Assalammualaikum...huhu..Today is my last day at home in Johor..and Sunday will be my last in Malaysia..I find it quite hard to believe, really.. especially because Hari Raya is just a week away..Wonder how it will be celebrating Raya in a foreign country..I believe I'm about to find out..huhu..
Well, I guess life is full of sacrifices to be made and this is my part..After this, I'll be staying in Kent, England and I 'll be furthering my studies in TESL in Canterbury Christchurch University..So, for those yang ade fwens kat sane roger me, kayh! It seems kind of weird that there was nothing mentioned about postponing our flight regardless of the fact that H1N1 virus is on the loose..My mum says she heard over the news that the situation is worse in cold countries like England..Pray to God we'll be fine..my priority is to study, and nothing can impede that, hehe..
Talking about my studies, I want to share this article about a Malaysian student receiving a prestigious award in English at an East London University..Her success is definitely quite inspiring as it's not often that we hear about Tesl students being highly acknowledged as such..Usually we'd hear more of students from courses like Medic and engineering doing well locally or overseas, so this is absolutely inspirational..Here's the article, just so you'd be highly motivated as I am..hee~
Malaysian is top English student at London varsity
KUALA LUMPUR: A 21-year-old has done Malaysia proud when she was adjudged top student in English at the University of London’s Queen Mary College recently.
Adelina Raisa Sufian, who obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) degree with first class honours, won the coveted 2009 Westfield Trust Prize for outstanding academic achievement in English at the university last month.
Commenting on her achievement, Adelina attributed her success to encouragement from her parents, businessman Datuk Sufian Majid and Datin Alissa Fitri.
“I set a target throughout my study,” she said. “Most importantly, we must have the determination and confidence to succeed.
“I am glad that I was able to compete with native speakers of English, as well as students from other countries,” she told Ber- nama.
Adelina, who is also an accomplished pianist, has represented Queen Mary College in choir and mathematics competitions.
While pursuing higher education at the Oakham School, Britain, in 2004, she won the Headmaster’s Prize and was adjudged top student in Mathematics, English and Chemistry.
On her future, Adelina said she planned to write, pursue a Master’s degree and work in Malaysia.
“I love my country,” she added.
Cool, isn't it? I hope to strive like her, and win this battle just as nice, if not nearly as fine as this brainy Adelina..Well, back to my story tadi..hehe..It seems that packing luggage is not as easy as it seems..my bag is definitely bursting at the seams..and on top of that, my mum keeps wanting me to bring one kitchen stock of rempah kari, serunding, and all those stuff one would need to prepare for a month of cooking!
Hehe..She's afraid I won't get enough to eat..but really, what's on my mind is surely not food but my feelings! I'm afraid it would be hard to adapt to a different surrounding, different weather, people..everything lah~ hehe..But I'll manage as long as I remember their advice of always performing my solat and not forgetting my roots..They're basic in maintaining a balanced life, now as well as hereafter..Mark that, Emira!
We'll be heading to Ipoh tomorrow to visit my grandparents and family members there. For today, I'll be meeting family members from Kota Tinggi who will come and visit me at home..Kind of flattering to have others care so much about you, isn't it? Maktam would no doubt want to check my luggage and censor the stuff that I bring..aduhh~
Anyway, although it's sad to simply have one day to spend with them, I suppose it would be better if I focus on spending a great time with all of them, just so there will be memories to cherish after this..no matter where I will be....So, until my next post..Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadhan yang mulia as well as Aidilfitri yang bakal menjelma..sob2..
p/s: I'd definitely miss watching Nur Kasih, Iftitah, as well as Kalamullah on tv3..waa!
Well, I guess life is full of sacrifices to be made and this is my part..After this, I'll be staying in Kent, England and I 'll be furthering my studies in TESL in Canterbury Christchurch University..So, for those yang ade fwens kat sane roger me, kayh! It seems kind of weird that there was nothing mentioned about postponing our flight regardless of the fact that H1N1 virus is on the loose..My mum says she heard over the news that the situation is worse in cold countries like England..Pray to God we'll be fine..my priority is to study, and nothing can impede that, hehe..
Talking about my studies, I want to share this article about a Malaysian student receiving a prestigious award in English at an East London University..Her success is definitely quite inspiring as it's not often that we hear about Tesl students being highly acknowledged as such..Usually we'd hear more of students from courses like Medic and engineering doing well locally or overseas, so this is absolutely inspirational..Here's the article, just so you'd be highly motivated as I am..hee~
Malaysian is top English student at London varsity
KUALA LUMPUR: A 21-year-old has done Malaysia proud when she was adjudged top student in English at the University of London’s Queen Mary College recently.
Adelina Raisa Sufian, who obtained a Bachelor of Arts (English) degree with first class honours, won the coveted 2009 Westfield Trust Prize for outstanding academic achievement in English at the university last month.
Commenting on her achievement, Adelina attributed her success to encouragement from her parents, businessman Datuk Sufian Majid and Datin Alissa Fitri.
“I set a target throughout my study,” she said. “Most importantly, we must have the determination and confidence to succeed.
“I am glad that I was able to compete with native speakers of English, as well as students from other countries,” she told Ber- nama.
Adelina, who is also an accomplished pianist, has represented Queen Mary College in choir and mathematics competitions.
While pursuing higher education at the Oakham School, Britain, in 2004, she won the Headmaster’s Prize and was adjudged top student in Mathematics, English and Chemistry.
On her future, Adelina said she planned to write, pursue a Master’s degree and work in Malaysia.
“I love my country,” she added.
Cool, isn't it? I hope to strive like her, and win this battle just as nice, if not nearly as fine as this brainy Adelina..Well, back to my story tadi..hehe..It seems that packing luggage is not as easy as it seems..my bag is definitely bursting at the seams..and on top of that, my mum keeps wanting me to bring one kitchen stock of rempah kari, serunding, and all those stuff one would need to prepare for a month of cooking!
Hehe..She's afraid I won't get enough to eat..but really, what's on my mind is surely not food but my feelings! I'm afraid it would be hard to adapt to a different surrounding, different weather, people..everything lah~ hehe..But I'll manage as long as I remember their advice of always performing my solat and not forgetting my roots..They're basic in maintaining a balanced life, now as well as hereafter..Mark that, Emira!
We'll be heading to Ipoh tomorrow to visit my grandparents and family members there. For today, I'll be meeting family members from Kota Tinggi who will come and visit me at home..Kind of flattering to have others care so much about you, isn't it? Maktam would no doubt want to check my luggage and censor the stuff that I bring..aduhh~
Anyway, although it's sad to simply have one day to spend with them, I suppose it would be better if I focus on spending a great time with all of them, just so there will be memories to cherish after this..no matter where I will be....So, until my next post..Selamat menyambut bulan Ramadhan yang mulia as well as Aidilfitri yang bakal menjelma..sob2..
p/s: I'd definitely miss watching Nur Kasih, Iftitah, as well as Kalamullah on tv3..waa!
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