end of term event

we had our last 'enrichment activity' with the students today. it wraps up the activities we've been doing together with the students for the whole semester. and since i'll be leaving KDU very soon, this is the last batch of students i'll be teaching here too.

there's nothing as rewarding as teaching - when your students let you know in various ways that somehow u have made a difference in their lives (even if just a little).

one student (xiaolong) walked up to me after class, and gave me two handmade bracelets because he knew i was leaving. *touched* he was chosen to give a speech at the event today, to tell of his experience being in this english course. he said he used to hate english while still studying in china, but now he loves english! that really made my day :) of course, my part was a small one but just to know that he now has a passion for the language is really great.

i will miss my students, my colleagues, my laptop *sob* and the fact that workplace is only 5 minutes' drive from my house. it's been a good 4 years plus. and to think i almost did not come for the interview! hahaha...life sure wud hv been different.

although i have my gripes about KDU, it's been a good learning experience overall. and soon, it's time to say adios to this yellow-and-blue building. but i'll come back for visits definitely ;)