Life is
an opportunity...
Our third publication is beaming with as much colour and creativity as the autumn leaves outside. Hopefully it will illustrate how lively and enterprising student life is. University and college time is full of opportunities for selfexploration. Our students are clearly making the most of them. In what follows you will see students’ imagination being exercised in a three-dimensional world, the one of fiction, art, and everyday reality. As a result, the images that are created in this volume combine the spirit of adventure, momentary sadness and child-like playfulness.
In this issue, students also show themselves as seasoned critics. They tell us what they think of the most recent music albums right through to old and transcendent literature. Look inside for students’ approving or dissatisfied voices. It is not only culture that comes under their scrutiny... Have an enjoyable read!
With best wishes, Alicja, James and Simon
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Rookiesworth Adventures I
Uche Okeke tells us how a simple journey to the college turned into an eventful adventure.
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Shaker’s journey
Shaker Althiabi shares a photo diary of his experiences writing for Saudi newspaper Aleqtisadiah and as the Saudi Students’ Communication Officer in Nottingham
SOMEBODY…ANYBODY
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Welcome to my blog
Ifeanyi Onyejekwe reflects on her studies at NTIC and NTU in verse.
Yoana Yeo captures the playfulness of her doll in a series of photographs.
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Cricket
Arjun Bhandari tells us how cricket has built up his character and identity.
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“A Modern Traditional Rwandan Wedding” A 21st century Rwandan wedding: modern or traditional? Ines Ilibagiza Ngarambe wonders to what extent Rwandan wedding tradition has been influenced by the West.
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11 things I wish I’d known…
students share advice on travel and transport in the UK
Book Review: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen
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Ines Ilibagiza Ngarambe reviews one of the most well-known English novels.
Team Congo’s Mountain Challenge 2012 Congo as they set about conquering the 2012 Kaplan Mountain Challenge.
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What do you think about our new premises?
Third term Foundation students share their views on The New Belgrave.
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Art and Design Show
Art and Design students show their work to the world – photographs from the Spring exhibition.
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Cinema Club
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A feeling of hope had now overpowered the loneliness and reality of leaving family, friends and home. Having spent 3 days away from home for the first time at least, without a guardian, Rookiesworth was beginning to accept the fact that he would be Mr Independent probably as long as his studies last in the UK. Among all the words and advice offered by his family and friends the only phrase that kept reverberating in his mind was the one his dad said to him at the airport prior to his departure. “Always keep your head up and be a man”. He had assured himself he would not disappoint his dad. But then, the stake for success is huge when quoted against failure,not to mention the obstacles. By the official first day in class he had
started living the pledge: woken by the first beep of the alarm at 6 am. Rookiesworth was ready with enthusiasm before the half of eight. Dressed in a leather jacket his mum bought him upon blue denim presented to him by his father, he looked way too smart for a fresher. As he locked the door to his room many thoughts were going through his mind, the feeling too was worthwhile[suggest”and many different feelings”]. Down the street he was all eyes as his head turned at every angle to familiarise and catch the view of the new environment. The neighbourhood looked to him like the forest field in a winter snow afternoon- scanty. Lost in sight, he suddenly noticed a bus pulling up at the station; however, he did not notice the traffic signal and was nearly knocked down by an oncoming vehicle. Thank his stars it was not one of the green cars that usually bears the sticker of carvings replete with Westminster Abbey; perhaps they speed to save the meter. “Oh sorry!” was the only word he could mutter to the woman behind the wheel. Before he could cross to the
