A slice of Tiramisu

September 30 2010.
It was the day that threw me off the course.

The email attachment reads:
"University of California Education Abroad Program...
Host UC: UC Berkeley..."

I was on my way to one of the top universities (after Harvard, it has produced the most nobel prize winners) in the world for a semester.

It wasn't expected for I was under obligation to place UC San Diego as my top UC campus choice.

It is a new chapter, a short chapter, an unprecedented chapter, only because God has willed it. indeed, an enormous blessing for a small guy.

Hence, this blog was made for me to remember, to keep me accountable for this blessing that has been bestowed on me.

At the end of this stint, I hope all my blog postings would show that I have:
1. Made a meaningful impact in Berkeley, both in the academics and as an individual.

• Scored the best grades I can.
• at least 1 scientific publication (dreaming big again...)
• Get to know a professor or 2.
• Be involved in the society around me (Afros will be my main focus since i'll be lodging in Afro House).

2. Made the most of this opportunity given to me.

• lotsa fun!
• more friends!
• Unlock more opportunities!

So yeah, I need to stay focus and not waste this chance.

I hope you guys can bear witness to the goals I have set and encourage me along the way. I appreciate your advice and guidance, whenever I need them.

you might be wondering "Why Tiramisu?" Well, this 1/8 of my undergraduate life is like a slice of tiramisu, my favourite cake; gotta savour the Berkeley effect.