Well, the semester is coming to an end. To be honest, I feel this semester going very fast. I still remembered the first day in ES2007S class. Everyone didn't know each other and Ms Lim guided us to play an ice-breaking game which was the survivors on the island. I and Fahmi were assigned to be the belly dancer and we really did crazy funny things ^_^.
Going through the semester, I've adopted a lot of skills which will be essential for me in the future such as: writing cover letter, resume, preparing for an interview, writing a proposal, etc... However, the most important skill I learned from this class is the way how to communicate with the others. It's really a need for us to survive. You can be very smart, a genius but unless you can communicate with the others, you are nothing. Having said so, though, I haven't practiced it very well. As Aoyun mentioned during our last class, professional communication is not such a thing you can get only after a semester, it's a process and we must practice frequently to get it.
Our class is the first class with such a small size which I've ever taken. In the big lecture, I've never known all my mates' names but as Elaine said, at least now, I could know all of your names :"). I really feel the sense of family and belonging in our class. I did peer teaching together with Weelee and Chen Yan, proposal with Terence, Aoyun and Desmond, chit chatting with Hui Ting, Chen Chen, Akash, Shawn, Mark,...Well, it's really fun as after two years in NUS, I eventually had the feeling like in the school years.
It would be a big mistake for us if we didn't talk about our dear teacher - Ms Lim. You are among the best, most caring and most thorough teachers I have ever known. I remember the way how you observe us discussing during class, how you comment on our work, how you help us point out the problem we face during the peer teaching or doing the proposal. You always come to class early, at around 7am when most of us are still in bed (at least me :")). The enthusiasm and passion you put in teaching us is obviously huge. When we come to class late, it's OK, you don't blame on us. When we are energy-less in the early morning, you let us play some games. There are many things about you that I cannot list out all here. Well, having such a teacher like you, every student would have motivation to do well for every homework, project and assignment.
I am very pleased to take this module. I wouldn't have done that unless Terence has posted on Applied Chemistry facebook page. Thanks to it, I make friends with such interesting people like you. Thanks to it, I learn a lot of surviving skills. I love all of my classmates and Ms Lim. Wish you revise hard and get the best results for your final exam.
P.S: will we have outing after final exam, people ^_^
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Reflection on oral presentation
Well, today I finished the oral presentation with team Energy. I felt really really relieved. At last, after 2 months, we - team Energy have already submitted proposal and presented our project for the whole dear class.
Firstly, I want to say the word thank you to all of my team for great effort put during two months. I would like to say thank you to Ms Lim and all of you - my classmates - for very very precious comments and support for us :X. Without you, we cannot do all of those things in a correct and good manner.
Now, let's go through the milestone in our process.
1/ First meeting - 12 Feb, 2011:
Only me and Terence came for meeting in Science canteen. A bit disappointed, though, I thought that maybe that was Sunday, Desmond lived quite far from campus and Aoyun was busy with hall activities. We pointed out several problems that were able to be our project's topic. A minute was done quite roughly and the work was divided. The meeting lasted for only half an hour.
2/ Progress of doing proposal:
Actually, we have changed the topic from building a solar power plant to PV-LED module for street lamp and traffic lights after being persuaded by Desmond. There was about one meeting per week, hundreds of emails, sms, wiki updates. We did a lot of researches about solar energy generally as that was all we could do. Desmond was assigned for the technical part.
I don't know how many times I have to say "thank you" to my teammates. Terence is extremely proactive in all of the group's activities. He did research, survey and compiled the survey questionnaire. Then he spread for us and asked us to spread on facebook for our friends to do. After that, he collected the results and did the result analysis. The design and some parts of the proposal were done by him. You are really a good team-player, Terence.
About Aoyun, she did the questionnaire for interview, tried to look for the professor for interview and conducted it. The questionnaire has been changed for several times but she was patient to change it from nearly a page to only a few lines of concise content. Also, as a coordinator, she emailed and sms everyone for a meeting. You did really a good job - Aoyn.
