il Giardino Romantico

This is the campus on which I spent a year loving, and will spend the rest of my life reminiscing. 
這就是我愛的校園。我花了一年的時間愛著它，但我將要一輩子懷念著它。
School of English - Cypress Building
This is our building. Just a simple cement building, no frills. People often get really disappointed when they see that they had come thousands of miles across oceans, just to study in an old building like this. Do you think we get jealous of the fancy architecture and design of other buildings like the Business School? I can't speak for all, but I don't. Like they say, people who study words, don't need any fancy facilities for satisfaction. Just put us in a room, any room, with books, tables, and chairs, and the rest will deliver itself.
這就是我們的系館。一個簡單的建築物。越洋跨海來利物浦唸書的同學中應該有很多人在看到這棟建築物後會感到非常失望吧？不過你覺得我們會忌妒像商學院有的那些比較嶄新的建築以及設施嗎？我無法代表全數，不過至少我不會。我們學文的人，就跟傳言一樣，把我們丟進一個房間，放幾本書，幾張椅子跟桌子，接著就會自動運轉。
Stair case 樓梯
Corridor 走廊
Staff 全體員工
Seminar room, full of memories. 充滿回憶的上課教室。
Another room loaded with memories.　另一間教室。
Pigeon holes 交作業、領作業的『鴿子洞』
Our very own pigeon hole. 我們的『鴿子洞』。
I hope people don't assume that I know 'everything'. There's a story to this pigeon hole. On one of our assignment handouts, the instructions said: your essays must be in the pigeon hole by XX/XX... I pointed to the words 'pigeon hole' and chuckled to my mate. She realised afterwards that I had not known what it was. I thought it was British slang, like a cute way of calling these things. Turned out, there are actually new things I can learn. 
其實我不是什麼都知道。這『鴿子洞』也有個笑話。第一次在老師發的作業說明上看到『請於ＸＸ／ＸＸ將作業交至鴿子洞』時，我指著這兩個字"pigeon hole"向一旁的同學竊笑。他事後才知道原來我不知道鴿子洞指的原來就是這個信箱。所以，這世界上還是有很多我可以學習到的東西。
Sydney Jones Library - home to all books on humanities.
Sydney Jones 圖書館。收藏所有人文相關的書籍。
The library is open for 24 hours for the majority of the year. This was paradise for me. Twenty-five books for check out. Thousands of books I wanted to read, but so little time. I had to choose wisely. Yet, I still didn't get to read half of the books I had been interested in. 
大部分的時間都是24小時開放。這簡直就市『天堂』。可以外借25本書。有幾千本我有興趣的書，卻只有那麼一點點的時間。我當然要謹慎選擇。不過即使如此，我想念的書裡面我也還唸不到一半。
Computer area 電腦區
This was where some of the work got done. Of course, this was also the place where I get myself distracted by going on Facebook and chatting with friends back home. They had so much patience with me, as these computers did not have Chinese characters input software. 
這是我認真的地方。當然也是我不認真的地方。一下上Facebook，一下又跟遠在台灣的朋友們聊天。不過大家對我都很有耐心，因為這裡的電腦沒有中文輸入。
Service desks. 服務區。
That, by the way, is where I got my dissertation bounded. 
順帶一提，就是他們幫我定裝論文的。
Link to Grove Wing - now we go to where it really matters to me.
現在要到對我最重要的地方。
The literature section. 文學類。
Oh, how I miss walking down the aisle of books, knowing that I could pick up any random book and find something interesting in it. When will I ever get this feeling again?
真懷念那種走下去整排書籍，知道即使隨便拿走一本書，我也可能會覺得他很有趣的感覺。什麼時候才能再有這種感覺呢？
Silent study area, but usually it's not that silent... 
