1st day Campus Experience

Thinking back about my 1st day in university, doing my diploma, degree and now DPLI, I was never accompanied by my family members… I felt quite sad thinking about it but I did not feel that way when I was there.

Diploma – June 2003
I checked the results and I was offered Diploma in Banking by UiTM. Never been away from home, I learnt that I’m gonna be far far away in Arau, Perlis. The official offer letter haven’t arrived so I printed out all the forms, do all the things (medical check-up, fee payment, etc). the results were out approximately 1 week before the registration. AirAsia provides a cheaper fare during that time; I was hesitating on booking the seat though. There’s one night I cried thinking how I’m going to live there in UiTM Arau without my family, I’ve never been to a boarding/residential school before! The registration is on 1st June 2003 and I got the letter on 29th may, the day I got my 1st handphone and my 1st number which I still use until now. I also received the letter on that day. I stayed at Maklong’s house, fortunately my cousin; Cikna was there to help me. She brought the blurry me to the campus and waited till I’m done. She also brought me to buy some things. I was a little bit shy because I haven’t met her for such a long time. Then, by 430pm she left me because the orientation starts…

Degree – June 2006
I thought I’m gonna pursue my studies in Arau… I was offered to do a Degree in Business Admin (Finance) in Sarawak! OMG, another different world~! The plan is to go with my friend, Sazlinah. My mum booked the ticket, this time MAS. I wasn’t really prepared where I lazily went to do the preparations… my sis accompanied me most of the time – medical check-up was a disaster (government clinics/hospitals should have complete equipments for a simple medical check-up). Some new clothes, packed up some things in one luggage… I was sent to the airport, met with Saz then as soon as we arrived in Kuching Airport, we took a taxi to UiTM Kota Samarahan. There was only me and Saz at that time, walking around the campus to register. It was exhausting dragging our bags from u-flo to college office, up and down the admin building… no orientation so we’re free to do whatever we want after we’re done with the registration. At night, we went to the cafeteria to have dinner and later we met Gigi and the gang…

DPLI – 2009
This is a real rush… I was preparing to enter KPLI, submitted my resignation letter and Friday is my last day & I was packing up my things. Then I was told the DPLI results were out! I was determined to enter KPLI on the next Monday. I reached home, checked the DPLI result for fun, then I was in dilemma… I got DPLI too! It has been a terrible miserable weekends for me… at the end of the week, I chose DPLI. It is a rush to prepare all the things since I’m gonna be in Shah Alam. Thank God I’m able to do it before I departed. The plan was to take UiTM bus from the airport to Puncak Perdana. I went to the departure hall, no signs… I walked and saw the bus outside at ground level (kot) so I went down and waited… I took 6am flight, reached there around 9am, waited until about 10am… suddenly another UiTM bus stops and 2 UiTM students came out of it. So I asked them and they’re still waiting and will move later. I kept my luggage inside the bus and followed them. Then we met some other new students, most of them are from Sarawak doing degree. We chit-chat for a while then when there are no more students arriving at that time, we went to the main campus. It was such a hassle because I need to change busses… I waited again until a van to Puncak Perdana came and took me to the campus. I was alone; others stayed at the main campus or went to Puncak Alam. Dragging my luggage, urgh… register… no orientation yay! However, there’s nothing for me to do besides resting because the welcoming ceremony will be held on Wednesday. So my 1st day at UiTM Puncak Perdana ends with getting to know others and dinner.


So, my motive here… I went to the universities alone. My families didn’t have the opportunity to accompany my. Seeing other students being sent by their parents really makes me sad because I miss my mama & papa… not forgetting my bothers and sisters… at weekends, sometimes weekdays, there are parents who are visiting their children… OR the students went back to their hometown… and I will just hang around with my friends who are in the same condition with me. I wanna go home!!!

Hari Raya Holidays

I thought I could rest down my head during this holiday but alas there are a lot of assignments to be done. Even though DPLI students get an extra week holiday, it seems that we need to use it wisely. I’ve done some of my part. I’ve read the novel Phantom of the Opera earlier and today I finished reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Now, where can I get my hand to The Return? It’s thicker than the previous novels and I really hope I can get it soon to be able to finish reading it before the holiday ends.

Currently I’m staying at Kolej Puncak Perdana & it’s like hell! I’ve got nothing much to do here since the broadband connection is very bad. I mean it’s dreadful! GPRS connection all the time, being disconnected, unable to load a page… to post this blog takes hours… OMG… was it worth it paying RM68 per month? I should change to student’s package this week… just doing some house chores to fill up my empty schedule. Oh, wait… assignments… how am I able to do it alone when most of it are group assignments! Hmm, I’ll do something later on…

I’m waiting for the arrival of my family from Sabah this Friday & Saturday. Then we’re going to drive to Penang & stay overnight. I really miss my family… and home…

Actually I’m worried sick about the assignments. It seems like I can’t really enjoy this festive holidays… but who knows when I’m with my family I will forget all about the assignment! LOL!