Desmond, I was grateful for your support about technical part - PV - LED module for the proposal. Without it, we couldn't have an impressive and persuasive model to present with our class.
Haha, about me, what have I been doing? I was lucky to get the trust of everyone and was assigned as team leader. I did researches about solar energy, divided the work, did the proposal, updated through wiki and NUS email. Also, I played the role of Aoyun sometimes, as well, it is to arrange the time and venue for our meeting.
However, there was one thing I felt very bad whenever I remembered. It was Monday two or three weeks ago, when Aoyun let me know that Terence stayed up till 4am to finish the proposal as he was the person to combine and compile all the detailed parts in the proposal that we sent. That morning, I felt really guilty.
3/ Power point slide and presentation preparation process:
The power point slides were divided to each of us. Terence sent us the template first and each of us had to make the slides ourselves. We did change a lot. If taking a look at the original one and comparing to the current version, wow, I don't think that I can recognize it. It has been changed from the design to the content of each slide and the order. In the last day, Terence made a big surprise to us with a video. He introduced it as an awesome video. However, when we watched, we didn't understand what was going on till the last several lines. What was funniest is the Team Energy Present and title of the presentation.
I also remembered it was extremely funny when we did the rehearsal. As you can expected, we were all laughing and didn't remember the content, said the wrong things and got stunned, especially when I didn't know how to use the USB mouse of Terence to control the slides and I put it on the thigh in a lame posture =))
We also tried to find some features common for our team. At last, we agreed that all of us wear white T-shirt and black pants, Aoyun would wear black skirt. When I introduced, everyone would stand up and look at the audience. In addition, the question would be answered in order, me, Aoyun, Terence and Desmond. As everyone knew each other part, that was not a hard job to do. However, as each of us focused on one realm, if the other couldn't answer completely, that person would help. The overall purpose was everyone can take part in the Q&A session.
4/ Oral presentation:
I went to bus stop quite early but no bus A1, therefore I had to go to Science through KEVII Hall in a formal dress which made me inconvenient. Some troubles happened as the mouse was out of function. Anyway, we tried to do the best for our presentation. It was really different from the peer teaching. I was a bit worried and introduced my teammates in wrong order. This time, I tried to say slowly and emphasized on each point because that was what I got from your response when I did peer teaching lesson. Overall, I felt good. However, my teammates told me that I've made several grammatical mistake. Quite sad but I will try to overcome it.
Terence and Aoyun did a good job. Every point was conveyed smoothly. However, there were some of the points that they forgot what those were, maybe they were too nervous.
Desmond did a good presentation except the last one. There seemed a portion that he forgot so the flow was not that smooth.
Anyway, today's present has been overcome. There is only one session for this ES module left. To be honest, I feel that this semester going too fast, I couldn't believe that this comes the end of the semester.
Hehe, I will have a separate post for our class. One last word I want to say is, I love everyone in our class, I really love my team, my lecturer and my classmate
Firstly, I want to say the word thank you to all of my team for great effort put during two months. I would like to say thank you to Ms Lim and all of you - my classmates - for very very precious comments and support for us :X. Without you, we cannot do all of those things in a correct and good manner.
Now, let's go through the milestone in our process.
1/ First meeting - 12 Feb, 2011:
Only me and Terence came for meeting in Science canteen. A bit disappointed, though, I thought that maybe that was Sunday, Desmond lived quite far from campus and Aoyun was busy with hall activities. We pointed out several problems that were able to be our project's topic. A minute was done quite roughly and the work was divided. The meeting lasted for only half an hour.
2/ Progress of doing proposal:
Actually, we have changed the topic from building a solar power plant to PV-LED module for street lamp and traffic lights after being persuaded by Desmond. There was about one meeting per week, hundreds of emails, sms, wiki updates. We did a lot of researches about solar energy generally as that was all we could do. Desmond was assigned for the technical part.
