September 23, 2010
This is the final day which I have class at UC. I'll have three day break and start the final exams on Monday. At the same time, RULE is also supposed to start class on Monday as well. The coming academic year at RULE will be stressful, I think.
All exams at UC will be over by 2nd of October. After that, I will have a two-week off to prepare for the new term, the final term at UC!!!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Bad Luck
It was like a nightmare last Monday when I lost my purse in front of the office of RULE. I wish it had been just a dream that nothing had actually happened. Losing the money is not very troublesome, but the driving license and motorbike identification card are essential. Once we lose it, we must report to the related authority about the lost cards and, at the same time, have it made again.
It may be unbelievable for people living in other countries that, even in school, students are pick-pocketer even robbed. Here in my university is an example where you have to extraordinarily be careful of your pocket and being alone in a quiet room, particularly in toilet. This post is not to criticize anyone, but it is to give my personal impressions toward today’s society in Cambodia.
Several cases of pick-pocketing and mugging have occurred within the university recently. The thieves are more and more rampant. It has turned out that pupils and students have become their target.
I will never let it to happen on me again!
I wish my curse will work!
It may be unbelievable for people living in other countries that, even in school, students are pick-pocketer even robbed. Here in my university is an example where you have to extraordinarily be careful of your pocket and being alone in a quiet room, particularly in toilet. This post is not to criticize anyone, but it is to give my personal impressions toward today’s society in Cambodia.
Several cases of pick-pocketing and mugging have occurred within the university recently. The thieves are more and more rampant. It has turned out that pupils and students have become their target.
I will never let it to happen on me again!
I wish my curse will work!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Job Test Cheater
Two young engineers applied for a single position at a computer company.
They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the Department manager.
Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions.
The manager went to the first applicant and said, "Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to give the job to the other applicant."
"And why would you be doing that? We both got 9 questions correct," asked the rejected applicant.
"We have based our decision not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed," said the Department manager.
"And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?" the rejected applicant inquired.
"Simple," said the Department manager, "Your fellow applicant put down on question #5, 'I don't know.' You put down, 'Neither do I.'
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They both had the same qualifications. In order to determine which individual to hire, the applicants were asked to take a test by the Department manager.
Upon completion of the test, both men missed only one of the questions.
The manager went to the first applicant and said, "Thank you for your interest, but we've decided to give the job to the other applicant."
"And why would you be doing that? We both got 9 questions correct," asked the rejected applicant.
"We have based our decision not on the correct answers, but on the question you missed," said the Department manager.
"And just how would one incorrect answer be better than the other?" the rejected applicant inquired.
"Simple," said the Department manager, "Your fellow applicant put down on question #5, 'I don't know.' You put down, 'Neither do I.'
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Exhibition visit with friends
September 11, 2010
Danith proposed to go to the exhibition of ICT, career, and education which are to be held for 3 days in Koh Pich Center. I thought there would be four of us (Danith, Nareth, Lak, and I) who would go to see the exhibition; however, Visal, Vin, and a friend of Lak also joined us. We walked from one stall to another for almost two hours. After that, we went out and walked around Koh Pich for another one hour or more. In spite of the exhaustion, we were happy to gather like this and had chit-chat about this and that. We also took many pictures.
Danith proposed to go to the exhibition of ICT, career, and education which are to be held for 3 days in Koh Pich Center. I thought there would be four of us (Danith, Nareth, Lak, and I) who would go to see the exhibition; however, Visal, Vin, and a friend of Lak also joined us. We walked from one stall to another for almost two hours. After that, we went out and walked around Koh Pich for another one hour or more. In spite of the exhaustion, we were happy to gather like this and had chit-chat about this and that. We also took many pictures.
Vin, Nareth, me, Nith, Lak, and Visal
These photos were taken outside the center after we have seen the exhibition.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Problems around
Whenever the new academic year at RULE starts, there are always some problems that delay the registration. We have to go to the school several times before we can successfully have our name registered although we are always a student of the university. The problems include unclear dissimination of information, no registration receipt, teacher's absence, and the like.