SELAMAT HARI RAYA TO ALL, MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN

Hot Potatoes!

Today I learn Hot Potatoes! Yay~

I've been waiting for this. I love doing Jcross. We almost missed this lesson because Dr. Izaham thought he taught us a couple of weeks ago. We did the excel exercises which I haven't finish it yet.

There's Jmix & Jmatch which are also quite interesting. All of it involves words & sentences. I'm looking forward to create interesting exercises for my future pupils. hehehehe...In the computer lab, Dr. Izaham showed how to insert a picture using the Hot Potatoes sofware but I failed to do that. I followed the instructions & I think there's a problem with the PC.

I will install & explore it later. Thanks to Dr. Izaham.

Mid Semester Break - My Trip to Kuala Terengganu

WHAT??? A break after 3 weeks of lecture? I'm not ready for a break and it was a last minute announcement. If I have known earlier, I'd ask my mum to book me a return ticket to KK... I wonder, what will happen to all the plans for the week?? Anyways, I was able to visit Terengganu! For the 1st time, hehehe... luckily my mum had a meeting in Kuala Terengganu (KT) so I meet her there.

Lots of thanks to Ira, she’s so nice! My visit to KT is better than I’ve expected. Well, she made it easier for me to have a look around KT. By the way, Ira is my classmate who came from KT. Not to forget, Pinaz & her family who are Ira’s friend from Marang (I think). Pinaz’s mum is very pleasant woman & a very good cook. Yum yum…

While in KT, I went to Pantai Batu Burok, The Museum (the largest museum indeed, i awed...), Taman Tamadun Islam (Masjid Kristal is located here), Masjid Terapung and Sekayu Waterfall (the water is refreshing). I accompanied my mum & her friends to Pasar Payang. They were all crazy about the Batik! I don't wanna know about the price, it's killing me... I love watching the sea, it's beautiful. The buildings in KT have a very unique design (it's traditional). Even the airport building is unique.

at the largest museum in Malaysia

I went to KT, bringing this netbook looking forward to surf the net during my stay in KT. Then I realized I forgot to bring my modem! What a nightmare but I did spent some of my time watching TV (movies, some news). My mum brought books for me but hardly touch it. Thought of reading the literature books but nah, movies are better, hehehe!

I’m back at Puncak Perdana. The first thing I did when I reach my apartment: I turn on my netbook & plug in the modem. Internet! I open facebook as well as YM. Then I checked EDU573 blog, the Monday class had been cancelled & I’m not so happy coz I want to learn about Hot Potatoes! I heard/saw Hot Potatoes but I have no idea what it is. However, there was an event that all the students need to attend. Kindly visit the blog for more info yea.

OMG! Assignments! I totally forgot! Well, I do remember but I have no clue where to begin. I think I’m still shocked by this new thing, can’t get a word in those books I just bought... Somebody please guide me, huhuhuh…

Prologue

Hello Readers! Briefly, I'm Nur Zuriaty a.k.a Tuty from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. I was born on 10th June 1985 and that makes me 24 years old this year. I received my Degree in Business Admin (Finance) last November and at the same time was recruited as an Executive CSR at Celcom Kota Kinabalu Branch. Currently, pursuing Dip. in Education (TESL) placed in group 330TSLB, I’m looking forward to become an excellent teacher & I really hope that I can improve my English Language skills as well as IT skills.

IN CLASS TASK

I have some basic skills and knowledge of computers. I’m able to use Microsoft Office 2003 software, Internet Search Engines & a little bit of SPSS. I’ve attended a Computer Technology course which taught me how to format a PC & how to create a website. Unfortunately I only did it once during the course and I haven’t applied the knowledge.

During my leisure time, I usually surf the internet to get information on matters that interest me. I used to download and upload songs, photos, videos, articles, and so on but currently I’m not active with such activities. Mostly I use internet to keep in touch with my family and friends and I do join social networking websites (Facebook, Friendster, etc.) due to peer-pressure. Instant Messenger is my favorite online software which allows me to connect with my love ones. This is my first time blogging but it's not something new since my younger sister blogs a lot.

Regarding online learning, I’ve accessed PTAR online library & the online journal database. I’m excited to explore i-learn portal.

That’s all for now & let us all do our best !