day 42.
Finally, we are going back to Singapore. I have endured 42 days independently oversea.
For this OIP, i have improve quite a number of things. Learning about the history, culture. This information still save inside the memory of my brain. Getting to know more about friends, improving the bond between friends. I also get to made new friends in CHina.
Being in foreign places, learning to adapt to the environment, being prepared for what is coming.
At first, was kind of missing Singapore. But the day we were going back, the feeling was i am missing Wuhan. When we are at the place, we don't tend to miss it as we are having it. But losing it, will cause the miss in it.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
day 41
Final day playing in Wuhan.
Around 5+, Jeremy, Xin Rong, Dave, Ben and i went to the foreign school to set up the place and decorate it.
The closing ceremony started with a fews games. So after games, we had interaction sessions. We were toasting to each other too, with soft drinks.
after that was firework sessions.
Final day playing in Wuhan.
Around 5+, Jeremy, Xin Rong, Dave, Ben and i went to the foreign school to set up the place and decorate it.
The closing ceremony started with a fews games. So after games, we had interaction sessions. We were toasting to each other too, with soft drinks.
after that was firework sessions.
In Singapore, we ain't allow to play fireworks due to safety concerns. So, we must enjoy when we are able to fire it too. This is also the first time looking at the fireworks at such a close range.
day 40
Today was nothing special, just stay in the room for quite a long time.
So basically, i went up to Mr. Chua's empty room together with XIn Rong and Jia He as he was not using the room.
Instead of doing our work, the three of us opened a LAN Room there. 3 of us were playing computer games together.
Night fall, went to the 4th floor to had poker games.
Today was nothing special, just stay in the room for quite a long time.
So basically, i went up to Mr. Chua's empty room together with XIn Rong and Jia He as he was not using the room.
Instead of doing our work, the three of us opened a LAN Room there. 3 of us were playing computer games together.
Night fall, went to the 4th floor to had poker games.
Day 39
Today was the last day to shop if you want to do so. 10 of us went to Si Men Kou, located near yellow crane tower, splitted into two groups. 1 group took the taxi while another took a mini van. The taxi group reach first and started shopping at the ATM shop. As we shop, the time got longer and longer, wondering why the other groups took so long.
Thus, when they reach. They had a story to tell. The mini van group got into an incident. The mini van was scratch by another vehicle. The driver of it wasn't very happy but angry. So he took out a wrench and hit the owner of the vehicle at the arm. Isn't it good that they did not got into trouble?
China people are scary huh. Just scratch on the vehicle and they use weapon. Why can't they just pay for the repair fees for each other? Isn't there another solution for it? Using violet can't solve anything will it?
Since it's the last day that we are able to have steak, xin rong, jia he, ernest and i decided to have our cheap steak.
All of us wanting to head back to school in A taxi as we did not know how to get back to our shcool with Bus. The rain was quite heavy and we were outside by the roadside for a long time. Hailing for taxi but to no avail. Most of the taxi with a sign on the windscreen saying their destination to HanKou. Luckily, we still managed to get on the Taxi. The driver was quite young. And this is the first time i saw a young driver. He was about the age of 25 i guess. He was rushing for time most probably. He was speeding and turning fast, cutting lanes, overtaking cars and the most dangerous case, driving at the opposite lanes. The weather was raining, the road were wet, brakes does not work effectively too.
Due to the weather, the fireworks sessions was cancel and postpone to the next day. So for dinner, we joined Mr. Ma as he was alone.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Day 38
Today, Group 2 together with nicki took a van to Hankou. Today bought quite a number of items.
We had dinner at Pizzahut ( 必胜客 ）. The pricing there was less than Singapore's by a little. To my surprise, Pizzahut items are more expensive than those steak we had all eaten. Isn't steak suppose to be more expensive? It seems that Pizzahut is more high class in China than those steak resturant.
One incident happen in Pizzahut. The waitress at first wanted to take our order, but, she thought that we couldn't speak Chinese as we are speaking in English with each other. Therefore, she went to ask for her colleague's help who know English. After a while, we change our language to Chinese. As speaking to her in English is kind of weird. But, her speaking of English was quite fluent.
After telling her where were we from, as she prompt us this question, she told us that she had a friend who is also studying in Singapore at Republic Poly. She question about those rates in Singapore. She wondered $600 Sing dollar is it possible to survive there for 1 week including air ticket.
Two incidents which the topic was almost the same happened.
The thing was we did not know what happen, we just saw a taxi driver came out of his vehicle and a motorcyclist quarreling. The taxi driver was walking out fiercely toward him. In the end the taxi driver was in the fault, he quieten down and entered his vehicle. Then an injured man with a bandage left arm enter his vehicle. Weird isn't it? if it was me, i wouldn't enter the vehicle of a guy i don't know after he had been in a quarrel. 1 weird thing was, along the whole stretch of street, there was around 10 or lesser police cars. But there was no police around. Where are they? Are they slacking around? The problem is i think of was, why did they have so many police car there?
Secondly was between a group of businessmen. They were standing right at the center of the path, quarreling. They were yelling quite loudly. We did not stay to watch the incident.
Likely all the person we met was friendly enough. China people have attitude problems or even hot-tempered.
Today, Group 2 together with nicki took a van to Hankou. Today bought quite a number of items.
We had dinner at Pizzahut ( 必胜客 ）. The pricing there was less than Singapore's by a little. To my surprise, Pizzahut items are more expensive than those steak we had all eaten. Isn't steak suppose to be more expensive? It seems that Pizzahut is more high class in China than those steak resturant.
One incident happen in Pizzahut. The waitress at first wanted to take our order, but, she thought that we couldn't speak Chinese as we are speaking in English with each other. Therefore, she went to ask for her colleague's help who know English. After a while, we change our language to Chinese. As speaking to her in English is kind of weird. But, her speaking of English was quite fluent.
After telling her where were we from, as she prompt us this question, she told us that she had a friend who is also studying in Singapore at Republic Poly. She question about those rates in Singapore. She wondered $600 Sing dollar is it possible to survive there for 1 week including air ticket.
Two incidents which the topic was almost the same happened.
The thing was we did not know what happen, we just saw a taxi driver came out of his vehicle and a motorcyclist quarreling. The taxi driver was walking out fiercely toward him. In the end the taxi driver was in the fault, he quieten down and entered his vehicle. Then an injured man with a bandage left arm enter his vehicle. Weird isn't it? if it was me, i wouldn't enter the vehicle of a guy i don't know after he had been in a quarrel. 1 weird thing was, along the whole stretch of street, there was around 10 or lesser police cars. But there was no police around. Where are they? Are they slacking around? The problem is i think of was, why did they have so many police car there?
Secondly was between a group of businessmen. They were standing right at the center of the path, quarreling. They were yelling quite loudly. We did not stay to watch the incident.
Likely all the person we met was friendly enough. China people have attitude problems or even hot-tempered.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
day 37
From today onwards, it will be free and easy. So today our group went to this IT world in Wuhan. A place full of IT stuffs. At first wanted to buy the ipod nano that mr chua bought, however, we cant find it. So in the end, we did not bought.
Somewhere near there, there is a building which is kind of high class. All the stuff was branded inside. Therefore the price was also very nice.
