Terengganu O Terengganu

Terengganu is a state on the east coast of the Malaysian Peninsular. Most of the Terengganu people are Malay, but there are some Chinese and Indian too. I visited Terengganu for a school trip along with my 6 other schoolmates in 2012. It was an amazing trip. We did a lot of activities. Our first night was well-spent in KL. The next day, we went to Terengganu by bus. It took approximately 6 hours to Terengganu from KL by bus. Well, of course we had stopped to a few R&R (Rest Station). As that was my first visit to the east coast of the peninsular ( I often go to KL only), I was pretty excited.

To be honest, upon arrival in Terengganu, we were brought to a beach, Pantai Batu Buruk. The view was splendid. It was magnificent that we took hundreds of photos. Thank god we did not take thousands.

At Pantai Batu Buruk

Then, we headed to our homestay, the place that we call home for 5 days. The condition was okay. A room for 2. Not bad isn't it for a school trip? But I noticed that when I was in Terengganu, most of the people are religious. We need to use long pants to cover our aurat (the rule for clothing in Islam). But, that is not a problem. Terengganu is a state that has a lot of scenic views, magnificent beaches, beautiful island and the best of all, delicious food. Although Terengganu does not have many shopping malls or department stores like you can see in KL or even in my hometown, Kuching, but that is just fine for a nature lover, but not me. I can't. But there are places that you can visit such as the Terengganu State Museum, Crystal Mosque, Pasar Payang, Batik Factory ( we visited Noor Arfa Batik Factory) etc.

At the Crystal Mosque

Terengganu State Museum

Well, it was amazing I must say. For people who enjoy scuba diving, it is suggested that to give it a try in Terengganu. Don't forget to eat the Keropok Lekor. It was the best that you can ever taste.

For more information about places to visit in Terengganu, click here.

PEPERO DAY, A DAY OF HAPPINESS

Dear readers, today is the second Tuesday of November. What does this means? To be exact, today is Pepero Day. What is Pepero? Some of you know what is Pepero while some do not have any idea about what the heck is Pepero. Pepero is a snack or chocolate sticks that are manufactured by a Korean Company, Lotte. If you visit South Korea, there is an amusement park named Lotte World. Well, Lotte is almost the same company like Nestle, where it has various types of products using different name. For instance, Nestle has Milo, Coca-cola etc. So do Lotte Group. Lotte has amusement park, cinemas, food products, department stores etc. But that is just a rough idea on the manufacture of Pepero.

On Pepero day, usually people will give Pepero to their beloved friends and families. This is to show their love and.....nahh...that is just for happiness of everybody. It is great to enjoy Pepero with your beloved ones.

Bought my Pepero for my friends and family

When I first get to celebrate Pepero day, it was with my Korean Lecturer and friends. It was amazing. My lecturer bought boxes of Pepero and gave it to her students. To be frank, all my Korean lecturers were amazing, kind and awesome. So, I hope you guys will enjoy your Pepero Day like me, although I celebrate it alone here.

To know more about Pepero Day, click here.

KOREAN 한국어

안녕하세요?
제 이름은 루자이니 라고 합니다.
저는 말레이시아 사람 입니다.
저는 한국어를 배웠습니다.
하지만, 저는 여자 친구 없거든.

Hey guys. I know some of you may wonder what the hell I'm talking about. That is the basic introduction in Korean. I have attended Korean Language Course for 9 months last year and I learnt up to level 2A. Well, I know that is still the beginner level, but Korean Language ain't easy especially when it comes to listening (듣기). For reading, writing and speaking, you can handle it with care. For your information, I was given only 3 days to master the Korean writing system, Hangeul (한글). That sounds insane because I have no basic knowledge in Korean Language. However, don't worry. The Korean writing system is easy compared to the Chinese writing system and the Japanese writing system.
To be able to write in Korean, one need to know the vowels and consonants. When you know the vowels and consonants, it is easier for you to write the words in Korean. There are apps that you can download on Google Playstore for Android and Apple Store. You may download 'SNU LEI' on playstore or apple store to learn how to write in Korean. Within a few days, you are able to write your own name in Korean. Try it. It may give you advantage with the knowledge of extra language.

Download this on playstore

Career at Bloomberg

Dear readers, I am pretty sure that some of you have heard about Bloomberg. Bloomberg offers job opportunity mostly to fresh graduates. I heard about this from one of my lecturer. Her daughter is currently in her second year of undergraduate studies in one of the local universities here in Malaysia. She applied for job in Bloomberg and did employment test and interview in Bloomberg headquarters in KL. She got the job offer but it is unfortunate that she hasn't completed her undergraduate studies. So, she rejected the offer and continue with her studies. But, that is not the main point here. I just wanna share that if you find difficulties in finding job, you can try here in Bloomberg.

