I thought i planned my modules out like almost a month ago. Then I just realised that it isnt as feasible anymore to stick to it.
Shoots.
Im in search of modules. Need breadths/UEs. Any recommendations? Please comment.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Email Correspondances
NOTE: READ FROM BOTTOM-UP
Dear Ms XXX
I thank you for your assistance and have noted your suggestion. I do hope that my predicament can be looked into as I am sure that other students share my sentiments with regard to this matter.
Thank you once again.
With sincerest gratitude,
Farah
Dear Farah
We will look into the situation and see how we could help you. In the meantime, you may want to try bidding for PL3284_1 since it is only offered in Semester 1.
Regards
XXX (Ms)
Senior Administrative Officer
Department of Psychology
Dear Ms XXX,
Thank you for the clarification. However, I am gravely disheartened by this matter. You are implying that because of the 'system', I am unable to take both aspects of Lab in Applied Psychology.
As a student of this institution, I feel that I am entitled to the right to know why the two labs were bundled under one module to begin with. I feel that I should not have been disadvantaged because of the 'system'. I am interested in both aspects of applied psychology and am serious in pursuing this field in future. I feel that both labs would be highly beneficial to my studies now and for my post-graduate studies. Because of this 'system', I feel that it is unfair for me to have to choose between the two labs given that their content vary a great deal.
I am uncertain if you are the relevant party I should convey my grieviences to so I apologise if you are not the intended recepient. However, I truly appreciate if my email could be forwarded to whomever it concerns such that I may receive a clear, satisfactory clarification to this situation.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Farah
Dear Farah
We no longer have any manual registration for modules. All registration has to be done through the CORS system.
Regards
XXX(Ms)
Senior Administrative Officer
Department of Psychology
Dear Ms XXX,
If that is the case, will I still be able to take the module by manually registering for it? You mentioned that that the system will not allow as such but you did not mention if I am still able to take it if registration is done manually.
I find this to be rather peculiar if this is not possible as I will be denied of the opportunity to take modules which I feel will be of great importance in my undergraduate studies as a psychology major.
I look forward and am greatly appreciative of your clarification.
Thank you.
Regards,
Farah
Dear Farah
As both module are classified under PL3284, the system will not allow you to take the other group if you have taken one group in the earlier semester.
Regards
XXX
Dear XXX,
I am a third year and am rather keen on taking PL3284_1 (Lab in health psychology) this semester. However, I am also interested in taking PL3284_2 (Clinical Application of Neuropsychology). While I understand that it is impossible to take both modules concurrently, I am wondering if I will be allowed to take the other module the following semester. Is it possible to do so? Or will I automatically be precluded from taking it next semester as both modules fall under PL3284?
I look forward to your speedy reply.
Yours sincerely,
Farah XXX
Dear Ms XXX
I thank you for your assistance and have noted your suggestion. I do hope that my predicament can be looked into as I am sure that other students share my sentiments with regard to this matter.
Thank you once again.
With sincerest gratitude,
Farah
Dear Farah
We will look into the situation and see how we could help you. In the meantime, you may want to try bidding for PL3284_1 since it is only offered in Semester 1.
Regards
XXX (Ms)
Senior Administrative Officer
Department of Psychology
Dear Ms XXX,
Thank you for the clarification. However, I am gravely disheartened by this matter. You are implying that because of the 'system', I am unable to take both aspects of Lab in Applied Psychology.
As a student of this institution, I feel that I am entitled to the right to know why the two labs were bundled under one module to begin with. I feel that I should not have been disadvantaged because of the 'system'. I am interested in both aspects of applied psychology and am serious in pursuing this field in future. I feel that both labs would be highly beneficial to my studies now and for my post-graduate studies. Because of this 'system', I feel that it is unfair for me to have to choose between the two labs given that their content vary a great deal.
I am uncertain if you are the relevant party I should convey my grieviences to so I apologise if you are not the intended recepient. However, I truly appreciate if my email could be forwarded to whomever it concerns such that I may receive a clear, satisfactory clarification to this situation.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Farah
Dear Farah
We no longer have any manual registration for modules. All registration has to be done through the CORS system.
