As I have twittered before, SU is feeding me BS. At least in my eyes, they are, feeding me major BS. For those who are curious and waiting for my “about” page, here’s a little about me. I was born in NYC; grew up in Hong Kong; then spent the second half of my life somewhere in WA. It would only be natural for me to claim English as my second language even though I am now having trouble with my Chinese as well. I know, it’s pretty depressing.
Anyhow. So in order for my application to SU to be considered completed, a proof of my English proficiency is required. Long story short, after going through plenty of trouble, sending in papers and reports, and then more papers and more reports, SU has decided to toss my application because I don’t have sufficient proof. I could take a TOEFL but that won’t help completing my application for 2007-2008. Fantastic.
Why is this bull? Because I achieved 2/3 of my education here in the States. Including my two degrees in Biology and Psychology at an university. Yet, I need to prove my English proficiency. Right, I forgot, my 5 years of higher education validates nothing.
On another note. It’s Chinese New Year. For those who do celebrate, Happy Chinese New Year! For those who don’t, you’re missing out, on very good food, such as the one served last night.
This is only one of the many sidekicks. Fried wonton with Prawns and bacon, paired with mango and peach salsa.
You’re also missing out on these.
For the curious and confused ones. Here’s your answer.
4 Comments, Comment or Ping
Alan Chio
4:58 am - Feb 20th, 2007
Happy Chinese New Year!
You site looks awesome~ I love purple, heh.
And Syl, ummmm, people may not know what those “red pockets” are…
Derek
8:59 am - Feb 20th, 2007
Alan is right. If I didn’t know any better, I would think that that was a candy wrapper.
Yohannes Wijaya
11:02 am - Feb 20th, 2007
Being an international student, I only have to send proof of english proficiency via toefl test only if i am a “fresh leaf”. I dont think you need “proof” if you have been attending school here for a number of years, especially when you are born here. What kind of crap is that?
Margarida
4:18 pm - Feb 20th, 2007
I’ve read about the chinese year today too, I didn’t know, but since here in Portugal we have lots of chineses, but it seems they celebrated it very quietly. Happy chinese year!!
And congratulations for this layout, I love it, such wonderful colors, the header is excellent 
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