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SFL2 forever!
-Ghita

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Hey it's your birthday, but what you looking at Jie Ge??
- Eugenia

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Thanks for helping me with all the law terms ! -Regina

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I love your blog, especially the pics!! - Prita

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Please 'kum' over here,
Please 'goh' away AHAHAHAHA to the guy who wears shorts in the cold.. ...SFL-2 FOREVER

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The city of Birmingham is one of the biggest student city in the UK, with the University of Birmingham being one of the top universities in the country, with approximately 33,000 students it is the fourth largest university in the UK by enrolment!

The reason why I want to visit the University of Birmingham is because it is one of my choices of universities, with its law school being one of the few accepted school in the Singapore Law Society. They also have one of the best ratings in terms of student satisfaction, and also a wide range of students, local and international.

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Research impact

Why global talent matters

Amid global challenges and competition for talent, Professor Rachel O'Reilly, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), makes the case for why global talent is key to the UK's future.

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A leading global university - University of Birmingham

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A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen.

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The University of Nottingham holds one of the top 20 law faculty in the UK, and is renowned worldwide! With many notable alumni, including actor Theo James, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Najib Razak. The university is also known for their sports, with olympic medal holders in the 2012 London Olympic Games.

This school is one of my choices of universities as it is both a recognised sports and law school, furthermore, the city of Nottingham has a rich history, as we all know, the legend of Robin Hood was originated from the city itself.

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The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution. We're a top 20 UK university and 8th in the UK for research power. We're working to change the world.

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Ever feel that you're contemplating between universities for your UCAS, you can head over to TopUniversities, they categorise the universities by the different aspects and are rated accordingly!

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Published annually since 2004, QS World University Rankings® is the most trusted university ranking in the world and now includes university fees information.

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If you're in need of helpful tips ranging from washing your shoes to studying efficiently!

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Lifehacker UK | Life hacks, tips and tricks

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Lifehacker UK is the UK version of Lifehacker

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An essential for every student! Grab your student discounts with their associated businesses like Urban Outfitters, TOPMAN, and even food places like McDonalds & PizzaHut!

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Contract law is the main module that is being covered for our law classes this term, I wouldn't say that it is the easiest to comprehend, on the other hand I enjoyed it nonetheless as it is definitely immediately applicable to our lives now. We may not realise it, but we are going into contracts every day, be it dropping your laundry off at the launderette, or simply buying a cup of coffee. Contract law teaches us the very essentials of a contract, to identify if an actual contract is made, if you have the right to enforce on a promise, and even to recognise the conditions and smaller terms of a contract, and also the statute laws that enforces consumers' rights. This is important as we will know how to fight for our rights if it is ever breached. However, the trouble is that certain scenarios that differs in the smallest details can lead to very different results, therefore it is key to understand every cases and apply it accordingly, and finally it teaches me that precision is key especially when I am in this field.

This term's politics module focuses mostly on the UK political parties, and the pressure groups that aids the government in making critical decisions. I feel that this is a more in-depth topic of the previous term's UK political system, as we have to dwell deep into the ideologies of each of the political parties in the UK, their goal, successes and also failures. This involves an intense research process as we have to look for each of their policies during the General Election through their party manifestos and to compare and contrast the very specific figures involved. This is good as we will understand more about each of the parties and the economical statuses of the UK during certain time, a good example is the policy changes that the Tories made during the turbulent Brexit period. Our class would conduct our own research about specific parties, and then share our findings with one another as we agree that to be able to do well for this module, we will have to work together! Party politics have no doubt helped me to conduct more in-depth researches about topics and it teaches me that it is important to understand each and every chapters as to do well in it.

These modules have not just taught me about the skin-deep knowledge, but also the more important research and working skills that I will need to succeed in the future, although they differ drastically in topics, but we still require the same study skills. One takeaway that I have for the term so far is to never underestimate my ability to do well, as I was never academically inclined, I have to work twice as hard and so far, I bore the fruits of my labour through the good grades in exams. My perspective of law foundation have definitely changed from before I started the course, I used to think that it is impossible to score very well in this field, especially with my background, however, the learning skills that were imparted into myself through the course proved that nothing is impossible and the only limitation that will stop my own progress, is myself. With the aid of my classmates, whom we have all grown closer to over the past few months, it makes the tough journey a whole lot more bearable, or rather easier. We have a very helpful and selfless class who will go no end to make sure we understand the topics and lessons.

