Woohoo! I am finally here in Australia, after much anticipation over the years. Truthfully, it is the best thing that happens in my medical school life, since I am currently getting my medical degree in Indonesia, which tends to raise eyebrows of relatives and friends. It is not that I do not like that country, but people tend to think I should study elsewhere instead. Ask yourself, have you not questioned my desicion?
Anyways, all the questionings stops after them being told that I actually will be spending one of my academic years in Melbourne, doing research. This seems to satisfy most people. Okay, back to the story. I am now in Melbourne, after 6.5 hours of tedious and restless flight in MAS. I just couldn't get any rest in the flight and I did not sleep well in the first few days arriving. Thankfully, I sleep like a pig now.
The weather is freaking cold I can hardly put it in words. I know, other places (with snow) are so much colder but then again, I do not have to stay at those countries for long. Saying that London is colder than Melbourne does not make it warm enough for my liking. Can't we like, store some wintery substance to use it on the torching summer later on (which I really, do not anticipate)? Something tells me to appreciate the coolness of this weather, whether I like it or not, because when summer comes, I am going to scream for my life!
Accomodation has not been very satisfying but then again, who has the perfect accomodation so far? None, I heard. Everyone has something to complain about the place he/she stays, so I'll spare you the music. The best thing I can say that it is the nearest one to Clayton campus, as oppose to the ones my other friends are occupying. The one thing that I really miss is the hustle bustle of city life, which makes me regret every now and then about not choosing to attend Melbourne University. The cost of living, to my surprise, is lower in the city. And minus transport burden too.
My research is commencing soon. Truthfully, I am a little afraid of even starting it, because everything seems so challenging. Things are being done everyday, including weekends, and the worst is, we do not know whether the results fit our hypothesis. If not, poof! there goes our research project.
I am working on diffuse traumatic brain injuries and melatonin therapy. Melatonin is supposed to act as an antioxidant that reverses the oxidative damage post trauma, provided that the person does not die from the injury in the first place. This is an important research, since it is closely related to car accidents and the numbers are increasing dramatically over the years. Melatonin is a cheap, safe and widely available substance that, if found useful, can provide a really effective and widespread use.
Gawd! Please let this work out. I know the hardest thing is to get started but once I start, I will not stop. Please give me the strength to work it out!
P.s. I am now working under the same supervisor as Icha (from last year). I might even use her desk. -___-'''
Anyways, all the questionings stops after them being told that I actually will be spending one of my academic years in Melbourne, doing research. This seems to satisfy most people. Okay, back to the story. I am now in Melbourne, after 6.5 hours of tedious and restless flight in MAS. I just couldn't get any rest in the flight and I did not sleep well in the first few days arriving. Thankfully, I sleep like a pig now.
The weather is freaking cold I can hardly put it in words. I know, other places (with snow) are so much colder but then again, I do not have to stay at those countries for long. Saying that London is colder than Melbourne does not make it warm enough for my liking. Can't we like, store some wintery substance to use it on the torching summer later on (which I really, do not anticipate)? Something tells me to appreciate the coolness of this weather, whether I like it or not, because when summer comes, I am going to scream for my life!
Accomodation has not been very satisfying but then again, who has the perfect accomodation so far? None, I heard. Everyone has something to complain about the place he/she stays, so I'll spare you the music. The best thing I can say that it is the nearest one to Clayton campus, as oppose to the ones my other friends are occupying. The one thing that I really miss is the hustle bustle of city life, which makes me regret every now and then about not choosing to attend Melbourne University. The cost of living, to my surprise, is lower in the city. And minus transport burden too.
My research is commencing soon. Truthfully, I am a little afraid of even starting it, because everything seems so challenging. Things are being done everyday, including weekends, and the worst is, we do not know whether the results fit our hypothesis. If not, poof! there goes our research project.
I am working on diffuse traumatic brain injuries and melatonin therapy. Melatonin is supposed to act as an antioxidant that reverses the oxidative damage post trauma, provided that the person does not die from the injury in the first place. This is an important research, since it is closely related to car accidents and the numbers are increasing dramatically over the years. Melatonin is a cheap, safe and widely available substance that, if found useful, can provide a really effective and widespread use.
Gawd! Please let this work out. I know the hardest thing is to get started but once I start, I will not stop. Please give me the strength to work it out!
P.s. I am now working under the same supervisor as Icha (from last year). I might even use her desk. -___-'''