Regards
XXX(Ms)
Senior Administrative Officer
Department of Psychology
Dear Ms XXX,
If that is the case, will I still be able to take the module by manually registering for it? You mentioned that that the system will not allow as such but you did not mention if I am still able to take it if registration is done manually.
I find this to be rather peculiar if this is not possible as I will be denied of the opportunity to take modules which I feel will be of great importance in my undergraduate studies as a psychology major.
I look forward and am greatly appreciative of your clarification.
Thank you.
Regards,
Farah
Dear Farah
As both module are classified under PL3284, the system will not allow you to take the other group if you have taken one group in the earlier semester.
Regards
XXX
Dear XXX,
I am a third year and am rather keen on taking PL3284_1 (Lab in health psychology) this semester. However, I am also interested in taking PL3284_2 (Clinical Application of Neuropsychology). While I understand that it is impossible to take both modules concurrently, I am wondering if I will be allowed to take the other module the following semester. Is it possible to do so? Or will I automatically be precluded from taking it next semester as both modules fall under PL3284?
I look forward to your speedy reply.
Yours sincerely,
Farah XXX
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
My brother the scientist.
I'm proud of my brother. He just received word that his paper has been accepted and is now published in a journal. I mean common, how many people do you know in the flesh gets their papers published in an international journal?
His paper can be found in the journal Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2006, wiley periodicals, inc.) And check out the uber cheem title...
"Crystallization of IgG1 by Mapping its Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation Curves"
Please, i have no idea what that means. Maybe i should actually read it...later.
His paper can be found in the journal Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2006, wiley periodicals, inc.) And check out the uber cheem title...
"Crystallization of IgG1 by Mapping its Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation Curves"
Please, i have no idea what that means. Maybe i should actually read it...later.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
There's something about...
Haircuts.
The way a lady feels after having her hair preened and tended to cannot be explained. There's the worry, the loss (in some cases), the satisfaction and the sudden esteem boost. If all goes well, she'll feel good about herself the whole day, even if she snipped off like only 2 inches. In any case, I chopped off half my hair (in length) and most likely 3 quarters of it (in volume) yesterday evening so my head is significantly lighter and my neck isnt aching as much. And i felt darn good lah.
Stilettos.
Heh, i just bought a pair of this pair. Pretty huh? Its funny how your posture is immediately corrected and for the first time you realise that your calves are working and not just lumps of muscles cum fats stuck to the bones connecting your feet to your knees. And the fact that you feel a little bit more confident about yourself. Heels..I like.
Chilling out with friends at a hawker centre.
It's so refreshing. Usually, i'd only go with family. But last evening, I went with ave and ade to beach rd food centre. I dont know if the other two thought the food to be good or not, but my stomach was really contented. I live on these kinds of food. Cheap and good. And i think from now on, i'll try to steer my other friends towards places like these. I think ive had enough of overpriced restaurants where the food is like not as palatable and yet 3 times its price.
Middle eastern decorations.
Im contemplating on doing my house up with in future with carpets, plush cushions, comfy sofas, paintings, ceiling drapes and chandaliers. And cool cute little teacups.
Taking photos.
Im still baffled. Why do girls get so excited when it comes to taking and having taken a photo?
Jeans.
Why is it that no matter how many pair you own, you'll only end up using the same one all the time?
Pink.
Well, there's nothing to say really :)
Themed eateries.
Billy bombers. Ive never dined there but I have this prolific urge to dress in long frilly skirts and have a ribbon in my hair, while humming "mr simon, give me a drink" should i ever.
The way a lady feels after having her hair preened and tended to cannot be explained. There's the worry, the loss (in some cases), the satisfaction and the sudden esteem boost. If all goes well, she'll feel good about herself the whole day, even if she snipped off like only 2 inches. In any case, I chopped off half my hair (in length) and most likely 3 quarters of it (in volume) yesterday evening so my head is significantly lighter and my neck isnt aching as much. And i felt darn good lah.
Stilettos.
Heh, i just bought a pair of this pair. Pretty huh? Its funny how your posture is immediately corrected and for the first time you realise that your calves are working and not just lumps of muscles cum fats stuck to the bones connecting your feet to your knees. And the fact that you feel a little bit more confident about yourself. Heels..I like.
Chilling out with friends at a hawker centre.