China people are very persistence in doing things. They will keep bugging you till you say yes. When we enter the IT mall, lots and lots of people keep asking us to sit down and listen to their products. Even though we denied or ignore, they keep following us. Another case was, on the street, there was this auntie giving cards. First time we walked pass, she keep pestering dave to take the card. So dave finally took it, then he carry on walking. After 2 steps, she just say if you dun want to buy, give me the card back. So second time we walk pass, the target now was me. she keep pestering me for like 30meters. While pestering, she kept dragging my arm till i am fustrated and swing my arm away. Luckily, Singaporeans ain't like China people.
From today onwards, it will be free and easy. So today our group went to this IT world in Wuhan. A place full of IT stuffs. At first wanted to buy the ipod nano that mr chua bought, however, we cant find it. So in the end, we did not bought.
Somewhere near there, there is a building which is kind of high class. All the stuff was branded inside. Therefore the price was also very nice.
China people are very persistence in doing things. They will keep bugging you till you say yes. When we enter the IT mall, lots and lots of people keep asking us to sit down and listen to their products. Even though we denied or ignore, they keep following us. Another case was, on the street, there was this auntie giving cards. First time we walked pass, she keep pestering dave to take the card. So dave finally took it, then he carry on walking. After 2 steps, she just say if you dun want to buy, give me the card back. So second time we walk pass, the target now was me. she keep pestering me for like 30meters. While pestering, she kept dragging my arm till i am fustrated and swing my arm away. Luckily, Singaporeans ain't like China people.
day 36
Today was the last day to go back to the classroom for studies. I had my APPG mini project interview at 1030am. Basically, Mr.Ma just see how our program work, what did we use for the programs, how to use the codes.
So after that, went to guang gu to rebond my hair together with jit siong, chewy and xin rong. We took a bus there and overshot by 1 bus stop. In China, 1 bus stop to another is kind of far. And we walk back.
When we entered the place, the hairdressers and stylists kept asking us whether if we have the VIP member card. Every single one that attend to me ask me that. Does that mean having a member card will have different treatment? Having a member card will have a better treatment uh? the member card was actually just for the 10% discount from what i know and borrow from jeremy as he borrow from China friend. Why must we tell them we had this member card or not? i don't get it.
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Today was the last day to go back to the classroom for studies. I had my APPG mini project interview at 1030am. Basically, Mr.Ma just see how our program work, what did we use for the programs, how to use the codes.
So after that, went to guang gu to rebond my hair together with jit siong, chewy and xin rong. We took a bus there and overshot by 1 bus stop. In China, 1 bus stop to another is kind of far. And we walk back.
When we entered the place, the hairdressers and stylists kept asking us whether if we have the VIP member card. Every single one that attend to me ask me that. Does that mean having a member card will have different treatment? Having a member card will have a better treatment uh? the member card was actually just for the 10% discount from what i know and borrow from jeremy as he borrow from China friend. Why must we tell them we had this member card or not? i don't get it.
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
day 35.
Counting down to 7 days left to be back to Singapore. Today whole day was basically so called OBS in Singapore. All outdoor activities.
So this morning, was to meet up at 8am. For that period in the morning, what we did was some sort of team building game or rather a little of ice breaking game. Those game were squirrel and trees, guy and girl represent different team and after that we must group ourselves.
All this game doesn't suit us luh. This game suit more for secondary 1 when they come in for orientation camp. i don't understand a need for this game, unless they are waiting for another group to come. But they could have another better idea.
After the next group came, we were group into 4 groups. We were given 40 mins and newspaper. So we were suppose to make use of the newspaper to make ourselves into this Tank tire. This team building game is quite challenging. With no other materials, just pure newspaper, we must connect them to make a Wheel of a Tank. With this done, while the whole group members enter into the "Wheel". We were supposed to travel from one place to another. So, we have to co-ordinate making sure the newspaper does not tear too.
For the afternoon session, was such more fun. First was the thrust fall. In order to have more challenge and trust from the team, the instructor tie both hands and legs together. The actual meaning was not to let you open your arm and leg to prevent you from hitting others.
Secondly was the broken bridge, for that isn't much of a challenge as we are able to hold the safety line which is attact to us while we jump over. For me, adding more challenge to it, i didn't hold it.
Lastly it was the rock climbing. Wasn't able to reach the top but nearly, 3 more square. my hand isn't long enough! the peddles were getting farther apart.
In china, 26 years old can already become a University Lecturer. Their pay was around 3000+ RMB. To us, Singaporean, it's kind of little. But to them, it's quite a lot. Their standard of living is lower here, compare to us. The safety equipments here is almost the same as Singapore.
The certificate of those rope courses took up 3 to 4 years then you are qualitfied. And this cause about, 5000 - 6000 RMB. Over that 3 - 4 years, the course is considered cheap.
Counting down to 7 days left to be back to Singapore. Today whole day was basically so called OBS in Singapore. All outdoor activities.
So this morning, was to meet up at 8am. For that period in the morning, what we did was some sort of team building game or rather a little of ice breaking game. Those game were squirrel and trees, guy and girl represent different team and after that we must group ourselves.
All this game doesn't suit us luh. This game suit more for secondary 1 when they come in for orientation camp. i don't understand a need for this game, unless they are waiting for another group to come. But they could have another better idea.
After the next group came, we were group into 4 groups. We were given 40 mins and newspaper. So we were suppose to make use of the newspaper to make ourselves into this Tank tire. This team building game is quite challenging. With no other materials, just pure newspaper, we must connect them to make a Wheel of a Tank. With this done, while the whole group members enter into the "Wheel". We were supposed to travel from one place to another. So, we have to co-ordinate making sure the newspaper does not tear too.
For the afternoon session, was such more fun. First was the thrust fall. In order to have more challenge and trust from the team, the instructor tie both hands and legs together. The actual meaning was not to let you open your arm and leg to prevent you from hitting others.
Secondly was the broken bridge, for that isn't much of a challenge as we are able to hold the safety line which is attact to us while we jump over. For me, adding more challenge to it, i didn't hold it.
Lastly it was the rock climbing. Wasn't able to reach the top but nearly, 3 more square. my hand isn't long enough! the peddles were getting farther apart.
In china, 26 years old can already become a University Lecturer. Their pay was around 3000+ RMB. To us, Singaporean, it's kind of little. But to them, it's quite a lot. Their standard of living is lower here, compare to us. The safety equipments here is almost the same as Singapore.
The certificate of those rope courses took up 3 to 4 years then you are qualitfied. And this cause about, 5000 - 6000 RMB. Over that 3 - 4 years, the course is considered cheap.
Monday, April 6, 2009
day 34
Today lesson was only half a day. Anyway today was revision day for APPG. Mr. Chua went through Chapter 1 - 7 summary. Summarizing all the important points of all chapter. After that, Mr. Chua went through the practice theory test paper.
For dinner, went to the same old usual place to eat. This time, we had free 11 dumplings. the dumplings they gave got more and more.
In china, Qin Ming Jie is also a public holiday. Today, the school was really deserted. Canteen, quite a number of stall also didn't open. However, those that open. It seems like they were stuck with jobs. Everyday they keep doing the same routine as though there was no holiday for them. Today, there was no lesson for everyone except us. The whole building of Foreign language is empty and the front gate was even lock. In china, they really respect their ancestors, therefore having Qin Ming Jie as a public holiday? This is probably the answer.