The registration process is too bureaucratic and resource-wasting. Why do we have to buy the registration form every year to sign in when we are not a transferring student? Why do the copy of the foundation year certificate and high school certificate have to be handed out every year to be checked? Why do the persons in charge of the registration is not at his/her place when it's already in working hours? Why isn't there a clear duration of registration? and even worse than these, why don't we know the exact date of starting the new class? Students are asking each other for updated information, while this updated information is subject to change any time.
When can this situation be improved? I wonder if it will be improved 10 years after my graduation if no one comes up to complain! Students' voice is not heard!!!
The registration process is too bureaucratic and resource-wasting. Why do we have to buy the registration form every year to sign in when we are not a transferring student? Why do the copy of the foundation year certificate and high school certificate have to be handed out every year to be checked? Why do the persons in charge of the registration is not at his/her place when it's already in working hours? Why isn't there a clear duration of registration? and even worse than these, why don't we know the exact date of starting the new class? Students are asking each other for updated information, while this updated information is subject to change any time.
When can this situation be improved? I wonder if it will be improved 10 years after my graduation if no one comes up to complain! Students' voice is not heard!!!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Farewell gathering at Teacher Manashi’s House
Teacher Manashi has been in Cambodia for more than 5 years, and she used to teach me three subjects including English Language Media Studies, Asian and American Literature, and Advanced English Grammar. The courses were fairly difficult, but she still tried to explain the lessons to us.
Receiving the information that she will be leaving Cambodia to Thailand, we felt sad and thought that we should have a farewell party for her before her leaving. After discussion, we finally set the party on last Sunday when we brought some Khmer dessert to her house and chat with her for the last time.
People who went there include Chetra, Sunheang, Mouyhour, Dalin and her husband, Sovanna, Sophorn, Vutha, and me. We stayed until 6 p.m.
She was so moved that I could see tears almost fell from her eyes when we said goodbye to her at the last minute. She is such a friendly and considerate teacher who we really appreciate for her kindness and patience when she taught us.
When there is meeting, there is parting; however, it is important when we can make the time when we were together meaningful.
Receiving the information that she will be leaving Cambodia to Thailand, we felt sad and thought that we should have a farewell party for her before her leaving. After discussion, we finally set the party on last Sunday when we brought some Khmer dessert to her house and chat with her for the last time.
People who went there include Chetra, Sunheang, Mouyhour, Dalin and her husband, Sovanna, Sophorn, Vutha, and me. We stayed until 6 p.m.
She was so moved that I could see tears almost fell from her eyes when we said goodbye to her at the last minute. She is such a friendly and considerate teacher who we really appreciate for her kindness and patience when she taught us.
When there is meeting, there is parting; however, it is important when we can make the time when we were together meaningful.
Students of T. Manashi joined the party. From left to right, Hour, Sunheang, Vutha, Sovanna, me, Dalin and her husband, T. Manashi, and Sophorn. Chetra was not in the picture.
These were the food eaten on the day.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Since Meng's departure
It has been five days since Meng, my younger brother, has left for Singapore to pursue his higher education in computer engineering. I felt very sorry that I didn't spend time with him when he received the air ticket at Intercontinental Hotel and even when he left Cambodia.
Every member in the family misses him much since his departure and wants to know about his current living condition and environment in Singapore. I'm in charge of contacting with him for information to report to my family, particularly my mother, who feels very upset when her beloved son is so far away from her. Perhaps having internet connected at home is the solution to the problem, but I'm afraid Meng will not have much time chatting with us. Still, my mother has to get help from me since she has no idea of using technology.
Hope she can get used to the absence of my brother faster.
Every member in the family misses him much since his departure and wants to know about his current living condition and environment in Singapore. I'm in charge of contacting with him for information to report to my family, particularly my mother, who feels very upset when her beloved son is so far away from her. Perhaps having internet connected at home is the solution to the problem, but I'm afraid Meng will not have much time chatting with us. Still, my mother has to get help from me since she has no idea of using technology.
Hope she can get used to the absence of my brother faster.
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