自修區。通常只要有大學生在，一定會很吵。。。
Group study rooms. 團體討論區。
Check-out machine. 借書用的系統。
Looking out from the library window. 從圖書館向外看。
 
Abercromby Square. Abercromby 花園。
John at the No. 5 Cafe. 一到五賣我咖啡的約翰。
The corner where I'd used to sit. 我常坐的角落。
Bistro above the cafe. 咖啡店樓上的小吃部。
Water, sauces - self service. 飲水、醬料。自取。
Simple, but delicious. 簡單，但好吃的地方。
Guild of Students. 學生會館。
Courtyard Cafe. 庭院咖啡（有人要問哪裡有庭院嗎？）
Foundation Building. 這是行政大樓。
This is an important building, because this was where I'd used to do my work as a student ambassador. But more importantly, there's Costa, Greggs, Subway, and further down, the evil Tesco. 
這是一棟具有重要意義的建築物。除了它是我以學生大使代表身分工作的地方，看看圖片中有的Costa（咖啡店）、Subway、Greggs（賣三明治以及其他輕食的連鎖店）、還有已經沒辦法入鏡的邪惡Tesco。
 
Foundation building, sitting right next to our landmark building - the Victoria Building.
行政大樓正位於我們的地標建築旁－維多利亞大樓。
 

這裡不是倫敦。沒有哈利波特那9 3/4月台。也不會通往Hogwarts學院。其實來利物浦這麼久了，我一直到最近幾個月才真正踏入這個車站。之前搭火車都是到比較小的Liverpool Central。直到有朋友來訪，我才第一次見識到Liverpool Lime Street車站原來裡面這麼的壯觀。
而也第一次見識到，原來英國有各式各樣的火車。常常聽人說火車誤點或是取消的麻煩事。不過幸好我自己倒是還沒有碰上過。與朋友去Stratford，還有之後自己坐火車去Cardiff，旅程都很順利。無論是換車，或是抵達時間，都是一切順順順。刻意安排將Stratford排在自己單獨去Cardiff行程前，其實為的就是要很低調的讓人家帶過一次，這樣自己單獨行的時候才不會很茫然什麼都不會。以前常怪某人不會善用台灣的大眾運輸工具。來到英國才發現，原來到了異鄉，即使語言上不成問題，還是需要很大的勇氣啊！
This is not London.  There is no 9 3/4 platform, and there are no trains that will take you to Hogwarts.  After having been here for a while already, I have to admit that I had only first set foot inside this station recently.  My previous train rides all departed from a smaller station - Liverpool Central.  It was not until I had to pick up a friend here, that I first saw how impressive this station really is. 
Because it was my first experience, I noticed for the first time how many varieties of trains there were.  I've frequently heard about delays and cancellations, but I had not encountered those during my few travels so far.  Everything ran very smoothly when I went to Stratford with my friend, and also when I was on my own to Cardiff.  Transferring, departure times, and arrival times were all well in control.  I intentionally arranged for the trip to Stratford to be before my trip to Cardiff because I wanted someone to take me through the process before I do it on my own.  I used to moan at Jason for not taking advantage of the public transport systems in Taiwan, but it was only until I arrived here, did I realise that it can be a very big deal for an expat, even if you have no language barrier!
不同於Mersey地區內的火車列車，這些走長途路線的車廂都很乾淨，也很舒適。不過還是比不過台灣的自強號。為什麼哩？因為位子都不能調整喔！一定要一路『直直地』坐到底才行。
Unlike the service provided by Merseyrail, these trains were clean and comfy.  Of course, they weren't as good as our own Tze-Chiang Express, but why?  Because you can't adjust the backs of the seats!  You have to keep your back straight the whole way through!
但是有一點就贏了自強號。有些車廂會有桌子。如果坐長程的，吃飯、寫字、看書、玩遊戲、打電腦都很方便。廁所也是很高級的。不過還是要看提供路線的公司。因為有些路線的車廂就沒那麼新。
There is something that I prefer about the trains here, and that is the tables in some of the cars.  If you have a long journey ahead, it would make life much easier if you had a table where you could eat, write, read, play games, and/or use your computer on.  The toilets are also much cleaner and sanitary.  However, this also depends on the service provider.  Some trains are not as new as others.