stop the bus was gone. “Mschew!”... He heaved a sigh of relief as he watched the electronic board displaying bus times; the next bus would pull up in 5 minutes. The much awaited bus was now approaching when he asked a fellow for confirmation; he learnt he was supposed to be on the other side of the road to catch a bus that goes to the city. Angrily, he rushed off to the other side of the road defying the traffic sign, but this time he was extremely careful. He was lucky to meet the bus on time. he wanted to pay for the fare with a £5 note in his hand the driver said just in time “Sorry mate no notes in this vehicle, I’m afraid”. He was now lost as to where to change the note. It is now about ten minutes past the hour of nine. Against all odds, he was determined he must attend his morning class. Typing NTIC to his phone GPS browser, he was set for an adventure led by technology. At least he would test the accuracy of this iconic tool. The journey was a bit tough, but suggest ‘before long’ he was there. He smiled as he saw the Newton & Arkwright building; he’d seen it on a virtual
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map found on the school website. From this location he was sure he was close to the college. Before he could locate where his class was supposed to be, the lesson was about to end. Heart thumping and beating, he swooped on the door and was met with sarcastic laughter from students. Before he could say ‘good morning’, the tutor replied with ease “Sorry I cannot allow you into this class” then turned to the class to make her point clear. Looking around the city centre he kept glancing at his wrist watch to make sure he was not late for his next class. At approximately 1.30pm he was seated ready for his 2pm class. Meeting new faces and being part of a new learning environment gave him the feeling that his studies would be rewarding. It was now a quarter to five and time to go home. He had trouble finding the right bus stop to his apartment. He asked for directions from more than a dozen people and each of them gave
different instructions. At some point he wanted to follow his GPS guide but, the signal strength was no longer there. By now the degree of confusion was high; he had the bus numbers but could not locate the stops. So there he stood at the wrong bus stop, waited for the wrong bus and headed for the wrong area. The bus had run for about more than 10 minutes and he hadn’t spotted a single familiar place yet. Deep in his mind he was sure he was set to see a new destination. He quietly relaxed for the next adventure; he had now settled for viewing the lush countryside Rookiesworth figured out that they had reached the last stop when every other person vacated the bus. People were walking around though, but the area was unfamiliar and the feeling he had reminded him of the one that you tend to experience on Sunday mornings when the streets are empty. Without knowing which way to go, he was sure of one thing, “I will not get lost”. He was relieved that the fourth
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taxi he waved at stopped. He tossed a card on which he wrote his address and post code for the driver suggest ‘He tossed a card on which his address and postcode were written to the driver’. The driver asked him in. Trust cab drivers they can take you even to the moon only if you can pay the bill. But now he could see familiar places and was assured he would be home in nearest minutes. Here they come, the cab pulled in and the driver pointed to him the reading meter. It was a £17 fare. Covered under duvet before midnight beckoning for sleep to take over, he replayed in his mind the adventures of the day and pondered if it was not too much for a freshman. But then, Rookiesworth was sure none those incidents would ever happen to him again.
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Somewhere out there, there is a space, virtual space, and it is over there that these beautiful and quirky creatures reside. These photos are just a sample of Yoana’s interest in dolls and their ‘out-of-sight’ and secret existence. Here Yoana is letting us into her magic world.
To see and read more about Yoana’s pastime, go to the following websites: Yoana’s Korean blog: http://lisa3408.blog.me/ and her flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/78197744@N07/
by Ifeanyi Onyejekwe
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I read, I write just to solve one plight, To be somebody, anybody, whose future shines bright… I am on ‘my’?way to the top, Oh yes that’s a must, But why didn’t they tell me About these stops, The progress for me, From NTIC was great, yes great, that I did not believe, To NTU oh yes, I moved to, Still nobody told me what I need do, Destabilized I was, All the problems I bore But why didn’t they tell me about the workload and more, The environment was different that I could see, The brightness in me, had disappeared beyond belief, The pressure it brought almost had me give in That all I could see was the weakness in me I quivered and questioned, Is this how it will be?
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Or maybe just maybe there’s something about me But how could it be me When in NTIC, I continually smiled with glee? Something inside, said do not fret But in all you do just give in your best Today I am here, In NTU And am certain, so certain I will make it through With no troubles I can’t bear Everything now seems mere I write, I read this I know I need To progress and yet remain the best Although there was pause, But now I am on course To be somebody; anybody, who lived without remorse.
