Double Major Degree Programmes at Kaplan
by Cean on March 2, 2012
Very often when we are choosing from so many different degree options in a university, we all hope that we can take up more than one option.
If you have this opportunity to choose between the lists of double major degree programmes that Kaplan offers, how best would you use this skill to advance your life’s goals?
MORE INFO ABOUT KAPLAN
This is quoted from Kaplan.com.sg website:
Kaplan emerged from humble beginnings some 70 years ago when founder Stanley Kaplan started offering “tuition” classes in his Brooklyn basement in 1938. It has since become a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses, catering to more than 1 million students from more than 500 locations around the world.
Kaplan in Singapore is made up of 2 main divisions – Kaplan Higher Education and Kaplan Learning Institute.
Through collaboration and partnership with prestigious Australian, European and American universities, Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented academic programmes designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for employment in various fields. All programmes are delivered on a full-time basis through Kaplan Higher Education Academy and on a part-time basis Kaplan Higher Education Institute to both domestic and international students.
Registered as a department of Kaplan Learning Institute in Singapore, Kaplan Financial is a leading provider of professional qualifications in accountancy and finance in the UK and Asia. Programme offerings include the preparatory courses for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). The ACCA programs is also offered to international students on a full-time basis.
Kaplan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaplanSingapore
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If I were to choose a double major degree programme at Kaplan to advance my life goals…
I would choose “Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Resource Management (Double Major)”.
I chose that because I believe that studying an additional degree for HR that is combined with Psychology (which is what I am majoring in now) is a good choice for future jobs, and also because I do qualify for the entry requirements for this Double Major. I find the Programme Fees to be reasonably cheaper than the current fees I’m paying now for my degree in Psychology. I also think that it’s fair that the degree will be the same as that awarded to on-campus students of the university. As quoted from the site, “Graduates will be allowed to use the title BA (Murdoch) after their names.”
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WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Now you can advance your life goals with Murdoch’s Double Major Degree and Masters programmes offered at Kaplan Higher Education on a full time and part time basis.
Find out more: http://www.kaplan.com.sg/khei/partners/murdoch-university-9
On My Wishlist (#04)
by Cean on February 25, 2012
Hosted by Book Chick City
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by bookchickcity.com and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post.
I discovered this clean and neat weekly Wishlist event, and decided to participate in it :)
For this week, I’m looking forward to reading “The Lover’s Dictionary” just because the title sounds interesting. I’m really curious for what this book has to say.
Living Proof
In 2027, destroying an embryo is considered first-degree murder. Fertility clinics still exist, giving hope and new life to thousands of infertile families, but they have to pass rigorous inspections by the United States Department of Embryo Preservation. Fail an inspection, and you will be prosecuted.
Brilliant young doctor Arianna Drake seems to be thriving in the spotlight: her small clinic surpasses every government requirement, and its popularity has spiked—a sudden, rapid growth that leaves the DEP chief mystified. When he discovers Arianna’s radical past as a supporter of an infamous scientist, he sends undercover agent Trent Rowe to investigate her for possible illegal activity.
As Trent is pulled into Arianna’s enigmatic world, his own begins to unravel. The secret he finally uncovers will deeply move him—and jeopardize them both. With the clock ticking her life away, he finds himself questioning everything he knows to be true, and then must summon the courage to take the greatest risk of all. Nothing less than human life—and a major scientific breakthrough—hang in the balance.
A thought-provoking thriller by debut author Kira Peikoff, Living Proof is a celebration of love and life that cuts to the core of a major cultural debate of our time.
- Quoted from Goodreads
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Hardcover, 368 pages
Expected publication: February 28th 2012 by Tom Doherty Associates
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I like the cover :)
Since it’s gotten such a high rating of 4.80, I’d really love to read it!
Struggling With Acne
by Cean on February 6, 2012
Alright, so here’s another contest by Nuffnang SG, and here’s the question.
What is…
“Your personal struggle with oily & acne-prone skin and what was the worse method you’ve ever tried to get rid of pimples?”
I’ve had oily and acne-prone skin since I was young. It was fine at first, I was convinced that it was the … what do they call that… “growing-up stage”. It worsen when I grew older, so I started going to beauty salons for facial treatments. I started with Nardia Laboratory. It was hella expensive, but worth it. However, even though there was improvement, it didn’t stay for long. A year later, Nardia products stopped working on me. It’s not about the company or brand or product quality, I strongly believe it’s my “clever” skin getting used to it. So anyway, it just didn’t work anymore, and I had pimples and acne scars again.