Crewe to Cardiff, Arriva
Cardiff to Chester, Arriva
除了車廂大不同之外，當然最主要的就是窗外的景色啦！無論是比對台灣的山線或是海線，英國鄉村的景色真的跟台灣的很不一樣！所以無論是往返，路途中我都沒什麼睡。因為錯過窗外的景色，到底何時才能再見到？沿途中除了綠油油的草皮之外，更還有可愛的羊咩咩跟牛群在草皮上吃草。沿途中看到的鄉村小屋，也是很令人難忘的景色。
Other than the differences in the cars, there is also the scenery out your window.  The country scenery here is dramatically different from both lines of rail tracks in Taiwan.  That is why I bearly slept on my journey.  If I missed the scenery this time, when will it be that I see this next?  Other than the green interminable grassfields, there are also sheep and cattle happily devouring grass on them.  The little country houses along the way are also very picturesque.
以下攝於Cardiff返Liverpool途中。
Taken during my trip from Cardiff back to Liverpool.
個人還蠻中意的一張。
Personally, one of my favourites.
遠方的小白點就是羊咩咩。
Those white dots are sheep.
又是一群羊咩咩。
Another herd of sheep.
試圖拍近距離的羊咩咩。[有點失敗]
Attempting to take a photo of them at a close range. [Half failed...]
好幸福的羊咩咩！
A whole field of sheep.

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當一群熱心助人、開朗活潑的大使們[註]同聚在一起會是什麼樣的情形呢？我們從二月十四日受訓那天第一次與今年度所有的大使們相見過後其實很少有機會能夠交流。因為大家能夠進去辦公的時間不一，工作量也會依照負責地區而有所不同。導致平時很少有機會碰面。所以每當聽到消息說要聚會，我當然毫不猶豫的一定第一個先答應。可惜上次已經錯過一次出遊的機會。不過還好這次剛好可以參與。但話說，這次的聚會也不簡單呢！
What happens when a group of enthusiastic, passionate, and outgoing ambassadors get together?  Ever since our training session in February, we had not had another chance to meet and get to know each other better.  Because we work at different hours, according to our respective schedules, and our work load also differs depending on the area of which we are in charge.  That is why I never hesitate to agree to join any gatherings with the ambassadors.  Unfortunately I had already missed one outing opportunity.  Although I was fortunate enough to join the gathering this time, it was only after a tremendous amount of effort, that we were finally able to arrange this gathering.
幾個禮拜前就收到通知說要『烤肉』。但前幾天才又聽到消息說當天天氣不太穩定，可能要改去餐廳吃飯。我心裡其實想說，只要能聚在一起，其實去哪裡，吃什麼都是其次。不過別人可不見得想的跟我一樣。離活動當天不到48小時，大夥兒都還在靠email傳來傳去決定要去哪家餐廳吃。沒想到！到了前一天有人說有個教會的場所可以提供我們用餐。就這樣臨時又從外食改到『烤肉』。
A couple of weeks ago, we all received an email asking us all to go out for a barbeque.  Then, we got another email saying that the weather didn't look too good, so arrangements might be made so that we would dine at a restaurant.  I didn't mind, really, where we went or what we did, as long as we got a chance to sit down and socialise.  Others didn't seem to be on the same line of thought.  Forty-eight hours before our scheduled gathering time, people were still trying to figure out what restaurant to go to.  Then, someone offered a venue at their church to carry out our usual barbeque plan.
只是烤肉地點離我們學校有一段距離。活動前一天晚上我11點才發email問說要搭便車的話是幾點然後在哪兒集合。沒想到活動當天到了12點我還是沒得到回應。只好先打電話給認識的問一下。當我去到其他幾位大使的宿舍時，才發現：阿哩！他們有另外準備食物耶！
The venue was quite a distance from campus.  I sent off an email the night before, asking where and when to meet if we needed a lift.  I waited till 12pm the next day, two hours prior to the set time of our meeting time, still no answer.  Finally, I decided to call someone and find out.  When I got to the halls of the other ambassadors, I realised that they had prepared some of their home cuisines to bring!