It's so refreshing. Usually, i'd only go with family. But last evening, I went with ave and ade to beach rd food centre. I dont know if the other two thought the food to be good or not, but my stomach was really contented. I live on these kinds of food. Cheap and good. And i think from now on, i'll try to steer my other friends towards places like these. I think ive had enough of overpriced restaurants where the food is like not as palatable and yet 3 times its price.
Middle eastern decorations.
Im contemplating on doing my house up with in future with carpets, plush cushions, comfy sofas, paintings, ceiling drapes and chandaliers. And cool cute little teacups.
Taking photos.
Im still baffled. Why do girls get so excited when it comes to taking and having taken a photo?
Jeans.
Why is it that no matter how many pair you own, you'll only end up using the same one all the time?
Pink.
Well, there's nothing to say really :)
Themed eateries.
Billy bombers. Ive never dined there but I have this prolific urge to dress in long frilly skirts and have a ribbon in my hair, while humming "mr simon, give me a drink" should i ever.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Early preps
Spent 4 hours at tanjong katong complex shopping for my hari raya clothes like almost 3 months in advance. Amazingly, people have already begun shopping for them. I must say, the designs are getting more modern and trendy. But the price...oh the price. Worth it if you're using your outfit more than once but killer expensive like crazy if its just for that one day. In the end, after trying so many out, i came home empty handed...but im in no hurry to get one yet anyway.
Yesterday was a tad tiring. Tuition in the morn, salsa in the afternoon then swaps farewell. I guess the highlight of that was the fact i got to play the drums and i got a tour of chris's lovely house :)
Bidding starts next week. Im satisfied with the dept for blocking modules (3 of which im intending to take) in favour of yr 3s. Wohoo! :)
Also, I just feel like saying that..
I love my darling :)
Yesterday was a tad tiring. Tuition in the morn, salsa in the afternoon then swaps farewell. I guess the highlight of that was the fact i got to play the drums and i got a tour of chris's lovely house :)
Bidding starts next week. Im satisfied with the dept for blocking modules (3 of which im intending to take) in favour of yr 3s. Wohoo! :)
Also, I just feel like saying that..
I love my darling :)
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Hello
I just came back from a 2D1N trip to Bintan. My sis is having her 1 wk leave and we decided to go somewhere nearby (45 mins away) instead of cameron highlands (10 hr bus ride) or bangkok (which requires flight and more planning).
Bintan is expensive, at least to me cos everything is in sing dollars and i dont feel as rich as i did in tioman where everything is in ringgit. Also, a 2D1N trip is more than sufficient before you get bored. Unless youre the type who just love tanning or whatever then you'll enjoy it very much. Then again, this is my 2nd time there so maybe im just not as excited....Bintan is just a place to go to escape the icky waters around s'pore's coast...and being 45 mins away, you can actually just take a day trip there from tanah merah terminal to take a dip and soak your feet in the fine fine sand and come back at night!
The water is very clear and yeah, you can see fishes by the shore...and that water is superbly calm. It felt like i was swimming in a lake rather than the sea! :)
Golf enthusiasts might like the course there as it is apparently in the top 100 golf courses in the world.
That aside, more bumming for me till school re-opens!
:) :) :)
Bintan is expensive, at least to me cos everything is in sing dollars and i dont feel as rich as i did in tioman where everything is in ringgit. Also, a 2D1N trip is more than sufficient before you get bored. Unless youre the type who just love tanning or whatever then you'll enjoy it very much. Then again, this is my 2nd time there so maybe im just not as excited....Bintan is just a place to go to escape the icky waters around s'pore's coast...and being 45 mins away, you can actually just take a day trip there from tanah merah terminal to take a dip and soak your feet in the fine fine sand and come back at night!
The water is very clear and yeah, you can see fishes by the shore...and that water is superbly calm. It felt like i was swimming in a lake rather than the sea! :)
Golf enthusiasts might like the course there as it is apparently in the top 100 golf courses in the world.
That aside, more bumming for me till school re-opens!
:) :) :)
Friday, July 14, 2006
Finally!
Thanks to ave, i finally have a list of halal places to dine around town besides the same usual places...