You know all those crap about “inner beauty” is most important and out appearances are just temporary etc.? Well, it’ll only work if other people believes it too. But no. What they believe in, is what they see – physically. Your face. My face.
I don’t have a “worst method” to cure acne, because literally, I have none. But, instinctively, I just squeeze them. I hate something, I try to get rid of them on the spot. Which is bad for my skin, I know, just call me desperate.
Anyway, I decided to try out various other Beauty Salons but none of them were able to satisfy – not me, but my skin. Anyway, I’m declare it (my skin) as hopeless and started using weird, miscellaneous acne products. I’m currently using Dr Wu’s facial wash (which I love very much) but then again, as the cycle repeats itself, Dr Wu’s specific acne product isn’t working again. I’ll keep the facial wash, and look for another brand.
So here is a free sample of Therapeutic Dermatologic Formula (TDF).
TDF Acne Sample Giveaway
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/TDFsg
The free sample is only redeemable in Singapore.
Ah, I hope I do win with this post. I’ve never tried TDF products before, and this brand could really be the one my skin needs.
FTIsland 4th Mini Album
by Cean on February 1, 2012
I am so proud of their 2012 comeback!
Here is the dramatic and highlighted MV of their new album, “Grown Up“.
Lee Hong Gi ALWAYS sings with such passion. This band never fails to amaze me in all their album releases. I recommend watching F.T. Island’s live performances (on youtube) to anyone out there who’s interested in this band after watching the above MV. Ah <3 I have so much love for them!
Search for these songs (below) by F.T. Island to get you hooked :D I feel like I'm promoting them (Whatever!) but honestly, I promise you that they are really THAT good for a Kpop band. Esp. the vocals.
- Love Love Love
- Bad Woman
- After Love
etc…
Mini Hunt for Kpop!
by Cean on January 3, 2012
Went out to study today ~ I figured it’ll be a good way to distance myself from those Korean Variety shows that I’m now currently so addicted to~
After lunch, instead of being an obedient student studying at the lounge, I went on a mini Kpop hunt instead. To my utmost disappointment, I realized that shops in my country (I shall not name them) are selling LQ photos, scans and stationery items of my favorite Kpop stars -sobs-
It was like 1 hour of hard work squatting there trying to choose a 10 – 20 dollars poster that I could hand in my room. I walked out empty handed with a big sigh. But hey, look what “a creative me” did:
Showcase of photos
Haha, yeah! I printed some random photos on my iPhone ~ :P Luckily they’re considered as MQ instead of LQ! Now I just need to hang them up in my room tomorrow morning… it’s time to decorate for Chinese New Year, but without the red stuff of course haha! Those traditional red decorations are in the living room. For my room, it’ll be Kpop paradise <3
Just dreaming. Heheh!
Oh, I gotta mention this. This was the reason why I forgot to buy my dinner and then forgot to eat dinner and then got scolded by my parents for not eating dinner -PUFF-
Eunhyuk Socks
Yeah, I was walking to the bus interchange to take a bus back home and omg… saw Super Junior socks that I didn’t want to buy on eBay. Was tempted, but not enough, so I was about to walk away when… Eunhyuk’s name appeared and I… bought it T-T”
Sigh – Of course, I was so excited about the pair of socks that I forgot to buy my dinner. I forgot that I needed to eat dinner too because I went home straight after my victory socks prize.
Now I’m feeling so miserable sitting here and typing this post with a grumbling stomach. -CRIES-
I don’t think I learned my lesson though because right now, I’m streaming Korean Variety show with Super Junior members in it on my next screen.
Please enjoy this new MV starring Eunhyuk. Ah, this is such a wonderful New Year present.
Switching screen now ~ bye.
Dear Diary #01
by Cean on December 30, 2011
Dear Diary,
I think it’s kind of getting a little scary over here. I normally don’t accomplish what I initially set out to do. I seem to deviate from my intentions and wants. That is why I’m setting up this “Dear Diary” weekly post to remind myself that this is suppose to be my online getaway and not some kind of book review blog.