看到之後當然是百感交集。因為，如果早點說，我也可以準備一些。應該說，大家都可以分工合作準備不同的異國美食來分享。但是看到他們準備的道地異國美食，又是感動又是興奮的說不出話來。當我們到了場地之後，另外一位大使才將我心中的話表達了出來。呵呵。
I didn't know how to react at first.  If they had mentioned earlier, all of us could have helped prepare a little of our own cuisines and make a little contribution.  But then I was so excited by the sight and the smell of their food that I didn't make any comments.  When we finally arrived, another ambassador finally expressed what I also had in mind.
不過教會提供的場所雖然說可避風避雨，還有廚房的設施也都可以使用。不過『烤肉』要去哪兒烤呢？還好他們到了教堂後方一塊若是下雨多少可以避雨的地方，準備在那點燃烤肉架。
We were fortunate to have shelter in the dining area behind the church, but what do we do about the barbeque?  The boys found a place behind the church to set up the barbeque, and finally, everything began to run smoothly.
一群人圍繞就為了點燃四個烤肉架。
All these people gathering around to light four barbeque sets...
這裡沒有一樣是我能吃的！哈！
None of these are for me...
雖然原定是要來『烤肉』的，然後也本來只是我們大使之間的聚會。後來不知道怎麼約到一堆不認識的人。其實都是學校職員[可以說是我們的上司]的親屬與朋友。實際上出席的大使只有十位吧！所以到最後就變成了我們這些大使在『招待』這些人耶。其實我們也不一定要這樣。但是前面提到的特徵，就是為什麼我們這一群人呢，遇到這樣的情形，早就忘了這是我們自己要happy的場合。反倒是忙著招呼一堆不認識的人！哈！！然後還怕食物不夠，出的太慢，招呼不周等等的...
Although it was originally planned as 'barbeque' for us ambassadors, somehow a whole lot of other people we had never even seen turned up.  Most of them are family and friends of the staff, who are in a way, our employers.  Only about ten of us were actually ambassadors.  So, in the end, we were actually catering for this group of people, instead of merely filling our own tummies.  This has to do with the general characteristic of 'ambassadors'.  We don't worry about being hungry.  We don't get upset about being given too much work.  We worry about these people NOT having enough food.  And our happiness is the result of satisfying other people.
不過廢話說了那麼多，我想大家還是最關心美食的吧！？
Enough of that.  Let's come and see some of the food that we prepared for the day:
一整桌的美食。
A table full of delicous food.
奈及利亞美食- jallof rice。[IRRT代表 International Recruitment and Relations Team]
Nigerian cuisine - jallof rice. IRRT stands for International Recruitment and Relations Team.
只是胡蘿蔔與甘藍菜。拌上美乃滋也是挺美味的。
Simply carrots and cabbage, but tastes great with a bit of mayo.
陸續上桌的烤肉。
Barbeque chicken, amongst others...
甘比亞美食。
Gambian cuisine.
也是甘比亞料理。
Another Gamgian cuisine.
印度美食。
Indian cuisine.
除了美食當然也少不了飲料。
Drinks to go with the food.
美食 & 一群不認識的人！哈！！
Delicious food, and a group of people we don't really know. Ha!
雖說有一半一上都是我們不認識的人啊，不過我們自己也玩得挺開心的。時常因為自己的身分，忘了有許多大使還是大學部來著的。有幾位已經畢業要準備回國了。感覺挺可惜的。才認識你們不久，你們就要離開了。不過我想，這份大使的工作帶給我的一些經驗，真的是很難忘也很特別呢。
Although we didn't know half the people that showed up, it was a lot of fun.  A lot of times I forget that there are also undergrads amongst us.  Some of them are already preparing to head home.  What a pity.  I've only gotten to know you.  However, the experience from being a student ambassador up to now, offers some of the most unique and unforgettable memories of my life here in the UK.
