Blog 3: Some lessons about making friends after my watching an animation

Recently I am watching an animation named I have few friends. The funny things people in the animation did make me laugh as well as think.

Because of the appearance of the 17-year-old hero, the classmates all consider him as a “social youth”, so everyone is afraid of being his friend. But in fact, he is a very kind and considerate man. This tells us, it is not enough to have a beautiful heart if you want to make friends, but also you should show it and let others know.

Things changes when the hero meets the heroine. Both of them have few friends and they finally established a club in school after discussing. The name of the club is “close people club”. Then the club members are added one by. Both of them do club activities happily every week and make many other friends. This tells us, if you don’t have friends, then joining an organization or club can be a good choice. You can spend your time meaningfully and know many people as well, maybe among which you can find your real friends. Oh, I forgot one thing: the members in the club also had few friends before. So it could be better that the club you choose is the one in which there are many people who have something in common with you.

I haven’t finished the animation yet. It is still possible for me to find more lessons later on.

Blog 3 My missing Spring Festival.

            My father’s hometown is Zhuanghe, a city belongs to Dalian.  When I was young, all my family members would go back to Zhuanghe to celebrate the Spring Festival for almost one week every year.  The place we stayed was in the countryside.  Therefore, I have the chance to see slaughtering domestic animals in person.  At that time, the courtyard was full of cheering and laughing.  Could you imagine that busy and impressive scene?  Besides this, I, my elder brother and two elder sisters would have fun together.  I remember the time we rode our bikes on the paths of the hill; I remember the time we played mahjong and poker together; I remember the time we set off beautiful fireworks at midnight; I also remember…  Those are my precious memories which I will never forget.  However, several years ago, a house was bought in Dalian for my grandma so that we could look after her better. My two sisters were all married.  From then on, I never went back to Zhuanghe but only have few meals at my grandma’s, without fireworks, without mahjong, only with a television.  I cannot remember since when I no longer expected the Spring Festival.  The fact is that, my Spring Festival was lost in the modern life and what’s more, I am no longer young.

Blog 3 :Facing the coming future

“What on earth do I want?”  This is not the first time I ask myself such a question. I still remember how suffering the days are when I have to decide the major I am probably going to learn for four years at least after the college entrance exam. Time flies.  The god makes a joke on me and now I have to make such a tough decision again.  Before I came here, I always comforted me that I would have much time to learn about the majors after I arrived in Singapore. However, the overview talk in Engineering Faculty alarmed me that the remaining time is not long any more.

Engineering Faculty has many good majors. In the ten majors for us to choose from, many seem to be really good choice.  For example, Electrical Engineering(EE), Information and System Engineering(ISE), Computing Engineering(CE), and Mechanical Engineering(ME) are all pretty good choice for me.  All of them are very interesting and practical.  ISE is one of the best majors but it is very difficult to be selected in. EE and ME are very full of wonder. But I am also interested in computing.  So it is really tough to choose one among all the good majors.

Choice should be based on interest but I have not found my true love yet.  In other words, my hobby is so broad that I could not decide which one is my favorite. Since choosing major is such a serious and significant issue, I don't dare to make cursory decision.  I only hope to find my favorite soon.

It is time to face the coming future and make decision soon.

The feeling in the Singapore Flyer

Singapore has many places worth visiting and, the Sinapore Flyer is one of them. Fortunately, I visited it on the last sunday with my parents.
The flyer is the largest one in the world, so we saw it clearly in a distence when we went out of the MRT station. After buying the tickets, we began our small journey in the flyer. First, before taking on the real flyer, we visit a knowledge corridor, which shows us a plenty of information about the flyer and what has changed during these years in Singapore by using advanced technology. Soon after we finished this part, we moved on to the flyer. The flyer can hold about 10 persons in each room, in which you can either sit down or stand. As the flyer moved, farther and farther, more and more things we could see. At that time, I began to find that Singapore is covered by wonderful tall buildings and beautiful rivers. The air is pure and the environment is clean, which surely make Singapore a more attractive place.
After taking off the flyer, I knew more about the place I was going to live and study in and, I am proud of the experience here.

