Friday, May 21, 2010
I really want to that ALL my friends here who have made this exchange such a memorable one. When I say friends, it refers to my Singaporean exchange friends, classmates, all the RPI students whom I've met and talked to, my lecturers, my church people (priest and the elderly as well) and everyone whom I've come into contact with.
The cutest professor I have! Dr. Joseph Warden. Teaches Theoretical Chem, a very very tough subject. He always has great introductions to the class. My favourite phrase from him: "Yeah, the squirrels have had a tough winter!"
My lab professor. He's very very nice! Kurt Wicks. Very generous with his marking of our lab reports as well! And caring to point out our mistakes during lab. =)
My very very very slack TAs for my other lab course (Experimental Chemistry IV). Kal and James. Labs are pretty casual here. No lab coats needed and you can even wear berms to lab (not advised though!) Lab reports can be handed in ANY time (as long as it's before the final deadline which is at the end of the semester).
The professor to Ex Chem IV, Dr. Ronald Bailey. He's really really mild tempered and nice. Formal lab reports are handed in to him, but can be handed in any time too. And he helps you correct them until you can get an "A" for the lab report.
Dr. Mark Platt. The professor who has been to Singapore and is very amazed that there's no chewing gum! A pretty young and cool professor (though classes are a little boring)... hehe I enjoy listening to his dry humour. ;)
Montse! Our friend from Spain, also here on exchange. =) There's another Spanish girl called Berta whom I didn't have a chance to take an individual photo with. I managed to meet Montse on the last day before she flew because there was a fire alarm in the Union! If not, I would have missed her....
This is Rhiannon, a friend from my Theoretical Chem and Ex Chem IV class. Really glad to have met her and another guy named Sonny. If not, I would be so totally lost in Theoretical Chem (which I still am actually) and wouldn't have gotten that surprising A-!
This is probably my favourite hangout in RPI. The C+CC. It's actually a church, but other religions use this place as well (very seldom). This is the place where I am very moved and I have grown spiritually so so much through this exchange. Had such a fulfilling Lent and Easter experience!
And the only priest in University Parish Christ Sun of Justice, Father Ed Karceguis! I really really love his homilies and he is such a nice Father! It is really hard to run and manage a parish on your own, but Fr Ed (also known as Fred) has done a fantastically good job. I cried when I said goodbye to him when I went for my last weekday Mass here earlier in the afternoon. I will really really miss the church here and Fr Ed a lot! Take care!
This is my bed in my room! I totally love the comforter. It is just so comfortable (as the name suggests) and it has truly kept me warm through winter. I love my little room and will miss it so so much!
My last time sitting on the slope behind the library which overlooks Downtown Troy. You can just see the sadness in my eyes.... I will really miss the beautiful surroundings and the people here. The squirrels, the friendly bus drivers, the caring people in church, the nerdy and cool students of RPI and all that is in and around Troy and RPI. It has been a great 4 months here! Goodbye Troy and RPI.... - Goodbye Troy and RPI!
by snoopy_lim @ 11:40 AM