Updates~

Just about two days ago, my blog after about 2 months and a half or so have hits of more than 1000. Starting on Sunday, hits on my site went up to 50 visitors a day rather than the 8-20 visitors previously. Thank you so much for supporting!!! Its my dream to see at least red spots[on the map which shows where your visitors are from] all over the world. Haha.

Weeks ago, it had been only about 40 different locations who on the map. Today, it shot up to 75. An additional 30 different locations mainly coming from Europe and America. I love you people! haha. Malaysians[my friends], don't jealous lar, i must thank you for the biggest dot on the map. Haha.

Let's get back to the main topic shall we?

Update 1:

I already confirm my scholarship with Petronas for Geology. The guy officer said i would be going to Curtin Miri. If i do go there, i would be seeing Samuel Ng and Boon Yee Hsin! It would be another crazy time there. One of my Christian friend [Christine Dior's sister] Jezamine mention that her geologist friend earns a 10 figure salary in dollars if he works off-shore for a US company. Go figure!!! Working for only one month i can retire already . Haha

Update 2:

I didn't get the JPA scholarship because of the connection between Petronas and JPA. Petronas actually fight for their scholars you know. See, they so want us. However, i do want Biotechnology though a geologist pay is slightly much higher. On another note, geologist pay is highly dependent on the current economy. For now, i think a fresh graduate pay in US is 58 000 dollars[per month i think]. Money to help people or service to help people? Oh well, we'll see as the Lord leads.

Update 3:

I went for the teacher's interview yesterday which is called KPLSPM , Kursus Perguruan Lepas SPM[public examination] or in English, Teaching course for SPM leavers. I applied for biology. Basically its a path to become a teacher just that you are trained in the subject overseas for about 3-4 years till you get a degree. When you come back, there would be another interview to ensure that you really want to become a teacher and they will teach you the tricks of the trade to be one. I think, please correct me if i am wrong, if you flunk that interview they will let you off and you earn a free degree . Its a scholarship by the way.

Went there quite early at about 10 o'clock in the morning to the Teacher's College at Horizontal Rock at College Road. Saw a few familiar faces and quickly registered my name and went to the waiting room outside room YO1A. Met Diana Ling and Sze Wei Thing there who are both from Green Road too. Talked to Wei Thing more about courses, subjects, and scholarships. I only prepared for the interview like one night before. About 6 of us going for Biology. However four of them were in the 1st session [wei thing and Diana] . Leaving me and Wenda from Stampin. I think none of us were even preparing for the interview, everyone had their own agendas. Either texting, calling, chatting, or looking bored. The officer was very kind and proceed to get our documents

I went into the interview room at 10.30 am with a loud JIA YOU!!! from the greenians. Haha. Knock the door and i went in. Greeted them with a smile and sat down with permission. Mind you, they do not have any questions prepared. They look through your documents and your "statement of desires" or "Pernyataan Hasrat" to be a teacher. I hentam basically but in the end i manage to do a very good job in answering the questions.

Some questions were like this:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Achievements in your co-curriculum
3. The reasons why you like Biology
4. What would you do if you earn a degree in Biology but do not become a teacher
5. About your Biology teacher [i never said so many good qualities in a lifetime]
6. Values of a teacher
7.How would you teach Biology to make it more interesting
8.Questions from your "pernyataan hasrat", or "statement of your desires"
9.Recent issues in Malaysia[ namely rice issue]

Apparently i submitted the from without attaching a photo. Had to call my dad for it. While waiting , i went to sit for the INSAK test or Inventori Sahsiah Keguruan. Its like a psychology test to see whether you are suitable to be a teacher. Very silly questions but quite logical too. Most of it are based on situations and you can only choose A or B. No wrong or right answers, just which one is more suitable for that situation

Eg:

1.You are going to cook some instant noodles:
A. Just use the existing sauce
B Add more ingredients of your choice [Weird question right]

2. Your friend did something wrong :
A. You report it to the teacher
B. You warned or advised him [which one is right?]

I didn't expect those questions. Imagine 135 questions like those in 30 minutes. After that sat for an English assessment test . We have to write a 120 words essay [wrote longer that that for me] . Due to insufficient practice, i wrote the worst essay in my life. I sound like a teacher educating the primary school students about a balanced diet[my topic]. I feel your pain Kim, of not having enough time writing. On top of that, there are no lines and my handwriting wasn't the best that day, causing the words to be slanted at an angle. Oh well, at least no grammar mistakes.

Finally, went into the group interview session. Pathetically, they were only two of us. Sad , sad, sad......Her english wasn't very good causing me to be the highlight of the session. Our topic was sports. I feel like talking to a wall. Whatever i say, she echoes it back.

Eg:

Me: Sports is healthy cause you increase blood circulation when you exercise
Her: Yeah, i agree. Sports is healthy cause you increase blood circulation when you exercise.
*blinks blinks* tries to hint her to say her own points*

Me: Sports is important for tertiary education as it is a part of the student's co-curriculum.
Her: Yeah, you need sports to go for tertiary education because it is co-curriculum [broken English]
*interviewers were laughing silently*

This went on for about 10 minutes. Pity her and pity me. Anyway, i gave my passport sized photo when my dad came and i proceed to go home.

Update 4:



I went to SUPP in the afternoon to appeal for my JPA application. Waited for 50 minutes initially, because some lo-so lady kept on yakking at Mr.Ong non stop. Pity Mr.Ong. They were some people waiting there too. I think one boy from St.joseph, Voon Ka Kiong was there, and later Kershia who move to Kuching to study in St.Thomas was there too. After the lo-so[slang for talking excessively] , the St.Jo guy and mom went in! They cut the QUEUE . We already waited for 50 minutes . Some mothers really very competitive[kiasu]. Anyway, we told our dissatisfaction to the clerk and she made sure we get in next. Meanwhile she passed me some forms to fill in . After about 5-10 minutes[ good thing that lady isn't lo-so], we went in.

I told him i got Petronas offer for Geology.
*Mr Ong and clerk jaws dropped at that moment*
*followed by Wow~~*
*I stared at them puzzled blinking *
*Silence in awe for a while*

He told me that geology is a very good prospect and can earn a lot of money(like i don't know). He was very surprised that i want to appeal for Biotechnology when it is deemed like a lower rank compared to Geology. Oh well, passion is more important. Besides the difference in pay is not much . Research scientist for biotechnology in US dollars earns 50 000 US[basic i think]. For Geologist, its about 52 000-58 000 US dollars for a fresh graduate. Naturally the longer you are in that field, the higher the pay . Mr.Ong then flipped through my certs and only took one out[donno why] and photostated some of my documents. Mr.Ong said that it will be quite competitive but he will try his best. Anyway, i'll leave this matter to God to decide. If he gives i will take it .

A long update for me after a long break from blogging. I think that pretty wraps up most of it. Congrats to those who got JPA and happy studying for Lower 6 students. Who know you might get a better scholarship.

00o~ JPA please grant me 2nd selection

P/s: i heard Petronas have to fight for the students who applied JPA scholarship. Hmmm, am i that special? XD.....

P/s 2: go to Yayasan Sarawak to check whether you got the Skim Hadiah Pelajar Cemerlang. I didn't get it of course.