options, options..

okay, 3 posts within 15mins of each other might be too much but since i'm really free today (as with most of my other days), i shall blog (again)..

went down to idp singapore last monday to explore my options about pursuing a tourism management degree in australia. granted, the counselor assisting me wasn't the most knowledgeable about studying in australia despite working in an organisation that's pretty much ALL about studying in australia, but i went away with a great deal of information that's gonna go a long way in helping me make my final decision.

after much deliberation (not really considering there were only that many choices and she was focusing only on this to begin with), i've decided to go with university of queensland's bachelor in international hotel and tourism management program. yesh, the exact one that ril's bout to complete come year end.

before the accusations come flying that i've not covered all bases before settling on this choice, let me assure you that me being me, i've gone through everything like 5 times before moving on to the next item on the list. and trust me, the list's quite long.

there shouldn't be any problem with being offered a placement but the issue that i'm more concerned with is how to afford my 1.5 (2.5 with honours) years there. really am crossing my fingers, toes, everything that the singapore airlines scholarship comes through but if that doesn't happen (which is VERY likely not), my application through idp will be considered for a scholarship that may cover up to 75% of my tuition fees. and that's a savings of at least 40K. aussie dollars.

so dear readers of my blog, any donations towards helping the poor island boy study in another (much bigger) island is very much appreciated.*

will be heading for orchard hotel come saturday to submit my application and hopefully am able to drag the best friend along for bruch/lunch. then it's off to attend my very first 21st bday party in the year where almost everyone i know turns 21. quite sad actually, considering it's already august . this goes to show how popular a person yours truly truly (can't help it here) is. sad right..

*cash and internet funds transfers only