Module Review 4

14. LAJ2201 Japanese 2
Semester: 2
Type: UE
Difficulty level: 5/5
Interesting factor: 4/5
Workload: 1 x 2h lecture, 2 x 2h tutorial, 1 x 1h tutorial (there is a change in syllabus for the entire Japanese course - removal of the 1h tutorial and reduction of the number of chapters covered)

Description: Jap 2 is definitely not just about memorising grammar and vocab anymore; there are a lot more grammar forms that you need to learn - when and how to use them. Although you would already have a level of understanding for Jap by now, the piling up of grammar forms are just so heavy that you can get confused most of the time. However, the more there is to learn, of course it would be more advantageous to you when you have mastered them. Upon clearing Jap 2, you sbe able to read a map, combine many actions into one sentence, understand casual sentences (such as that in animes) and make more complex sentences etc. Jap 1, as in module review 3, is the learning of the Jap characters and learning to make very simple and formal sentences. So, you can see, it's a very big leap from Jap 1 to Jap 2. You can expect real otakus in the class too. Each level that you progress to is like a natural filter for otaku; if you're progressing up the levels, most likely you are an otaku too. Although I'm not an otaku, I would encourage you to take the module since you have already gone through so much in Jap 1, and you can get a certificate after clearing. However, just be mentally prepared that it will not be easier than Jap 1. Oh! And I almost forgot, the listening... is super tough. 

Assessment: There were just as many, or even more quizzes than Jap 1 - 13 vocab quizzes (based on number of chapters), 10 lecture/grammar quizzes, 4 listening quizzes, 1 oral exam, 1 listening exam, mid term (listening, grammar, vocab, reading) and final exam (listening, grammar, vocab, reading).

Grade: B

15. DSC2006 Operations Management
Semester: 2
Type: UE
Difficulty level: 4/5
Interesting factor: 3/5
Workload: 1 x 2h lecture, 1 x 1h tutorial 

Description: This module covers mainly the background job of a manager, such as inventory, queue and revenue management etc. The content is quite heavy for each topic. There will be a project but it only circles around one specific topic; so by the end of it, you would be somewhat an expert in that topic. As there is no mid-term, it is necessary that you revise well to prepare for the final exam, which mainly touch on calculations.

Assessment: Just like any other business modules, there would be tutorial questions for homework and to be able to answer them in class contributes to participation. On top of that, there was no mid-term but there was a project (5 man team) which you would need to write a report and present on. And finally, a final exam of MCQs.

Grade: A (surprisingly; i guess the project really helped)

I know this module review came a little late, like a week after bidding, but i hope it will help you in the future bidding. All the best for your current semester!!

Lots Of Love (LOL),
Jensylee

Desserts

Hey guys!

Ever got frustrated by those drool-inducing yet pocket-burning desserts? And travelling to the cafe itself is already a hassle. Fret not! I've listed 5 desserts (not in any order) that are low cost, can be found near you and still as awesome.

1. Ice cream

I stay in the west of Singapore, so Jurong Point is a convenient mall to go to. It has a few themed sections - Japanese, Korean, Hong Kong, sports - that you can explore. And within the Japanese street, there are a few nice, innovative and cheap food. One of which is the waffle ice cream (i don't exactly know the official name for it). It's a simple, tasty massive piece of ice cream with interesting looking waffle skin, which makes it look just like a magnified chocolate bar.  It comes in vanilla and chocolate flavour and it's just $3 for that huge chunk! I guess there are other flavours, like matcha, elsewhere but i have yet to come across those.

2. Yogurt

Danone Greek Yogurt is my favourite 'true' yogurt, which is actually good for health. Unlike those overrated, more-like-milk-ice-cream froyo out there. It comes in different flavours - blueberry (my favourite!), strawberry and honey. It's $8 for 4: you can't even get 2 froyo with these! I like it creamy and has real fruity goodness blended in there. It's just nice for people who dislike the sour taste of mainstream yogurt and the serving is just nice too. You can conveniently find them in supermarkets! How great is that!

3. Chocolate Lava Cake

Here comes the most 'high-class' dessert out of the 5 (but if you're a true dessert lover, no one dessert is higher class than the other). The travelling and waiting time wasted on high class desserts can be better spent by baking your own. The ingredients are very convenient to get and required only in small amounts. It's quite simple to do it on your own too.

Ingredients (1 serving)
1 whole egg
1 egg yolk
25g sugar (can be reduced)
17g flour
45g chocolate chips
50g butter
cocoa powder (for layering the sides and bottom of the mould to prevent sticking)

Steps
1. Heat and mix the chocolate chips and butter (A).
2. Mix (by beater or by hand) the egg, egg yolk and sugar (B).
3. Pour (A) into (B).
4. Apply a thin layer of cocoa powder on the sides and base of mould.
5. Pour the batter into the mould. Do not fill it to the brim.
6. Put into the oven for 6min at 220 degree Celsius (depending on amount of batter, you might have to adjust the temperature and/or duration).
7. Use a butter knife to separate the cake from the mould, and serve it with a scoop of Wall's vanilla ice cream!
8. (Optional) Shake some icing onto the cake for aesthetic purpose.

*Idea: do try using white chocolate chips and inform me of the outcome! Would it turn out to be a nice white lava cake or would it turn yellow due to the butter?

4. Tokyo Banana

A fan of Tokyo Banana? Why trouble your friend to get it from Japan or frantically search every mall for it when you can make one yourself? You can find the link for the recipe and even a video on how to make it here: http://www.laikabawse.com/entertainment/tokyo-banana-cake/

5. Smoothie

Smoothie is the easiest drink that you can ever make, in just a matter of minutes! And the best thing about it? You can choose what you want to put into it;) The following is a general recipe with my favourite fruits; you can just throw in a whole fruit or alter the amount according to your own preference.

Ingredients (1 serving)
1 mango (peeled and sliced)
1 peach (peeled and sliced)
1/2 cup soy milk or fresh milk
1/2 cup orange juice (full of awesome vit C!)
Ice (optional)

Basically, just throw everything into a blender and spin it until smooth, then pour it into your favourite bottle/mug.

Simple desserts, great happiness. Even better if someone makes it for you ;D Hope you like them!

Lots Of Love (LOL),
Jensylee

P.S. this is not a sponsored post and photos/materials are gotten online for the benefit of the mass. I'm sorry if it's copyrighted D: just leave a comment and I'll take it down:)