I don't know how many times I have to say "thank you" to my teammates. Terence is extremely proactive in all of the group's activities. He did research, survey and compiled the survey questionnaire. Then he spread for us and asked us to spread on facebook for our friends to do. After that, he collected the results and did the result analysis. The design and some parts of the proposal were done by him. You are really a good team-player, Terence.
About Aoyun, she did the questionnaire for interview, tried to look for the professor for interview and conducted it. The questionnaire has been changed for several times but she was patient to change it from nearly a page to only a few lines of concise content. Also, as a coordinator, she emailed and sms everyone for a meeting. You did really a good job - Aoyn.
Desmond, I was grateful for your support about technical part - PV - LED module for the proposal. Without it, we couldn't have an impressive and persuasive model to present with our class.
Haha, about me, what have I been doing? I was lucky to get the trust of everyone and was assigned as team leader. I did researches about solar energy, divided the work, did the proposal, updated through wiki and NUS email. Also, I played the role of Aoyun sometimes, as well, it is to arrange the time and venue for our meeting.
However, there was one thing I felt very bad whenever I remembered. It was Monday two or three weeks ago, when Aoyun let me know that Terence stayed up till 4am to finish the proposal as he was the person to combine and compile all the detailed parts in the proposal that we sent. That morning, I felt really guilty.
3/ Power point slide and presentation preparation process:
The power point slides were divided to each of us. Terence sent us the template first and each of us had to make the slides ourselves. We did change a lot. If taking a look at the original one and comparing to the current version, wow, I don't think that I can recognize it. It has been changed from the design to the content of each slide and the order. In the last day, Terence made a big surprise to us with a video. He introduced it as an awesome video. However, when we watched, we didn't understand what was going on till the last several lines. What was funniest is the Team Energy Present and title of the presentation.
I also remembered it was extremely funny when we did the rehearsal. As you can expected, we were all laughing and didn't remember the content, said the wrong things and got stunned, especially when I didn't know how to use the USB mouse of Terence to control the slides and I put it on the thigh in a lame posture =))
We also tried to find some features common for our team. At last, we agreed that all of us wear white T-shirt and black pants, Aoyun would wear black skirt. When I introduced, everyone would stand up and look at the audience. In addition, the question would be answered in order, me, Aoyun, Terence and Desmond. As everyone knew each other part, that was not a hard job to do. However, as each of us focused on one realm, if the other couldn't answer completely, that person would help. The overall purpose was everyone can take part in the Q&A session.
4/ Oral presentation:
I went to bus stop quite early but no bus A1, therefore I had to go to Science through KEVII Hall in a formal dress which made me inconvenient. Some troubles happened as the mouse was out of function. Anyway, we tried to do the best for our presentation. It was really different from the peer teaching. I was a bit worried and introduced my teammates in wrong order. This time, I tried to say slowly and emphasized on each point because that was what I got from your response when I did peer teaching lesson. Overall, I felt good. However, my teammates told me that I've made several grammatical mistake. Quite sad but I will try to overcome it.
Terence and Aoyun did a good job. Every point was conveyed smoothly. However, there were some of the points that they forgot what those were, maybe they were too nervous.
Desmond did a good presentation except the last one. There seemed a portion that he forgot so the flow was not that smooth.
Anyway, today's present has been overcome. There is only one session for this ES module left. To be honest, I feel that this semester going too fast, I couldn't believe that this comes the end of the semester.
Hehe, I will have a separate post for our class. One last word I want to say is, I love everyone in our class, I really love my team, my lecturer and my classmate
Monday, March 7, 2011
Evaluating Intercultural Behavior
There are over 200 nations and 5,000 cultures over the world. Culture has various features from secular things such as: food, clothes, language to sacred realms such as: values, believes, etc...
Each kind of culture has its own particular features to be recognized.
When kimono is mentioned, most of us will immediately think of Japanese.
When someone mentions the phrase "melting pot", it reminds us of the United States.
When we think about Spain, the first image that cross our minds should be the bullfighting and the sexy flamenco dance in the sweet guitar melody.
It is the distinction in different cultures that makes our planet diversified, lively and colorful. However, it is the difference between cultures that may cause misunderstanding and inefficient communications. Some of them may lead to serious aftermaths.
