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Junkyard on WordPress

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:39:00 +0000

I think I will stop hosting my blog on Bolgger and move on to WordPress, which I obviously has done now. To view my new blog, just change the web adress to subodhaperera.wordpress.com and you can see all the existing posts and new post in the future. Happy hollidays guys :)

Fianlly.. the Victory

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:01:00 +0000

Posting blogs via Email

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:08:00 +0000

This is just a test to see if this new feature of blogger works. It enables you to post new blogs into your page via email and of course via MMS. If you are seeing this, that means this feature works nicely. But, already I'm using Microsoft Live Writer to post blogs, instead of blogger itself. Anyway there is no harm of trying a new thing!
Have a good day.

Have You Ever Been Labeled?

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:28:00 +0000

Well, I'm back after a quite long time. So to start off, I'm thinking about putting some thoughts about how people tend to label people just by looking at the mere past or present.

You might remember when you were at school your teacher scolding you, yelling at you saying you would never pass your exams or you would never get in to a good university. Also, you may remember how your parents were worrying about you not getting more than 75% for your math exam thinking you would never be like your brother or sister or even your friend who was much brighter than you. Well, I have news for you. Its too early to judge and label a person and his or her future just by looking at how he or she is performing at school/college or even at university level. Because you never know what will happen in the future and, what comes up on his or her way. Some people might call this destiny but I'll let you decide that.

I can draw many examples from the history such as Albert Einstein, Adolf Hitler, and even Bill Gates. Those examples are just one click away. Among them, you will find some are strongly inspirational. You might call them exceptional cases. But what would you call my friends who were notorious and nothing but playful, passed their exams, top ranked, got into best universities to study highly demanded subjects? And friends who had no distinctions for A/Ls but now earning millions? I'm not trying to say that people who get good remarks and pat on their backs will not perform in the future but, simply, hard work pays off. It does not necessarily have to be on education, but any other area which you are interested in. Arts, music, business, traveling, sports, construction, writing, it could be anything. Don't let people around you fool you & bring you down. And also, don't let somebody else define your future, you define your own future. Go for your dreams. Work hard, and one day you will succeed.

Gran Torino – MUST WATCH!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:01:00 +0000

A disgruntled Korean war veteran tries to live his rest of the life peacefully within his own rules and boundaries. He has his own stereotypical believes which he later find out not quite true. His life however is about to change with a Korean family moving into his neighbourhood, quite specifically to his next door. Starring Clint Eastwood and Directed by Clint Eastwood himself, this is a remarkable peace of work which you must watch. I do not want to write anymore details especially about the Gran Torino (the car) because I insist you to watch the movie and see for yourself, what about it!. Just watch the movie without being a “Puss cake”. Those who have watched the movie know what I meant.

Hi-Tech Swimming

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:50:00 +0000

This post is not about Michael Phelps. Its about what he is wearing. Yes, it is Speedo LZR Racer (Laser Racer) swim suit which is built on series of future technologies and innovation. It is said that during 2008, 108 world records have been broken and 79 of them by swimmers wearing this stylish but deadly Speedo LZR Racer. It definitely got an astonishing aesthetic appeal. It is the first swimsuit to combine stitch-free, ultrasonically welded seams, water-resistant fabric and strategically-placed polyurethane panels (designed by Nasa). How cool is that?

Some of the features of it include the internal core stabiliser which supports and holds the swimmer in a corset-like grip and helps them to maintain the best body position in the water for longer, Ultra thin, ultra powerful, ultra low drag LZR panels, embedded at strategic points on the swimmer's body deliver optimum streamlined shape and drag reduction, LZR Pulse® which is the world's lightest, most powerful and water repellent swim fabric, helps to reduce muscle oscillation and skin vibration through superior compression, and the Hydro Form Compression System which creates the most hydrodynamic and compressed shape across the whole body. All these result in faster performance.

However, there are ethical concerns over the use of such Hi-tech swim suit. Athletes are expected to perform and be evaluated on the basis of their own capabilities. When external supports like this swim suit help them to reduce their unnecessary muscle movements (Yep, that is what it does), which is beyond their capabilities, the question raises, whether it is ethical? or legal?. This swim suit cost around US $350. Wealthy players can afford it, but what about the rest? What will happen to the fairness of the game?

