously offers each of us a AUD750 grant, but that'll will probably cover 30-40% (maybe?) of cost.

Which means, the other 60-70% will have to bleed from my parents' and my pocket! Ahh.. time to takeup more jobs at DLU after exam. Ahhhh, money money money, must be funny, in a rich man's world!

ALSO, MUCH APOLOGIES TO SARA FOR DISRUPTING UR PLANS..THANKS FOR BEING SO UNDERSTANDING.. *HUGS*

2. Exam and final assignment

*skip* hahaha. nothing new. deadlines and stress and zzz. Haven't met some friends for quite some time, catch up soon? Okok I know I know, "how to catch up when you're NEVER online or around?" Will work on that and try my best!

3. Job Outlook

REJECTEDDDDD! haha.. though kinda expected, mum says take experiences as free training! hehe will look out for more, gotta apply apply apply, more so after exams!

On another note Jessica was really kind about it and said, I could always go back to DLU post-grad to do more support work there!

4. Internship

Been seriously considering global internships involving volunteering work for community projects in developing countries. Global Vision International (GVI) has been a helpful resource and offers a range of volunteering opportunities in countries such as Sri Lanka, India, Laos and Thailand. Okay maybe not Thailand, warzone warzone!

It'll take a min. of 6 months and I thought it would be a good break post-graduation, pre-work! Then again, it needs MONEY seeing how sponsored placements are scarce in not-for-profit organizations. Quite a lot of money. Hmmm, may consider fund-raising as an option.

5. Malaysia

HOW ARE YOU ALL?

Miss you all back home! Been looking back at pictures, funny how I never realize how small-size is Ting, perhaps exacerbated in photos, wanna hug her again!

Hope I was back home to join the whole-Thomas-Cup-Spirit!

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Hmmm that's about it regarding life so far. haha been thinking alot lately about the future.

Need to focus on present too.. exams are looming around the corner. And given the "amazing" exam timetable this sem, I forsee......... Ah. let's just hope for the best!

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That's all for now :D bye guys!