Today lesson was only half a day. Anyway today was revision day for APPG. Mr. Chua went through Chapter 1 - 7 summary. Summarizing all the important points of all chapter. After that, Mr. Chua went through the practice theory test paper.
For dinner, went to the same old usual place to eat. This time, we had free 11 dumplings. the dumplings they gave got more and more.
In china, Qin Ming Jie is also a public holiday. Today, the school was really deserted. Canteen, quite a number of stall also didn't open. However, those that open. It seems like they were stuck with jobs. Everyday they keep doing the same routine as though there was no holiday for them. Today, there was no lesson for everyone except us. The whole building of Foreign language is empty and the front gate was even lock. In china, they really respect their ancestors, therefore having Qin Ming Jie as a public holiday? This is probably the answer.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
day 33
Today was another day of free and easy. Due to yesterday had such a long day, had a very good sleeping night, and long time to hide in the blanket. Woke up at 10am.
Actually today was suppose to be the day for me to complete my studies on Chapter 7, my part on the group essay assignment, and assignment 4. But there was so much to do. Today, had only done 50% of my group report essay, and that's all.
Went to play basketball together with jeremy and my group. Play with some China guys too. When China people play, they are kind of fierce.
During night time, went out for dinner. As usual, went over to the opposite school to eat. We had special treat today, having an extra tangyuan again. After that, i help mr. chua buy, again extra tangyuan and extra dumpling. They must really like us. I heard the aunt who sell say, she already know us, and told others that we are singaporean. China people are warm-hearted uh. So welcoming us.
saw this chocolate, appear in Xin Rong's chocolate. The barcode is in the chocolate itself. Is it safe to consume it? why the hell did they put in the chocolate, why not the box? When i see this, i think of a show. What did you think of? To me, is like charlie and the chocolate factory. And the barcode is some sort like the golden ticket. So meaning, xin rong won something.
Today was another day of free and easy. Due to yesterday had such a long day, had a very good sleeping night, and long time to hide in the blanket. Woke up at 10am.
Actually today was suppose to be the day for me to complete my studies on Chapter 7, my part on the group essay assignment, and assignment 4. But there was so much to do. Today, had only done 50% of my group report essay, and that's all.
Went to play basketball together with jeremy and my group. Play with some China guys too. When China people play, they are kind of fierce.
During night time, went out for dinner. As usual, went over to the opposite school to eat. We had special treat today, having an extra tangyuan again. After that, i help mr. chua buy, again extra tangyuan and extra dumpling. They must really like us. I heard the aunt who sell say, she already know us, and told others that we are singaporean. China people are warm-hearted uh. So welcoming us.
saw this chocolate, appear in Xin Rong's chocolate. The barcode is in the chocolate itself. Is it safe to consume it? why the hell did they put in the chocolate, why not the box? When i see this, i think of a show. What did you think of? To me, is like charlie and the chocolate factory. And the barcode is some sort like the golden ticket. So meaning, xin rong won something.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
day 32
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10 more days back to singapore. Time is get nearer to fly back to singapore. Lesser time for us to get our tasks ready. Now, we doesn't have the much time for us to slack around unless we have completed our work. Even though today is free and easy, never touch on anything. So tomorrow free & easy will complete it.
today went out to han kou with my group, jeremy, peng ho, wen qian and wen si. The two of them just accompany us shopping throughout the whole day. Firstly, we went to mac to have our lunch. After eating, we went around to shop.
Till around evening, we went to this night market or nearby. The place was alike in hong kong. The place lighting was kind of nice. It quite like night city to me. Went in to the building which is call the ATM. Bought 2 jeans, 1 bermudas and 3 pairs of shoe.
We are in this toilet, when i was about to go in, chewy came out and say there was a "dead snake "inside. Which i thought was real. After that, i found out was just a long long piece of shit. The shit was serious long. This is the first time i see such a long one. wondering how china people make it.
Went to eat steak again for dinner. This is the second time our group ate. But, this time with the same pricing from last time we could have a better food. The place look much more high class. 39 RMB settle with a steak meal, which consists of the main course, soup, bread, and red wine. How cheap can it be? This meal is certainly filling.
after our dinner which is like 1030pm already. So we cabbed back to school which took us about 1h, reach sch at 11.30 pm.
China food is cheap, even in a set meal with 39 RMB, you could already get 1 glass of red wine to drink. Does China people also learn history when they are small? The taxi drivers from what we know as we took their cab. All of them know the history of places. If you grab anyone in Singapore, i might not sure if they know singapore history. And something i learn from the taxi driver. the Wu Chang Chang Jiang Da Qiao was build 52 years ago, in the year 1957.
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10 more days back to singapore. Time is get nearer to fly back to singapore. Lesser time for us to get our tasks ready. Now, we doesn't have the much time for us to slack around unless we have completed our work. Even though today is free and easy, never touch on anything. So tomorrow free & easy will complete it.
today went out to han kou with my group, jeremy, peng ho, wen qian and wen si. The two of them just accompany us shopping throughout the whole day. Firstly, we went to mac to have our lunch. After eating, we went around to shop.
Till around evening, we went to this night market or nearby. The place was alike in hong kong. The place lighting was kind of nice. It quite like night city to me. Went in to the building which is call the ATM. Bought 2 jeans, 1 bermudas and 3 pairs of shoe.
We are in this toilet, when i was about to go in, chewy came out and say there was a "dead snake "inside. Which i thought was real. After that, i found out was just a long long piece of shit. The shit was serious long. This is the first time i see such a long one. wondering how china people make it.
Went to eat steak again for dinner. This is the second time our group ate. But, this time with the same pricing from last time we could have a better food. The place look much more high class. 39 RMB settle with a steak meal, which consists of the main course, soup, bread, and red wine. How cheap can it be? This meal is certainly filling.
after our dinner which is like 1030pm already. So we cabbed back to school which took us about 1h, reach sch at 11.30 pm.
China food is cheap, even in a set meal with 39 RMB, you could already get 1 glass of red wine to drink. Does China people also learn history when they are small? The taxi drivers from what we know as we took their cab. All of them know the history of places. If you grab anyone in Singapore, i might not sure if they know singapore history. And something i learn from the taxi driver. the Wu Chang Chang Jiang Da Qiao was build 52 years ago, in the year 1957.
Friday, April 3, 2009
day 31
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today, there is only one lesson in the morning. The lesson was about APPG revision. First, Mr. Ma go through the test paper question. At first, i find it similar, didn't notice that it was our test paper till xin rong reminded me. After which, we all got back our test papers. anw i am satisfy with my results. I think i am quite good from chapter 1 - 4, but average on chapter 5 & 6, and seriously weak in chapter 7. There will be a few free days on sat, sun and monday. So sun will be my study day.
In the late afternoon around 3, went to Q pai han bao to tried out the spaghetti there. They shouldn't put the word spaghetti if they ain't selling. Marcoroni was replaced for it. The food isn't quite cook at all. This is my first and last time eating spaghetti here. I wonder why everytime the food there always took such a long time to serve? Such a long time and the macroni still isn't cook. It's still hard luh, with so much oil in it. And! do i seem like a toddler or so? why did their ustensils look like those toddler who just starting to learn how to eat their own, or parents feeding them de.