Anyway, 108 world records have already been broken. What we should appreciate here is the innovativeness and the use of modern technology by some SMART companies. It is true that world swimming governing body is to take measures about this controversial swim suit but, no matter how, future sports will no longer be the same.

My Video Editing

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:40:00 +0000

I wanted to try my luck with Video editing skills lately so, I created this video using Cyberlink PowerDirector v. 7, an amazing software. It has all the features I want so I believe I will be creating more and more videos. About this video: I created this video targeting my International Strategic Management Presentation on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibilities. I wanted to make it a little bit longer but I was too afraid about the time frame since I had two other videos ready to be included in the presentation. The shots were taken at Tesco Metro in the Victoria Centre, and at Aldi in Glasshouse street, Nottingham. The video shows some of the corporate social responsibility activities carried out by some companies and how they have taken them to enhance their product image and company image. What special in this video is that, this is the first time I have used my own video footages and graphics.

Shopping for CSR

The Post with no Title!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Well, I couldn’t post anything for a long time for the simple reason that I have been busy. Its not that I’m not busy right now, but I wanted to come here and write something at least to relax my mind. The truth is, I’m getting more and more busier with academic works which I must give my fullest attention and priority to. However, since I’m not a geek style guy, this thing is really hard. But I’m giving it a try because I’m not willing to give up so easily.

If you paid a visit to my Facebook profile recently, you would noticed that my status had been changed into “Subodha is going through a really tough season.. " Damn! this has to be the worst season & that's it. NO MORE!”. Well, this is the reason I came back here even though I’m really busy. To write something about the “tough season”. In my life, I have always been up for challenges. That is something which pumps me up. I face them, win them or loose. But above all, I learn from them. lessons that you cannot learn from reading those expensive “Well Referenced” books, from a lecture or from a seminar. After all, for these you have to pay. But the lessons that I’m taking about come free of charge, EITHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.

Challenges that I’m facing are immense. On top of them, emotional ones. I cannot really blame anybody as this is the way I have been brought up. Relationships really matters. So if it wasn’t for you, you have got to do it for some other. Just like my best friend studying medicine for his parents. Sometimes I wonder, what am I doing? Is this what you really want? Are you doing this for yourself? If not, for who? Well, I’m still trying to figure it out. May be the answer is “blowing in the wind”.

What happen if you suddenly face what you would never expect to face? Well, if it is good, then lucky you. But things like that happen all the time and not most of them are good. It says you always have to expect the unexpected. That is so true. Therefore it is a challenge, expecting the unexpected. So I faced such a challenge. I came across with an unexpected event in my life. I simply don’t worry about it. I stopped fussing about these unexpected things long time ago. But this event has a unique issue. Because it affects me emotionally. The issue has never been me though. It was the others who I care about and who care about me as well. You know what the worst thing is, I cannot explain them that I did my best to prevent it from happening.

You may have got confused by now, Since I have not said anything about the tough season except some rubbish about challenges. Well, there are two reasons for that. One is, I’m weak at putting my ideas into word effectively. Something that I’m not proud of. If you had been reading my blog, you would have already realised that by now. So If I did that, that would confused you more. After all, I come from a part of the world where communication is done implicitly. Secondly, I’m not willing to tell that. Yeah, even if I did, you would never understand. That’s complicated!

Seven Pounds

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Believe me, this is a truly brilliant movie. I don't know if it was able to grab any of Oscar awards but,if you like Will Smith and his acting other than as a supper hero, this is your movie. In this movie, Tim Thomas (Will Smith) is searching for seven people who he think are deserved to be gifted by what he has to offer. I do not want to tell the story, instead, I insist you to spare two hours of you life to watch this movie. I guess the name "Seven Pounds" have been derived from The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare because it basically means that you have seven debts to pay (and each needs a pound of flesh). It seems that this movie is not a big hit, but take my words, and watch it.

Do you think you are strong enough?

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:54:00 +0000

If you fell down, what would you do? Try getting up? What if you fail? You try again. And if you fail again and keep on failing and you felt you can never get up again, would you give up? I received this video attached to an email. Just watch it. Leave some comments if you like.

