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Feb. 4th, 2013 02:05 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mugen_edamameSo I'll be heading back home to get pre-op done next Wednesday, and the actual operation will be the Tuesday of the following week. Wish me luck guys.
Speaking of possible bounties from gods;
As part of the university entrance requirements, I had to write an essay. If you got time, mind reading it through and telling me what you think? For a 600-word limit, I've been struggling hard >A<
The question:
Question
Why will studying at Nagoya University be ideal for you? In your answer, please explain in detail how the program and department/school to which you are applying meets your academic needs as a student and your professional goals in the future.
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lawd. The last phrase is ripped off from a piece of my own damned fanfiction, such is the depths of my desperation. What do you think? /)A(\
And this is what I did on Saturday :
Elizabeth and crazy ass Kanji homework that looks like a Buddhist Sutra.
Go me/yu
How's this, babes? I'll keep up the old version so's we can compare and contrast AND REALLY ;A; THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING ME OUT. You're wonderfuler than you know.
Edit: BALLS I'M 200 WORDS OVER but it's also 2AM so let's just mull over it and I'll cut cut cut tomorrow!
Speaking of possible bounties from gods;
As part of the university entrance requirements, I had to write an essay. If you got time, mind reading it through and telling me what you think? For a 600-word limit, I've been struggling hard >A<
The question:
Question
Why will studying at Nagoya University be ideal for you? In your answer, please explain in detail how the program and department/school to which you are applying meets your academic needs as a student and your professional goals in the future.
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Nagoya University is very well-rated, famous for its great research background, particularly in the sciences. Students who elect to stay on to do postgraduate degrees are a big proportion, and it isn't hard to imagine that there is a very good reason why so many do so. From what I've found out from asking friends and teachers who have experience with your University, standards are very high. The university even boasts a marine research laboratory, and marine biology is something that I'm particularly interested in, given the high marine biodiversity in Malaysia, and conservation of said biodiversity is a cause I'm emotionally invested in.
There is no reason to doubt the quality of the core biology subjects, and the units cover a wide range of both fundamentals (such as physiology) and more specified studies (the related animal physiology). Alongside that, the program also includes Liberal Arts, like the intensive language courses as well as providing an avenue for a Biology major to take up subjects not directly related to biology but certainly important to Living. The prospect of being able to learn about Planetary Sciences while doing a report about Cell Biology is one that I find thrilling. It seems geared towards raising students who have a strong mastery of multiple fields of knowledge, as well as (and perhaps more importantly) different ways of thinking. The heavy emphasis towards experimentation, research and laboratory work is also particularly appealing; practicals have always interested me more than lectures. Also, the grading systems include emphasis on reports, participation and other factors alongside exam results, and this non-exam-centric method of measuring ability is one I think is both fair and well thought out. Alongside that, with the teaching board staffed by experienced lecturers from many different backgrounds, execution of the small classes would really foster an environment for discussion and advice, bolstered by the thoughtful unit choices available in the course.
Of course, student life is an important consideration, but there isn't likely to be any problems there. I have yet to visit Nagoya, but I've heard grand things and little else. The multicultural makeup of the city is reflected in the distribution of foreign students in Nagoya University, and being able to connect with Japanese and non-Japanese students seems to promise a good opportunity to network. The weather is generally much warmer than Tokyo, and being from a tropical country the thought does warm my heart. Nagoya city, based on what I've read, seems to be a place primed for providing me with entertaining and beneficial adventures along the course of a university degree.
Certainly my professional goal would be to obtain a postgraduate degree as well. Intensive field-based research is something I find great pleasure in, and something that I tend to excel at. After that, I would like to return to Malaysia and serve to protect our endangered ecosystems. Having an education is a university of your caliber will certainly help me fight the good fight. In the end, though, I am not studying while mostly concerned about my career. The most important thing is the pursuit of knowledge, because that's the best aspect of being human. More than professional goals or student needs, a good university, this university, would help more than just my qualifications grow.
It's likely that I would grow too, along the way, and it's my motto and my dearest hope to be better in all ways than I was before
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lawd. The last phrase is ripped off from a piece of my own damned fanfiction, such is the depths of my desperation. What do you think? /)A(\
And this is what I did on Saturday :
Elizabeth and crazy ass Kanji homework that looks like a Buddhist Sutra.
Go me/yu
Nagoya University is world-renowned, and it is an institution with an excellent name for itself in the sciences. Student retainment rates for post-graduate studies are high, which is a visible indicator that research is an important aspect of the university, and it is carried out with good quality in mind. The facilities on offer are also both fantastic and convenient, the Sugashima Marine Laboratory in particular being particularly appealing. While it is listed for graduate research, it would be a good opportunity if I were to get the opportunity to help out there, as marine biology is a field I am interested in as our marine biodiversity is something Malaysians can be proud of.
The course outline , based on my reading, appears to be well thought-out and structured to cover both fundamental biology like physiology, along with more in-depth topics such as the corresponding animal physiology. The emphasis on Liberal Arts subjects is not an approach I have ever studied under, as previous education in the sciences have concentrated on the sciences and nothing but. As a result, I view this as an opportunity to be able to study at university-level subjects that I have always found very interesting, but did not have the opportunity to pick up due to my focus on the life sciences. The prospect of being able to learn such interesting but relatively unrelated subjects such as Planetary Sciences and Literature is fascinating, and I believe the variety within the Biology course would help broaden my manner of thinking, as well as allow me to keep my enthusiasm up for Biology alongside fanning flames of interests for subjects I would never be able to consider otherwise. This Biology-centric Arts-minor system seems geared towards raising students who have a deep understanding of several fields of knowledge, alongside encouraging the act of having several ways of thinking and being flexible rather than rigid in the mind. The emphasis towards experimentation, research and laboratory work is also an excellent point; laboratory-based and fieldwork-based practicals have always been the most interesting thing for me, and consequently they are my strong suit. Also, the grading system that varies based on the unit is a very fair way of measuring a student's abilities. Reports, discussions and class participation matter just as much as exams, and will lead to a much more well-rounded and consistent method of learning, which is excellent. On top of well-structured course, the teaching board is staffed by experienced lecturers from many different backgrounds. An international staff to teach an international program sounds like an excellent idea, and the execution of the classes being limited to a small number of students would foster a lively environment for discussion and debate. This would add to the effectiveness of the teaching method, bolstering the excellent course outline.
