09.09.09

When I opened my eyes in the morning, it was nearly 10 o'clock. Obviously I'm late for school. In fact, I had an appointment with the TAFE consulter and asked about the courses information next year. So I'd like to have more sleep instead of having class.

At 11:30 I arrived at TAFE and found the reception room. The receptionist was a chubby woman, she asked me to sit and wait. After a while, a man went out and told me that he was my consulter. I followed him into his office and sat on a comfortable chair. Then he asked me that what he could do for me. I showed him many papers I had found about the TAFE courses and suddenly found no words could come out of my mouth! I thought I was very nervous at that time because it was the first time I inquired something by myself. I didn't know how to express and where could we started. He seemed understand my nerves and opened the conversation firstly. Then I released and quickly organized my mind. I told him that I was graduated from university in China this year and I wanted to have a certificate in Australia in order to finding a job in the future. But I only found the course international business was the most similar course with I learned before as my major in university was international economics and trade. I didn’t know whether I could apply this diploma course directly. Then he told me that he would ask the head teacher and gave me the result.

When I walked out the building, I found it was very hot outside. There was so much sunshine and I could not open my eyes. The weather here changed so quickly. Most people in the street wore dust coats yesterday while most wore sleeveless today.

my belonging

This is a very common U-Disk, but it’s very special for me.

When I arrived in Australia, I just brought some clothes and necessaries with me. This u-disk is not worth much, but it’s the most precious thing I have.

There are many pictures and videos in it. They are about my family, the love history of my husband and me, my classmates and friends, my graduate ceremony and so on. It’s not only a u-disk but also my memory container.

I brought my whole memory into Australia. It will be very helpful when I homesick.

report of library

Library in TAFE

Each TAFE in Sydney has a library providing a supportive learning environment for all current students.

All currently enrolled students can borrow from TAFE library, but the proof of enrolment is required. To join the library you will need the TAFE card..

You can borrow up to 6 print items plus 4 audio visual items at a time. The print items include books and magazines. You can borrow items for 2 weeks except videos which are for 1 week only. You can find information about items at each library and you also can search the library catalogue from home.

If you want to keep your borrowings for longer time, you need to renew them. Renewals can be done in person, over the phone or online. You have two chances to renew the borrowings, so you can keep them for 6 weeks in maximum.

Items must be returned to the libraries from where they are borrowed. The library open from 9am to 8pm. You cannot return books after-hours as the whole building will be closed at that time.

You can make photocopies or print from the library computers as long as you have money in your TAFE card. It charges you 20 cents per A4 page. You will get 50% off if you join the Student Association ($20 per year).

The library also provides other services such as helping students with their assignment. For ESL students, it’s a good idea to use library dictionary before they can find the best one.

All in all, understanding above rules will facilitate you borrowing from the library. You can go to the information desk in the library or contact the library staff for further details.

about me

My name is Wen Zhang. Wen is not only my given name but also my mother’s family name. My parents think my name is meaningful because it’s the combination of their family names.

I come from Tianjin, a northern city in China. I immigrated to Australia at the end of February this year. After 2 months I went back China to finish my university and returned Australia last month. So I have been here for about 3 months.

I came here because of love. My husband is Chinese too. We were classmates in primary school. It’s romantic, isn’t it? He immigrated to Australia with his family 5 years ago so I have to make choice if we want to get married. Obviously I chose my love.

When I arrived in Australia I found everything was different from China, which gave me much pressure. I hope I can adapt to the life in Australia as soon as possible.

crazy!!!

oh my god!!! I delete all my posts by mistake!!! How could this happen to me!!!

Now I have to rewrite all the posts! drive me crazy~~~