Magnanimity

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:42:00 +0000

Today, while I was reading, I came across with this word called "Magnanimity". The Collins dictionary defines magnanimous as "noble and generous" and so do many others. But the interesting bit is how the Greek philosopher Aristotle defined it.

Literatures show that in ancient Greece, people embraced the notion of both behaving well and treating others equally or rather being fare/justice (even though the term fair/justice may have been interpreted differently). This concerned with individual's behaviour and how the individual was perceived by others. Aristotle described 10 moral virtues that can be used to weigh an individual's behaviours. Each of these virtues i.e., moral excellences, has two extreme ends. According to Aristotle to be successful in any ethical situation I.e., behaving well and being fare, individual needs to be in a somewhat middle ground (I see some links to philosophy of Buddhism).

In terms of how individuals view themselves, the middle ground or what is ethical, acceptable and, balanced is "magnanimity". This means "Being able to feel and display personal pride when it is deserved, but without vanity". The two extreme ends are "meekness" and "vanity". The modern day word for magnanimity is pride. I don't actually see anything wrong with being proud of yourself, provided that you actually have something to be proud of. It may not necessarily be wealth or status which some people are so obsessed with. But it can be because of your achievements (Yes, achievements are subject to cultural variables), your personality traits or simply your beauty (Girls, of cause). I'm proud of myself because of my parents, my personal traits, how I have been brought up or simply because of whom I am.
Excessive pride, vanity, is a little bit irritating however. I find myself get along with any type of person but often find its irritating when they have vanity (its a bit different story with girls though). I should not forget to mention boastfulness, the sincerity in expressing one's self. I often wonder how they even do that. Talk about themselves for hours just like we are so interested. What is more annoying is that these types of people do not care about others, or what others have to say. Most of the time they tend to be poor listeners (based on my observations). However it is these differences that make the world alive. Otherwise it would be like walking on an empty street.
I do apologise if you got confused with my starting off on ethics and then ending this in a different way. That is because frankly, Magnanimity in Aristotle's moral virtues is what made me write this, but since I'm so bored with ethics (thanks to my research project) and I do not really know much about it, I decided to write what I do know. This is not over though. I can write hundreds of pages on characteristics of people and their behaviours. A very interesting area which I like to observe and learn.

13 years old father

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:41:00 +0000

I think most of you already know this story. BBC reported this story as "13-years-old becomes father". Since everyone knows what this story is about, I'm not going to re-write the same thing here. But I'm just surprised to this news so thought of giving this 13 years some space in my blog.

Alfie Patten is serious about raising the child. Why not? Isn't it a good cause specially in a cruel world where parents leave their newly born child in garbage? Obviously. But then the question comes, is this 13 years old father or rather KID, able to raise this child without jeopardizing the child's future? Assuming that this Kid is actually the father of Maisie Roxanne (the child), Does he know what it needs to be a good father? Can you totally rely on his answer,when he couldn't even be careful enough to not to get his girl friend pregnant?

Further reading: Is 13-Year-Old Father Victim of a Scam?
13-years-old becomes father

Watch it!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:05:00 +0000

Lately, I have been thinking what could my favorite TV series be. I have no doubt that it is 24, but I love One Tree Hill as much as I love 24. However, these days I'm watching 24 season 07, One Tree Hill season 06 and also, The O.C. Yeah, I started watching it from the beginning and I quite like it. I guess I did not have time to watch this earlier and I have so many things to catch up, in terms of TV series. Specially I don't like Heroes, Lost and Smallville but who knows, after sometime I will start watching them too. But what next in my list is this 90210, The world's most famous ZIP code. Some of my flatmates are loving it.
I'm not a critic or a movie reviewer or someone like that, or not even someone having that capabilities. But according to what I feel, 24 and One Tree Hill are two distinct series when compared to all the others. 24 carries a lot of actions and curiosity in each and every minute and you don't feel like missing even a single second. Each series has different plot but few leading characters continue their life story throughout each season. So far there are 7 seasons, season 7 being the latest.

One Tree Hill on the other hand started as a story based around two college basketball players who also happened to be brothers fighting for their own identities. The story continues throughout 6 seasons so far. What I like about this story and how it differs from others is that it tells a story about challenges, difficulties, victories, and all sorts of events happening in our lives. The story also puts a great emphasis on reflecting relationships, feelings and thoughts of each characters which I find very refreshing. Another major focal point is background music and sound tracks. You must watch it otherwise I doubt if I can tell you how touching they are.