I remember I read somewhere that a Western professor has been fired because he put his leg on the table during the lecture as in Egypt, people considered it as serious offense.
One example which is very familiar to us is the way how we consume food. As Asian, we get used to using chopsticks and spoons in our meals. In contrast, Westerner use forks and knives most of the times.Therefore, we can see how awkward and difficult our exchange friends are when they first come to NUS and have their meals at some food court where there aren't forks or knives.
We may remember of the difference between the Muslim and non-Muslim as well. If you go to a Muslim or Malay food store and ask them to give you pork, you definitely make a very serious offense to Muslim people. That already happened to one of my friends. He went out with another Muslim friend and suddenly forgot his friend was Muslim. Just by asking his friend to have charsiew rice as the food court was famous for charsiew rice, he made his friend furious as he consider asking such question means disrespect to him. Not until then did my friend realize that he did so wrong an action. He tried to apologize and it really took time for him to obtain the forgiveness.
When I first came to Singapore, I couldn't even understand what people was saying albeit I practiced listening when I was at home by listening to BBC everyday. To be honest, my first impression was wondering why people could communicate in such a non-proper English. My friend told me it was Singlish. In a sentence, the main language is English. However, if the partner didn't understand, Chinese would be used. If the partner didn't understand again, Malay and other dialects would be used. Through months living here, I understood that Singlish was a part of Singaporean multiculturalism. Regardless they are Singaporean Chinese, Singaporean Indian or Singaporean Malay, they use Singlish. Singlish has become a distinctive feature for Singapore.
The world is developing days by days. Globalization is now existing in any corner of this world. Everyone of us gradually becomes a global citizen. We are ambassadors for our nations, our cultures ourselves. Let's expose more to other cultures. Try to understand more and harmonize the other cultures. Keeping our own cultures is important but don't let it be the barrier between us and other cultures.
Each kind of culture has its own particular features to be recognized.
When kimono is mentioned, most of us will immediately think of Japanese.
When someone mentions the phrase "melting pot", it reminds us of the United States.
When we think about Spain, the first image that cross our minds should be the bullfighting and the sexy flamenco dance in the sweet guitar melody.
It is the distinction in different cultures that makes our planet diversified, lively and colorful. However, it is the difference between cultures that may cause misunderstanding and inefficient communications. Some of them may lead to serious aftermaths.
I remember I read somewhere that a Western professor has been fired because he put his leg on the table during the lecture as in Egypt, people considered it as serious offense.
One example which is very familiar to us is the way how we consume food. As Asian, we get used to using chopsticks and spoons in our meals. In contrast, Westerner use forks and knives most of the times.Therefore, we can see how awkward and difficult our exchange friends are when they first come to NUS and have their meals at some food court where there aren't forks or knives.
We may remember of the difference between the Muslim and non-Muslim as well. If you go to a Muslim or Malay food store and ask them to give you pork, you definitely make a very serious offense to Muslim people. That already happened to one of my friends. He went out with another Muslim friend and suddenly forgot his friend was Muslim. Just by asking his friend to have charsiew rice as the food court was famous for charsiew rice, he made his friend furious as he consider asking such question means disrespect to him. Not until then did my friend realize that he did so wrong an action. He tried to apologize and it really took time for him to obtain the forgiveness.
When I first came to Singapore, I couldn't even understand what people was saying albeit I practiced listening when I was at home by listening to BBC everyday. To be honest, my first impression was wondering why people could communicate in such a non-proper English. My friend told me it was Singlish. In a sentence, the main language is English. However, if the partner didn't understand, Chinese would be used. If the partner didn't understand again, Malay and other dialects would be used. Through months living here, I understood that Singlish was a part of Singaporean multiculturalism. Regardless they are Singaporean Chinese, Singaporean Indian or Singaporean Malay, they use Singlish. Singlish has become a distinctive feature for Singapore.