After which, went to the supermarket to buy some snacks back to the hostel to munch. Followed by Ping pong at the clubhouse. We implement this rule at the back when we playing double. whoever lose by 20 points first do push-up. In one way, we are having fun. another way is exercise.
Bought a cake for 10 yuan, but it's full of cream.
Cheap cake might mean low quatity of main ingredients. So next time, should have bought a more expensive one. It's the first time i saw a green cherry, the taste of it is similar to the one in red.
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today, there is only one lesson in the morning. The lesson was about APPG revision. First, Mr. Ma go through the test paper question. At first, i find it similar, didn't notice that it was our test paper till xin rong reminded me. After which, we all got back our test papers. anw i am satisfy with my results. I think i am quite good from chapter 1 - 4, but average on chapter 5 & 6, and seriously weak in chapter 7. There will be a few free days on sat, sun and monday. So sun will be my study day.
In the late afternoon around 3, went to Q pai han bao to tried out the spaghetti there. They shouldn't put the word spaghetti if they ain't selling. Marcoroni was replaced for it. The food isn't quite cook at all. This is my first and last time eating spaghetti here. I wonder why everytime the food there always took such a long time to serve? Such a long time and the macroni still isn't cook. It's still hard luh, with so much oil in it. And! do i seem like a toddler or so? why did their ustensils look like those toddler who just starting to learn how to eat their own, or parents feeding them de.
After which, went to the supermarket to buy some snacks back to the hostel to munch. Followed by Ping pong at the clubhouse. We implement this rule at the back when we playing double. whoever lose by 20 points first do push-up. In one way, we are having fun. another way is exercise.
Bought a cake for 10 yuan, but it's full of cream.
Cheap cake might mean low quatity of main ingredients. So next time, should have bought a more expensive one. It's the first time i saw a green cherry, the taste of it is similar to the one in red.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
day 30
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Today whole day having IS. Morning IS was continuation of yesterday powerpoint. However, today was on the topic on Taoism and Buddhism. This is some sort of religion presentation to us.
During the afternoon lesson, we swap classes. It's the classroom that most student in WUST use. The one with headphones. During the lesson , we are supposed to put on the headphones to listen to the lecturer as he speak through the mic.
I think the afternoon lecture is much more interesting than the rest of the lectures we had taken. Firstly, even though the slides are a bit wordy, the presentation was kind of interesting. Feng Shui isn't just about the arrangement of thing which bring you luck. It even goes to the health of body all of those. Till now, i only know this through the presentation.
Went to play table tennis again. During that time, some kids were playing too. they were like around the age of 7 or less. They started playing at so young age, i wonder when they grow up. How good will they be?
After table tennis, went to play chess with a China lecturer? i guess. Lost a game to him, but not so badly, but with 3 hints from him. Is all China people so good in Chinese chess? even though it's their tradition to play as it is invented in their country. But i guess there are some others which can win China people isn't? i think Chinese Chess is more of playing and get the experience and know the unique moves of those play. Chinese Chess also require a lot of thinking, and need to think a few moves ahead. The need to understand of the opponent thinking when he/ she move the chess piece is important too, if not the game will be theirs.
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Today whole day having IS. Morning IS was continuation of yesterday powerpoint. However, today was on the topic on Taoism and Buddhism. This is some sort of religion presentation to us.
During the afternoon lesson, we swap classes. It's the classroom that most student in WUST use. The one with headphones. During the lesson , we are supposed to put on the headphones to listen to the lecturer as he speak through the mic.
I think the afternoon lecture is much more interesting than the rest of the lectures we had taken. Firstly, even though the slides are a bit wordy, the presentation was kind of interesting. Feng Shui isn't just about the arrangement of thing which bring you luck. It even goes to the health of body all of those. Till now, i only know this through the presentation.
Went to play table tennis again. During that time, some kids were playing too. they were like around the age of 7 or less. They started playing at so young age, i wonder when they grow up. How good will they be?
After table tennis, went to play chess with a China lecturer? i guess. Lost a game to him, but not so badly, but with 3 hints from him. Is all China people so good in Chinese chess? even though it's their tradition to play as it is invented in their country. But i guess there are some others which can win China people isn't? i think Chinese Chess is more of playing and get the experience and know the unique moves of those play. Chinese Chess also require a lot of thinking, and need to think a few moves ahead. The need to understand of the opponent thinking when he/ she move the chess piece is important too, if not the game will be theirs.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
day 29
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13 more days back to Singapore. Whenever there is a IS lesson, the lesson always start at 8am. So today had a IS on the powerpoint, Chinese Tradition thoughts.
Today our lecturer was the dean, if i am not wrong. At least this time the lecturer was much better than the previous. His English is much more clear. Today learnt about the past few dynasties and some sort of religious for China.
we Lunched at canteen 1, after that went back to hostel. After we were back a while, there were 2 person who come to change our bedsheets all these.
Afternoon lesson spend 2h to do summary, only manage to do 17 slides. that's pretty long isn't it?
After lesson, went to play table tennis with jia he. Just the 2 of us, and we spend 2hours in there playing. Time really flies when we were playing.
Went for dinner after playing just outside the school. We went to buy tang yuan again. This time from a different stall. This stall were mend by 2 person. a mother and a daughter. They were very cartoon about their commotion. Like the saying goes, like mother like daughter, also they look quite alike.
i have been thinking about the title of the powerpoint slides. Shouldn't the name be like History of China or so? why traditional thoughts? i don't really see thoughts in it, just like dy nasty of the past. More and more work due date are almost up, meaning we have more things to do. Final test is coming too. Have to work harder for Chapter 7.
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13 more days back to Singapore. Whenever there is a IS lesson, the lesson always start at 8am. So today had a IS on the powerpoint, Chinese Tradition thoughts.
Today our lecturer was the dean, if i am not wrong. At least this time the lecturer was much better than the previous. His English is much more clear. Today learnt about the past few dynasties and some sort of religious for China.
we Lunched at canteen 1, after that went back to hostel. After we were back a while, there were 2 person who come to change our bedsheets all these.
Afternoon lesson spend 2h to do summary, only manage to do 17 slides. that's pretty long isn't it?
After lesson, went to play table tennis with jia he. Just the 2 of us, and we spend 2hours in there playing. Time really flies when we were playing.
Went for dinner after playing just outside the school. We went to buy tang yuan again. This time from a different stall. This stall were mend by 2 person. a mother and a daughter. They were very cartoon about their commotion. Like the saying goes, like mother like daughter, also they look quite alike.
i have been thinking about the title of the powerpoint slides. Shouldn't the name be like History of China or so? why traditional thoughts? i don't really see thoughts in it, just like dy nasty of the past. More and more work due date are almost up, meaning we have more things to do. Final test is coming too. Have to work harder for Chapter 7.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
day 28
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Lesson as for normal, 9am class. And today is finally the last day of APPG. But, chapter 7, for me, still kind of blur, not so sure of how to do it.
whole day was doing lab 7, lab 6 and mini project. Now i have problem with my mini project. Going to continue tomorrow
went for dinner just outside hostel again. today tried new things. the yang zhou fried rice and tang yuan. First time in China ate tang yuan. the taste of it isn't bad. it's just that it's small and the filling it little. you have to bite into half to taste the taste of the filling. the soup for the tang yuan taste like mi jiu ( rice wine )
after dinner, went up to siew bo room to seek help from him. Only understand quite a little from him. the rest will study next time.