May be I'm wrong about other TV series, since I haven't watched them. But even though, 24 and One Tree Hill will remain as my all time favorites. I wish they will never end, especially the later.

Asian Supper Photo Gallary

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:34:00 +0000

One fine moment...

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:41:00 +0000

Being a true lover of diverse cultures, I had the pleasure of joining my Chinese friends in a Chinese style dinner. Actually, they invited me for a dinner at their place. I still can't remember If I had done any big favor for being invited like this. But I guess what matters is whether you are a true friend or not.

Sherry Invited me over to her place couple of weeks ago but she had to postpone it due to busy schedules of both of us. To be honest, I was not really looking forward to that as we all understand, sometimes things get complicated and people forget. But not Sherry. She invited me again when everything got back to normal (and before it gets busy again) and I, surprised but happy, warmly welcomed her invitation. The reason why I was happy is that this small incident proved me how Chinese people value their relationships and mutual understanding. What is more fascinating than experiencing a text book theory you learned few years ago?
Sherry came to walk me to their apartment which I found quite amazing. Worth the money they pay. Fancy glossy lift gives it a rich look.

Ben, Aimee, and Alise (Sorry if I have misspelled) were awaiting and some of them were giving the final touch to the dishes. They looked delicious. And of course they were. We started off with a soft drink and after a small talk we then slowly moved into indulge ourselves with the fabulous Chinese style dinner. After the dinner, I was lucky enough to have a traditional Chinese green Tea.
Dinner included dishes of Scrambled egg with tomato (Xi hong shi chao dan),Saute spicy chicken( da pan ji ),pearl flower vegetables(cao hua cai), spicy rib(xiang la pai gu),roast chicken wing(kao ji chi).

I must say how grateful I am. All the meals were very nicely cooked and I really enjoyed their wonderful hospitality. For me, it was a reminder that still there are nice people in this world. Because I know that there were no strings attached to that dinner. Just a pure thought of friendship. Of course I could have visited a Chinese restaurant and order the same menu, but what important is not just the meals, but also what it represents, Friendship.
According to what Ben said, I think I managed to eat a lot and thereby show them that I'm a good friend :-)
Thanks for the treat fellows.

Spirit of Scotland..

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:55:00 +0000

I was so lucky to capture this video while I was roaming in Old Market Square taking some snaps of Nottingham Eye and some of night scenes (will be posted soon). You can hear the melodies of these drums from very distance but you must see the Scottish Dancer. I believe this is some sort of a traditional performing but, I don't know much details about it so I'm not going to write about it even though I would love to. May be one day I could write about these amazing cultures I see in Nottingham. But for the time being, enjoy the video.

Asian Supper!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:12:00 +0000

As I can remember, we wanted to organize this event for no reason and only for us. But at the end we decided to invite some of our European friends too. Among the invitees, Mario, Hoolio (Sorry if I have misspelled your name mate..) and Loic (who did not show up....lol) and Nica, Christine, Anne, Jana and Maria, the lovely girls who made the event glamorous.

Salman and Fahad, took care of the the chicken and Parata. That was one heck of a job mates...Chicken was perfectly cooked and you had managed to perfectly balanced the spices. I don't know about others but for me the taste was pretty refreshing and new. I guess most of our Euro friends found it a little bit spicy. What to do! That how we do chicken in our ways!

Fahad, I gotta try heating up Paratas without burning my fingers. You've got the skill mate. And Pooja, thanks for the drinks and plates babe.. (and for all the cooking instructions, which I did not follow..lol). Ritesh, dude... You are the man my friend. If it wasn't in your flat, we would never be able to bring this thing off. Hates off to everyone! And oh! I made the Rice. I guess it came very nicely.

Three chefs

Schizophrenia

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:10:00 +0000

I found this interesting article on the internet. It is from a legitimate source and I have properly acknowledge the source. The reason why I'm posting this is that I know a person who suffers from some sort of an illness like this. It may not be the same but something similar. And this will also be helpful in understanding the character in Mr. Foxy and his wonderland.

"Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder or mental illness that involves severely disturbed moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Researchers aren't certain exactly what causes schizophrenia. Many people with schizophrenis have lost touch with reality and can't distinguish fact from fantasy....People with schizophrenia believe their hallucinations are real – and the rest of the world is crazy. This makes it difficult to communicate with them, or even attempt to help....People with schizophrenia experience changes in thinking, talking, and behaving are likely – as is social isolation or withdrawal. People with schizophrenia also experience feelings of anxiety and confusion, as well as distorted perceptions of reality or hallucinations. Severe episodes could involve rigid, frozen behavior (sitting or standing completely still for hours at a time) or jumpy nervous actions (pacing, rocking back and forth constantly).
Other symptoms of schizophrenia include:

* Hearing voices (auditory hallucinations)
* Delusions of persecution (paranoia)
* Illogical thinking
* Decreased emotional expressions
* Inconsistent thoughts and actions (eg, laughing while describing the hatred of everyone)
* Dangerous behaviors and feelings of invincibility"

Source: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, 2007, Who Gets Schizophrenia [online], Suite101.com, Available at: http://psychology.suite101.com/article.cfm/schizophrenia_will_blow_your_mind [Accessed date: 12/02/2009]

Mr. Foxy & his Wonderland... Exclusively on JunkYard!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:40:00 +0000

In your life sometimes you find people who are lost. Lost in their mythical beliefs and no longer can be fitted into normal society without complete rehabilitation. This is a story about a person, who does not know who he really is but, lost in his own imaginations and his own world which is non-existent rather than a fantasy, which some people might call it.

In this story I will call him Mr. Foxy. However, he is a little bit famous for his wicked behaviors and stupidity. Actually Mr. Foxy is a celebrity in some way or another as Mr. Foxy managed to entertain people for many years. But his limited brain capacity and his own set of frameworks to measure the world has kept him blind and deaf for many years. That is why there is so much trouble. Without confusing you all anymore, Let me begin the story, the story of Mr. Foxy and his Wonderland..........

Stay tuned... EXCLUSIVELY ON JUNKYARD!!!

Gone away are the golden days!

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:49:00 +0000

After very long break I finally decided to write something...something real. I could not think of any topic though.

How do you feel when you listen to one of your favorite but old songs which you haven't got a chance to listen to lately? Let me be clear, what if that song was aired or you used to listen to during the best times of your life? When you hear such a song, or album, the feeling you get is amazing. I highly doubt if someone can put that into words.

It is so wonderful and suddenly all those sweet memories started coming back. All the pains you had gone through, sorrows, miseries and above all, the tears of joy, laughs, friends and family, love that you share, jokes you used to crack, stupid things you did and enjoyed, all the humiliation you had faced, achievements, victories and many more... keep coming back.

I believe it is so true with something that you fancy watching, like a movie or a TV series. You may have life experience as in the story, or you have a story happened around the movie or the TV series. Either way, both look inseparable. Every time you watch it, your mind starts a journey to past, touches all the sweet memories, and of course the bad ones too. Its just wonderful. You may miss that past, but you still love it.

Kate Voegele is one of my favorite singers. She may not necessarily famous, but famous enough to touch my feelings. I just love her album "Don't Look Away". It totally takes me into the best days of my life. The one I had with all my friends and family. Its funny because My favorite TV series also does the same. And, all Kate's songs were featured in that show. When ever I watch it, When ever I hear her songs, I feel like I'm alive.. But also, deeply miss my family and friends and the life I used to have. I just get lost in my sweet memories.

Shia Saide LaBeouf - aka Samuel James Witwicky

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:26:00 +0000

Shia Saide LaBeouf is a Daytime Emmy Award and BAFTA winning American actor and comedian. In 2007, LaBeouf starred in Disturbia, a thriller released on April 13. He played a teenager under house arrest who suspects that his neighbor, played by David Morse, is a serial killer. The film was a hit and LaBeouf received positive reviews for the role, with the Buffalo News stating that LaBeouf "has grown into an appealing, bright young actor who is able to simultaneously pull off [the character's] anger, remorse and intelligence", Kurt Loder of MTV writing that LaBeouf "gets his star ticket decisively punched", and the San Francisco Chronicle noting that LaBeouf is "fast becoming the best young actor in Hollywood".