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Over the past few 100 years, there has been an advent of 3 main religions in the Indian history, namely Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. But as the time advanced, a fourth new religion was established and perhaps the father of all religions- Cricket. Cricket is not just a sport played in India but it is a religion in itself, followed by every single soul in the country, worshipping the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and M.S Dhoni. It amazes me to see how the people come together and put aside their differences only to support the country when it is playing a match. Being a big cricket fanatic myself, I too wanted to go on and play for the country one day and hoped that my dream would come true soon. I started
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playing the sport at a very young age of about 7 or 8 and played my first professional match for my state team “Karnataka” at the age of 12 and was one of the youngest members in the team. I went on to get a hat-trick for the team in my very first season and was thus promoted to the under 15 team at the age of 12 again. I served my team for 3 years until I was 16 years of age. Over the past two years my form has been very inconsistent, which resulted in me being dropped from the team and this disappointed me to a great extent. Therefore my main motive in the couple of years to come is to regain my lost form and pave a pathway for myself into the team. Cricket is not just a sport for me or rather, for most of them who play it at a professional level. It is an identity of who they are. It’s the way their life has been structured. The best days of my life have come while playing cricket. I could have never imagined
a life without playing the sport. The hard work, the enthusiasm, the pressure during tense situations of the match, the happiness after winning the championship, is worthy of every second of the work put it. And it is not just cricket as sport but its every sport that a human plays that makes him what he is. For instance, playing a football match for Manchester United or Chelsea can perhaps bring you the happiness that you always desired or in my case, playing cricket for the Indian team can be the best thing that would or will ever happen to me. I always personally felt that a good sportsman stands out from the crowd. The attitude that he carries, the charisma and the satisfaction of being the best in the country or the world, it all adds up to his personality. And as they say, “Finish last in the league and they will call you an idiot, finish last in a medical school and they will call you a doctor.” Thus perhaps one can determine the amount of pressure one has
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to go through in order to be the best in the world in any given sport. To conclude, I know I have not been focusing enough in the past two years, which has resulted in me losing out on my consistency as a cricketer. The best way to compete as a sportsman is to compete with yourself. We need to get better and better every single day in comparison to what we were yesterday and always remember the policy, “Play hard or go home.”
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One of the exciting things in many African traditional ceremonies is the mixture of some ancient and modern African traditions. In Rwanda, a traditional wedding ceremony called a Gusaba is the first step towards a couple getting the consent of parents to allow them to get married. The ceremony is normally colourful and decorated in the traditional way and it normally takes place in the bride’s home. However, when it is performed, the Gusaba is always filled
with traditional Rwandan symbolism, which is one of the ways that it is distinguished from a western religious wedding. What’s more, the Gusaba ceremony is expected to guarantee the happiness of the couples involved as well as their families; it is not just a cultural ritual. The Gusaba ceremony has always been a chance for Rwandans to express their creativity and in this article I’m going to explore how recently this has also led to the ceremony becoming more and more modernised. Last summer, I attended a relative’s traditional wedding in Kigali. I was so impressed by the way everything in the ceremony contained a creative mixture of items from Rwandan and other cultures. This was particularly clear
in the way that items like the handcrafted materials, the house and the bride’s and groom’s garments had been decorated in a traditional style. Looking at the appearance of a bride who wedded fifty years ago it is so strange to find the same look on a 21st century bride. They both wear the traditional Rwandan wedding dress called the umushanana. This is a long robe fixed around the chest and a cloth attached to the robe from the top side of the bra string. Traditionally, the umushanana was made of animal skin but once silk had been introduced into Rwanda, the umushanana started to be made out of this material though the design remained
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the same. Images 1 and 2 are of two Rwandan brides. As you can see, they both wear the umushanana and parts of their costume are the same like the hair accessories and the necklace (though they are made of different materials). However, the makeup of the modern bride would appear very strange to the traditional bride. Nevertheless, as can be seen, the modern bride still uses many elements of traditional wedding fashion. In the picture(image3) is the traditional Rwandan fashion of weddings. Also you can see how the females’ and males’ mushanana differs. The spear and the shield were more functional before but now they are just part of the fashion. Although the ladies’ garments include western makeup overall it is an African style. Traditional decoration is done by hand, making items such as baskets, pots, weaving materials, wood carvings and masks. The ancient way of
decorating these traditional items was simply by using different coloured fibres when making them. But now we often see western materials like lace and ribbon used; indeed, these are symbolic materials in some countries, such as France for example. However, the use of these materials in Rwanda is not symbolic as they are only used for beautification. Here are children holding a basket made by Rwandan traditional weavers and decorated with lace and ribbon (image4). This (background on the left) is the decoration to the honour seat. There are some elements of western decoration, for example, the way the chairs are dressed with ribbons. However, the overall decoration demonstrates an African style, especially because of the mixture of different colours and some Rwandan traditional hand craft baskets and weaves. Another important thing to consider is the structure of the tent which features
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the traditional Rwandan Royal house design of a high roofing and fenced with a weaved carpet. As can be seen, the Gusaba ceremony has changed over the years. The traditional fashion, the decoration and more other traditional items have become mixed with more modern styles, incorporating western influences. Indeed, the Gusaba is still changing as people express themselves with newer ideas. Nevertheless, the best thing about the Gusaba’s modernisation is that it doesn’t lose its ancient tradition, it beautifies it.