Copied this from the class blog to share so next time anyone wants to plan like an outing with muslims, you guys can suggest these places.. :) Oh yes, you can also go to the MUIS website to look at the entire list of halal food outlets in singapore.
Bumbu Restaurant @ Far East Square 63928628 ♥ Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant @ Furama Riverfront Hotel 67332081 ♥ Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant @ Shaw Tower 62911433 ♥ Wang Yhingthai Restaurant @ Purvis St 63392520 ♥ Mackenzie Rex Restaurant @ Prinsep Street 63361702 ♥ Hajah Maimunah @ 11&15 Jalan Pisang 6291 3132♥ Larissa Café @ #B1-09/10 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade, 6734 7030♥ Mazmazza Café & Restaurant @ 67-68 Bussorah Street 6297 7472♥ Straits Kitchen @ 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Hotel 6416 7114♥ Café Vienna @ Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road 6589 7799♥ Café De Laila @ 100 Orchard Road #01-03 Le Meridien Shopping Centre 6735 076
Copied this from the class blog to share so next time anyone wants to plan like an outing with muslims, you guys can suggest these places.. :) Oh yes, you can also go to the MUIS website to look at the entire list of halal food outlets in singapore.
Bumbu Restaurant @ Far East Square 63928628 ♥ Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant @ Furama Riverfront Hotel 67332081 ♥ Sofra Turkish Cafe & Restaurant @ Shaw Tower 62911433 ♥ Wang Yhingthai Restaurant @ Purvis St 63392520 ♥ Mackenzie Rex Restaurant @ Prinsep Street 63361702 ♥ Hajah Maimunah @ 11&15 Jalan Pisang 6291 3132♥ Larissa Café @ #B1-09/10 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade, 6734 7030♥ Mazmazza Café & Restaurant @ 67-68 Bussorah Street 6297 7472♥ Straits Kitchen @ 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Hotel 6416 7114♥ Café Vienna @ Royal Plaza on Scotts, 25 Scotts Road 6589 7799♥ Café De Laila @ 100 Orchard Road #01-03 Le Meridien Shopping Centre 6735 076
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Still full closet and dusty hands have i.
Im airing my cupboard. Well, at least thats a pretty valid excuse for walking away from the mess ive made in my room.
I got rid of all the clothes i have not worn in the past 2 years and which i do not intend to wear..again. I was about to donate them to some needy indonesians cos this guy in the newspapers is acting as a middleman, collecting old clothes and stuff for the needy there. I told my grandma about it and she decided that she wanted to give them to her maid. so yeah. either way, i know my clothes arent gonna be wasted.
Amazed at how brilliantly fast I had done my wardrobe, I decided to well, do my bookshelves. The ones which were stuffed with all the mess from the exams. Threw away all my social work notes. Dont think im gonna need them anyway. Decided to keep my psych lect stuff. And my GEK1525 notes are still with me. Kenneth has asked me to pass it on. So anyone out there taking Evaluating Claims Related To Health, look me up, im giving it away. NM2219 book up for grabs too. Im still deciding if i should keep it cos its in such good condition and its a really nice read. But then again, whats the point of keeping it? Im already wondering if i should have hung onto my PL1101E text. Whats the point of keeping that? Im thinking of selling it already. I dont see myself referring to it in future considering it only somewhat scratches the surface the topics in psych.
Its funny how its so easy to keep books but so hard to figure out what the heck to do with all those tutorial readings and stuff.
I have 2 more pigeon holes to finish before moving on to my drawers and perhaps dresser. Argh.
In any case, I just completed this book by Paul Coelho. Its called "The devil and Miss Prym". I highly recommend this to everyone who wants a short hmm-ish whoa book that touches on the mumbo-jumbo about whether humans are essentially good or evil. (gosh, i can never be a book reviewer but ive never intended to be one anyway)
Im also reading another book "Why we do it: Rethinking sex and the selfish gene". Its something that delves into evolution theories and stuff. Im still struggling with the 2nd chapter. Its been a long time since i read a academic kinda book.
In the meantime, I'll be re-reading Shape :)
I think that this holiday has taught me a lot about people. The most hardworking person ends up a slob when he/she has nothing to do.
Fine, thats just me.
And crap. Im left with 1 month before school starts and look at me. I havent worked out as often as i can to lose the exam-induced fats on my body.