註：【生活】利物浦大學國際學生大使

自從上完最後一堂課之後，除了偶爾在圖書館會巧遇班上同學之外，可以說是非常少機會可以跟同學們交流。所以當他們在約說要野餐時，我毫無猶豫的就答應了，
並且很期待再次跟同學們相聚。雖然只有我們三個人，而且其中一個還是修當代文學的，但是這次的野餐經驗真的很有趣。不過有趣的除了吃吃喝喝聊是非之外，其實還因為前後發生了一些小插曲，讓這次的經驗變得超級難忘！
Ever since our last tutorial, I rarely get an opportunity to hang out with my coursemates.  Therefore, when I heard about this picnic, I agreed to join them straight away.  Although there were only three of us in the end, and one of them is actually doing an MA in Contemporary Literature, this picnic experience had been extremely interesting.  Other than the food and the booze, it was also the little incidents that happened before and after the picnic that made it extra memorable!

大家是否還記得非洲音樂季一文曾提到的Sefton Park？聽到這次野餐地點就在這個公園時，因為自己知道這個公園在哪而興奮的不得了。另外兩位同學先約好在別處見面，一起去買喝的再同行到公園來。沒想到我太高估自己的實力了。走到公園已經花了上半小時了！因為公園在下去的地區我不熟悉，也不知道他們相約見面的地點到底在哪。而我又太有自信的半個地圖都沒帶，不敢走下去，就決定告訴他們說我要在公園等他們。搞了半天，告訴他們我等他們的地點附近有『噴水池』、『河流』跟一個『小木屋』，他們卻告訴我說『那些東西公園到處都是... 你到底在哪裡？』就這樣研究方向研究了一個小時後，才終於碰到面。問題其實出在我太高估自己的實力，也太低估這座公園的大小啦！
When I heard that the picnic was going to be at Sefton Park, I was really excited because I knew where it was.  I had been there with other friends for the African Music Festival.  The other two girls met elsewhere, and would come to the park together after getting their drinks.  I admit having overestimated myself.  It had already taken me more than half an hour's walk to get to the park!  I wasn't sure how much further I had to go on to walk to the place they were meeting, so I decided to wait for them in the park.  This was also the result of being too confident in myself to bring a map.  Well, I told them what was around me, so they could hopefully find me, but it turned out that the fountain, the stream, and the grotto, were all ubiquitous in various parts of the park.  After a whole hour of trying to figure out where we were, we finally managed to find each other! The problem was obviously in my overestimation of my navigation skills, and my underestimation of the size of the park!
接著，我們就找了個空地坐下來把帶來的食物打開來準備來野餐！
Once we had met, we found a suitable spot and dug into our food!
E美女準備了義大利麵跟洋芋片。S美女準備了鮪魚三明治跟巧克力蛋糕。而我準備的是Gouda起司跟葡萄。當然，因為義大利麵跟鮪魚三明治我都不吃，所以我就乖乖吃我的起司加餅乾還有葡萄。當然也嚐了S美女親手做的巧克力蛋糕囉！
There was pasta, crisps, tuna sandwiches, chocolate cake, gouda cheese, biscuits, and grapes.  Obviously I was not interested in the pasta and tuna sandwich, as they were not vegetarian, but I enjoyed my cheese and grapes.  And certainly enjoyed the chocolate cake baked by my mate.
我們原本相約六點見面。到了我們碰面已經是七點多了。天還是這麼的亮。不過吃到快到十點的時候，天色漸漸的暗下來，我們就決定收拾東西準備來回家。到了公園門口宣佈散會後，S美女跟著住公園附近的E美女去公車站等車。而我一個人又很有自信的跟他們說：我知道回家的路！沒想到天色一暗，整個路跟白天見到的景象相差那麼大！回家的路上我三番兩次覺得自己一定迷路了！不過主要會有這樣的感覺的原因是因為上次同行的人一大批人，走的是小路。而這次只有我一人，所以堅持一定要走大馬路。過了半小時後，我終於看到離我家很近的那座大教堂！也就放心的朝著他的方向加快腳步的平安到家囉！
It was six o'clock when we originally planned to meet.  When we finally found each other and started the picnic, it was already seven.  However, it was still light out.  As time flew by, and we realised that it was almost ten, we decided to call it a night and pack up then head home.  The other two girls went off another direction, and I was on my own.  I told them confidently, once again, that I knew the way home.  What I did not realise, was the fact that the streets looked significantly different than they did during the day!  Plus, the last time I walked home from the park, I was with others.  So it had been alright to cut through little alleys and stuff.  Since I was on my own, I insisted walking on the main road, where I can see cars, and cars can see me, in case anything should happen.  But because of this, there were several times when I thought that I had definitely lost my way!  After about half an hour, I finally caught sight of the big cathedral by my residence, let out a big sigh of relief, and hurried home.