In comparing the film with Rear Window, The New York Daily News described LaBeouf's appeal as "more John Cusack than Jimmy Stewart". Also in 2007, LaBeouf provided a voice role as Cody Maverick in the animated film Surf's Up and played teenager Sam Witwicky, who becomes involved in the Autobot-Decepticon war on Earth, in Michael Bay's Transformers, released on July 3. LaBeouf has said that he is a fan of The Transformers television series and the 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, and executive producer Steven Spielberg cast him in the role having been impressed by his performance in Holes. Disturbia was the most important film to LaBeouf of his three 2007 films, because it was a "character-driven" role.
Source: en.wikipedia.com / www.imdb.com

iPhone 3G

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:06:00 +0000

Wow! this is gonna be really interesting. They call this a revolutionary mobile phone which has been built on future technologies. iPhone 3G combines a Great mobile phone, Wide Screen iPod, and a breakthrough internet communication device into one device. This Apple's product, like it did with iPod, will soon be a hit.

You know what made Apple's iPod so popular? When it was introduced they changed peoples' mind by saying that people who use iPod are "cool" and people who don''t aren't "cool". So, to be cool, all you had to do is buy an iPod :)

FL Studio 8

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:48:00 +0000

You know what, I'm a great fan of this one. I like music and more than that I like composing, even though I'm not extremely good at that. But I keep doing experiments and try to learn new things in this field. I know my strengths are limited due to various reasons, but something in my head drives me further. I wish I had a chance to see how these great musicians compose music. Certainly it must be a hard work. For me, my dreams came true when I came to know about this software. As I can remember, my brother brought it home few years back.

Using this software, you can simply build your own music track. And, FL Studio 8 is so advanced, but believe me, it is very user friendly. Digital music composing is not that difficult now. I guess that is why most people try their luck nowadays.

Well, let me just explain. You have to have a certain knowledge on music before you put your hands on this. The more you know about music, of course the better the music track you produce. And if you have knowledge on mathematics, sound engineering and physics (a little bit is enough) then you can get the maximum benefits. But unfortunately, I don't have those knowledge much so most of the plug ins and features are Greek to me. But still, I can manage the software hazel free.

This is actually a total solution. You can even master a track and produce it. I wish I had some hardware which complement FL Studio. When I got use to every component of the new version, I'll write something about them.

Finding a University..

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:25:00 +0000

Well, I've been thinking of discontinuing this topic as I found various other links that provide very useful information regarding the same topic. And I found this forum which has lots of members and it is very active. So, I'll give you all those links that helps you to find a good university in UK. After all, repeating the same thing makes no sense.

The Student Room
Sunday Times Good University Guide
Times good University Guide
UK Student Life

First Step - Where do you wanna study?

noreply@blogger.com (Subodha) — Fri, 23 May 2008 04:40:00 +0000

Selecting a university for higher studies might be a pretty daunting task. First you have to do is selecting the country where you wanna study. This obviously depends on several things. In my case for example, I chose United Kingdom as I wanted to get advance entry levels. Now you might think this is possible even with Australian or USA universities. Yes, it is possible but, I wanted to get into the third level of an undergraduate business degree because I have a Higher National Diploma. The thing is, in other countries this is not possible and most probably you will get only exempted from one year of studies. Therefore for me, going to UK was much more beneficial than my other options. I really don't want to study same things I studies for my HND.

Other than that, another thing is living conditions. But as you may all know there is no doubt about high standard of living in UK, Australia, USA or in New Zealand. But I'm not pretty much sure about Malaysia and Singapore and other countries where people go for higher studies. When talking about living conditions, the next thing that comes to mind is living cost. This is where the later set of countries are popular for. Obviously the former set of countries are popular for considerably high living expenses. But if this expenses are really troubling you, then you might wanna consider Singapore, Malaysia and countries like china and Russia (even India is good) as you destination. They have relatively low cost of living and some of these countries even provide very special advantages to international students.

For me, another thing that matters is climate. Due to my health problems I certainly cannot go to colder countries. But still I chose UK because of the benefit of advance entry level. But I will make sure that I go to a city that is not so cold (Southern part of England).

And more than any of these, you might consider a country where your relatives are living in. You are so lucky if they wish that you could live with them and study.