I got rid of all the clothes i have not worn in the past 2 years and which i do not intend to wear..again. I was about to donate them to some needy indonesians cos this guy in the newspapers is acting as a middleman, collecting old clothes and stuff for the needy there. I told my grandma about it and she decided that she wanted to give them to her maid. so yeah. either way, i know my clothes arent gonna be wasted.
Amazed at how brilliantly fast I had done my wardrobe, I decided to well, do my bookshelves. The ones which were stuffed with all the mess from the exams. Threw away all my social work notes. Dont think im gonna need them anyway. Decided to keep my psych lect stuff. And my GEK1525 notes are still with me. Kenneth has asked me to pass it on. So anyone out there taking Evaluating Claims Related To Health, look me up, im giving it away. NM2219 book up for grabs too. Im still deciding if i should keep it cos its in such good condition and its a really nice read. But then again, whats the point of keeping it? Im already wondering if i should have hung onto my PL1101E text. Whats the point of keeping that? Im thinking of selling it already. I dont see myself referring to it in future considering it only somewhat scratches the surface the topics in psych.
Its funny how its so easy to keep books but so hard to figure out what the heck to do with all those tutorial readings and stuff.
I have 2 more pigeon holes to finish before moving on to my drawers and perhaps dresser. Argh.
In any case, I just completed this book by Paul Coelho. Its called "The devil and Miss Prym". I highly recommend this to everyone who wants a short hmm-ish whoa book that touches on the mumbo-jumbo about whether humans are essentially good or evil. (gosh, i can never be a book reviewer but ive never intended to be one anyway)
Im also reading another book "Why we do it: Rethinking sex and the selfish gene". Its something that delves into evolution theories and stuff. Im still struggling with the 2nd chapter. Its been a long time since i read a academic kinda book.
In the meantime, I'll be re-reading Shape :)
I think that this holiday has taught me a lot about people. The most hardworking person ends up a slob when he/she has nothing to do.
Fine, thats just me.
And crap. Im left with 1 month before school starts and look at me. I havent worked out as often as i can to lose the exam-induced fats on my body.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Dear friends
Due to certain obnoxious circumstances, I have decided to suspend my tag board. Feel free to leave your comments though yea? I figured that at least i can moderate the comments before they are published so heh, only the ones which are 'genuine' can be seen.
Finally, a way to control the spam ive been putting up with! :)
Finally, a way to control the spam ive been putting up with! :)
Friday, July 07, 2006
Mods
WHYYYYYYY?
I cant seem to be able to piece a nice time table together :(
Besides, bio psych, adolescent psych and lab in applied psych (of which im not even sure if lab in health psych is offered under it), i dont know what else to take if i want a 3 day week again.
Im still deciding between
1) general bio
2) management intro for breadth
and
3)org culture and power management intro
4) intro to world religion
5)understanding emotion in interactive processess
6)understanding careers
7)intro to cultural studies for UE.
PLUS im looking for breadth/UE mods that doesnt require textbooks.
ARGHHHHHHH.
But either way, i see a 4-5 day packed week looming.........arghhhhhh.
Aside: The psych camp was great..at least looking at the way the campers enjoyed it. I mean, i wasnt really around..but im gonna try my darnest to be there for the whole camp next year....besides, it might be the last in which i can be a faci. Then its time to grow up :(
Think ive got the flu bug. Darn it.
I cant seem to be able to piece a nice time table together :(
Besides, bio psych, adolescent psych and lab in applied psych (of which im not even sure if lab in health psych is offered under it), i dont know what else to take if i want a 3 day week again.
Im still deciding between
1) general bio
2) management intro for breadth
and
3)org culture and power management intro
4) intro to world religion
5)understanding emotion in interactive processess
6)understanding careers
7)intro to cultural studies for UE.
PLUS im looking for breadth/UE mods that doesnt require textbooks.
ARGHHHHHHH.
But either way, i see a 4-5 day packed week looming.........arghhhhhh.
Aside: The psych camp was great..at least looking at the way the campers enjoyed it. I mean, i wasnt really around..but im gonna try my darnest to be there for the whole camp next year....besides, it might be the last in which i can be a faci. Then its time to grow up :(
Think ive got the flu bug. Darn it.