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Sunday, November 09, 2008

just when i was quite set on studying in melbourne,
more options come my way.
you can count it as a blessing.
solely because i've been offered a place at UQ.
AND here's the catch:
I get 24/48 credits granted.. SOOOO...
time to complete degree = 1.5yrs.
BUT...
university is in BRISBANE, queensland.
AND..
i commence school in FEB.


SO...
I will have to dismiss my plans on going to melbourne,
leave my cousin to study there on her own (she's already accepted her offer)
and be all by myself again.


Pros and Cons

Pros
  1. I will be void of my responsibility to take care of my cousin
  2. I will have more freedome and space
  3. I'm nearer to more and nicer beaches
  4. I need not succumb to sudden visits by my uncle and aunty
  5. I need not wait on their family
  6. I can join Vanessa who will be in UQ next year in the same course
  7. I will finish the degree in only 1.5 years
  8. I have room to do an honours program
  9. I have a chance to do a double degree
  10. Costs are lower
Cons
  1. I will need to pay for my own accomodation
  2. I will be in BRISBANE not MELBOURNE
  3. I will have to get rid of my dream of studying in UNI MELB
  4. I will not have $$ falling on me so easily
  5. I will not get to revisit the fundamentals
  6. I will have to do revision before starting uni
  7. I will need to rush! Cos school starts in Feb

AND SO...
as you can see.. the pros outweigh the cons.
there's not much reason for me to procrastinate and not take this offer right?
PLUS... the cons are pretty much not so important.
I've been nagged at for contemplating and telling them my "grievences"
about the next hurdle would be to speak to my aunt.
the only obstacle in my path would be to finance my studies.
other than that, i'm about all set.


I've been chatting with vanessa regarding my options in brisbane.
And it appears to me that I can find my own enjoyment.
I've got to work out and convince people to get a car.
Then i think living in brisbane will not be as bad.
HAHAHAS. dad's excited so he can come visit and play golf.
AS USUAL la huh. but I think everyone's happy for me.
back to vanessa. she's moving out of her current place.
so that leaves her current place empty.
THAT means..that I can occupy her room.
but then again, I'd have to SEE for myself before committing.
yeah. you can say i'm quite excited already.


i shall leave my excitement at that.
will update again



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