Certainly, student life and my ability to cope is an important factor. However, research and friends inform me that Nagoya city would be a good place to live and study in. The multicultural makeup of the city is reflected in the distribution of International students in Nagoya University, and being able to connect with both Japanese and non-Japanese students would be an excellent opportunity to make friends and learn about things off the books. Of course, the intensive Japanese language classes that are a necessary part of the course would play a big part; I chose to apply to a Japanese university because I want to learn the language. Owing to an upbringing drenched in the influences of manga and anime in 1990s Malaysia, I have a loving fixation for the language, and the opportunity to study both Biology and the language, while living in a city as vibrant and interesting as Nagoya seems to be the best of both worlds. And of course, Nagoya's famous warm, balmy summers and mild winters are a major plus for a girl from a tropical country.
Should the opportunity arise, I would very much like to progress my studies as far as they can go. Intensive field-based research is a passion of mine, and the fieldwork that I have done to this day have been some of the most important moments in my life, both in terms of the work carried out, and what I learned about myself, my limits, and my interactions with people. After I have obtained as much of an education as I can handle, I would like to return to Malaysia and work in areas of conservation and preservation. My tentative hope is that of researcher in Borneo, where the marine biodiversity is some of the highest in the world. I have a great many dreams, most of which involve knowledge for the sake of knowledge, and endless involvement in the field of Biology in any capacity that I can manage. A good university would help me with such dreams, and I can only hope to be able to pursue my passion for learning, learning Japanese, and most of all, for all things living.
The course outline , based on my reading, appears to be well thought-out and structured to cover both fundamental biology like physiology, along with more in-depth topics such as the corresponding animal physiology. The emphasis on Liberal Arts subjects is not an approach I have ever studied under, as previous education in the sciences have concentrated on the sciences and nothing but. As a result, I view this as an opportunity to be able to study at university-level subjects that I have always found very interesting, but did not have the opportunity to pick up due to my focus on the life sciences. The prospect of being able to learn such interesting but relatively unrelated subjects such as Planetary Sciences and Literature is fascinating, and I believe the variety within the Biology course would help broaden my manner of thinking, as well as allow me to keep my enthusiasm up for Biology alongside fanning flames of interests for subjects I would never be able to consider otherwise. This Biology-centric Arts-minor system seems geared towards raising students who have a deep understanding of several fields of knowledge, alongside encouraging the act of having several ways of thinking and being flexible rather than rigid in the mind. The emphasis towards experimentation, research and laboratory work is also an excellent point; laboratory-based and fieldwork-based practicals have always been the most interesting thing for me, and consequently they are my strong suit. Also, the grading system that varies based on the unit is a very fair way of measuring a student's abilities. Reports, discussions and class participation matter just as much as exams, and will lead to a much more well-rounded and consistent method of learning, which is excellent. On top of well-structured course, the teaching board is staffed by experienced lecturers from many different backgrounds. An international staff to teach an international program sounds like an excellent idea, and the execution of the classes being limited to a small number of students would foster a lively environment for discussion and debate. This would add to the effectiveness of the teaching method, bolstering the excellent course outline.
Certainly, student life and my ability to cope is an important factor. However, research and friends inform me that Nagoya city would be a good place to live and study in. The multicultural makeup of the city is reflected in the distribution of International students in Nagoya University, and being able to connect with both Japanese and non-Japanese students would be an excellent opportunity to make friends and learn about things off the books. Of course, the intensive Japanese language classes that are a necessary part of the course would play a big part; I chose to apply to a Japanese university because I want to learn the language. Owing to an upbringing drenched in the influences of manga and anime in 1990s Malaysia, I have a loving fixation for the language, and the opportunity to study both Biology and the language, while living in a city as vibrant and interesting as Nagoya seems to be the best of both worlds. And of course, Nagoya's famous warm, balmy summers and mild winters are a major plus for a girl from a tropical country.
Should the opportunity arise, I would very much like to progress my studies as far as they can go. Intensive field-based research is a passion of mine, and the fieldwork that I have done to this day have been some of the most important moments in my life, both in terms of the work carried out, and what I learned about myself, my limits, and my interactions with people. After I have obtained as much of an education as I can handle, I would like to return to Malaysia and work in areas of conservation and preservation. My tentative hope is that of researcher in Borneo, where the marine biodiversity is some of the highest in the world. I have a great many dreams, most of which involve knowledge for the sake of knowledge, and endless involvement in the field of Biology in any capacity that I can manage. A good university would help me with such dreams, and I can only hope to be able to pursue my passion for learning, learning Japanese, and most of all, for all things living.
How's this, babes? I'll keep up the old version so's we can compare and contrast AND REALLY ;A; THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING ME OUT. You're wonderfuler than you know.
Edit: BALLS I'M 200 WORDS OVER but it's also 2AM so let's just mull over it and I'll cut cut cut tomorrow!
