Beijing-ed || A Daily Photo Blog

I know this is overdue, but internet access isn’t really my say here, so I actually have to borrow internet time from my buddy, and given that I’m not so "thick-skinned", I don’t do it often.

Anyway, the past few days have been a wide variety of experiences… so far I’ve managed to get a China Mobile phoneline as well as a creaky 2nd hand bicycle, I’ve visited 西单which has this super big Bookstore 5 stories high, I’ve made my way to my penpal 安宁’s house, which is somewhere near the downtown as well, I’ve taken taxis, MRT trains, buses, as well as travelled on my trusty feet along stretches of a few kilometer. I’m struggling to occupy myself, given that I’m now very free…

So far, I’ve visited a few areas of the Beida campus, and I have to agree with seniors when they say that the hostel is shady and quite un-clean. But then again… those are common living areas which I only associate in less than 10% of my time in hostel, so why should I be bothered? (though the hostels in the upgraded blocks look hotel-y I have to admit). When I move in, I’ll most probably upload pictures so stay tuned.

Haven’t got much to say except that I’m coping very well… no culture shock whatsoever, but that may only be because I’ve not started school and associate closely with the people here. Nevertheless, like the ancient cockroach, I’ll get stronger, and never die~ =)

With love to all my family, friends and fellow _____s . =)

Regards
yiQ

 I tell my friend not to be upset and depressed, but I’ve managed to live this day by eating a packet of peanuts, bread with peanut butter, kettle chips with an interesting new Cheddar Beer flavour which reminded me of my recent clubbing adventure that ended up in puke.

I’m in a transition phase, during which I must wean myself off you, you, you and yous.

And hopefully before I leave, I’ll be stronger, not fatter :S 

what is love? just as I am about to leave, allow me to indulge in the love from adorable DVD movies, the love from my family, the love from my friends (Ric, Jy & Erica have been awfully sweet esp), the love from all who know me.

Here’s to all those I love, like, adore, and enjoy. Unfortunately given my departure, all things have to be platonic, so those who think I’m cute (serious!), please be prepared to queue in a line for 4-5 years.

Last but not least, in view of time limitations, laziness, bias towards usage of Chinese in China (duh), this blog will be mainly for English writing. Pardon me. 

21岁了，好多感触，不知从何说起。

通告：8月26日0850时，我将飞往北京。离开，只为了走更长远的路。

 Me and Xiaoying on the papers =P

更多高素质学生 愿意投入教学工作
(2006-08-05)
    在华文教师的鼓励下，原本要到理工学院修读电子与电脑工程课程的王弈权（21岁），决定转到初级学院升学，选修华文语文特选课程。 　　
　　　也从这个时候开始，他和华文结下不解之缘，并爱上这个语文。 　　
　　　这名教学奖学金得主受访时说：“我的中学华文教师认为我的华文基础很好，于是中学毕业那天把报读华文语文特选课程的表格交给我，鼓励我继续选修华文。” 　　
　　　“这番鼓励，改变了我的职业选择。我原本想当电子与电脑工程师。升上初院后，我开始对华文产生浓厚兴趣，特别是当我到北京和上海进行文化浸濡时，让我更想进一步了解中文和中华文化。”

两名教学奖学金得主王弈权（左）和潘晓颖分别选择到中国和日本留学。
　　王弈权将到北京大学修读中文及中国文学。谈到他是如何打好华文基础，他认为这或许和从小在具有传统华文背景的学校—公教中学（附小）和华侨中学就读有关。 　　
　　　他不讳言，当周围朋友得知他将到中国大学修读华文时，一些人向他投以惊讶的眼光，并认为前往英美大学会是较明智的选择。 　　
　　　尽管如此，王弈权说：“我不会受其他人的影响而放弃追求自己的理想，因为我已确定日后要走的职业方向，加上北京这个古城给我留下美好印象，我希望从中能加强对中华文化的认识。” 　　
　　　王弈权也说，当华文教师不单只是给予学生语言的指导，他希望华文教师也能带给学生在生活方面的启发，培养他们发展健全的品格。 　　
　　　另一名教学奖学金得主潘晓颖（19岁）将到日本大学求学。她自中学时已爱上日文，家中堆满日文书籍和音乐光碟。 　　
　　　她说：“我在中学读了六年日文，其中初院的日文教师对教学的热忱深深感染了我，让我立志想当日文教师，因此到日本大学修读日文与日本文学是很自然的决定。” 　　
　　　教育部今年颁发326份海内外大学教学奖学金，历来最多，其中5名奖学金得主选择到中国和日本的大学留学。 　　
　　　教育部长尚达曼昨天在颁奖仪式上说，教育部颁发教学奖学金和奖项从前年的256份增加到今年的326份，这显示有更多高素质学生愿意投入教学工作。 　　
　　　他过后表示，教育部往年会为奖学金得主安排海外学府实习计划，不过，今年起它鼓励奖学金得主接受挑战，主动为自己安排实习工作。 　　
　　　今年有4名教学奖学金得主自行在澳洲、纽西兰、美国及智利找到实习工作。
《联合早报》

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 All that, as well as the thrill of a 15 sec appearance on Ch8/U news, as well as speaking to my big big boss. It was a busy busy day, but one to be proud of I guess.