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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

HKUST International Summer Program 2012: [Departure]

Its been three days I arrive in Hong Kong for International Summer Program 2012.
It gets pretty busy here, but I really enjoy every moment of it!
Anyway, let me start my journey of story telling talking about the experience before arriving at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
It is an adventure!
Bye bye Malaysia~ Hello Hong Kong!
@ Kuala Lumpur International Airport
So these two guys are my friends, i.e my course mate too!
A lot of things happen for the 1st day itself! So I'm going to separate it into categories.
I try to document everything that I experience here and share it out.
Its a rare opportunity and I will try to experience the experience to the fullest. :D

As usual, I let the picture tells the story!
Actually, UPM bought economy class flight, but we get upgraded to business class! WOW!
We're so lucky!!
We're taking Malaysia Airline :)
HK = Hong Kong :D My upgraded seating number.
We were offered with juices. I take guava juice. Besides me is a lady who is a stranger.
My seating is the front most cabin near cockpit I guess.
Appetizer: Malaysian Satay and nuts
Appetizer: Smoked Chicken with potato and chive salad
The empty plate is the for the garlic bread. There's fruit along side with the appetizer.
Interesting shaped butter.

Main Course: Braised Duck with Soya Glaze
Just trying new taste. I don't remember I eat duck before. haha
I guess it is one of the first time~
Malaysia Airline business class service. I guess it is once in a lifetime opportunity!
Dessert: Light mango blueberry cheesecake. Nyum~!
Since it is rare experience, I must taste everything!
The turbulence outside is pretty bad. The plane shake so badly as it going  into the clouds.
Its rainy seasons.. summer.

In the dark~
Then after we land safely at Hong Kong International Airport, we meet Andy who was exchange student to UPM last semester to guide us to the university.
First, we take bus~
Inside the bus in Hong Kong
Not much difference compare to buses in Japan when I went to Japan 5 years ago


Next, take train from this station.

Building in Hong Kong is super tall! :O

Train gate. We use Octopus card (below)!
Octopus card not only can be use for train, MTR.
But also can be use to pay parking, buy food, etc etc.
I call it super card!
Super Octopus card~
Make me thought of RIP Paul the Octopus... err...
Inside the train, they call it MTR here..

My course mates and in middle is our Hong Kong friend. :)

Take mini bus to go to HKUST.
Interesting mini bus..
They are punctual and you can see the speed of that uncle drive this vehicle.
Can use Octopus here~

HKUST is built along side the hill and it facing the sea.
Which is I feel... the magical and beautiful scenery to see everyday~
Its wonderful place to study!
I'm so blessed~!

That building is hostel's building where they call it hall.
That's all for this post.
Gonna update next about my room and my hall.
It is a wonderful hall, the best hall in HKUST so far.
This makes me want to study even harder!
Its like I'm dreaming.
The closest study experience I get to Japan.
In a way, it is even better than Japan university, in terms of its location, views,...

Anyway, currently I'm pretty busy with assignments, tutorials, tests and also the Poster Day!
Looking forward to each lecture, the lecturer is super awesome.
Great experience.
Still need to do some catching-up.

To be continue tomorrow for the next post!

Monday, June 4, 2012

EE Sem II : [The end]

This semester had been so busy for me... Till no time to update my blog.. Super lazy. haha.
It has been 2+ months i didn't update anything. XP
But I decided to post something before the exam weeks start.. so..

I have been so busy keeping up with activities, study and performances.
I'm so grateful that I have enough sleep to keep up with the pace and due dates.
The weekly planner for week 14

Finally, the end of week 14 of the 2nd semester.
I'm so relieved that I manage to pass up all the required assignments.
So now, finals next week, the last battle.
I really really need to work my best to get the best result possible so that I can increase my CGPA.
So one week studying.
Hopefully.
I love studying at the library and I can see my lovely faculty here!
Need to fully utilized my time with studying.
Since the weather so hot these days, I decided to go back home. :D

Okay, I want to keep this post short because I have a lot of things to write, actually.
Too many things in my mind till I don't know where to begin. lol

Well, let me just listed down the activities I've join this super busy semester =D :


23 Feb 2012 - 26 Feb 2012
MURoC 2012
Where I just go there as an observer. :)


3 Mar 2012
Wiramasli : Pertandingan Nyanyian Lagu Irama Asli
Singing super difficult traditional song >.<


28 Mar 2012
Pertandingan Nyanyian Lagu Tahun Baru Cina
"Freeze" XP
Singing Chinese New Year Song in chinese with my friends. Get 2nd place. lol

29 Mar 2012
7th Pesta Ang Pau UPM 2012
博特拉大学新春文化大汇演 Pesta Ang Pau UPM
Singing for the finale of the event. Super nice @ Dewan Besar UPM


2 April 2012
Festival Warisan Budaya - K11
Singing for the event ~ Sing chinese song~ :)


13 April 2012 - 14 April 2012
PAP big family gathering to Genting
PAP大家帮 :D
Our gathering after the big event. They all are awesome!


28 April 2012
Malam Seri Gemilang 2012
K10 + K11
Singing with live band and duet with super-nice voice singer from K10. :D
This event is for the final year student that stay at K10 and K11.
With the beautiful singers :)

29 April 2012
English Drama Intercollege
I'm acting as Snow White. I'm a bad actress~ :S

19 May 2012
EE Dinner 2012
Singing solo and duet with Joel for our department dinner.


23 May 2012
Majlis Gemilang Akademik
Become usher at Dewan Besar.


25 May 2012 - 27 May 2012
Mega Projek BAKSIS UPM
A compulsory project needed to be done. A community based project.

30 May 2012
11th College Award 2012
Singing for the event. The last performance of the semester.
At backstage =)
2 June 2012
UPM's Talent photo shoot.
No idea how I ended up with this. haha
I'm a camera-phobia to be honest :O

I hope I can give more details~
but I'll do my best to do so in the next blog post!

Next, few more plans to go during the semester break =) :

  1. Photoshop class
  2. FINALS~~! :S
  3. International Summer Program at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
  4. ROBOCON @Terengganu
  5. Visit my grandmother @Penang
  6. Fasting month of Ramadan~ :)
  7. **Planning some project related with my interest :D
Good luck for my finals~ I hope I'll be able to reach my target!
Good luck everyone~!
Till the next free time, I'll update the blog soon. :)