讓Google 告訴你這個公園有多大：
Google Maps will show you how massive this park is:
檢視較大的地圖
最後，獻給大家這張有經過某美女同意才刊登出來的正妹照。
Last, but certainly not least, is this picture of my beautiful mate, which she had so kindly approved for me to include in this blog entry.

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什麼是軌道快遞？其實只是指某位在軌道上認識的格友熱心遠寄到英國來的愛心包裹。其實大家都對我很好。時常有人問我缺什麼，要我有想要什麼一定要說。我也常回說：要是有想要的我一定會很不客氣的要。但有時候還真的想不出來要什麼。
但有一天突然發現，上次Sue寄給我的海帶芽差不多要吃完了。在大廳隨口說說，這位超級好心的格友就馬上說藥寄來給我。我心裡想：只是一包海帶芽，也沒有很重。所以才很不要臉的給了她我的地址。沒想到這位格友，在實際寄出之前，還一直追問我還有沒有要什麼的。我心想：上次姊姊寄來的炸醬麵早就被我解決掉了。這個也沒多重，所以又很不要臉的追加了炸醬麵。
後來，某一天，我唯一帶來的一隻自動筆突然壞掉了。因為非常不習慣用普通鉛筆，很困擾的又跑去大廳小埋怨一下。沒！想！到！這位熱心的格友，又跟我說她可以幫我買！
今天下午去買了可以撐好一陣子的糧食。出門前看到信箱裡有通知單。扛了三大帶的食物回來，領包裹時被包裹的大小嚇到了！怎麼那麼大包！！
來看看這位超級有愛心的格有到底裝了多少愛心在裡面：
遠本只期望『一包』海帶芽，開箱之後看到這麼多海帶芽！真是感動極了！
這下子，餐餐都有海帶芽都沒問題囉！
台灣第一味！！維力炸醬麵！！
這就是這就是超有愛心的格友多塞進包裹裡的小吃！


還有三枝來自世界文具王國的自動搖搖筆！

這次收到包裹，我很堅強。沒有掉眼淚。但是寫到著，還是忍不住滴了一滴感動的淚水。
來英國前，有這麼多格友一路相挺、支持。
到了之後，又有這麼多格友在網路上相伴。
只不過寫個部落格，就讓我認識了這麼多好友。我想一定是我上輩子修來的福氣。
在我開心的時候，謝謝你們陪我一起笑。
在我得意的時候，謝謝你們容忍我的炫耀。
在我想家的時候，謝謝你們的陪伴。
在我低潮的時候，謝謝你們忍耐聽我吐苦水。
希望透過分享這裡的趣味生活，能夠算是回饋給各位對我的支持。將來，一定要留個機會我回報各位。

九月底抵達利物浦時，就與曾經在英國教育展中認識的Jenny說如果有任何可以幫助的地方可以不用客氣的告知我。我一定全力協助。因為我與Jenny從2002年就認識了。當年在教育展中擔任攤位助理幫忙翻譯以及"買咖啡"。也因為這樣的姻緣，讓我從那時候開始就認定我要來利物浦。Jenny那時卻告知我，之後會發應徵『國際學生大使』的通知給所有的國際學生，並且告訴我一定要應徵看看。
抵達Manchester搭coach到利物浦的途中也見識到『國際學生大使』的工作項目之一。當時我就在想，這工作不知道怎麼得來的。要是我也能當這個『大使』好像也蠻炫的！沒想到過了幾個月之後真的收到應徵通知。首先是參加了一個解說會。原本以為參加人數一定不會太多，沒想到一去才發現原來有這麼多人想要當這個大使。