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CIT was a module that I have not expected to be taking, especially when I am currently undergoing a foundation in law. That is where my assumption is wrong, although I was from a programming background, it seemed to me that I am absolutely clueless about the fundamentals which is excel. This taught me an important lesson as to not forgo my roots, as we all need to learn to walk before we can run, and not run so often that we yet forget to walk.

Learning about Microsoft Excel is my favourite part of the lesson as I get to learn how to use excel to document data, which is a key organisational skill especially when I start working in an office in the future. I learned that also precision is key, if I were to input the wrong data into a cell, it can potentially cause a whole bigger problem later, which applies to my daily life and especially as a future lawyer. Although this may seem to be a small problem, I feel that it is necessary for me to fix this my carelessness before it develops into a habit.

The learning blog is also a crucial part of the CIT course, as we will be assessed on our entries, reviews, and the way we document our life. However, I find it restricting that we are only allowed to use Padlet as a blog platform, although it is user friendly and simplistic, it limits the creativity of users like myself who prefers to have more freedom in working. On the other hand, our creativity is only limited by our own minds, therefore I should always find my way through tough situations and never blame the system.

Our CIT class is held very formally, with Ms Witherby, our CIT teacher, going through step by step on the ways we should handle the task at hand. She also explains to us and help us understand the purpose of working certain ways, however I do find that she should also let us experiment on the assignments by ourselves, as human beings learns best when they learn through mistakes. At the end of the day, I am still appreciative of the effort she puts in to teach us as it has all gone well, with everyone coping fine.

(Photo by: Me, an example of our excel work)

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As far as I can differentiate the difference between the English Skills classes with the lessons I've had back home, I can firmly agree that there is a stark difference in proficiency between the two. As a future lawyer, it is definitely a necessity for me to have an entire arsenal of strong vocabulary, therefore I felt the need for these classes given my current standard of English.

The learning of academic English had opened my eyes to a whole new world, as a native English speaker, I was relatively better than my peers in Singapore. However, I could not have been proven more wrong when I took my first lesson in English Skills 1. I did enjoy learning about academic writing and also the various essay skills as it did help me in this course where essay writing is basically the core of humanities. However, it did take some time to get used to the proper formatting, and application skills, and after that everything is better.

I would not say that I am perfect, as there are still many fine tuning that I would need to do to perfect my English skills, and also the various skills that would help in my university projects, researches, and essays. We were given many essays to practice that it has somehow became second nature to research and write, be it a long essay or just a short compare/contrast or a cause and effect essay. One thing that has been essential to my learning progress is that I am in a class full of lively, and enthusiastic students who made learning a whole lot easier, especially because we would discuss the issues, help one another out, and solve problems together. As we all know that multiple heads are better than one!

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Right after completion of my GCE 'O' Levels, I went straight to complete my diploma in Information Technology, it was not something that I was absolutely fond about and it resulted in a poor GPA, unable to enter a course in the local university that I like. I took two years off studying while serving in the Singapore Navy, and that's when I made up my mind that I wanted to pursue a career in law. I was particularly fond of the the study of law mainly due to the excessive courtroom dramas that I've watched on televisions, and it sparked my interest as I have always been the child that finds loopholes in the system everywhere I go. I felt that this might be the pathway that is right for me, no matter how unorthodox it may sound, and I have not looked back ever since.

I have always been interested in the study of law, as I have been watching a ton of courtroom dramas since I was younger. After studying my foundation in law and politics for the 5th month, I have learned more than I ever though I would have, be it in the English legal system, the English politics system, political parties, or in contract law. I am even confident in drafting my own contract right now. It might be difficult to understand the cases initially, however, over time, we got used to it and it became second nature in understanding them. As our syllabus focuses mainly on the English legal system, contract law, and tort law, we do not get to research on criminal law, which is where my interest lies in.

We are taught in various ways, but what I found most interesting about the course is my law society enrichment classes. We are given the chance to engage in mock trials and also mooting which are legal researching and presenting our cases in a formal court situation, defending or prosecuting a case. I am still looking forward to every lessons as we get to learn more and more interesting lessons!

