Open Day

5 Aug 2007 Monash Open Day. This is my 4th times on duty to promote my course on the Open Day. Am I passionate? Oh well, it sounds more like the course staff trying to get those who used to help, because we are at very least, willing to do this unpaid. And, for this time, my course administrator, Dinnah, actually put me down from 9 to 3. Therefore, i have been "talking like a parrot" (it is a comment by Dinnah) for 6 hours. Got a sore throat now. But, nevertheless, it was enjoyable, n perhaps, today's voluntary work does brush up my communication skills too.

And some funny conversations are:
ONE -- Student (S); Me (M)
S: So was the course good?
M: Oh yes!
S: Alright, bye~
OH my God.. So it is called information-gathering!?

TWO -- Parent (P); Me (M)
P: I want to know every single thing about the course!
M: Oh, alright. Let me give u a quick run down................. (talking 3 min non-stop.)
P: U sure that is all we need to know? How about information sheets? Have i got all info?
M: Yes, we did have another paper but it has run out. That sheet says...... which is in this one anyway.
P: So i shld go for the info session, where is it?
M: Sorry it was at lunchtime, u missed it.
P: Oh that is not helpful. (walked away)
Why i feel like i m being questioned for a crime??

THREE -- Parent (P); Me (M)
P: Oh, hi, my daughter is doing her VCE now, but not taking Chemistry. We know it is best for her to do a Science degree with Chem before applying for transfer. Or what else?
M: Oh, she can do..............
P: I have 2 other questions. How about job opportunities? What she can work as? And the salary?
M: My explanation.........
P: So research?? How much more to earn after doing Honours? How to get in Honours? Is Honours HEC funded?
M: Explaining.......................
P: What are the highlights n downsides of this course?
M: Explaining....................
The questions just went on n on for 25min.
I felt like i was having an oral exam. hahah..