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by **Angel** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:36 pm

conversationpc wrote:
Deb wrote:Sweet

Hockey or baseball?

Baseball

Country, city, or suburb?

COUNTRY baby!!!!!!!!!

Chocolate or vanilla?

by **Arianddu** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:37 pm

Angel wrote:Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolate.

I'm being encouraged to do a one or two semester International student exchange in 2009/2010. I'm currently tossing up between the University of Wales in Cardiff, or the University of California in Berkley. My University has an exchange program with Berkley, which means that I don't need to change the way I pay for my fees, and the transference of accreditation is automatic; they have a great English and History faculty, which covers my BA, and they have a great Film Studies course, which covers my BMedia. I have a lot of friends in northern California, and it gives me a year to go and finally see some the bands I love (and I listen to you Americans talk about seeing while turning green with envy). The drawback is that I won't be able to work in the US, so I need to go into debt to do it, or else do an 'au pair' scheme and swap housekeeping for room and board. The University of Wales has one of the best Media degrees in the world, Cardiff is my 'other' home town, and as I have dual nationality, I can work while I'm there without any issues and I've got a good shot at getting work part time with the BBC. The drawback is that it doesn't have an exchange program with my university, so I have to make all the arrangements myself, go through a painful submissions process to get the exchange recognised, pay all my fees directly upfront to them and therefore have to pay tax twice (taking money out of Australia and into the UK) and if anything goes wrong, I'm on my own.
So, which one do I choose?

by **Angel** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:41 pm

Arianddu wrote:
Angel wrote:Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolate.

I'm being encouraged to do a one or two semester International student exchange in 2009/2010. I'm currently tossing up between the University of Wales in Cardiff, or the University of California in Berkley. My University has an exchange program with Berkley, which means that I don't need to change the way I pay for my fees, and the transference of accreditation is automatic; they have a great English and History faculty, which covers my BA, and they have a great Film Studies course, which covers my BMedia. I have a lot of friends in northern California, and it gives me a year to go and finally see some the bands I love (and I listen to you Americans talk about seeing while turning green with envy). The drawback is that I won't be able to work in the US, so I need to go into debt to do it, or else do an 'au pair' scheme and swap housekeeping for room and board. The University of Wales has one of the best Media degrees in the world, Cardiff is my 'other' home town, and as I have dual nationality, I can work while I'm there without any issues and I've got a good shot at getting work part time with the BBC. The drawback is that it doesn't have an exchange program with my university, so I have to make all the arrangements myself, go through a painful submissions process to get the exchange recognised, pay all my fees directly upfront to them and therefore have to pay tax twice (taking money out of Australia and into the UK) and if anything goes wrong, I'm on my own.
So, which one do I choose?

California

What are you listening to right now?

by **Arianddu** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:44 pm

Angel wrote:
What are you listening to right now?

Birdsong from the garden - and the noise of parrots eating the blossom off my fruit trees

What books should I read this summer?

by **Angel** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:17 pm

Arianddu wrote:
Angel wrote:
What are you listening to right now?

Birdsong from the garden - and the noise of parrots eating the blossom off my fruit trees

What books should I read this summer?

Harlequin romance novels

The question: To be or not to be????

by **Don** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:21 pm

Angel wrote:
Arianddu wrote:
Angel wrote:
What are you listening to right now?

Birdsong from the garden - and the noise of parrots eating the blossom off my fruit trees

What books should I read this summer?

Harlequin romance novels

The question: To be or not to be????

BE!

Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot?

by **Arianddu** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:42 pm

Angel wrote:
Arianddu wrote:
What books should I read this summer?

Harlequin romance novels

Er, no!

by **Arianddu** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:44 pm

Gunbot wrote:Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot?

Hercule Poirot.

Is it better to give than to receive?

by **S2M** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:43 pm

As far as I'm concerned....I just love giving, more than receiving if you know what I mean. Which is rare for a guy.... :lol:

Hanna Barbera, or Sid and Marty Kroftt?

by **Arianddu** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:08 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:As far as I'm concerned....I just love giving, more than receiving if you know what I mean. Which is rare for a guy....

Hanna Barbera, or Sid and Marty Kroftt?

Krofft - more original, less reliance on cheap production shortcuts (although I still have a fondness for wun-wun-wun-WonderWheels!)

If you were given the choice, how would you want to die?

by **S2M** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:14 am

In my sleep.......

KFC potato wedges, or lame-ass french fries? :lol:

by **Arianddu** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:36 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:KFC potato wedges, or lame-ass french fries?

Neither, I'll go for proper chips!

Which is your favourite holiday of the year and why?

by **Angel** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:38 pm

Arianddu wrote:
Angel wrote:
Arianddu wrote:
What books should I read this summer?

Harlequin romance novels

Er, no!

OK, don't read one, write one.

Arianddu wrote:Which is your favourite holiday of the year and why?

Christmas-I love to see the magic and excitement in my children's eyes.

What kind of pie did you have for dessert today??

by **Uno_up** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:11 pm

Hairpie!

What poster has been banned for far too long around here?

by **Angel** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:04 pm

Uno_up wrote:What poster has been banned for far too long around here?

