▼▲ENGLISH CONVERSATION ▼▲ Part 2 ~Inspiring Flowers and Their Meanings(pg48)~

Tashu

Nothing shows a man's character more than what he laughs at.

-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Tashu

this is my fav poetry....

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.

Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.

Always remember to forget
The troubles that passed away.
But never forget to remember
The blessings that come each day.

Tashu

Don’t ever forget.

Your presence is a gift to the world,
You’re unique and one of a kind.

Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take it one day at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles,
And you’ll make it through what comes along.

Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.

Don’t put limits on yourself.
Your dreams are waiting to be realized.

Don’t leave your important decisions to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal, and your prize.

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets.

Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot goes forever.

Remember that friendship is a wise investment,
Life’s treasures are people… together.

Have health and hope and happiness.

And don’t ever forget for even a day…
How very special YOU are!

God has created you for a purpose.

You did not come from apes.
You are wonderfully and beautifully made.

Make sure you make a difference where you are and you do it today.

Tashu

somethng to share....

Aspiring doctors start their journey

By KAREN CHAPMAN
[email protected]

It is never too late to pursue your dreams, say students of the newly-launched Perdana University.

ALTHOUGH she was inspired by the patients she worked with as a cancer researcher, Koo Khai Nee felt she could do more to alleviate the patients’ suffering as a doctor.

This prompted her to give up her career as a researcher in a cancer research facility in Singapore to pursue medicine.

Khai Nee, who completed an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), said she has wanted to study medicine from a young age but did not get the opportunity to do so.

“When I heard about the Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine (Pugsom) and the four-year doctor of medicine programme, I jumped at the opportunity,” she shared.

Khai Nee said she wants people to know it is not too late to pursue their dreams even if they have been working for a few years.

She is part of the pioneer group of 24 students who are in Pugsom’s medical programme.

“At 30, I don’t know if I am the oldest in class but I feel that as a mature student, I can make more informed decisions,” shared Khai Nee who got married last year.

Concurring with her is Malini Fonseka, 27, who held a good job in recruitment but opted to give it up for medicine.

“The professors asked why I wanted to study medicine when I was doing well in my career but my dream has always been to become a doctor,” shared the microbiology graduate from UPM.
Pioneer batch: (from left) Khai Nee, Malini and Benny feel they can make more informed decisions as they are entering Pugsom with several years of work experience.

Benny Ong discovered his passion for medicine after working in agriculture bio-technology for a few years. He was looking at the Erasmus Mundus programme when he came across Pugsom.

Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine vice chair Prof Charles Wiener said in an interview last year that some 17-year-old students might not have decided on becoming doctors after finishing secondary school, so the option of a four-year doctor of medicine programme at Pugsom would be an alternative.

“These students who decide to do a medical degree later are often more mature and directed towards their goals.

“They may have developed an appreciation for medicine during their first degree or through their research experiences,” he said, adding that his first degree was in economics.

Also part of the pioneer group at Pugsom are former UPM room mates Kalaivani Ramasamy and Darshini M Chandar.

Darshini described being at Pugsom as a golden opportunity.

“We needed to write four essays as well as sit for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and undergo an interview to enter the programme,” said Kalaivani.

Their fellow coursemate Aini Nabilah Abdul Rahman said she was glad she and her friends got a second chance to pursue their dreams of serving as doctors.

“We didn’t get into an undergraduate medical degree but we did not give up on our dreams,” she said.

Mior Ahmad Azmeer completed his biotechnology degree from an American university in May this year.

“In my final year, I discovered how much I love doing research into oncology and want to be able to treat such patients some day as a doctor,” he said.

Najib in his speech, said he hoped the newly-opened Perdana University will prevent a brain drain of top medical graduates.

“I hope the chance to study the best medical curriculum in the world will encourage more of our country’s top graduates to stay at home,” he said.

This new university, a far-sighted collaboration between the Govern­ment’s Public-Private Unit and the corporate sector, is something of a landmark for Malaysia, Najib said.

He also announced that the Government would provide a significant number of scholarships to Malaysians selected to pursue their medical training at the university.

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was installed as the university’s first chancellor.

Perdana University vice-chancellor Major-Gen (R) Datuk Dr R. Mohanadas said the name of the university was chosen by Dr Mahathir to honour all the prime ministers of Malaysia, past and present.

