Today is an usual day where we go for lesson in the morning. Had Project Management and learnt about the Terms of Reference (TOR). Bascially it acts like a 'blueprint' for both client and project manager (and his team) to have an overview on the project. Like knowing what will be done, the duration, resources needed and coming up with solutions to anticipated problems. It is very useful as it will help the project manager keep in mind on what needs to be done and being able to keep track their progress. For the client, he/she will be able to understand what will be involved during the course of project duration. It is also usually worked together with Work Breakdown Schedule and Network Diagram where work are being carefully separated and schedulled.

Took some pictures of the classroom as I noticed I haven't blogged about the classroom.

After lessons, the guys all went for lunch at canteen 3 and went back to our apartment. Since we had nothing much to do, some of us started playing the Chinese Chess set that we bought few days back. After some rounds, I decided to play against Jacob as both of us are the lousiest among the group. We played for around 10minutes and this is the results:

lol. Did u notice something WEIRD and MAJORLY WRONG with this result?? haha!

YES! both sides have CHECK-MATE!! haha! and oh! red is me and green is Jacob.

All of us were so focused on Jacob territory that NO ONE, I mean literately no one (including me) notice that I had already been checked mate!! haha! it was super hilarious. 

Anyway, after the whole afternoon of relaxing, we went to canteen 3 once again for dinner before heading to the Foreign Language School for the interaction activity with some of the China students. First we had an introduction by Kok Long (one of the ME students) and a student from China. It was a pretty interesting start to kick off the whole activity as both emcees were hilarious. We then were split into groups where I was in the same team as Hui ru and Aisah.

Played captain's ball, pass-the-parcel + musical chairs, relay and human web. The games were pretty alright for me as I have more or less played them for 1,000000000000 times before. So yea. But it was a great time interacting with the students. I took the chance to know more people from the school. It is interesting to know that some of them were actually in WUST just to study English for a few months. And then they would take an examination to see whether they are qualified to go to Singapore to study in NAFA for THREE YEARS! WOW!

anyway, the activity lasted from 7pm to around 1030pm where all of us exchanged our email contacts and numbers. Took some photos and went back to our apartment to relax and update certain things. Overall, it is an experiencial activity which I hope to have more within the remaining 4weeks+ in China! =)

Today is a day filled with interesting activities!

In the morning, we learnt about Terms of Reference (TOR) during Project Management lesson. I’ve come to realize the importance of setting a TOR after the proposal has been approved by the client. This will help both parties to keep track on what will be done and duration. This will help the project manager to always keep in mind his/her focus when doing the project and to know whether the project is being done as planned.

In the evening at around 6:45pm, we had an interaction activity with some of the China students from the Foreign Language School. It was a time where students from Singapore and China come together to know each other and mix around. I was excited about the activity and was looking forward to it! From the activity, I know certain people and we could somehow click along pretty well. Like Michael (the guy who did Chinese Calligraphy for us to see), Lei Yan, Alice and Andy. These are nice people whom are open to meeting new people as well. We played some games which the student leaders had plan for the day before. Games are Captain’s ball, music chairs/pass-the-parcel, a short replay and untangling hands (or others call it human web).

I could see everyone enjoyed their time there as many of us started to interact with the China students! Taking photos and chatting. Some even exchange email addresses so that we can keep in contact. It was such a heart-warming scene.

From the activity, I’ve learnt the importance of interaction as it is one of the best ways to build relationship with people around us. As only through spending time together, we can then know each other better and become friends. It is also important to expand our social circle as it will be useful in the future if such friends are still being kept in contact with. Overall, I’m very glad that the student leaders are willing to sacrifice some of their time to help us plan such an activity to spice up our life in WUST.

Learning in progress: Building relations with people whom I’m not familiar with/being adaptive to people & surrounding.