(Photo By: Republic of Singapore Navy, on my Graduation from the Navy)

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The teaching styles gained from the past 21 years of education in Singapore proved to be similar, yet different in various ways. Considering that Bellerbys is a private school with a generally smaller class, there is a comfortable teacher to student ratio, which means that the students here gets the attention that they need from the teachers and they will not be left out. However, Workload is also different in a foundation course as compared to taking a diploma. Despite this, I felt that each terms consists of an average of 10-12 weeks which is a very short time-span to be proficient in a subject.

There are only two main modules that we need to focus on here, as compared to having 5 main examinable modules in a semester, making learning a whole lot less stressful. On top of that, I would dare to agree that both education systems helps students in making new friends through school activities and also enrichment programs where we get to interact with students from other classes and even courses. However, expectations does not seem to differ far from back home as we are all still doing our very best to get into the best university that we can go to, and considering that the university that I am aiming for requires an overall of 80%, I will have to work as hard as I can to achieve the best results!

It is a known fact that tough times doesn't last, and it helps us to become stronger individuals over time, especially with the help of my classmates and friends, whom I've met through enrichment programs.

(Pic by: SFL-2)

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Taking my first step out of airplane in Heathrow Airport, the first thing that caught my attention was the cool 17 degree celsius breeze that brushed past my skin, it was a huge contrast to the never ending summer back at home in Singapore. Dressed in a shirt and a pair of jeans, I would normally perspire buckets, however it was a pleasant surprise as I thought to myself that it is a wonderful start to an amazing journey. I fought through the hustle and bustle of the customs to get my paperwork out of the way, retrieved my baggage and before I knew it, I am already on the cab towards Brighton Marina, where I was lodging in before the start of school term. Being on a 14 hour plane ride took a toll on me and I found myself falling asleep for the entire journey to Brighton, I woke up to the sound of gulls cawing away, and as I opened my eyes, I was greeted with the view of the sunny yacht club and I can swear that it felt like a dream. Talk about a pleasant start to the school term.

Becoming a lawyer has always been my dream since I was in my teens, when technology became more advanced, television shows revolved around dramas in the courthouse and also the heroic barrister that solved many cases. It was what sparked my interest in studying law in Bellerbys, and to further pursue my law degree in university. As specific as it may seem, the study of law is actually very broad, as different industries have their own study on law, and also different types of professions that I can choose to strive for. However, I am determined to become a lawyer specialising in criminal law, as I have always been a huge advocate on wordplay and other than being a linguist, and this will be a challenging job opportunity for myself.

(Photo by: Family & I @ Changi Airport, SG)

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A mysterious murder-suicide case of an elderly couple in the south led to the discovery of an abnormally well preserved body of a young lady in the basement of their house, buried 6 feet deep into the ground. The father-son team of coroners in the county were employed to investigate the corpse of the unidentified lady - Jane Doe - discoveries were gradually made about this mysterious Jane Doe, each stage of autopsy brought them closer to finding out the supernatural origin of her.

For all the horror seekers out there, this is a movie that you should not miss, although it falls short in the "jump-scare" department, the story will undoubtedly bring shivers down your spine. Not all stories ends with a happy ending.

The director definitely portrayed immaculate storytelling skills in this movie, one would definitely not expect the outcome of this film.

Rating by me: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Hercule Poirot - the world's greatest detective, got into a luxury train ride with a group of the most unconventional passengers, ranging from the American gangbangers (gangsters who incite violence) to a Russian Princess. In midst of the train journey, a murder occurred and as a detective, Mr Poirot was employed by the conductor of the Orient Express to investigate the murder.

This movie is definitely a MUST watch for all thrill and mystery novel enthusiasts, one can expect a range of plot twists that would set the viewer's mind bewildered and asking for more!

The actors and actresses in this film most definitely portrayed their roles immaculately, with every expression well articulated. It makes the viewers feel as if they're communicating with them first hand.

Rating by me: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Please post neatly under this tag my dear friends, I have OCD.

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On a trip with the Singaporean fam 😎
Credits: Wenn

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Halloween Edition cover done by yours truly.
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Makeup by: Yuliia

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Made another friend while in Amsterdam during the term break! ☕️
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A shoot while on my visit to London!
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Met a friend on a trip to London
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From school events, to trips to other cities and countries, and even birthday celebrations!

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First time at an American Diner @ JB's Diner 🥛
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Had a little shoot in Brighton Pier 🎠
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As a photographer, I've met up with a few local models and a few while travelling, who've eventually became close friends. It indeed is good to have locals to introduce the hidden gems around town.

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Let the pictures do the talking :)

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Background Image by ME