Although I took very few hours in learning Icelandic but being around with native Icelanders and my own effort to talk in Icelandic I realized that my language skills has also improved. So, I decided to take a test if I am really acquiring at least minimum knowledge on this. Today I went to place called FJÖLMENNING to measure my language skills. Initially they said it will take more than an hour and off course I was very scared because I only had very basic knowledge. I was confident that I will fail the test. On top it has a three series of test Listening, writing and speaking. But surprisingly I finished all the test in less than half an hour and got "PASSED". I was so happy to get at least pass. In the past I had given up many times to learn this language but having sitting in this test has alerted me that my languague skills has progressed unknowingly. Now I can actually say "I can speak Icelandic", not like native Icelanders however.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Shiva Ratri - Smoke Free
Today - a day to remember in hindu countries "Shiva Ratri" and public holiday in Nepal.
Shiva - the name of God, Ratri means evening. So, it refers to God´s Evening. A hindu festival celebrated widely in Nepal & India every year. On this day smoking marijuana is almost acceptable. Here is the link for more
Shiva - the name of God, Ratri means evening. So, it refers to God´s Evening. A hindu festival celebrated widely in Nepal & India every year. On this day smoking marijuana is almost acceptable. Here is the link for morehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maha_Shivaratri
"Jai Sambhoo Kailash Pati" - a phrase uses for this God
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
University Student Again
I have been exploring all the possibilities to do some kind of degree program that will help in my further studies particularly in research. Choices in Iceland are very limited and sometimes barrier to take such programme due to language skills. Recently I visited my old university in London and meet all my lectures, professors and co-workers. It is always nice to meet them. As I spoke to one of my professor about my interest in research. Interestingly LSBU is starting a new degree programme from this summer which fulfill my desire and help in my other circumstances for example travel etc. Entry requirements is Master degree and several years experience in the area you will be doing research. Professor confirmed for the entry this summer and am very excited to start. This will be collaboration between my work and LSBU. Beginning of May I will be writing research proposal and begin my field of interest. If everything goes well end of the programme I will be awarded Msc in Research. This will off course open door for me if I ever wants to do PhD.
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