Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Great Experience

Ever since I graduated from a Japanese Language School and deciding to go to business school, I had been wondering what was I gonna do with my knowledge of Japanese. I thought about it and decided that teaching would be the answer. I have always wanted to teach and spread the knowledge of Japanese while earning some cash and do some easy job.

I had my fair experience of teaching privately one on one and wanted more. I always wanted to use it for something in my uni. Last year in my Year 1 of my degree program, a new Japanese club was established and the next chapter in my teaching career presented itself. The club was interested to start Japanese classes and I volunteered myself for the tutor position.

After many meetings, the classes started and I began teaching around 45 students in a class and had a shock. It was hard to handle a class that big but the training I had from teaching privately and my knowledge on Japanese got me through it. However as many students were part of other clubs and there were many events, students stop coming to the classes.

Last night was the last class after teaching for 4 months and I had 4 students. I had smaller class before but overall I was thankful for the tutor position and I enjoyed myself. I gained some new experience and met new people. Next semester I might be exchanging to UK and could not teach. Maybe when I return I could teach again. It is too bad I did not have photos of my classes but I hope to see them again. 

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

TT with CCM

Ever since I got my recent car the Toyota Celica (access to the blog, Toyota Life), I joined the online Celica Club Malaysia (CCM) and the club has Teh Tarik (TT) sessions and occasional Convoys to various places. Usually it is all talks about our beloved Celica. I have always wanted to join them for outings but I only had the chance recently.

Last Saturday (2nd April), I went out with 7 other Celica owners. The activities were a TT and Convoy to Putrajaya for a short photo shoot. I particularly enjoyed the ride to Putrajaya. I also enjoyed talking to the other owners for their experiences on Celica especially since 2 of them had the brake update that I wanted to do but lack of funds. However, with their experiences, I am more sure that I want the brakes.

I really enjoyed myself and look forward to the next outing. They told me about a TT + Convoy to Bukit Tinggi. If I do go, it would be my first hill road. Hehe.