I also need to start posting beautiful pics of my fav Kpop groups. I don’t think having Tumblr for that is enough, although it helps me collect them from other users. Many people online, esp. those famous bloggers who are earning high income just by blogging alone, gave advises that one should stick to a particular niche for a blog in order for it to grow. I do not want it to be that way.
My blog should be full of what I want to post here. Food, Kpop, Fashion, Jokes, Rants, Books, Giveaways, whatever.
I think I need to apologize to my online friends who’ve subscribed to Oh! Dear Life, because from now on you’ll be seeing a random assortment of everything that I want to post, and not only a particular niche.
Anyway, I think I’ve loosened a few facial muscles from watching Korean variety shows. I recommend “Star King” or “EHB”. Actually, anything that you can find if you type “variety” on Youtube, would get you laughing for a good few hours.
Now that I’ve said it, I feel like going back to the vids, I’ll type for you next time again, although I feel weird saying so.
P.s. If you think that I’m talking to myself or I’ve gone crazy, don’t tell me that because I think so too T_T
Signing off :) ~
Book Review: The Lure of Shapinsay
by Cean on December 22, 2011
The Lure of Shapinsay
Description:
Ever since Kait Swanney could remember, the old crones of the village have been warning her to stay away from the selkies. They claim that like sirens of old, the seal men creep from the inky waters, shed their skins, and entice women to their deaths beneath the North Sea. But avoiding an encounter becomes impossible when Kait is spotted at the water’s edge, moments after the murder of a half-selkie infant.
Unexpectedly, Kait is awoken by a beautiful, naked selkie man seeking revenge. After she declares her innocence, the intruder darts into the night, but not before inadvertently bewitching her with an overpowering lure.
Kait obsesses over a reunion deep beneath the bay and risks her own life to be reunited with her selkie. But when she lands the dangerous lover, the chaos that follows leaves Kait little time to wonder—is it love setting her on fire or has she simply been lured?
- Quoted from Goodreads.com
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Title: The Lure of Shapinsay
Author: Krista Holle
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Romance
Self Published, December 16th 2011
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Note: Contains spoilers, sorry!
When Holle contacted me about her book and invited me to review it, I read the first two chapters of this book that she posted on her blog. I was curious. Selkie? I’ve never read anything on that before, I didn’t even know that word existed until Wiki told me that Selkies are “mythological creatures which can shed their skin from seals to become humans.” The skin you see on the book cover is not really accurate. I was confused at how the skin could “wrap around” and keep its owner warm when it was just… it seemed like a hand towel. Anyway, readers should google “The Selkie Folk of Orkney Folklore” to see a more convincing image of the Selkie skin.
The Lure of Shapinsay is a unique story of love that keeps you reading till the end. Kait is a stubborn girl who is unafraid of confessing her love for Eamon, and Eamon is a selkie who simply cannot resist his attraction for Kait.
It was difficult for me to get through the first chapter, even though I’ve read it before on Krista’s (The Author) blog. After I’d gotten used to the language, the story flowed smoothly and became really enjoyable. Love between a human and any mythological creatures has always been difficult, and the same goes for this book. Kait was determined to gain the love of Eamon; she had fallen so deeply in love that she claimed she’d go “mad” without him. She would swim far, even risk her life, just for a chance to see him again. I find her brave enough to call out for her lover when she stumbled upon a group of Selkies. The story introduced Selkies to be really nasty. Kait was forceful, and desperate, it was something like… “I want that boy and nothing will stop me”.
Although up till now I’m still confused why the “lure” didn’t affect Kait (or did it?), I recommend this book to anyone interested in reading paranormal romance. It is not the best, but certainly a worthy read. I liked it.
“—and I’d not be returning to the sea. Ever.”
After reading the entire book, I believe this is the sweetest thing I’ve heard from Eamon.
My favorite part of the book was when Eamon grew weak on land, because I was expecting a twist and heartbreaking scenes. The least favorite part of the book was when everything was solved just by a skin. I was hungry for more.
Honestly, I do not like the idea of this book having an “end” to it yet. I long for a continuation of the story. There’re still so much more to be told. I wanted to read more about the history of Selkies. I wanted to know what Eamon was talking about when he mentioned that Kait reminded him of someone, and from my memory, this part was only briefly touched on. I wanted to know what it felt like actually living in the sea. I wanted to know what would happen to the “old” woman selkie. I wanted to know if there was a story for the “old” woman selkie and her lover that’s still waiting for her in the sea. Would he come for her when Kait finds him? How would Kait get along with other Selkies? What would her brother’s reaction be? Why wasn’t she affected by the lure?