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1. Meeting the HRH Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf, Saudi Abassador to the UK. Here I present him with some research into the Hajj Exhibition which took place at the British Museum in London 2012
2. To further my academic experience I
attended a lecture at the School of African and Orientalism SOAS, in London 2012. It was given by political journalism expert Jamal Khoshggi and explored the effects of new media. The event was organized by the Saudi Journalist club in the UK
3. Meeting JosĂŠ Mourinho at a football
GALA in London 2010. I interviewed him about his career and current position as Real Madrid Coach..
4. Attending an Aljazeera Channel me-
dia training course in London, 2009. This course was excellent in preparing me for all types of eventualities, such as how to deal with a media crisis.
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Shaker Althiabi studied Foundation in Media and Communication Studies in 2009 and recently graduated from NTU with a Joint Honours in Media and International Relations. While studying in the UK, Shaker has continued his journalism, writing for Saudi newspaper Aleqtisadiah about sport. He is also the Saudi Students’ Communication Officer in Nottingham, a role appointed by the Saudi Embassy. Here, he gives us a photo journey of his life in the UK.
5. Honoured by Saudi Embassy for cov-
ering events of Saudi Students at London 2012.
6. Introducing the FIFA delegation with
the World Cup during their visit to Saudi Arabia 2006.
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7. Honoured by Arab Association of
Sport Journalism in Sudan. I regularly attend such conferences and courses to learn more about my profession and to extend my skill set.
9. Meeting FIFA president Sepp Blater
in 2007. Meeting and interviewing important people motivates me to work hard and strive for perfection.
8. With HRH Prince Salman bin Ab-
dulaziz Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia during his official visit to the UK, 2012.
By Elaine Crowe The team Congo (aka Anna Shaw, Don Trubshaw, Elaine Crowe and Nicky Robinson) adventure started at 3.30 am. Believe it or not we jumped out of bed, bright eyed and up for it! Soon we were plodding up the world’s steepest hill, if not quite 90 degrees, then I’m convinced it
was 70°. Bolstered by that artificial all pervasive uber-positivity, which you think is going to get you through the day, and it almost did, took pictures of what I thought were amazing views. Hills far below, mist clouds rising, and surprising lightness for 4am. If only my camera had been able to do it justice, I’d be displaying a picture at this point now,
you’ll have to take my word for it. Anyhow after 70° walk on concrete, we were really glad to get off that terrain into squelching mud and kinder gradient. It was at this point that the ambitious started overtaking us, so that we thought we were one of the lagging teams. At check point one we were equipped with a radio and Don our expert naviga-
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tor was trained up on how to use it. Then it was onwards to the gap in the fence and a view of the sea. Later the conviction that we would return to this gap in the fence and view of the sea would sustain us, plodding those last difficult eleven Km. However at this positivity stage it didn’t register just how important this view would become. There’s a kind of a blur for me then as we walked up this first hill, until we sat on stones at the top for breakfast. At this point we were besieged by swarms of midges, which
I’ve always believed were semifictional and I now know are real. There was also a threatening black raincloud, which thankfully passed. Behind these stones were impressive views of the Carneddaus We had been instructed to avoid a point where stones and loose rock would have made for a very difficult climb, but to be honest there were so many marshals enroute that it would have been a feat of great personal embarrassment if anything had gone wrong. This is excepting check point 6,
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which was placed counter-intuitively off the beaten track, a sort of deliberate extra loop to pass through. It was at this point that our navigator came to the fore, as Don showed his true mastery of the arts of navigation, insisting we turn West instead of simply following Team Sudan up ahead who were going wrong. It seemed from this point onwards that we heard very little radio activity, as the checkpoints were placed far apart. We’d heard very little from the 50 km, walkers as they were out of range and so were hanging on for news. News meters out the stages and makes them seem more conquerable. At some point between checkpoint 6 and 7 a marshal seemed to imply that we only had two hours in total more to go. Perhaps this is clear evidence of hearing only what you want to hear, but you can imagine how heartened and sustaining such a belief was! So it was with light
heart and jocular spirit we sat at Aber falls to eat. Secure in the knowledge that we were almost home. Deflation!! On leaving the falls, and asking the next marshal how much further we had to go, we were informed eleven km. A tad more than two hours walking...... jogging maybe! That last eleven km really was a plod. We didn’t take pictures of the more boring landscape after all we’d seen Aber falls, the sea, stunning mountain scenery and ancient settlements, now we were plodding through sodden heather and pylons. We didn’t talk a lot, except to ask how we all were, and we didn’t want to sit as there was nothing to look at. It was our darkest moment, hanging on in there until we would see the familiar gap in the wall and yep this view. By the time we finally we came to the familiar ‘gap in the wall’, we’d already heard team Egypt say they’d made checkpoint 8, and now we were nearing it we mustered up the
last smidgeon of positivity, the worst was behind us. Then sadly it was all over, squelching back through mud. Feeling guilty at overtaking team Sudan, at this final descent we stopped at a pub just before the finish, hoping they’d over take us.