The world is developing days by days. Globalization is now existing in any corner of this world. Everyone of us gradually becomes a global citizen. We are ambassadors for our nations, our cultures ourselves. Let's expose more to other cultures. Try to understand more and harmonize the other cultures. Keeping our own cultures is important but don't let it be the barrier between us and other cultures.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Job advertisement
Thanks Ms Lim a lot for reminding me to post the job ad to blog post ^^
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Application letter
Vo Huynh Phu Khanh, Kelvin
Block 30, #B-C, 27 Prince George’s Park Residences
Singapore, S118425
___________________________________________________________________________________January 31st, 2011
The Learning Lab
Mountbatten Square, United Square #03-03
101 Thomson Road
Singapore 307591
Dear Recruiting Manager,
I am writing to respond to your job advertisement on NUS e-job center. I am now a second year Applied Chemistry student specializing in Medicinal Chemistry. Working in lab is one of my favorite things, especially working in lab to teach children and enhance their interest towards science really makes me excited and inspired. Therefore, I am writing to apply for a full-time position as a client ambassador in The Learning Lab.
During my first two years in NUS, I have attempted to gather theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills through all the chemistry and pharmacy modules. I have really enjoyed all the benefits together with challenges during the courses. Despite the first obstacles in communication and different academic levels, I endeavored to overcome and build a rigid background for myself in theoretical organic synthesis, drug discovery and analytical chemistry as well as get familiar with basic laboratory skills such as: TLC, column chromatography, gas chromatography, doing extraction and separation, and conducting different chemical reactions. In addition to that, I have learnt how to work in deadline-oriented environment and get well-prepared in order to be able to solve the sudden problems originated during lecture, tutorial or laboratory session.
Besides studying at university, I have also taken part in some Co-Curricular Activities during my first two years. I’m now holding the position as Vice Director for VietnamJUMP – a community service project aiming at improving the poor’s lives in underprivileged areas in Vietnam. We try to raise fund and seek for sponsorship to help build a kindergarten room in Vietnam and teach children about health, safety awareness. Concurrently, I am a volunteer for World Model of United Nations – WorldMUN, a conference with 2000 delegates from 270 universities in more than 65 countries. Working in such projects really improved my team-working skills and experience. In addition, I learnt how to negotiate to solve conflicts and maintain the good relationship among team members. My ability of strategic planning and working under pressure was enhanced as well.
This is the first time I apply for a full-time position, though, with my enthusiasm, high commitment and what I obtained during the first two years, I believe that I will overcome the difficulties I might face. Therefore, this job would be a great chance for me to experience and explore about my major. I will finish my final exam in May, 2011 and can commit to the job from June onwards.
I have enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae for your review. I very much look forward to the opportunity for further discussion on the position with you and I would be glad to come for an interview any time at your convenience. Should you need any more information, I can be reached at (+65) 8765 4321 or kelvin@es2007s.nus.edu.sg.
I am very grateful for your precious time and greatly appreciate your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Vo Huynh Phu Khanh, Kelvin
Block 30, #B-C, 27 Prince George’s Park Residences
Singapore, S118425
___________________________________________________________________________________January 31st, 2011
The Learning Lab
Mountbatten Square, United Square #03-03
101 Thomson Road
Singapore 307591
Dear Recruiting Manager,
I am writing to respond to your job advertisement on NUS e-job center. I am now a second year Applied Chemistry student specializing in Medicinal Chemistry. Working in lab is one of my favorite things, especially working in lab to teach children and enhance their interest towards science really makes me excited and inspired. Therefore, I am writing to apply for a full-time position as a client ambassador in The Learning Lab.
During my first two years in NUS, I have attempted to gather theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills through all the chemistry and pharmacy modules. I have really enjoyed all the benefits together with challenges during the courses. Despite the first obstacles in communication and different academic levels, I endeavored to overcome and build a rigid background for myself in theoretical organic synthesis, drug discovery and analytical chemistry as well as get familiar with basic laboratory skills such as: TLC, column chromatography, gas chromatography, doing extraction and separation, and conducting different chemical reactions. In addition to that, I have learnt how to work in deadline-oriented environment and get well-prepared in order to be able to solve the sudden problems originated during lecture, tutorial or laboratory session.
