OHH, i can't stand my own kitchen. All guys.. sigh..
Dad, i understand how you feel now. But when u look at my kitchen, my general hygiene could be seen as 1st world in a medical facility.
may have to put off cooking.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
School Trip to understand more about British Culture
The 1st stop was St enoch station subway. This subway is the 2nd oldest in the world and it used to work in the manner of horse carriages. imagine the stench and filth of the underground coupled with the horses' manure. Oh the terror!!
out we came to the city centre. Noise and sights. there was an equivalent of a pasar malam out there, a open market? But it is not what we came here to see. Mr mervyn told us if you want to see Glasgow, look at the top of the buildings. I saw, the architecture was amazing. But then again, it is europe we are talking about.
Digressing, Glasgow buildings are victorian, perhaps it is during that era they were the richest and most important city in Europe.
Then walked by River clyde, which opened up a booming shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, a contribution to its wealth then. But now, not anymore. However, i see much potential for development along the river, like making it into Clarke Quay in singapore.
We reached Glasgow Green, the 1st public park ever in Europe. I wonder if there were ever such distinctions in Asia. Meaning previously there were no parks available for the public to use! I wonder about those undeveloped parts of greenery, meaning they were not for the public? Why did europe make such distinctions?
On to a museum i couldnt remember the name of but it had a winter garden. Showed us the life in glasgow back in the 1800s-1900s. I like their poor houses then, they really had an idea of what a house should be like even if they are dead poor.
Then the trek to the Church of Scotland. Beautiful stained glass.
To a Bishop's residence, not impressive.
Scotland is a place that never had to contend with overpopulation.
All in all as of now, i still could not take everything in. I am still a chinese and have my ethnicity programmed into me since i was a kid. Its great to learn about different cultures, but i havent learned to fully appreciate it.
out we came to the city centre. Noise and sights. there was an equivalent of a pasar malam out there, a open market? But it is not what we came here to see. Mr mervyn told us if you want to see Glasgow, look at the top of the buildings. I saw, the architecture was amazing. But then again, it is europe we are talking about.
Digressing, Glasgow buildings are victorian, perhaps it is during that era they were the richest and most important city in Europe.
Then walked by River clyde, which opened up a booming shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, a contribution to its wealth then. But now, not anymore. However, i see much potential for development along the river, like making it into Clarke Quay in singapore.
We reached Glasgow Green, the 1st public park ever in Europe. I wonder if there were ever such distinctions in Asia. Meaning previously there were no parks available for the public to use! I wonder about those undeveloped parts of greenery, meaning they were not for the public? Why did europe make such distinctions?
On to a museum i couldnt remember the name of but it had a winter garden. Showed us the life in glasgow back in the 1800s-1900s. I like their poor houses then, they really had an idea of what a house should be like even if they are dead poor.
Then the trek to the Church of Scotland. Beautiful stained glass.
To a Bishop's residence, not impressive.
Scotland is a place that never had to contend with overpopulation.
All in all as of now, i still could not take everything in. I am still a chinese and have my ethnicity programmed into me since i was a kid. Its great to learn about different cultures, but i havent learned to fully appreciate it.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Dilemma
From what i can make of his stand is that there are two reasons for me being unable to change from a 3-term to a 2-term course.
1: Visa - UKBA does not approve of the change two 2-term, that being duration of visa is unable to be shortened for tier4 general students.
However, a check on UKBA website says that i may be able to change to a 2-term course:
"If you want to do a different course of study with your education provider
You do not need to get our permission if you want to do a different course of study with your Tier 4 sponsor and the new course will finish before your current permission to stay expires. Your Tier 4 sponsor will tell us that you have changed course.
If your new course will end before your permission to stay expires, you must tell us by sending an email message to migrantreporting@ukba.gsi.gov.uk."
The only thing is that i am pursuing the same course except that it is a 2-term course instead of a 3-term one.
2: Kaplan policies - That, i cannot argue with that. They are a commercial giant. end of story.
But it really boils down to whether i would like to go back to singapore this year. Cos if i take a 2 term course,which ends in may, i have to go back no matter what cos my new term in uni only starts in sep. UKBA has a policy that we can apply for a visa only 3 months before the start of a new term.
I would prefer to stay in Glasgow.
The reason i would like to change to a 2 term course is because i hoped that i would be able to get a refund on my tuition fees and accomodation fees since they are shortened. and i would use the refund to get a cheaper accomodation somewhere else, cos my current one is twice the market price! If i pay a bit more i can get a budget hotel and i dont have to make my bed. haha. AND also buy a new lens hehe. I guess these plans have to be scrapped.
So i would like your opinions on whether these reasons are justified.
My new 3 term course is that for the 1st term, i study british culture and personal development and intercultural studies. the remaining 2 would be what i would be doing for the 2 term course. so in effect the course intensity is the same as the 2 term except i get a buffer period for the 1st term. However i think that this "new course" is a hastily assembled one.
The course is called "enhanced university preparation". haha.
1: Visa - UKBA does not approve of the change two 2-term, that being duration of visa is unable to be shortened for tier4 general students.
However, a check on UKBA website says that i may be able to change to a 2-term course:
"If you want to do a different course of study with your education provider
You do not need to get our permission if you want to do a different course of study with your Tier 4 sponsor and the new course will finish before your current permission to stay expires. Your Tier 4 sponsor will tell us that you have changed course.
If your new course will end before your permission to stay expires, you must tell us by sending an email message to migrantreporting@ukba.gsi.gov.uk."
The only thing is that i am pursuing the same course except that it is a 2-term course instead of a 3-term one.
2: Kaplan policies - That, i cannot argue with that. They are a commercial giant. end of story.
But it really boils down to whether i would like to go back to singapore this year. Cos if i take a 2 term course,which ends in may, i have to go back no matter what cos my new term in uni only starts in sep. UKBA has a policy that we can apply for a visa only 3 months before the start of a new term.
I would prefer to stay in Glasgow.
The reason i would like to change to a 2 term course is because i hoped that i would be able to get a refund on my tuition fees and accomodation fees since they are shortened. and i would use the refund to get a cheaper accomodation somewhere else, cos my current one is twice the market price! If i pay a bit more i can get a budget hotel and i dont have to make my bed. haha. AND also buy a new lens hehe. I guess these plans have to be scrapped.
So i would like your opinions on whether these reasons are justified.
My new 3 term course is that for the 1st term, i study british culture and personal development and intercultural studies. the remaining 2 would be what i would be doing for the 2 term course. so in effect the course intensity is the same as the 2 term except i get a buffer period for the 1st term. However i think that this "new course" is a hastily assembled one.
The course is called "enhanced university preparation". haha.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
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