Sunday, January 6, 2008

Language Is A Barier

Have u ever been to a country and just feel like an idiot coz u don't understand a freakin word anyone's saying! Well... I've been through that way to many times and finally feeling the pain of it now.
You see, i went to 2 universities in Cairo today and realised how difficult it is going around without an understanding whatsoever of the Arabic Language. The hell!!!
First stop was MSA. When i went there to ask about their programs and requirement the person immediately said to me that "of course the language program would be difficult for you since u don't speak arabic, so...." First of all, I know that and second of all, I have no interest whatsoever in your language program!!
Second stop was GUC. I swear, 1 thing about the Egyptians is that they have no skills in organisation whatsoever!! Who the hell puts registration, consultation and admission in the same place!! It's a damn bad first impression for you people!! It was damn hectic and the stupid guard couldn't even speak a speck of English!! Thank God my driver was there. But even with my driver translating all that I'm saying, the dude doesn't seem to get the idea that i want a bloddy COUNCELOR!! So what do I end up doing after a damn 1 hour drive to Qatamiya? Called the human resource people outside the damn campus.
Well, i emailed the people there and hope that they reply as soon as possible. Coz after a while, HELP's twinning program looks like a good option. And I get to do what i want! So, TICK TOCK , the clock is tickin. For my education, and also for my time for learning Arabic!
Just crossin my finger now and hoping for the best.

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