Sunday 15 April 2012

Last Blog Post


I still clearly remember, the time when I choose module for my exchange here. I was very confused because a lot of various interesting modules were offered to me. Professional communication module stood out from very beginning because it was align with my first plan to take communication modules here. This module was the one that I most waiting for.

The study weeks were coming. I began my learning process here by waking up late and, of course, coming up late to the first session of class at that Monday morning. I was surprised finding the fact that the class was so small, with only 12 students there. The class activity was also so much fun. It was so far from my expectation of serious and quiet class; considering the module name has 'professional' word in it. And my surpriseness was not stop there. Ms lim called me on Wednesday evening. She told me I came to wrong class.

Time flies. Without I realize, our last session was a week ago. I learn a lot, some are as I expected such presentation and writing skills. I also learn things out of my expectation such intercultural communication, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.  

One thing that I learn is writing application letter and resume. I learn to pay attention to every detail that I write at application letter. This skills are truly useful for me because I will graduate soon. At this class, I was introduced to the importance of word chosen as well as design and template used at application letter and resume. Well, it is true that these are actually general principle that people already know in writing application letter and resume. These principles also can easily be found at internet. But, my learning experience at this class was different. I'm sure enough everyone in Ms Lim's class understands what I mean.

Ms lim style in teaching is very unique. She emphasizes a lot in process. You do not simply submit your assignment in one step. You're draft are commented by your friends first before submitted as final one. My first draft was horrible. Thanks to my commenting friends, my final draft was much better. I learn my mistakes through these process. 7C is also stick on my head now. I'm very grateful and thankful to Ms Lim. My decision to stay at her class is not wrong.

As the most intense class I have here, I feel so lucky to have very good and nice friends. All people in the class are so fun! I'm sure enough my pretty much standard English requires a lot of patience from them. I am surprised they still bear with me, even until now. I must say thanks to Terrance, my peer teaching team, for his patience in communicate with me. I do feel guilty for making him spent a lot of money because I couldn't simply get what his mean only by one text. It was not counted for his effort in reexplain everything to me, again, when I could not understand what he said. Trust me, It did not only happen once.

I also must express my gratitude to my proposal team. My thankfulness for these guys: Hue Qi, Gang Rui, and Leon is beyond words. They taught me a lot in everything, critical thinking, efficiency, Singapore's culture; everything. They helped me a lot. They did not leave me behind when I did get lost in middle discussion. I'm sure enough that was difficult, to keep me on track when I got lost, in uncounted times. Especially during that intense times when team need to think harder in proposal. What make they could stand it remains mystery. I seriously have no idea.

Well, I will go back to Indonesia in less than a month. I'm definitely sure I will miss this class, every single person of our class. Hope all of you can pursue your dream. Thanks!

ps: I try so hard to do not put a lot of drama on my last blog post. Hope that works :)

3 comments:

  1. Hello Fiza! Hope you enjoyed your farewell celebration at U-town! It was really a lot of hustle and bustle that day (I was at U-town in the late afternoon and it was already so bustling with energy).

    I think our class has really learnt a lot from you too, from all the insights you have given like what 'head-tapping means in Indonesia' and other sharing you have done with us! Also like you, I have learnt a lot from mistakes committed and I am very glad that we have really dedicated friends and tutor who will make the effort to tell you at least where are areas at fault.

    Please enjoy your stay in Singapore and I hope everything will work out great for you back in your home country! Cheers! (:

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  2. Hey Fiza!! (:

    It was really fun working with you. Your expressions and all are hilarious! hahaha yep the 7Cs really stick with me. I think about it everytime I'm doing an assignment now haha! Anyway, do keep in contact, we'll be around for your last week so after exams, we can go hang out or something!

    Leon

    p.s. oh and by the way, let you in on a secret: that thing isnt really a pineapple pau. Its just the largest pineapple tart we've ever seen in our lives hahahaha!

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  3. Hi Fiza,

    one thing very commendable is Miss Lim's dedication in ensuring us to produce quality work. Through this process, the nitty gritty pointers did get engraved deep in us. These are definitely useful for our further assignments or work (since you are graduating). It is an honour to have you in our class. I enjoyed your sharing on the culture in Indonesia. Though I took Bahasa Indonesia in NUS, I wasn't exposed much to Indonesia's culture.

    Enjoy the rest of your stay in Singapore. Take care. =)

    Cheers,
    Chee Kian

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