July 26-August 13, 2006
Hello all,
Well I have been back for just over 2 weeks now, and I have slowly re-orientated myself back into Australian life. I have had a few experiences of reverse culture shock, but on the whole things have run fairly smoothly and I have settled in well.
I am keeping busy at university, studying 4 subjects to finish off my International Business major and my Bachelor of International Studies degree. I only have until this November until I officially finish, with the graduation ceremony next year in most likely May.
I have uni 3 days per week, with a total of 11 hours face-to-face teaching. I am reall enjoying my subjects, one of which is focussing on censorship and responsibility in the media and in society. Very interesting.
On the work front, I am helping dad out with his Golf Club cleaning contract, 4 mornings a week as well as keeping my gardening and car washing jobs running too.
I have re-applied for a job at the local Woolworths, following on from my 3 months experience with them in mid 2005. I have also applied to a "temping agency" and have re-submitted my resume to a modelling agency. A few clients for English tutoring is also on the cards.
Family life is great - good to be home sharing all the good times with everyone. I never realised just how much I missed someone walking in the door, or vacuuming the floor, or even someone just turning on the telly! I missed that family aspect while I was in Japan!
I have now officially completed my GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award, having finalised all the paperwork and being signed off for my previous activities. The award will enhance my resume, and overall has taught me some good camp craft and skills that will help me personally. The award will be given to me at a ceremony most probably by the end of this year.
I have also offered my volunteering services to a Human Rights non-governmental organisation at uni. I have been more interested in this aspect of international relations in recent months, and thought that I could help at the upcoming Human Rights Convention in Sydney this September. Should be fun.
Hope everyone is well and keeping healthy. Stay in touch.
Tim
xoxoxox
Well I have been back for just over 2 weeks now, and I have slowly re-orientated myself back into Australian life. I have had a few experiences of reverse culture shock, but on the whole things have run fairly smoothly and I have settled in well.
I am keeping busy at university, studying 4 subjects to finish off my International Business major and my Bachelor of International Studies degree. I only have until this November until I officially finish, with the graduation ceremony next year in most likely May.
I have uni 3 days per week, with a total of 11 hours face-to-face teaching. I am reall enjoying my subjects, one of which is focussing on censorship and responsibility in the media and in society. Very interesting.
On the work front, I am helping dad out with his Golf Club cleaning contract, 4 mornings a week as well as keeping my gardening and car washing jobs running too.
I have re-applied for a job at the local Woolworths, following on from my 3 months experience with them in mid 2005. I have also applied to a "temping agency" and have re-submitted my resume to a modelling agency. A few clients for English tutoring is also on the cards.
Family life is great - good to be home sharing all the good times with everyone. I never realised just how much I missed someone walking in the door, or vacuuming the floor, or even someone just turning on the telly! I missed that family aspect while I was in Japan!
I have now officially completed my GOLD Duke of Edinburgh Award, having finalised all the paperwork and being signed off for my previous activities. The award will enhance my resume, and overall has taught me some good camp craft and skills that will help me personally. The award will be given to me at a ceremony most probably by the end of this year.
I have also offered my volunteering services to a Human Rights non-governmental organisation at uni. I have been more interested in this aspect of international relations in recent months, and thought that I could help at the upcoming Human Rights Convention in Sydney this September. Should be fun.
Hope everyone is well and keeping healthy. Stay in touch.
Tim
xoxoxox
posted by Tim at 7:26 AM
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