SHINE WITH BLOOMBERG

For more information, click here.

Chinese Government Scholarships

Dear readers, if any of you who are interested to pursue your undergraduate or post-graduate studies in China but finance haunts you, don't worry. The Chinese Government offers a lot of scholarships for foreign students. This includes scholarships funded by the provincial government in China. For instance, there are scholarships for foreign student funded by government of Chongqing, Government of Fujian, Government of Xinjiang etc. Application for undergraduate studies usually open for foreign students somewhere in February. Application form can be downloaded online and submission can be made to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in respective countries.

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS

I don't really know much about the Chinese Government scholarships as I have never tried to apply for it. But I will try my luck next year. Wish me luck!!

For more information of the Chinese Government Scholarships, click here.

Korean Government Scholarships

Hey guys! In my previous  blog entry, I have told you that there are a few government scholarships that you are eligible to apply. Republic of Korea is one of the many nations around the globe that offers scholarships to foreign students each year to study in Korean Universities. Those who are interested in the scholarships, one can apply through websites and submit the hard copy of their application at the Korean embassy of their respective countries.

2016 KOREAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

How to apply?

Each year, the Korean Government or the Korean Embassy in the respective countries will announce for the application for the Korean Government Scholarships. This year, the period of application is approximately 1 month. Be alert!! The application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Korea are different. So, always check or put a reminder on your phone. The undergraduate studies usually open in October to November while post-graduate will be in early March until April. Each applicant is required to download the application form from the websites and print the hard copy. One will be required to submit the hard copy to the Korean Embassy of their respective countries.

Who are eligible to apply?

Talking about who are eligible to apply, those who have received scholarships from any Korean institutions or those who went to Korea as an exchanged student are eligible for this scholarships. This is stated in the terms and conditions of the Korean Government Scholarships application form. A D2 Korean Visa holder is also not eligible for this scholarships.

Which university to apply?

There are around 60 Korean universities eligible for this scholarships. It is recommended that one to choose the top 3 Korean Universities known as SKY, which consist of Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University. These universities are the best in Korea and the Koreans salute all the students who successfully enter these universities. Other universities that you can choose are Inha University, Hanyang University, Sungkyungkwan University, Konkuk University etc. In each application of Korean Government Scholarships, one can choose up to 3 preferred universities. So, that is not a major problem anymore.

In addition, applicants that are fluent in the Korean Language has the advantage compare to those without any basic Korean Language. Fluent in English Language will also give a great advantage to the applicant. For instance, one has scored high marks in English Language tests such as TOEFL, IELTS etc. So, the advantage is yours.

For more information, one can check into the link provided. Click here.

Scholarships O Scholarships

Westminster Scholarships for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Studies

Turkish Government Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies

Hey guys. In this blog entry, I wanna share that you can get the best education in the world even though you have not enough fund to finance your studies. They are a lot of governments that offer full scholarships for foreign students. For example, Korean Government Scholarships, Turkish Government Scholarships, Iran Government Scholarships, Chinese Government Scholarships etc. They are a lot to be mentioned here but yeah, don't get frustrated if you failed to obtain one, because there is always another alternatives for you. Here are the list of Government Scholarships you can try.

1. Turkish Government Scholarships
2. Chinese Government Scholarships
3. Iran Government Scholarships
4. Korean Government Scholarships
5. Malaysian Government Scholarships
6. Japanese Government Scholarships
7. Taiwan Government Scholarships
8. Indonesian Government Scholarships

They are a lot of scholarships that are offered by the government of nations around the globe. Numerous number of scholarships that are available that you can try for. But the scholarships above are applicable for both undergraduate and post-graduate studies. As you know, most of the international scholarships are only offered for post-graduate studies only. So, government scholarships is the most essential solutions to this matter. To apply for the scholarships, one can consult the embassy of the respective nations at its own country to ask for the application of the scholarships. Contact them. You will benefit from it. Who knows it's your luck and you get it. It is like winning lottery. Perhaps, lottery that will benefit you for your whole life. Good luck in your application!!! A better education is better for everyone in order to have a better future.

Internet Dilemma

Love me like you do. I am currently doing nothing here in my hometown. I am trying to raise fund for my studies next year through online surveys and online business. So, internet speed is vital for me. It is so unfortunate that the internet speed here in Malaysia is extremely slow. Most Malaysians pay more than any other nations to surf the internet at a higher speed. However, paying more doesn't guarantee a faster internet. In fact, the internet in Malaysia is ranked among the most expensive yet among the slowest. When we compare Malaysia with its neighboring country, Singapore, the Republic has the fastest broadband connection in the world. That makes me jealous of the Singaporean. They are able to use faster internet, and as I told you, internet speed is vital for online tasks. I hope the internet speed in Malaysia will change drastically and compete with all the well-developed nations like Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. A better internet speed is essential for the people.