Term 1 (1993/1994)

The actual course (Bachelor of Education (TESL) started on 4th October 1993. On the first day, there were many procedures like registration forms to fill and matriculation card to be made. The matriculation card could be used for many things like paying bills, borrowing books and others.
Our course co-coordinator was Ms. Patricia Ahrens and the head was Mike Wallace.
The other tutors in the course were:
1. Dorothea Bogle - Phonology of English
2. Dr. Rosemary Douglas - Systems of English
3. Mike Quickfall - Information Technology
4. Patricia Ahrens - Reflection of School Practice
5. Bob McNie - Understanding Organisation
6. Alister Wilson - Elective – Sports Education

Our classroom was in Chessel’s Land. The class was in room no. C2/1. That building was also shared by the arts students. Each day we had to climb a narrow flight of stairs to attend lectures.
Information Technology was conducted at Demonstration School in Room 16. Phonology of English was conducted in Room C3/4 of Charteris Land.

Term 1 (1993/1994)

The actual course (Bachelor of Education (TESL) started on 4th October 1993. On the first day, there were many procedures like registration forms to fill and matriculation card to be made. The matriculation card could be used for many things like paying bills, borrowing books and others.
Our course co-coordinator was Ms. Patricia Ahrens and the head was Mike Wallace.
The other tutors in the course were:
1. Dorothea Bogle - Phonology of English
2. Dr. Rosemary Douglas - Systems of English
3. Mike Quickfall - Information Technology
4. Patricia Ahrens - Reflection of School Practice
5. Bob McNie - Understanding Organisation
6. Alister Wilson - Elective – Sports Education

Our classroom was in Chessel’s Land. The class was in room no. C2/1. That building was also shared by the arts students. Each day we had to climb a narrow flight of stairs to attend lectures.
Information Technology was conducted at Demonstration School in Room 16. Phonology of English was conducted in Room C3/4 of Charteris Land.

September 5th to September 9th 1993

It was the first week of the Study Skills Course. A coach took us to college as we were new to the place. It was also to familiarize us on the route to college. In the evening, we walked back to the halls on our own.
There was a pre-test given in the morning. It was a test of grammar. Ian Pearson gave out the test papers after a short but warm welcome.
As the test was carried out, Michael Hall was in charge. He was to be one of the tutors during the Study Skills Course. After the test, we had tea at the refractory in the main building. As for lunch, I bought a cheese sandwich in the cafeteria because I did not pack anything at breakfast. I then planned to pack a light mal with something at breakfast; with cold bacon and eggs. The sandwich cost £1.
From then on, classes and lectures were carried out according to the time table. The other tutors were; Jeff Aldridge, Lionel and Mary Jackson, Susan Wren, Dorothea Bogle and John Young.
All classes during the Study Skills Course were conducted in Charteris Land (see attached picture on the left) except for Information Technology under John Young at the Demonstration School. Classes started at 9.00 am and ended at 4.00 pm.
The whole course was to build up our skills in gathering information, writing out assignments, take lecture notes and brushing up our speaking and listening skills. The other aspect was the application of computers which was and is still is the most helpful tool in doing and getting work or assignments done.
All in all, it was quite an interesting experience during the whole course which lasted about a month.
It ended with a tea party at the halls of residence.

My room (Room 127)

My room was no. 127. It was small with a single bed, a cupboard, a chair, a writing table with a book shelf above it. There was also a side drawer. In addition there was a ceiling lamp and a table lamp too.
As I unpacked and arranged my clothes and the other items, my mind was working ahead. This was to be my room and home for two years. Here I would do all my reading. Work, write letters, taking my tea and sleep. I would have to be alone, away from my family and doing all thing alone.
After a shower, we had an early dinner because we were starving. After dinner, I got down to write a letter home; finally. I knew everybody back home would be worries as I had not sent news to them since leaving Malaysia.