Sunday, 25 January 2009
11.15AM
Murdoch Student Village, Perth
The difference between conversing with an Indonesian and/or South East Asian and an Australian and/or someone of 'Western' origin when talking about my school:
Event #1
Stranger: So you're studying for your Masters degree?
Inaya: No, a PhD.
Stranger: What? How old are you?
Event #2
Stranger: So you're studying for your Masters or PhD?
Inaya: PhD.
Stranger: Oh, so you must be in the academic field.
*Karena tidak lazim orang dari industri 'buang2 waktu' utk S3*
PhD, in my most humble opinion, has nothing to do with intelligence or that it's reserved for the above 40s. It has to do with profession and opportunity. If I had decided to work in the industry, then I wouldn't want to waste my time getting another research degree. For an academic, getting your PhD is comparable to a manager taking a training course on business development, for example. It's a way to excel and develop ourselves for further career progress.
As simple as that.
*Of course there's always passion which was the motivation in the first place, but this is me pragmatically speaking*
The association that professors should be white headed men with glasses and a bow tie is no longer relevant. The more compressed and segmented the work field is nowadays, the more the need for everyone to rethink their profession and stay consistent in it.
Again, in my most humble opinion. So really. No big deal.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Random Thoughts
Friday, 23 January 2009
01.45PM
Murdoch Student Village, Perth
Ticking things off the list. It's funny how when you concentrate hard enough, you can get so many things done in the same time. Lagi di tengah menulis untuk Ethics Board. Painful process, bearable and a must (sampai malas cerita).
I do realise one thing though. That this is going to be my life for 4 years to come. And that it will affect Arya and Malik in various ways. I just hope that I'm smart enough to know when to prioritise which. An art I'm pretty sure no one can ever master completely.
I guess I'm boring you...
01.45PM
Murdoch Student Village, Perth
Ticking things off the list. It's funny how when you concentrate hard enough, you can get so many things done in the same time. Lagi di tengah menulis untuk Ethics Board. Painful process, bearable and a must (sampai malas cerita).
I do realise one thing though. That this is going to be my life for 4 years to come. And that it will affect Arya and Malik in various ways. I just hope that I'm smart enough to know when to prioritise which. An art I'm pretty sure no one can ever master completely.
I guess I'm boring you...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Finally, finally
Monday, 19 January 2009
05.50PM
Murdoch Student Village, Perth
Finally have begun my studies, in the broadest sense of the word. Finally laying down 3 (theoretically) to 4 (realistically) year research plan ahead. Finally.
Mulai lega.
Malik has adjusted to life here. He is a remarkable human being. Bahkan adaptasi sebelum orangtuanya. It's true, never underestimate the prowess of a child. They will always exceed our expectation.
05.50PM
Murdoch Student Village, Perth
Finally have begun my studies, in the broadest sense of the word. Finally laying down 3 (theoretically) to 4 (realistically) year research plan ahead. Finally.
Mulai lega.
Malik has adjusted to life here. He is a remarkable human being. Bahkan adaptasi sebelum orangtuanya. It's true, never underestimate the prowess of a child. They will always exceed our expectation.
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