Finally pushing on to the finish, as there comes a point where if you sit any longer you may never rise.
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Any lessons learnt:
Choose your navigator carefully!
Final puzzles:
can’t figure out the rationale behind why our team names were chosen, there were names like Justice, Egypt, Nepal, Congo, India. Can anyone spot a link?
Final thought:
The amount we raised was just over our target of ÂŁ1000, so thanks to everybody who has supported us. It was all worth it!
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Art and Design Show
– Spring 2012 by Peter Matthews (Creative Industries Tutor)
The NTIC Art and Design exhibition took place in the Old Chemistry Room at NTU in April and showcased a range of creative ideas and works exploring the theme of the urban environment, including moving image, product and architectural concepts, fashion design works, graphic design, theatre design and other areas. The exhibition featured works from students advancing to NTU’ s School of Art and Design, and NTU’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment in October 2012. The students did an amazing job. See for yourself.
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What do you think about our new premises?
Students say...
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“I feel the premises are well organised, the classrooms are in the same building so it is more convenient now compared to the past terms. Overall, the building has a good atmosphere that helps us to concentrate on our studies.” Siva, Foundation Student
“I think that the Belgrave premises are great and up to standard but Taylor building needs some improvement. It is small and old-fashioned” Marshall, Foundation Student
“The new premises are nice and comfortable but I think they would benefit from air-conditioning. You could also consider opening a café in the building.” Melrose, Foundation Student
“I think it is much better than before because the classes are organised in one building. We used to move between three different buildings to get information and to study. It’s much better now.” Mohamed, Foundation Student
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Each term Louise Dobson asks students to share information on a variety of subjects that may be beneficial to incoming students. Below are the top ten tips about travel and transport in the UK. 1. I wish I’d known that when you buy train/coach/bus tickets, it is much cheaper to buy a return ticket than two single tickets. In any other country it would just be logical that 2 two single tickets = 1 return ticket, but here in the UK it is sometimes only £1 more to get a return.
- Anonymous NTU student
2. It’s so easy to get cheap (I mean really cheap) flights to locations in Europe from East Midlands Airport. You can find flights that have no online charges or no taxes
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as part of their flight price. Airlines put on really regular deals though so they are often offering this type of deal. It’s relatively cheap and easy to get to Stansted or Luton airports using National Express coaches particularly if you book on line well in advance. Luton airport is the nearest London airport, if a flight is leaving from London.
- Elaine Crowe, Tutor at NTIC from Ireland
3. What I wish I’d known is that you have to stick your hand out so the bus stops! Very frustrating few days and quite a bit of walking instead of public transport until I figured out that one...
- Ildiko Rippel, Media Tutor at NTIC
4. I wish I had know that transport would be a big factor in my expenses
- Danny, NTIC student from Kenya
5. I wish I’d known that the transport system in the UK is very easy to use! - Anonymous NTIC student, studying
the Enhanced University Prep (EUP) programme
6. Booking travel tickets online is more convenient.
- Anonymous NTIC student, studying Graduate
Diploma
7. Prepare the change for your ticket before you catch a bus – they won’t take notes.
- Anonymous NTIC student, studying Graduate Diploma
8. Learn to ask for directions from people, because the people here in Nottingham are willing to assist.
- Anonymous NTIC student, studying Graduate Diploma
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9. Get a Young Persons Rail Card for great discounts on travel. You can get it online or at Nottingham train station if you are 25 years old or under.