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Lesson as for normal, 9am class. And today is finally the last day of APPG. But, chapter 7, for me, still kind of blur, not so sure of how to do it.
whole day was doing lab 7, lab 6 and mini project. Now i have problem with my mini project. Going to continue tomorrow
went for dinner just outside hostel again. today tried new things. the yang zhou fried rice and tang yuan. First time in China ate tang yuan. the taste of it isn't bad. it's just that it's small and the filling it little. you have to bite into half to taste the taste of the filling. the soup for the tang yuan taste like mi jiu ( rice wine )
after dinner, went up to siew bo room to seek help from him. Only understand quite a little from him. the rest will study next time.
Monday, March 30, 2009
day 27
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Start of chapter 6 today for APPG. Due to yesterday having BBQ, today lesson start at 10am.
yesterday lost my specs there do today 8am leave the hostel to find it. Luckily, those art student did not go to the place to draw their drawing. so, it is easier for me, jia he and xin rong to help me and myself find. luckily manage to find it. But the spec, is very loose already.
after that went to the canteen to have our breakfast. Jia he and Xin Rong went to withdraw money. Lesson as usual after that. Keep having error for chapter 6. Trying over and over again, figuring and mastering it.
During evening, went to play ping pong. Quite a fun game with sebestian, jia he and satish. learn a few moves from sebestian. Learn how to curve the ball, sebestian is good at it. i am starting to get more and more interested in ping pong.
when we come back to the hostel, dave was sick. he got food poisioning. So mr chua and us accompany him to the hospital, taking turns to have dinner to accompany dave till 10.45pm. Now back to hostel doing works.
i wonder why china hospital all injection were all in the butt? is it easier to inject? I think china is a bit too exaggerated. just a little bit of food poisioning have to drip 4 bottles of gloucose. But it seems it help too. Dave got much better after it.
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Start of chapter 6 today for APPG. Due to yesterday having BBQ, today lesson start at 10am.
yesterday lost my specs there do today 8am leave the hostel to find it. Luckily, those art student did not go to the place to draw their drawing. so, it is easier for me, jia he and xin rong to help me and myself find. luckily manage to find it. But the spec, is very loose already.
after that went to the canteen to have our breakfast. Jia he and Xin Rong went to withdraw money. Lesson as usual after that. Keep having error for chapter 6. Trying over and over again, figuring and mastering it.
During evening, went to play ping pong. Quite a fun game with sebestian, jia he and satish. learn a few moves from sebestian. Learn how to curve the ball, sebestian is good at it. i am starting to get more and more interested in ping pong.
when we come back to the hostel, dave was sick. he got food poisioning. So mr chua and us accompany him to the hospital, taking turns to have dinner to accompany dave till 10.45pm. Now back to hostel doing works.
i wonder why china hospital all injection were all in the butt? is it easier to inject? I think china is a bit too exaggerated. just a little bit of food poisioning have to drip 4 bottles of gloucose. But it seems it help too. Dave got much better after it.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
day 26
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It's free & easy day. The day where everyone could sleep till quite late to wake up. If not, have to wake up early everyday to study, or go for an outing.
So today, wake up at 8am, doing the last touch up on the mini project till chapter 5. Do 2h to do that. After that, went for lunch at canteen 2. It's been weeks since i last went to canteen 2. Usually for fried rice, it will be ready in around 5-10 mins. However, today was kind of slow. the timing was almost double.
Went back to the hostel and watch DVD that i have bought for 4hours. Soon, it's time for us to leave the hostel, bringing food and drinks to the BBQ place.
group 2
This is quite a new experience for us, having BBQ oversea. quite interesting isn't it? The BBQ doesn't have grills for us to put. It took us quite a long time to start a fire, which is like 40 mins. But we are the first group to have it started.
i had lost my spec during the BBQ, wondering how am i going to survive?
starting a BBQ fire in china is tough. Without fire starter, plucking out grass, dried grass, leaves, using chopsticks for eating to burn to start the fire. In order to create a long lasting and big fire, have to use a large amount of that and having it continuously burning. at first, manage to burn a little bit of those charcoals. But persevere till the fire started. Slowly, adding ''fuel'' to it, the charcoal become hotter, and finally done. Without grills, BBQ-ing is also kind of tiring, holding on to the sticks of meat. in some ways, you are BBQ-ing your hands too and it is tired to hold there for long. As there is no grill, if you placed the stick on the metal for support, the stick will slowly turn black and burn, break and drop into the charcoal.
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It's free & easy day. The day where everyone could sleep till quite late to wake up. If not, have to wake up early everyday to study, or go for an outing.
So today, wake up at 8am, doing the last touch up on the mini project till chapter 5. Do 2h to do that. After that, went for lunch at canteen 2. It's been weeks since i last went to canteen 2. Usually for fried rice, it will be ready in around 5-10 mins. However, today was kind of slow. the timing was almost double.
Went back to the hostel and watch DVD that i have bought for 4hours. Soon, it's time for us to leave the hostel, bringing food and drinks to the BBQ place.
group 2
This is quite a new experience for us, having BBQ oversea. quite interesting isn't it? The BBQ doesn't have grills for us to put. It took us quite a long time to start a fire, which is like 40 mins. But we are the first group to have it started.
i had lost my spec during the BBQ, wondering how am i going to survive?
starting a BBQ fire in china is tough. Without fire starter, plucking out grass, dried grass, leaves, using chopsticks for eating to burn to start the fire. In order to create a long lasting and big fire, have to use a large amount of that and having it continuously burning. at first, manage to burn a little bit of those charcoals. But persevere till the fire started. Slowly, adding ''fuel'' to it, the charcoal become hotter, and finally done. Without grills, BBQ-ing is also kind of tiring, holding on to the sticks of meat. in some ways, you are BBQ-ing your hands too and it is tired to hold there for long. As there is no grill, if you placed the stick on the metal for support, the stick will slowly turn black and burn, break and drop into the charcoal.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
day 25
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Went off in the morning with chewy to canteen 1.
i thought today was weekday, wanting to buy you tiao.
while approaching there, saw the canteen was black, which means the stall isn't open.
we then found out that the canteen, most of the stall was close on sat.
The bus was late due to traffic jam. Took a 1h+ journey to han kou. After arriving there, due to the weather not co-operating with us. we ain't able to go to the garden. So, the tour guide decided to let us go to shop first. So we spend out time shopping till 3. Meet back at the place we alighted. the place there have a lot of statues.
Went to Wuchang, near huang he luo there to shop.
the fish is kept inside this bottle. some bottles, the fishes were dead. I wonder did the owner feed the fishes? or just leave it in there till people buy it. This look like somehow torturing the fishes.
today, heard another different version of story of the yellow crane tower from the tour guide. Overall was quite tiring, as today seems to be free and easy which let us shop all day long.
China people doing their business are kind of lazy. When you enter the shop, they just stare at the television, PSP, or laptop if they have one or having friends to chat with. they don't even care you enter the shop and even offer you an assist. Some of the shop even doesn't have assissant in it for more than 10 mins. You can eventually just take the things and go. What's the mindset of those people i wonder.
