the updates of updates

I guess I have left this place dead again. Anyway, I really lack enthusiasm in blogging recently. Not that I've been xbusy but just no mood to blog. But I will from time to time share my updates and emotions here.

I wanna write about Universal Studio, but I'll leave that to the next post.

Rather, I'll sum up some updates here.

I have finished all my technical modules and left one non-technical module which is on this Saturday. But, as I've mentioned, it doesn't weight much to my total GPA and the exam only takes up 30% of the course, hence I'm not too concerned bout it. Overall, grades aren't too bad and still a few pending results. Just hope i don't screw them up.

Well, the good news first. I have officially been accepted to conduct my internship/thesis with Bosch in Reutlingen, Germany. I don't think I need to intro about Bosch, as everybody knows the company. Yeah the one making drills. Right now my only concern is the visa and hopefully nothing screws me up. I can't tell much about the benefits I'm gonna get, kinda confidential, but i can say Bosch treats even foreigners really damn good!

That's for the good side. The not-so-good side is that, my days in Singapore are almost over for the time being. Been here almost 10 months, and have lots of nostalgic moments and Singapore in general gave me a really good time overall. Read carefully, Singapore as in the country, still have some negatives towards the people here though I have some "good native friends". Shouldn't talk much about them though, some eyes are looking at this post.

Anyway, the Singapore experience. I still remember my first day was kinda screwed up. I took a cheap bus down, and was kinda conned by the bus driver. I don't blame him, i just blame my noobness. I was told to stop at the Singapore immigration as my uncle will come and take me, but i was so tired i slept and when i woke up I asked the bus driver if it's already singapore. He told me yeah yeah! So i took my luggage down and scanned through the passport check, and then called my uncle. Then only to find out that I'm still in Johor, blardy hell! The last time i came to singapore was 2005, and i forgotten we have to go thru 2 customs! lol. wat a way to start!

Then we were scared off by our program director, as he shows the statistics of failure in the past, and some killer subjects, and the intensiveness of this course. And at that moment, I was seriously feared off. You can't blame me for the fear though, as we malaysians are told that the Singapore education standard is super duper high. Additionally, it is a twinning program between Singapore and TUM, one of Germany's elite Uni in Applied Science and Engineering. and then the course started around august. just a few days later, 1 quit the course. Lol! are you shivering already?? lolx!!! that's how i felt and i'm afraid i will be the weakest in class knowing that my classmates are all elite students or experienced worker. One from Intel 3 years exp in US, one 9 years Digital IC Designer, one few years exp in Avago(HP), one already obtained an MBA, and whole list of them. Among the 30 students who enrolled in my class, I guess I'm the only one that graduates from an unknown University in Germany.

Now it came to an end, only 25 students left in my class. And I'm quite at the top average among them though. Felt surprised? I felt surprised too. Let me tell u the reason. NTU standard is pretty low compared to Germany. I don't know if it's higher than Malaysia or not as I've never been into any local uni, but definitely easy to pass. Another reason is that, those who were in the industry before find it difficult to switch back to study mode, especially that the course is running at a fast pace, i.e. 2 weeks lectures, then followed by exam. Of course, other reason do count but if i mention those, you people will think I'm too cocky. But as a matter of fact, I'm just giving my humble judgement. Anyway whatever! My main point is that, some group of people seem strong in the outside, but are actually weak! Some hypocrites in my class, some selfish gangs, and overall sux! The most humble guy in my class is an indonesian and he's the smartest of all i felt. So conclusion is, quality people are humble.

Anyway I still have to work hard for some of those subjects. I remember staying in campus till 11pm everyday in the library or lab just to complete my studies or lab work. I remember we had to pack some canteen food and eat on the bench outside the classroom because the canteen is super packed. Those were the days and i hope it will be behind me from now on.

I have too much to talk about the 10 months here in Singapore. I can't simply type and type as I'm losing my "stamina" too. Anyway, the main part that really made me happy was my baby T's visit to Singapore. The first time was when She came down for Christmas. We went Orchard, Suntec City, Esplanade, City Hall, Raffles Place, Chinese Garden, and many more. Took loads of pictures and was a super damn good trip. It was also our first real trip together overseas. The second visit was a surprise one. She totally caught me about it. She kept it so tight that I can't even feel she's hiding this trip from me. On a Friday night when I was in Chinatown with my college friends having our pre-CNY gathering, suddenly she called and told me that she's reaching soon. I was like, c'mon don't joke with me, and then the happy ending - she was really in Singapore. She got me a padini sling bag, and made me a wonderful valentines card too. We had tony romas for dinner, but this time we didn't tour much. 3rd time visit was in March, and we went to Sentosa Island as our main agenda. Went to the underwater world, and cruise around the beach, was great! I always wanted to walk along the beach with her. The last visit was 2 weeks ago, and we went Universal Studio, which i will post it up soon.

Now that i'm leaving Singapore "soon", I really kinda miss what Singapore have gave me. Maybe I'll do a summary of Singapore soon, again soon. Yeah when i have the mood!