Besides studying at university, I have also taken part in some Co-Curricular Activities during my first two years. I’m now holding the position as Vice Director for VietnamJUMP – a community service project aiming at improving the poor’s lives in underprivileged areas in Vietnam. We try to raise fund and seek for sponsorship to help build a kindergarten room in Vietnam and teach children about health, safety awareness. Concurrently, I am a volunteer for World Model of United Nations – WorldMUN, a conference with 2000 delegates from 270 universities in more than 65 countries. Working in such projects really improved my team-working skills and experience. In addition, I learnt how to negotiate to solve conflicts and maintain the good relationship among team members. My ability of strategic planning and working under pressure was enhanced as well.
This is the first time I apply for a full-time position, though, with my enthusiasm, high commitment and what I obtained during the first two years, I believe that I will overcome the difficulties I might face. Therefore, this job would be a great chance for me to experience and explore about my major. I will finish my final exam in May, 2011 and can commit to the job from June onwards.
I have enclosed a copy of my curriculum vitae for your review. I very much look forward to the opportunity for further discussion on the position with you and I would be glad to come for an interview any time at your convenience. Should you need any more information, I can be reached at (+65) 8765 4321 or kelvin@es2007s.nus.edu.sg.
I am very grateful for your precious time and greatly appreciate your consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Vo Huynh Phu Khanh, Kelvin
Monday, February 7, 2011
An argument between mom and son
In daily life, when people communicate to each other, they may either agree or disagree to the others' ideas/actions. Sometimes, there are situations in which they neither support or object. However, in this post, we won't touch that aspect. Generally, when people disagree with anyone, they may choose to keep silent or try to argue to convince that their own opinions are correct, the others shouldn't act/say like this or that, etc. If a compromise is not reached, a conflict most probably occurs. Let me tell you one of such situation which happened recently between me and my mom.
Around a week ago, I had a phone call back to my family in Vietnam. The main content of the call was my desire to switch my course from Chemical Science to Chemical Engineering. By the way, I am now a student in Drug - Applied Chemistry. Initially, everything seemed not a big trouble as I told my parents that I were then considering whether I should do so but most likely, I would do it.
2 days ago, I made a call again and this time, there was a big argument. My mom insisted that I had to pursue this course and did not allow me to change my major. She told me that the decision to go to Applied Chemistry belonged to me after I failed to get admitted to Pharmacy. Therefore, I shouldn't have any change at this point of time. She personally preferred me to complete this course as she wanted me to go for higher education in Pharmacy or Medicinal Chemistry. One more important issue is the financial one. Currently, I'm holding ASEAN Scholarship. The change in major may result in the reconsideration of the scholarship and loss of it. Given that situation, there will be a financial burden on my family.
In my point of view, changing major isn't a terrible thing but a good choice. Switching to Chemical Engineering, I have chance to be more exposed to real industry. I could choose any among Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Process, or R&D. After graduating, I could go to work immediately or think of applying for Master or PhD while going for Master and PhD is the only choice for Science graduates if I really want to receive high salary.
We really had a big argument. I told mom that I would do it regardless mom and dad agreed or not as it would affect my life. I now should have my own opinion and my choice for my life. Mom, in the contrast, remained her viewpoint and did not allow me to do so. Well, it was terrible, indeed.
Nevertheless, I decide not to switch my major any more as I won't get enough financial aid from Tuition Grant which will offer only 2 more years if I successfully change the course. But the conflict isn't completely resolved. Perhaps it'll take a long time for the conflict to be solved. Anyway, I just think that the way I expressed my idea wasn't so appropriate. Maybe I need to have another way of approach next time when I have something I think that parents won't accept it at first sight. Well, what do you think I should and shouldn't do ?