None comes to mind.

On average, how much $ do you think you put into the Salvation Army red buckets during the holiday season?

by **mikemarrs** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:16 pm

Angel wrote:
Uno_up wrote:What poster has been banned for far too long around here?

None comes to mind.

On average, how much $ do you think you put into the Salvation Army red buckets during the holiday season?

a handful of change......

apple jacks or fruit loops?

by **Rhiannon** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:55 pm

LLL wrote:vacation - skiing or stretched out on the beach?

I love snowboarding and tubing... but I like being lazy when I'm on vacation, so beach... ahhh sun, sand, sea air.

Carpet or hardwood floors?

by **mikemarrs** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:55 pm

LLL wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:
Angel wrote:
Uno_up wrote:What poster has been banned for far too long around here?

None comes to mind.

On average, how much $ do you think you put into the Salvation Army red buckets during the holiday season?

a handful of change......

apple jacks or fruit loops?

fruit loops (what else would a loon pick?)

vacation - skiing or stretched out on the beach?

stretched out on the beach for me.....

whiskey,beer or wine?

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:19 pm

Hardwood floors, and I'm a single malt fan...

What's your favourite dessert?

by **mikemarrs** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:22 pm

my favorite dessert is ice cream?

who is your favorite actor?

by **Since 78** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:23 pm

Clint Eastwood

Sammy or Dave

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:24 pm

mikemarrs wrote:who is your favorite actor?

David Tennant

Are rocking chairs comfortable?

by **Angel** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:25 pm

Arianddu wrote:
mikemarrs wrote:who is your favorite actor?

David Tennant

Are rocking chairs comfortable?

Yes, especially when holding a baby.

What did you have for breakfast today?

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:30 pm

Angel wrote:
What did you have for breakfast today?

Spinach and feta filo.

Is there any point to still owning music on vinyl?

by **mikemarrs** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:38 pm

yes vinyl is making a comeback.

who is your favorite author?

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:40 pm

mikemarrs wrote:who is your favorite author?

Toss up between Terry Pratchett and Kerry Greenwood.

Will home theatres ever really replace cinemas?

by **SherriBerry** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:31 pm

Arianddu wrote:
Angel wrote:Chocolate or vanilla?

Chocolate.

I'm being encouraged to do a one or two semester International student exchange in 2009/2010. I'm currently tossing up between the University of Wales in Cardiff, or the University of California in Berkley. My University has an exchange program with Berkley, which means that I don't need to change the way I pay for my fees, and the transference of accreditation is automatic; they have a great English and History faculty, which covers my BA, and they have a great Film Studies course, which covers my BMedia. I have a lot of friends in northern California, and it gives me a year to go and finally see some the bands I love (and I listen to you Americans talk about seeing while turning green with envy). The drawback is that I won't be able to work in the US, so I need to go into debt to do it, or else do an 'au pair' scheme and swap housekeeping for room and board. The University of Wales has one of the best Media degrees in the world, Cardiff is my 'other' home town, and as I have dual nationality, I can work while I'm there without any issues and I've got a good shot at getting work part time with the BBC. The drawback is that it doesn't have an exchange program with my university, so I have to make all the arrangements myself, go through a painful submissions process to get the exchange recognised, pay all my fees directly upfront to them and therefore have to pay tax twice (taking money out of Australia and into the UK) and if anything goes wrong, I'm on my own.
So, which one do I choose?

I'm not sure what you plan to do with your degrees, but it sounds like either university will give you the credentials you need. So my question is, money aside, which would give you the best/most rewarding experience? From your description, I would choose California - one of my biggest regrets from my university days is that I did not get to experience anything like that and I wish I had done an exchange program to somewhere completely different and had great memories to look back on. You would be looked after by your school which can be a big help if you run into problems and you may find interesting opportunities for (non-paying, but valuable) internships. The fact that all of the members of Journey live near San Francisco did not even factor!

Yes - home theatres are replacing the cinemas. The technology for plasma screens and sound is more affordable than the popcorn and pop combo at the theatre.

Dreams or reality?

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:58 pm

SherriBerry wrote:Dreams or reality?

Dreams are wonderful to indulge in, but terrible when they take over your life. Reality can be hard and painful, but if you can embrace life and live it to the full, then the best of it more than compensates for the worst. Like the old song says,
"Sing like nobody's listening,
Live like it's Heaven on Earth,
Work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching."

Reality.

(And thanks for your thoughts on my exchange choice - good things to consider!)

What is the one thing you would most like to have the opportunity to do, and why?

by **SherriBerry** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:36 pm

Spend time on a movie set behind the scenes, watching a director like Clint Eastwood or
Steven Spielberg at work. I just love the magic of movies and would love to see the process.

What song are you currently playing over and over?

by **Arianddu** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:41 pm

SherriBerry wrote:Spend time on a movie set behind the scenes, watching a director like Clint Eastwood or
Steven Spielberg at work. I just love the magic of movies and would love to see the process.

What song are you currently playing over and over?

"Happy To Give", actually - seems to perfectly match the bittersweet nature of my recent life.

Is there a person or event that that has, in a moment, changed your life forever?

MR

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