Friday, 4 July 2008

End of exams, celebrations and farewell

It has been a fantastic year (almost) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. I have learnt a lot but more so have met some wonderful human beings from all parts of the world. I am thrilled exams are over but I am sad as I will miss my new found friends. I will miss my flatmates - Lauren (US), Zach (Canada), Pol (Spain), and Jihyun (South Korea). Our flat must have been the best - quiet, clean and we got along so well!


Jihyun and I ( he left early for his home country so wasnt there for group pic).

We chatted a lot. I suspect he wanted to improve his English and I dare say he has. I had difficulties conversing with him when we just moved in but now he is so fluent and yes he thanks me all the time.


L-R Zach, Lauren, me and Pol
We were such a happy bunch. I will miss u guys - Lauren's (see u soon), Zach's (very short hi greeting - lol) and Pol's (hi Anakie - pronunciation)


Dr. Martin Lodge, my supervisor and I. He is the best supervisor one could ask for. Patient, extremely helpful and has a keen interest in Jamaica (and that makes a world of difference believe me). I will be emailing him for sure as I get into the meat of this dissertation!


Andras and I. Such a sweetie. We developed such a wonderful friendship over the duration of the Course (MSc. Public Policy and Administration). If it was a beer or bagel or chatting online we were just damn good friends. Andras has an excellent sense of humour and he could pass for a Jamaican! Believe me, you don't want to hear him curse a Jamaican badword and no I did not teach him. He listens to a lot of reggae and says he learnt them from there and he 'bun out babylon too.' I hope to see you soon Andras.


Some of my Coursemates at a farewell barbeque - countries represented: China, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, US, Hungary, Australia