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Went off in the morning with chewy to canteen 1.
i thought today was weekday, wanting to buy you tiao.
while approaching there, saw the canteen was black, which means the stall isn't open.
we then found out that the canteen, most of the stall was close on sat.
The bus was late due to traffic jam. Took a 1h+ journey to han kou. After arriving there, due to the weather not co-operating with us. we ain't able to go to the garden. So, the tour guide decided to let us go to shop first. So we spend out time shopping till 3. Meet back at the place we alighted. the place there have a lot of statues.
Went to Wuchang, near huang he luo there to shop.
the fish is kept inside this bottle. some bottles, the fishes were dead. I wonder did the owner feed the fishes? or just leave it in there till people buy it. This look like somehow torturing the fishes.today, heard another different version of story of the yellow crane tower from the tour guide. Overall was quite tiring, as today seems to be free and easy which let us shop all day long.
China people doing their business are kind of lazy. When you enter the shop, they just stare at the television, PSP, or laptop if they have one or having friends to chat with. they don't even care you enter the shop and even offer you an assist. Some of the shop even doesn't have assissant in it for more than 10 mins. You can eventually just take the things and go. What's the mindset of those people i wonder.
Friday, March 27, 2009
day 24
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Today lecturers had this plan to have us visit an industry. An industry about optic fibre and cable. we took this bus there which took us about 15mins.
Basically this company, or industry is into making just only this two main thing, optic fibre and cable. Before seeing at the processes, the guy in red was actually explaining the basic of creating it. the actual way was a secret to prevent copyright. The making was like chemistry. Mixing things here and there, and Poof, your results are out.
while we are inside, we seen how they create the things, process it and "package" it. The optic fibre was roll into 200km rolls. when it is being roll, it just look like metal rounding the rolls as the fibre is silverish. 1 glass tube could make to 2000km of optic fibre, so it's around 10 rolls.
Here are some of the products:
The tour end around 12. we Took back the same bus back to the hostel. we went to canteen 2 to have our lunch. So i went to but this 无骨鸡柳 （boneless chicken ). so she ask me whether i want chilli sauce. i replied her, No. Does she have 茄汁(tomato sauce ) and she heard as brinjal. At first i didn't know till she gave me.
4pm was out APPG test. This time the test was somehow different from the rest of the trail theory test. Especially the last question. Previous trial test was kind of difficult, like the olden days maths when we are in primary school, those question with a * on it. The thinking of those question is almost the same. However, today the test paper, had this try/ catch and for loops. Somehow know how to do, and somehow don't know how to do.
Went out of WUST to get our dinner. Went opposite to the food street side. while waiting for our food, suddenly the sky went bright and BOOM sound ring our ear drums. There are fireworks. The fireworks was just fire up which is less than 100m from us. First time seeing such a up close fire works.
Today i know that, some words in chinese is different meaning from what we speak in Singapore and CHina. Tomato sauce in chinese can become brinjal in chinese. When we were going to packet our food, we told them we don't want to have plastic bag in Singapore chinese, they doesn't what it mean. Fireworks can be set freely in China. Almost everyday hearing the sound of the fireworks. But it's very dangerous, you see all the gunpower remaining all drop to the ground when it is on fire. Now i understand why singapore government banned it. Even though it's fun to watch and play it, but it hurt people easily too.
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Today lecturers had this plan to have us visit an industry. An industry about optic fibre and cable. we took this bus there which took us about 15mins.
Basically this company, or industry is into making just only this two main thing, optic fibre and cable. Before seeing at the processes, the guy in red was actually explaining the basic of creating it. the actual way was a secret to prevent copyright. The making was like chemistry. Mixing things here and there, and Poof, your results are out.
while we are inside, we seen how they create the things, process it and "package" it. The optic fibre was roll into 200km rolls. when it is being roll, it just look like metal rounding the rolls as the fibre is silverish. 1 glass tube could make to 2000km of optic fibre, so it's around 10 rolls.Here are some of the products:
The tour end around 12. we Took back the same bus back to the hostel. we went to canteen 2 to have our lunch. So i went to but this 无骨鸡柳 （boneless chicken ). so she ask me whether i want chilli sauce. i replied her, No. Does she have 茄汁(tomato sauce ) and she heard as brinjal. At first i didn't know till she gave me.
4pm was out APPG test. This time the test was somehow different from the rest of the trail theory test. Especially the last question. Previous trial test was kind of difficult, like the olden days maths when we are in primary school, those question with a * on it. The thinking of those question is almost the same. However, today the test paper, had this try/ catch and for loops. Somehow know how to do, and somehow don't know how to do.
Went out of WUST to get our dinner. Went opposite to the food street side. while waiting for our food, suddenly the sky went bright and BOOM sound ring our ear drums. There are fireworks. The fireworks was just fire up which is less than 100m from us. First time seeing such a up close fire works.
Today i know that, some words in chinese is different meaning from what we speak in Singapore and CHina. Tomato sauce in chinese can become brinjal in chinese. When we were going to packet our food, we told them we don't want to have plastic bag in Singapore chinese, they doesn't what it mean. Fireworks can be set freely in China. Almost everyday hearing the sound of the fireworks. But it's very dangerous, you see all the gunpower remaining all drop to the ground when it is on fire. Now i understand why singapore government banned it. Even though it's fun to watch and play it, but it hurt people easily too.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Photo Essay
First arrival in GuangZhou Airport, waiting for time to pass to transfer plane
Our first dinner, also first food in Wuhan. In WUST canteen
That's how WUST ( zhongnan branch ) main front part look like.
Presenting our powerpoint slides to our friends on Singapore history and culture
Trying out the fishball here, the one in the mid. Different texture and softness from singapore.
Visit to dong hu. nice scenery there.
Even archery is in dong hu. Beginner can try here.
Common food here, BBQ cuttlefish.
Yellow Crane tower at the back.
A picture in the yellow crane tower, having stories about it
one of the sword that use in red cliff battle
Statue of people's action in the olden days
it is very pitiful, however, another way to beg for money
Goreng Pisang adding sauce to it. Nice.
Cheap & delicious steak
the Dam is behind me
Group photo: At the peak where most view can be seen
That's how cruising ship in china look like
the ship in between of the dam
cruising in a small boat in shennong stream
visiting a metal processing industry
tai zi po, one of the attraction in wudang mt.
cable up to wudang mt.
Wudang Mt.
Learning kungfu at wudang mt.
one of the product, optic fibre, made in china with colours
BBQ-ing in Wuhan
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First arrival in GuangZhou Airport, waiting for time to pass to transfer plane
Our first dinner, also first food in Wuhan. In WUST canteen
That's how WUST ( zhongnan branch ) main front part look like.
Presenting our powerpoint slides to our friends on Singapore history and culture
Trying out the fishball here, the one in the mid. Different texture and softness from singapore.
Visit to dong hu. nice scenery there.
Even archery is in dong hu. Beginner can try here.
Common food here, BBQ cuttlefish.
Yellow Crane tower at the back.
A picture in the yellow crane tower, having stories about it
one of the sword that use in red cliff battle
Statue of people's action in the olden days
it is very pitiful, however, another way to beg for money
Goreng Pisang adding sauce to it. Nice.
