Registration Day
Thank you for the well wishes, everyone!
Hahah, I think I have to remind myself that I don't have to behave like a tourist now that I'm in Singapore. What I mean is I don't have to fill each day with activity, hopping from one point to another. There's plenty of time for that. And why do I say this? Because I had a list of things planned today except I find myself tired from fixing bank matters to registration to looking through all the organizations they have in NUS.
But it's been a good day so far. I'm just tired. My SingTel number is 840-951-30.
1. Are there cute boys? (From Jorja)
Depends on how you define cute boys. If you like Chinese guys that look like girls, yeah, I've seen some. If you like dorky Chinese guys, yeah, I've seen some also. If Indian guys that look like Aladdin is more to your liking, yeah, I've seen some. If you like Caucasian guys that look a bit like Hugh Grant or like a bulkier version of Gavin Creel, yeah, there are.
Honestly though, it's the girls that are incredibly pretty here. I've seen some really pretty Indian girls with those deep, dark eyes. The others have long skinny legs or just really nice bodies.
2. Mas maganda ba ang work ethics? (From Reg)
So far and non-theatre related, I would think so. When they said registration would begin at two, it really began at two. But these are all just systems. When classes begin, I'll update you.
3. How did you find the bank?
The bank I went to was POSB-DBS Clementi Branch. I now have a nifty ATM-like card. I didn't have any problems at all, so it was good. I actually enjoyed my time signing up for an account. The staff was really friendly.
4. How did registration go?
You know, I read in one weblog that it only took him twenty minutes. The registration itself took me less than that. So, yes, it was short. The lines though, hahah, are a totally different story. Admittedly, I wasn't as efficient because I made some mistakes.
I was supposed to go to registration first before applying for my student's pass (immigration-related). But since I did it the other way around, I didn't realize I was to get a specific document from registration first. So even though I was in line for quite a while, I had to leave without anything done. Like I said, the registration itself was efficient. I show my admission letter. I get a package. I get a call number. I wait for my call. I register and then done! But after that, I had to go back to the long student's pass line. So, yeah, go me. I was there 2PM, I got done at 4PM.
5. How are the organizations?
There are a lot of them, that's first. They fashioned the org fair in such a way that you're going to have to go through each and every organization. If you walk fast, you might not get approached, but chances are, random organizations will approach you. I concentrated on the Arts organization.
They have NUS Stage, which just began last year. They don't have musical theatre (boo), but they might in the future. At the moment, they're looking more on the production side. I also looked at the NUS Choir. I'm actually thinking of joining that one. They have auditions though and rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays until 6:30-9:00PM. Not that I mind, mind you. It's just that I have no idea if there are still buses at that time so I could go back to my dorm.
I'm still wondering if I'll be allowed to join though. Under this programme, I'm already attached to a volunteer organization, so maybe I'll be asked to devote my time to it. We'll see.
6. Do you still get to sing?
Believe it or not, I still do get to sing and it's a big relief. No one seems to mind when I'm singing in my room (I keep the windows closed). I don't belt as loud though. I still haven't asked where I could get the key to the music room. (By the way, I've looked again. It's a keyboard! That's why it's not covered and here I was already nursing resentment towards non-musical Singaporeans.)
And, I admit, I sing everywhere and anywhere here. I had to wait long lines today. I got bored, so I kept singing under my breath. I didn't get weird looks and no one was paying attention, so whatever. Somehow, music keeps boredom and loneliness away pretty well.
7. Did you bring a book?
No. But I have a book now. I was approached at the bus station awhile ago by this NUS Christian Org and they gave me this book written by the people who wrote "Left Behind." So, yeah, I have a book now. Not something I'd want to read, admittedly, but I don't have a book and the bookstore at Clementi doesn't carry fiction books, so I can't complain.
8. Ate anything interesting?
Because I was at Clementi, I decided to grab brunch at the food court there. I bought iced coffee with kaya toast. The iced coffee was actually good, but maybe it's just because I was thirsty. The kaya toast was nice and interesting, but it's not a "whoah, omg, kaya toast."