I’d vote for a book 2 if I could.
P.s. Sshh… I secretly wished there was a map to visualize Shapinsay and the areas around it.
I give this book a rating of 4/5.
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On My Wishlist (#03)
by Cean on December 17, 2011
Hosted by Book Chick City
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by bookchickcity.com and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post.
I discovered this clean and neat weekly Wishlist event, and decided to participate in it :)
For this week, I’m looking forward to reading “The Lover’s Dictionary” just because the title sounds interesting. I’m really curious for what this book has to say.
The Lover's Dictionary
There has to be a moment at the beginning when you wonder whether you’re in love with the person or in love with the feeling of love itself.
If the moment doesn’t pass, that’s it—you’re done. And if the moment does pass, it never goes that far. It stands in the distance, ready for whenever you want it back. Sometimes it’s even there when you thought you were searching for something else, like an escape route, or your lover’s face.
How does one talk about love? Do we even have the right words to describe something that can be both utterly mundane and completely transcendent, pulling us out of our everyday lives and making us feel a part of something greater than ourselves? Taking a unique approach to this problem, the nameless narrator of David Levithan’s The Lover’s Dictionary has constructed the story of his relationship as a dictionary. Through these short entries, he provides an intimate window into the great events and quotidian trifles of being within a couple, giving us an indelible and deeply moving portrait of love in our time.
- Quoted from Goodreads
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Hardcover, 211 pages
Published January 4th 2011 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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Honestly, I’m curious about this book. I hope it doesn’t disappoint me… it has a good rating on Goodreads, but I refuse to read the reviews~
On My Wishlist (#02)
by Cean on December 11, 2011
Hosted by Book Chick City
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by bookchickcity.com and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post.
I discovered this clean and neat weekly Wishlist event, and decided to participate in it :)
For this week, I saw this cover and was thrilled. I immediately added it onto my goodreads wishlist. The guy looks like some umm ready-to-kill teen. On drugs maybe? Heheh kidding.
Touch (Denazen #1)
When a strange boy tumbles down a river embankment and lands at her feet, seventeen-year-old adrenaline junkie Deznee Cross snatches the opportunity to piss off her father by bringing the mysterious hottie with ice blue eyes home.
Except there’s something off with Kale. He wears her shoes in the shower, is overly fascinated with things like DVDs and vases, and acts like she’ll turn to dust if he touches her. It’s not until Dez’s father shows up, wielding a gun and knowing more about Kale than he should, that Dez realizes there’s more to this boy—and her father’s “law firm”—than she realized.
Kale has been a prisoner of Denazen Corporation—an organization devoted to collecting “special” kids known as Sixes and using them as weapons—his entire life. And, oh yeah, his touch? It kills. The two team up with a group of rogue Sixes hellbent on taking down Denazen before they’re caught and her father discovers the biggest secret of all. A secret Dez has spent her life keeping safe.
A secret Kale will kill to protect.
- Quoted from Goodreads
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Paperback, 251 pages
Published November 1st 2011 by Entangled Publishing
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Okay, oh dear life of mine, I want to read this book. Definitely. I’m placing it in my queue now, after these reviews that I gotta complete.
The Broken Destiny Cover Art Design
by Cean on December 5, 2011
My Entry for The Broken Destiny Cover Art Contest
Stock image Credit:
Image: Marcus74id / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Cover Art Designed by Cean Lim.
Well, yup, you guessed correctly. I spent the morning designing a cover art for the book: The Broken Destiny. For more information about the contest, and if you’re interested to enter as well, click here.
The prize for this contest is a signed copy of The Broken Destiny by Carlyle Labuschagne. Release date for the book is 2012. Last date for entering is 20th of December 2011.
For you:
There’s also a prize for voting on an entry. Remember to vote and win :P
For me:
Well, leave me some comments on how I did. Was the purple concept okay? The tree looks kinda weird I know, but I was proud of the light. How about the font? The words? The position of the title? Any ideas or criticism? I couldn’t use a girl’s image on the cover as I was unable to find a high quality and free one :(