Cheap & delicious steak
the Dam is behind me
Group photo: At the peak where most view can be seen
That's how cruising ship in china look like
the ship in between of the dam
cruising in a small boat in shennong stream
visiting a metal processing industry
tai zi po, one of the attraction in wudang mt.
cable up to wudang mt.
Wudang Mt.
Learning kungfu at wudang mt.
one of the product, optic fibre, made in china with colours
BBQ-ing in Wuhan
DAY 23
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This morning lecture was change to IS as Mr. Ma was feeling unwell. Did a bit of photo essay, mini project, watch a little bit of anime.
Afternoon lesson was APPG. Mr. Ma was back to the classroom. We were given a set of theory Test paper to practice as tomorrow will be the test. After 1h or so, we were given answers to the paper. After that, we were released.
We went to canteen 3 to have dinner, upon finishing, the sky start to darken a little. After stepping out of the canteen, found out that it was drizzling. adding a little speed to our foot.
When we walk till outside the library, there was lightning. The China people started to run.
Are they so scared of lightning will strike them? Almost all the China started running when there was lightning. Why are they running? afraid of lightning, or afraid that it might rain suddenly? Even though, we are on the hill. There are building around, but, do they have the lightning conducting rod? i am not sure about that. If don't have, that the reason they run.
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This morning lecture was change to IS as Mr. Ma was feeling unwell. Did a bit of photo essay, mini project, watch a little bit of anime.
Afternoon lesson was APPG. Mr. Ma was back to the classroom. We were given a set of theory Test paper to practice as tomorrow will be the test. After 1h or so, we were given answers to the paper. After that, we were released.
We went to canteen 3 to have dinner, upon finishing, the sky start to darken a little. After stepping out of the canteen, found out that it was drizzling. adding a little speed to our foot.
When we walk till outside the library, there was lightning. The China people started to run.
Are they so scared of lightning will strike them? Almost all the China started running when there was lightning. Why are they running? afraid of lightning, or afraid that it might rain suddenly? Even though, we are on the hill. There are building around, but, do they have the lightning conducting rod? i am not sure about that. If don't have, that the reason they run.
Intercultural Readiness Self Assessment
The first column itemizes personal characteristics that are helpful for cross-cultural interactions.
Evaluate your own current intercultural readiness on a scale of 1-100.
Also set a target for day when this Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) in Wuhan, China ends. Do this honestly and intuitively.
Characteristic:
Current self estimate
Score: 1-100
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP:
Score: 1-100
Comments
Open-mindedness
Characteristic: Current self estimate : 50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
I hope to know more information and culture others have around me so that I am able to expose myself further instead of living in my own world.
Respect for other beliefs
Characteristic: Current self estimate :30
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 60
As a Buddhist, i sometime do not believe in Buddhism. therefore, quite hard for me to believe in others beliefs and respect it. Therefore, when it come to society, we must respect each other for what they do, even their beliefs. So i must try to work on it.
Trust in other people
Characteristic: Current self estimate :70
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
When it comes to Group Work or Teamwork, Trust is very important criteria. If you doesn't trust them, sometime you won't be able to go forward or even do something else. Having a strong team bonding also need trust to go along with. Without it, a team isn't a team anymore.
Tolerance for discomfort
Characteristic: Current self estimate :65
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
Living in another different type of environment is certainly hard. You does not know the condition of the place and even familiar with it. In order to get adapt to the place, you need to be tolerating for a while. For example, having people cutting queue when you are queuing up and it's your turn soon.
Tolerance for ambiguity
Characteristic: Current self estimate :60
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Life isn't perfect at all. For most of the time, the things you didn't expect to happen or things you won't want to happen, it will happen. How you going to solve it is the problem, not just tolerate it.
Patience
Characteristic: Current self estimate :80
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
To me, i think i am very patience already. There are a few times, my friend were late for 2hours and i just sat there waiting for him. Most of the time, patience can help do things better, or even strengthening relationship.
Sense of personal control
Characteristic: Current self estimate :50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 80
Personal Control is very important factor to consider while staying oversea. Living alone oversea with no income has to control on a lot of things. For example, Finance. the things you have to buy must be cheap in order to control the money you have.
Interpersonal skills
Characteristic: Current self estimate :45
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
To have a effective interaction and communication, interpersonal skills is needed. Going oversea, as a singaporean, your action will tell the locals there how singapore is. If you leave a good impression, they will think that Singapore is a good, fine country and impressed.
Willingness to take initiative
Characteristic: Current self estimate :55
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Having to take initiative mean that the person do a task volunteerly. Sometime taking iniative will one to improve in terms of skills and knowledges.
Willingness to take risks
Characteristic: Current self estimate :65
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 80
Adverture suits me. I am a person who sometime take risks depending on what i do. Taking risks would be fun but depending on how u take it. if there will be a high disadvantage of it, i certainly won't do it.
Sense of humor
Characteristic: Current self estimate :50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 70
Hanging out with different cliques will have a different character from me. Some cliques will have the fun side of me. So i usually joke with them. Sometime sense of humor is important as it can help you release stress or make you more relaxed.
Curiosity about other cultures
Characteristic: Current self estimate :45
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Staying in China, help to generate the interested for some types of culture. Making me wanting to know more about it.
Comfort level with strangers
Characteristic: Current self estimate :60
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
Comfort Level with stranger for me does not varies. I am quite comfortable with strangers, but speaking or interacted with them depends on them too. Having a common topic with each other will be easier to chat and interact with
The first column itemizes personal characteristics that are helpful for cross-cultural interactions.
Evaluate your own current intercultural readiness on a scale of 1-100.
Also set a target for day when this Overseas Immersion Programme (OIP) in Wuhan, China ends. Do this honestly and intuitively.
Characteristic:
Current self estimate
Score: 1-100
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP:
Score: 1-100
Comments
Open-mindedness
Characteristic: Current self estimate : 50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
I hope to know more information and culture others have around me so that I am able to expose myself further instead of living in my own world.
Respect for other beliefs
Characteristic: Current self estimate :30
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 60
As a Buddhist, i sometime do not believe in Buddhism. therefore, quite hard for me to believe in others beliefs and respect it. Therefore, when it come to society, we must respect each other for what they do, even their beliefs. So i must try to work on it.
Trust in other people
Characteristic: Current self estimate :70
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
When it comes to Group Work or Teamwork, Trust is very important criteria. If you doesn't trust them, sometime you won't be able to go forward or even do something else. Having a strong team bonding also need trust to go along with. Without it, a team isn't a team anymore.
Tolerance for discomfort
Characteristic: Current self estimate :65
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
Living in another different type of environment is certainly hard. You does not know the condition of the place and even familiar with it. In order to get adapt to the place, you need to be tolerating for a while. For example, having people cutting queue when you are queuing up and it's your turn soon.
Tolerance for ambiguity
Characteristic: Current self estimate :60
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Life isn't perfect at all. For most of the time, the things you didn't expect to happen or things you won't want to happen, it will happen. How you going to solve it is the problem, not just tolerate it.
Patience
Characteristic: Current self estimate :80
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 90
To me, i think i am very patience already. There are a few times, my friend were late for 2hours and i just sat there waiting for him. Most of the time, patience can help do things better, or even strengthening relationship.