Hahah, I think I have to remind myself that I don't have to behave like a tourist now that I'm in Singapore. What I mean is I don't have to fill each day with activity, hopping from one point to another. There's plenty of time for that. And why do I say this? Because I had a list of things planned today except I find myself tired from fixing bank matters to registration to looking through all the organizations they have in NUS.
But it's been a good day so far. I'm just tired. My SingTel number is 840-951-30.
1. Are there cute boys? (From Jorja)
Depends on how you define cute boys. If you like Chinese guys that look like girls, yeah, I've seen some. If you like dorky Chinese guys, yeah, I've seen some also. If Indian guys that look like Aladdin is more to your liking, yeah, I've seen some. If you like Caucasian guys that look a bit like Hugh Grant or like a bulkier version of Gavin Creel, yeah, there are.
Honestly though, it's the girls that are incredibly pretty here. I've seen some really pretty Indian girls with those deep, dark eyes. The others have long skinny legs or just really nice bodies.
2. Mas maganda ba ang work ethics? (From Reg)
So far and non-theatre related, I would think so. When they said registration would begin at two, it really began at two. But these are all just systems. When classes begin, I'll update you.
3. How did you find the bank?
The bank I went to was POSB-DBS Clementi Branch. I now have a nifty ATM-like card. I didn't have any problems at all, so it was good. I actually enjoyed my time signing up for an account. The staff was really friendly.
4. How did registration go?
You know, I read in one weblog that it only took him twenty minutes. The registration itself took me less than that. So, yes, it was short. The lines though, hahah, are a totally different story. Admittedly, I wasn't as efficient because I made some mistakes.
I was supposed to go to registration first before applying for my student's pass (immigration-related). But since I did it the other way around, I didn't realize I was to get a specific document from registration first. So even though I was in line for quite a while, I had to leave without anything done. Like I said, the registration itself was efficient. I show my admission letter. I get a package. I get a call number. I wait for my call. I register and then done! But after that, I had to go back to the long student's pass line. So, yeah, go me. I was there 2PM, I got done at 4PM.
5. How are the organizations?
There are a lot of them, that's first. They fashioned the org fair in such a way that you're going to have to go through each and every organization. If you walk fast, you might not get approached, but chances are, random organizations will approach you. I concentrated on the Arts organization.
They have NUS Stage, which just began last year. They don't have musical theatre (boo), but they might in the future. At the moment, they're looking more on the production side. I also looked at the NUS Choir. I'm actually thinking of joining that one. They have auditions though and rehearsals are Mondays and Thursdays until 6:30-9:00PM. Not that I mind, mind you. It's just that I have no idea if there are still buses at that time so I could go back to my dorm.
I'm still wondering if I'll be allowed to join though. Under this programme, I'm already attached to a volunteer organization, so maybe I'll be asked to devote my time to it. We'll see.
6. Do you still get to sing?
Believe it or not, I still do get to sing and it's a big relief. No one seems to mind when I'm singing in my room (I keep the windows closed). I don't belt as loud though. I still haven't asked where I could get the key to the music room. (By the way, I've looked again. It's a keyboard! That's why it's not covered and here I was already nursing resentment towards non-musical Singaporeans.)
And, I admit, I sing everywhere and anywhere here. I had to wait long lines today. I got bored, so I kept singing under my breath. I didn't get weird looks and no one was paying attention, so whatever. Somehow, music keeps boredom and loneliness away pretty well.
7. Did you bring a book?
No. But I have a book now. I was approached at the bus station awhile ago by this NUS Christian Org and they gave me this book written by the people who wrote "Left Behind." So, yeah, I have a book now. Not something I'd want to read, admittedly, but I don't have a book and the bookstore at Clementi doesn't carry fiction books, so I can't complain.
8. Ate anything interesting?
Because I was at Clementi, I decided to grab brunch at the food court there. I bought iced coffee with kaya toast. The iced coffee was actually good, but maybe it's just because I was thirsty. The kaya toast was nice and interesting, but it's not a "whoah, omg, kaya toast."