Around a week ago, I had a phone call back to my family in Vietnam. The main content of the call was my desire to switch my course from Chemical Science to Chemical Engineering. By the way, I am now a student in Drug - Applied Chemistry. Initially, everything seemed not a big trouble as I told my parents that I were then considering whether I should do so but most likely, I would do it.
2 days ago, I made a call again and this time, there was a big argument. My mom insisted that I had to pursue this course and did not allow me to change my major. She told me that the decision to go to Applied Chemistry belonged to me after I failed to get admitted to Pharmacy. Therefore, I shouldn't have any change at this point of time. She personally preferred me to complete this course as she wanted me to go for higher education in Pharmacy or Medicinal Chemistry. One more important issue is the financial one. Currently, I'm holding ASEAN Scholarship. The change in major may result in the reconsideration of the scholarship and loss of it. Given that situation, there will be a financial burden on my family.
In my point of view, changing major isn't a terrible thing but a good choice. Switching to Chemical Engineering, I have chance to be more exposed to real industry. I could choose any among Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Process, or R&D. After graduating, I could go to work immediately or think of applying for Master or PhD while going for Master and PhD is the only choice for Science graduates if I really want to receive high salary.
We really had a big argument. I told mom that I would do it regardless mom and dad agreed or not as it would affect my life. I now should have my own opinion and my choice for my life. Mom, in the contrast, remained her viewpoint and did not allow me to do so. Well, it was terrible, indeed.
Nevertheless, I decide not to switch my major any more as I won't get enough financial aid from Tuition Grant which will offer only 2 more years if I successfully change the course. But the conflict isn't completely resolved. Perhaps it'll take a long time for the conflict to be solved. Anyway, I just think that the way I expressed my idea wasn't so appropriate. Maybe I need to have another way of approach next time when I have something I think that parents won't accept it at first sight. Well, what do you think I should and shouldn't do ?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Importance of effective communication
Have you ever asked why human beings were born with ears, eyes, noses, mouths ? What do these organs have in common ? Well, they are for the purpose of communication. We need to communicate with the people around us as effectively as possible. Without effective communication, we will get problems with information and efficiency in everything we do.
The only goal of effective communication is for the receiver to get the idea of the message conveyed. Let me tell you a story about myself. Last year, when I and my friends held a briefing session about CORS bidding for our juniors, no one asked me anything about bidding but asked my friends. I didn't mind that but when my friends asked me that they felt as if I was sad because no one asked me questions. It really surprised me and I tried to explain that I was very okay then. Hence, the obvious fact is sometimes, our non-verbal or verbal communication can mislead people and in some cases, it can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, effective communication is crucial, indeed.
Often do I hear that a good student may not be a good teacher. The problem here again is communication. To be a good teacher, you need to have firm background in the subject; however, it's not sufficient. The compulsory skill for any good teacher is the style he conveys knowledge to his student. If the student can understand what he said and accomplish his assignment, he's a successful teacher; unless he's merely a good learner but can't disseminate his knowledge to the others. The communication is again shows its importance in working efficiency.
To be concluded, we can't survive without communication and we can't succeed without effective communication.
The only goal of effective communication is for the receiver to get the idea of the message conveyed. Let me tell you a story about myself. Last year, when I and my friends held a briefing session about CORS bidding for our juniors, no one asked me anything about bidding but asked my friends. I didn't mind that but when my friends asked me that they felt as if I was sad because no one asked me questions. It really surprised me and I tried to explain that I was very okay then. Hence, the obvious fact is sometimes, our non-verbal or verbal communication can mislead people and in some cases, it can lead to serious consequences. Therefore, effective communication is crucial, indeed.
Often do I hear that a good student may not be a good teacher. The problem here again is communication. To be a good teacher, you need to have firm background in the subject; however, it's not sufficient. The compulsory skill for any good teacher is the style he conveys knowledge to his student. If the student can understand what he said and accomplish his assignment, he's a successful teacher; unless he's merely a good learner but can't disseminate his knowledge to the others. The communication is again shows its importance in working efficiency.
To be concluded, we can't survive without communication and we can't succeed without effective communication.
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