Task 7

Everyday in New Zealand, I have to do my own laundry and prepare my own meals whereas in Malaysia, my mother was the one who prepare our meals. Besides that, I have my own room over here where I have to do the cleaning myself. In Malaysia, I share a room with my sister and we took turns to clean our room. However, my duty in Malaysia and in New Zealand is the same which is studying as a student and make sure that I finish my assignments on time and attend all lectures.

Reference: Cheyenne Millwork & Custom Cabinets Ltd. Retrieved 16 September, 2007, from http://www.cheyennemillwork.com/custom-bedroom-furniture.html

Task 6

Living in New Zealand

I am living at a house that is quite different from my house back in Malaysia. My house in Malaysia is a terrace house and most houses here are single story banglo house. The furnishing here is almost the same in Malaysia but the wall of the houses here are hollow compare to the houses in Malaysia which used solid bricks for the wall. Therefore, it is quite noisy in the house I am living in now because the sound insulation is not that good and my room is located near the lounge. If anybody is watching televisyen at the lounge, then I will not be able to sleep or do my homework.

The custom here is quite different from those in Malaysia. That day when I went to the cashier to pay for the things I want, that lady on the counter greeted and say "Hi, how are you today?". I was quite surprise because in Malaysia, those people who work as cashier never greet their customers.

The way of teaching in New Zealand is also quite different from Malaysia. In New Zealand, you have to be hardworking and almost every week, there are assignments to be done while in Malaysia, you only have to do 1 or 2 assignment per subject.

New Zealand people are very friendly compare to Malaysian. If someone accidentally knock on you, they will apologise. I think New Zealand people are very lucky because they live in a very clean environment compare to people in Malaysia because it is very common to see rubbish scattered around on the streets in Malaysia but not in New Zealand.

I think some of the people here are not that grateful for what their country has because they
never realise that they are more fortunate than other people who live in poor countries like Indonesia. Maybe it is because they never experience the environment over there.

I think the government and police here are strict and efficient enough which is a good thing to ensure the security of the country.

Reference: Heeb, C. Retrieved 7 August, 2007, from http://www.totaltravel.co.nz/travel/new-zealand/christchurch-alps/christchurch/photos

Task 5

International Students

I am taking the World of Science, English and Mathematics now. I find that World of Science is quite difficult even though I have already learned those things back in my high school in Kuching. This is because I learned Science subjects in Malay language back in Malaysia and the terms are all different here. Mathematics and English are quite good but I have to write essays in English and the last essay I wrote was 2 years ago. Overall, I think that they are teaching me important information that will be useful when I enter into Civil Engineering next year. I think I will pass the exams and it is important for me to do so as the fees as an international student is very expensive. If I fail to pass my exams, my parents will be disappointed.

Reference: International Students Retrieved 17 September, 2007, from http://www.mcgeorge.edu/x1873.xml