Blog 3: Where do you want to go on recess week?

Our recess week is coming. Do you have any plan of your journey? Now let me introduce some places of interest to you. They are all interesting and economical.

Singapore zoo

For a rainforest experience, check out Singapore zoo. Home to over 3000 specimens from 316 species, the zoo`s beautiful and educational “open concept” environment spans over 28 hectares. You can opt to cover the ground on foot or hop onto the trams.

Night Safari

If you are a night owl, you can go to the Night Safari for an after-dark experience with similarly nocturnal creatures. The world`s first wildlife park for nocturnal animals, the 40-hectare park has over 1000 animals from 115 species. Watch as they frolic, graze and hunt as their night begins. Hop onboard the 40-minite tram ride to travel the eight regions housed in the park.

Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer, the world's largest giant observation wheel, gives a 360 panoramic view of Singapore, from the fast-changing Marina Bay that is transforming by the minute, to the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia. It is the best vantage point of Singapore to see and feel the vibrancy of the beautiful and colorful city. Besides enjoying the 30-minute ride on the 165-metre tall Singapore Flyer, the exciting mix of specialty and lifestyle concept shops at the three-story Retail Terminal

There are so many amazing places. Have you decided where to go? Let`s look forward to our recess week!

Blog 3: The GIVE programme workshop

On February 26^th, we SM3 students who have been selected to take part in the GIVE programme were arranged to attend a workshop in a park. In the workshop, I learned a lot, including the importance to give clear instructions, keep patient and have team spirit.

I didn’t realize how important it is to give clear instructions and how difficult it can be. In the first game in the workshop, our group were divided into two teams. One team use balls and sticks to build something and tell the other team to build the same thing using the same material. During the game, we cannot see them and neither can them. It was really difficult to just use words to instruct and we even didn’t know what they were doing was right or not. Finally we made it but it took us a huge amount of time. It can also happen in the class if unclear instructions are given to students. Hence, good instructions can help prevent problems.

In addition, we learned how vital it is to keep patient from another game, in which we needed to use mathematics knowledge to solve a chess problem. It’s so complicated that we nearly began to argue even though there was no limit of time. We tried several times before we succeed at last. Discussions shouldn’t become arguments. I cannot imagine what the consequence could be if we had argued.

What’s more, team spirit is also of significance. In the third game, we were given a special machine that could move only if every member on it raises their left legs together and then their right legs together. That was a great lesson telling us that every member in the team is equally important and that only by working together can a team finally achieve their goals.

Thanks to this workshop, I believe I can do better in the GIVE programme knowing I should give clear instructions, keep patient and be cooperative.

Blog 3 Last Week

Several important things happened during last week.  Last Thursday, we had our Progress Test 1 in the morning, and I really suffered a lot from it.  Through this test, I realized my shortages in learning English.  My vocabulary is far from enough, and my writing skill is poor too.  When I was writing an essay, I always felt that I can’t express myself well and can’t use words accurately.  This situation makes me very upset.  However, I won’t lose confidence because of this.  In the next few weeks, I will try my best to memorize more words and practice more to improve my writing skills. 

       In the afternoon, we had a learning journey in the National Museum. We visited several galleries in it, such as History Gallery, Living Gallery, and the Goh Seng Choo Gallery.  In this journey, I learned more about Singapore’s history and known more about local living styles there.  The only pity of that journey is the lack of time.  The National Museum is a very good place, and I will visit it again someday.

       On Friday night, I watched a movie called “Amazing Grace” with my friends.  The movie is based on the true story of William Wilberforce, a British statesman and reformer who fight 20 years to abolish the British slave trade and finally won in 1807.  The Amazing Grace is inspiring and educational for me.  Besides, I also learned lots of new words after watching this movie.  I really benefited a lot from it.

       Last week was very exciting and I’m looking forward to our recess week!