There are two medical schools under Perdana University — Pugsom and the Perdana University-Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (PU-RCSI).

Dr Mohanadas said Pugsom is working in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to offer the doctor of medicine programme.

The PU-RCSI will offer the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme with the RCSI. It will be based on the programme offered by the 227-year old RCSI medical school in Dublin.

A total of 90 students will begin the PU-RCSI programme tomorrow.

“The buildings at our interim campus have been renovated and equipped to meet the specific needs of the two medical schools and accreditation agencies,” said Dr Mohanadas.

The university’s permanent campus will be located on a 57-hectare piece of land situated within the Mardi Complex and is expected to be operational in 2014.

“The permanent campus will also have a 600-bed private teaching hospital that will be managed by Johns Hopkins Medicine International to ensure that the Johns Hopkins brand of care is provided here in Malaysia,” he added.

Dr Mohanadas explained that part of the institution’s strategic plan was for it to be recognised as a research university and to offer homegrown programmes in the next two years.

Speaking about the Perdana-Johns Hopkins partnership, United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Paul W. Jones praised both institutions for bringing advanced medical education and training to Malaysia.

“The collaboration between Johns Hopkins and Perdana University to create Malaysia’s first graduate level medical programme, together with a research facility and teaching hospital, adds a new dimension to the US-Malaysian partnership,” he said.

Prof Wiener, who is also Pugsom founding dean and chief executive officer, said the Genes to Society curriculum – used at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – would be introduced here.

masarju

Good mornin' Tash{:1_144:} n others{:1_144:}
feelin' a bit 'uneasy' this mornin'

Tashu

Good mornin' Tash n others
feelin' a bit 'uneasy' this mornin'
masarju Post at 19-9-2011 11:10

morning sis;)
awww hope u'll be ok soon....

Tashu

Healthy Eating Tips

our body can only use so much protein, the excess is either broken down through oxidization, placing an enormous strain on the kidneys, or it is stored as body fat.

Tashu

Word of the Day

do-gooder (noun) Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms.
Synonyms: humanitarian, improver
Usage: A do-gooder to the core, she spends all of her free time and nearly all of her money helping the homeless.

masarju

Reply 134# bungasakura

Always like it.

masarju

Reply 135# monorail

it's during the primary school.

masarju

i went to KL
Tashu Post at 18-9-2011 02:05 PM

Where in KL?

masarju

Healthy Eating Tips

Avoid milkshakes and dessert items such as pies and sundaes. Try fresh fruit  ...
Tashu Post at 19-9-2011 07:45 AM

Pies only once a month..fresh fruits almost every day n after every meal.

masarju

this is my fav poetry....

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never for ...
Tashu Post at 19-9-2011 07:59 AM

Nice one.

masarju

It's rainin'..windy..cold.

Tashu

Where in KL?
masarju Post at 19-9-2011 22:13

cheras to my sister's house

Tashu

Nice one.
masarju Post at 19-9-2011 22:21

thx sis

bungasakura

Don’t ever forget.

Your presence is a gift to the world,
You’re unique and one of a kind.

Y ...
Tashu Post at 19-9-2011 08:03

   
Ms Tashu, yours poetry reminds me to this one..but this poetry is to forget someone not to not forget someone..hahaha
used to be my favourite...











FORGET HIM


Forget his name
Forget his face
Forget his kiss
His warm embrace
Forget the love that you once knew
Remember he has someone new
Forget him when they played your song
Remember when you cried all night long
Forget how close you once were
Remember he has chosen her
Forget how you memorized his walk
Forget the way he used to talk
Forget the things he used to say
Remember he has gone away
Forget his laugh forget his grin
Forget the dimples on his chin
Forget the way he held you tight
Remember he’s with her tonight
Forget the time went so fast
Forget the love that moved, its past
Forget he said he’d leave you never
Remember he’s gone forever.....

Tashu

Ms Tashu, yours poetry reminds me to this one..but this poetry is to forget someone not t ...
bungasakura Post at 20-9-2011 16:17

awww
but it's hard to forget ya

bungasakura

awww
but it's hard to forget ya
Tashu Post at 20-9-2011 16:22

   
hahaha..yes it is..
you cant tell how hard it is till you experience yourself...

Tashu

hahaha..yes it is..
you cant tell how hard it is till you experience yourself...
bungasakura Post at 20-9-2011 16:26

like i am now....the more i try to forget someone the more i remember them