Prologue

It takes me ages to think of what I want to major in a Degree course. So, this year, I think I am quite fortunate to enter Foundation Studies. Because that way, I have at least a year time to think through what i really want to do in the future. I've chosen to major Law. this is not only because of my interest but it is also because my father thinks that it will bring a very promising future for me. Law, why is it interesting for me? Since a few years back, i feel strongly about people who are treated badly, as in, people judge them not by what they have, but how they look. i would like to help people who face difficulties and to help them get justice in a right way. actually, i don't know how to further express my feelings towards unfairness. i think it is a very bad habit and that people should stop.
Besides law, there are also other subjects i wish to take up. one of them is Psychology. i think in a way, law, has a link and a strong connection to psychology. don't you think? for instance, think about question like, what makes people discriminate the less fortunate? why does most people judge people by they're skin colors? or, what makes marriage break up these days? this are the main question lingering in my head and i really want to know how does a human brain function and why they do the things they do.
another subject i would like to take up is languages, i am still thinking of what languages to take up. but i hope i will make up my mind by the end of the year, because enrollment is very close! languages i have in my head are Japanese, Korean, Chinese or French.

The last goodbye

As I have mentioned in my previous blog, my father made the decision for me to come to New Zealand. when I told them to my friends, they were shocked and you can see the disbeliefs in their eyes. At first, they thought I was lying. but, I couldn't be bothered convincing them because time will tell. Many of my friends would ring my parents or my siblings just to make sure I wasn't joking. It was hilarious because they wouldn't believe me. I think the main reason why they wouldn't believe me is because in Malaysia, students wouldn't study abroad until they have completed high school. Finally, after my friends did some "research", they believed me.
They would bring me out for a drink or for a meal, and hang out with me in the mall! There was a surprise party held in my house and we had fun. I felt a little sad because I know I will miss all my friends here.
The next day, I boarded a flight to Singapore to Auckland and from Auckland to Christchurch. After touch down, my host family picked me up from the airport with a big board with my name on it. However, after a week in their house, I changed my homestay because I was not comfortable there.
Well, that was about 2 years ago. About Canterbury University, when I came here the first day, I remembered I was lonely and I have got no friends yet. But as the days go by, I made more friends and staff and teachers here are really helpful with my academic progression. I am now, happy to study here not only because of great friends that listen to me when I'm sad, but also great teachers who supported me along the way. Honestly, when I first started, it wasn't like what I've expected but as I go along this course, I find it that it is more than what I've expected and I never regret enrolling into this university and course!