My friend Xue graduated~ (Jun 12)

I attended my friend Xue's graduation ceremony at National Arts Centre last Friday. I believe it was a moving event for everyone involved, especially for Xue herself.

We have been studied together in the same graduate program at University of Ottawa since fall 2007. We took almost same courses and experienced many unforgetable activities and events inside and outside of campus. When I heard she would be graduating in June this year, my first thought is that I want to attend her convocation. Her parents came a long way from China to witness their daughter's success and share the pride and joy for her. I feel so happy for her and her family. I can't help imagine my own graduation ceremony at that time. How excellent it would be if my parents could come and enjoy the big event when I graduate! I should bear this beautiful wish in heart and go for it on the final stage of my study life.

Xue, I learned a lot from you, your wit, your hardworking attitude, your diligence and your spirit of challeging yourself. Thank you for your helps to me in the past. Sincerely wish you everything the best in the future of your work life!

Surfing Performance on Campus (September 26)

White Christmas - uOttawa & Shopping mall (December 25)

On the day of Christmas, everywhere outside was so quiet. I saw very light traffic all the way from my home to uOttawa, then Rideau Centre shopping mall, and then Parliament Hill. Our school was closed. Few people were in the mall. Well, it was really out of my expectation. What a silent Christmas day! I know, however, people must be veeeeeeeeery busy in their interior worlds at that moment.

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Rideau Centre at Laurier St.

University of Ottawa

Oh Yeah! Free Barbecues

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS) in collaborate with the Graduate Students' Association (GSAED) presented free barbecues to Master's students on September 6 and 7 at the lawn in front of Tabaret Hall. I went there on Friday, September 6.

It was a good opportunity for students to know each other and exchange their experiences. You can also find some useful information from reception desks of several student unions and associations there and make enquiries to the staff. A band was playing music throughout the lunch time in the big white tent. The food is just fine when considering its kinds. I got a beef burger, a small-sized snack and the drink. But I really like this sort of activity. People eat, talk, laugh and learn. I believe this is the most efficient and fun way to get my school life started.

My Registration Day (August 27)

I went to Ottawa U on August 27 to get my courses registered as well as obtain my student ID card and bus pass. I took No.4 bus for the small part of the route and walked the rest, because I need to wait pretty much if I want to transfer to another bus reaching campus bus stop. Honestly speaking, I am really not good at finding ways and tend to get lost when go to a new place. Thanks to the map I just bought a few days ago, I finally reached my university.

Ottawa U campus

I first arrived at Colonel By building, the place that my faculty located. After chose courses of two semesters, I just went around inside the building and the one next, trying to get familiar with this university. And then it is lunch time. I bought a chef's special of that day and a bottle of lemonade, which costed me more than 9 bucks in total. So expensive!

my lunch, restaurant in SITE building, the hall

hallway of SITE building

My next destination is InfoService Centre at Tabaret building where I can pay tuition fee, get Student ID Card and information. Walking on the campus roads, it was rare to see Asian people. My housemates told me that I would see more Chinese students after my class begins, well, let's just wait and see. Everyone seems very friendly, several students and a professor asked me if I need help finding somewhere. Oh yeah, when you see a person holding a city map in her left hand and staring at the campus map in her right hand with confused expression, you're gonna help her as well, haha.

Tabaret Building

It was not bad on that day. A little busy, and enjoyed a big summer sun and crystal blue sky :)