- Anonymous NTIC student, studying Foundation in Art and Design
10. I wish I’d know that if you want go by bus and you haven’t loaded your student card, you can’t pay with a note.
- Yvonne, NTIC student from China
Jane Austen’s
Pride & Prejudice When I was given Pride and Prejudice to read in high school, I just couldn’t see how a comic critic of a nineteenth century English society could ever match my taste. When I started to read the first page I couldn’t stop, curiosity of what was going to happen next in the storyline made me sit down and enjoy the rest of the book. The story opens in a small village of England called Longbourn, Mrs Bennet is keen to see her five girls get married in order to ensure them a good life. “It is universally known that a single man in possession of a great fortune must be in need to get married.” This idea is well fixed in the minds of people in the village
where Mr Bingley, a rich gentleman has just settled. During the first ball in Longbourn, Mr Bingley is attracted by Jane’s (the eldest of the Bennets’ children)beauty. Unfortunately, he is accompanied by his good friend who though very fortunate, is not a model of amiability towards the Bennet family and the whole neighbourhood. Most actions in novel focus on the two eldest Bennets; the well-behaved Jane, and the witty Elizabeth. For the better part of the book, these two sisters are mostly occupied by the control against different issues of [suggest “mostly occupied by attempting to control different issues that arise in”]almost all engagements that they and their sisters find them-
selves in. It is Elizabeth and Darcy who drive most of the tale through the slow appearance[emergence] of their attractionto each other, and their inability to get together at first because of their mutual low opinion of one another. Pride and Prejudice is the most popular in Jane Austen’s oeuvres. It can be viewed as classic literature. The story is about more than just a comic romance, but a story of empowerment, or a control over one’s destiny. As you go through the book, you find that the hero (Mr Darcy) and heroine s’ (Elizabeth)reward doesn’t come merely for the sake of who they are or their inherited wealth. It rather comes through their self-
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examination, revelation then voluntary change of mentality and attitude. This is why I recommend “Pride and Prejudice” as it is a good lesson in today’s world of” make your own destiny”. If people today can see, like Elizabeth, that other’s errors that annoy them are simply reflections of their own faults, the world will face [fewer] futile conflicts. Elizabeth’s pride makes her blind to this, and leads her to trust the insincere Wickham. But finally her self-revelation (as read in her line; “Till this moment, I never knew myself”) and her humility are painful but highly rewarding. Again, if people can dedicate themselves in self-examination and humility they will surely be rewarded thought their reward may not necessarily take the form of Darcy or Pemberly. As for Darcy’s hard work, nothing is more satisfying than to see the proudest man we have ever seen humbled by the realisation that it would take quite more than a big for-
tune to win a girl’s heart (as we can see it in his line: “You showed me how insufficient were all my pretension to please a woman worthy to be pleased”).This line brings hope that there might be some just some justice in the world.
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by Ines Ilibagiza Ngarambe Signet Classics/Penguin Fiction: Classics
by Uche Kezborn Okeke
Album: Adele, 21 (XL) Soul, RnB, Indie pop
The diary of a lover girl
The second studio album from the talented singer-songwriter is a huge comeback after the release of 19 in 2008. The 11 track album focuses on? the theme of love but unfortunately, on a sad note. With songs of revenge, heartbreak and last but not least, regret; the album is a form of relief for those who experience “Turning Table” in their relationship. Generally, the delivery is awesome- with Adele’s voice serenading the soul accompanied by rich musical ensemble. Worthy of note is the artistic use of bridge in the composition to convey the message of most tracks. If 21 were to be a novella, the title would be “The diary of a lover girl”. No doubt 21 will through generations to come because it is timeless.
Love on the dance floor
Album: JLS, Jukebox (Epic) RnB, Pop, Dance-pop
Having transformed from UFO through The X-Factor, JLS is a UK boy band consisting of four acts: Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams, JB Gill and Marvin Humes. In general, Jukebox - which is the band’s third studio album - centres on love but, mostly love on the dance floor. It woos a lady’s love with “Take a chance on me”. If you are still contemplating whether romance on the dance floor is cool, I guess you need try “Jukebox” with the quartet band called JLS.
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Enhancement slots Our Enhancement Slots offer students the ability to develop their own skills and to try out new things. Running for the third term, Enhancement Slots such as our ‘Open Art and Design Studio’, our ‘Maths and Stats Club’ and our ‘Student Magazine’ are amazing opportunities to meet new people, get involved in the College, and learn new skills. If you are interesting in joining these activities, keep your eyes open for posters advertising the time and locations on the television screens or posters in the lift. We look forward to seeing you there.
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