Sense of personal control
Characteristic: Current self estimate :50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 80
Personal Control is very important factor to consider while staying oversea. Living alone oversea with no income has to control on a lot of things. For example, Finance. the things you have to buy must be cheap in order to control the money you have.
Interpersonal skills
Characteristic: Current self estimate :45
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
To have a effective interaction and communication, interpersonal skills is needed. Going oversea, as a singaporean, your action will tell the locals there how singapore is. If you leave a good impression, they will think that Singapore is a good, fine country and impressed.
Willingness to take initiative
Characteristic: Current self estimate :55
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Having to take initiative mean that the person do a task volunteerly. Sometime taking iniative will one to improve in terms of skills and knowledges.
Willingness to take risks
Characteristic: Current self estimate :65
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 80
Adverture suits me. I am a person who sometime take risks depending on what i do. Taking risks would be fun but depending on how u take it. if there will be a high disadvantage of it, i certainly won't do it.
Sense of humor
Characteristic: Current self estimate :50
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 70
Hanging out with different cliques will have a different character from me. Some cliques will have the fun side of me. So i usually joke with them. Sometime sense of humor is important as it can help you release stress or make you more relaxed.
Curiosity about other cultures
Characteristic: Current self estimate :45
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 75
Staying in China, help to generate the interested for some types of culture. Making me wanting to know more about it.
Comfort level with strangers
Characteristic: Current self estimate :60
Target upon completion of Wuhan, China OIP: 85
Comfort Level with stranger for me does not varies. I am quite comfortable with strangers, but speaking or interacted with them depends on them too. Having a common topic with each other will be easier to chat and interact with
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
day 22
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4th week of OIP has begun, 2 more weeks to go. And singapore here we coming soon.
3 weeks has passed, i am still not getting use to the taste of china food, the oiliness, the spiciness, the weird taste of the food. I still prefer Singapore food. This morning, ate the 油条. From the name, you can tell it's oily. but, the one's in Singapore has a different taste compare to China. i find it that China's food tend to be more oily. All the food in China has some sort of a same taste.
Carried on back to class, i was trying to complete Lab 5. the program is complicated to me. After completing, having errors here and there. Till i gave up solving it, so got help from chewy. He understand the program faster than me. So, he just click here and there, and it's done. The thing is the code wasn't change at all. I was trying to figure it out after he did the thing, but couldn't. So i ask him again. he told me he forget.
Doing programming means having to understand all the codes completely. If doesn't, when having errors, you won't know what it means or how to even correct it. *poof* there goes your programs.
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4th week of OIP has begun, 2 more weeks to go. And singapore here we coming soon.
3 weeks has passed, i am still not getting use to the taste of china food, the oiliness, the spiciness, the weird taste of the food. I still prefer Singapore food. This morning, ate the 油条. From the name, you can tell it's oily. but, the one's in Singapore has a different taste compare to China. i find it that China's food tend to be more oily. All the food in China has some sort of a same taste.
Carried on back to class, i was trying to complete Lab 5. the program is complicated to me. After completing, having errors here and there. Till i gave up solving it, so got help from chewy. He understand the program faster than me. So, he just click here and there, and it's done. The thing is the code wasn't change at all. I was trying to figure it out after he did the thing, but couldn't. So i ask him again. he told me he forget.
Doing programming means having to understand all the codes completely. If doesn't, when having errors, you won't know what it means or how to even correct it. *poof* there goes your programs.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
day 21
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Today had my lab test for APPG. Comparing the paper to trial lab test, the paper today was much easier. After doing the trial lab test yesterday was indeed a help to score for the lab test.
My lab test started from 9am to 10am. after that was free period. i was staying inside my hostel, watching the red cliff. Due to the presentation the china lecturer gave, made me interest in it. Therefore , bought a DVD from WUST canteen 3.
During the afternoon lesson, was chapter 5 again. For me, Chapter 5 was difficult. Maybe it's a total new chapter which is different from chapter 1 to chapter 4. So, need more time to absorb it.
During the evening, played basketball. this is the first few time i played a match. i totally have no teamwork. keep banging into my own teamwork. So i need to train up on that.
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Today had my lab test for APPG. Comparing the paper to trial lab test, the paper today was much easier. After doing the trial lab test yesterday was indeed a help to score for the lab test.
My lab test started from 9am to 10am. after that was free period. i was staying inside my hostel, watching the red cliff. Due to the presentation the china lecturer gave, made me interest in it. Therefore , bought a DVD from WUST canteen 3.
During the afternoon lesson, was chapter 5 again. For me, Chapter 5 was difficult. Maybe it's a total new chapter which is different from chapter 1 to chapter 4. So, need more time to absorb it.
During the evening, played basketball. this is the first few time i played a match. i totally have no teamwork. keep banging into my own teamwork. So i need to train up on that.
Monday, March 23, 2009
day 20
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the lecturers were good enough to let us have lesson later, at 10am. so today, we have more time to sleep. Today was having lesson from 10-11.30, which Mr. Ma had gone through Chapter 5.
during the afternoon, was having trial lab test. A practice for everyone to prepare for the test tomorrow. The test was a bit different from what we have learn before. Have to understand what the code each means. i was stuck at the last part, after a reference from nickki.
tml will be having lab test from 9-10am. be alert tomorrow
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the lecturers were good enough to let us have lesson later, at 10am. so today, we have more time to sleep. Today was having lesson from 10-11.30, which Mr. Ma had gone through Chapter 5.
during the afternoon, was having trial lab test. A practice for everyone to prepare for the test tomorrow. The test was a bit different from what we have learn before. Have to understand what the code each means. i was stuck at the last part, after a reference from nickki.
tml will be having lab test from 9-10am. be alert tomorrow
Sunday, March 22, 2009
day 19
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second day at Wudang Mt. firstly, cable car should be faster than climbing up the mountain. However, due to the super long queue, we queued up for hours and ended up slower than those who climb up the mountain. When we were queuing up, we experienced people cutting queue and having others scolding them. those who cut queue just ignore what the others say. However, we too somehow miss the climbing of mountain route to the top.
today, basically just spend the day queuing up, cable car up and down, spend like 2-3hours on the peak, down we go have lunch and bus home. reach the hostel near to 10pm.
However, on our way back something interesting happen which we won't be able to see it happen in Singapore. The bus driver was driving in the opposite way, which is the opposite lanes. therefore, the vehicles travelling towards us. It's kind of dangerous. but china people does not horn each other while that happen, they somehow horn each other just for the sake of asking them to move away a little to their left or right to overtake them.
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second day at Wudang Mt. firstly, cable car should be faster than climbing up the mountain. However, due to the super long queue, we queued up for hours and ended up slower than those who climb up the mountain. When we were queuing up, we experienced people cutting queue and having others scolding them. those who cut queue just ignore what the others say. However, we too somehow miss the climbing of mountain route to the top.
today, basically just spend the day queuing up, cable car up and down, spend like 2-3hours on the peak, down we go have lunch and bus home. reach the hostel near to 10pm.
However, on our way back something interesting happen which we won't be able to see it happen in Singapore. The bus driver was driving in the opposite way, which is the opposite lanes. therefore, the vehicles travelling towards us. It's kind of dangerous. but china people does not horn each other while that happen, they somehow horn each other just for the sake of asking them to move away a little to their left or right to overtake them.
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