填上履歷以及personal statement之後，等了好幾個禮拜終於獲得short-listed的通知！不過還要通過面試之後才能真正獲得『大使』之頭銜。因為本人做事一向低調，所以一直到確認錄取之後才通知親友。但告知之後又一直忘了補上面談過程以及這份工作的內容。
基本上無論應徵的人有多少，每個國家or區域[以語言來分]只選出一位大使當作代表。競爭可以說是相當激烈。因為此項工作除了有錢[雖然不多]，合約結束之後還會收到利物浦大學的獎狀。這可以算是被利物浦大學聘請的工作，校方安排工作時間時也會考量到學生的課程而隨機應變。這麼好的工作誰不會想要呢？
面試當天我非常的緊張。因為心裡無比的想要得到這份工作。到了辦公大樓樓下，遇見要與我一起面試的其他大使候選人。很尷尬的發現坐我旁邊的竟然是個台灣人。這表示這天的面試當中，我們不是朋友，而是競爭者。不是你死就是我亡！我緊張兮兮的假裝鎮定等著被發問。所有候選人先自我介紹。自己的背景介紹、就讀科系、為何會選擇利物浦、以及到目前為止對利物浦的印象。之後每位候選人必須回答兩個關於利物浦的各種問題。發問者假裝是想來利物浦就讀的學生。我們必須依照自己所知的訊息以及認知作答。有人被問到關於種族歧視的問題。有人問到關於應該帶什麼東西來利物浦的問題。這些問題都是準留學生可能會想要知道的。
終於到了我。第一個問題是：我獲得通知得到unconditional offer，可是尚未收到offer letter。請問我該怎麼辦？我的回答：請耐心等候。我相信馬上就會寄到了。不過我這邊也會記錄下來，幫你詢問一下以防萬一。
第二個問題是當天被問到所有的問題中難度最高的。因為之後我與其他一起面試的朋友們討論，他們也都認為我被問到的問題是最難回答的：我同時獲得Manchester與Liverpool的unconditional offer。Manchester的要求分數比較低，我是不是應該選擇Manchester？如果換做是你，你會怎麼回答呢？我當時的回答是：其實分數要求比較低不能夠代表什麼。你真正要選擇的條件是看兩所學校的課程內容中哪一個最符合你的需求。我會比較建議你以這樣子的方式來作選擇。結果他們還不善罷甘休：分數要求比較低是不是代表比較容易呢？此時此刻我已經快要哭出來了。很想回答：你那麼沒骨氣，我們利物浦大學也不想要你啦！不過我還是很鎮定的回答：這也不見得啦。其實你真的要看哪一所學校所提供的課程是真正符合你的需求的。
好不容易熬完那個問題，沒想到他們聽的津津有味，還繼續問了我第三個問題。因為那第三個問題太簡單了，我本來想回答，可是當我還在跟發問者大眼瞪小眼時，他隔壁的同事已經開口說我已經回答完兩個問題了。此時此刻我才真正鬆了一口氣。
面試過後我超緊張的。因為我覺得我的表現並沒有很好。不過...雖然很不好意思這樣說，但另外一位跟我一起面試的台灣人，我可以看得出他無論是自我介紹或是回答問題都非常的吃力。一方面覺得自己好像搞砸了。另一方面又覺得自己應該很有把握可以錄取。因為當時他們問了我：如果要我幫忙打電話給泰國的學生，我是否能勝認。我說：我盡量。[雖然已經快忘光了....]
就在聖誕節放假前夕，我終於收到正式的錄取通知！正式成為『國際學生大使台灣代表』一職。讓我整個假期都過的很快樂。不用再擔心經費不足。更開心的是以後履歷表上面可以加上這麼精彩的工作項目，整個假期都過的超happy的！
這大使的工作內容很雜。工作時間也很不一定。一般來說，校方有需求才會通知你。所以應變能力要很強。由於我們文學院的實際上課時間不多。大多數都是自己關在寢室or圖書館理念書。只要時間安排的好，是絕對可以輕鬆勝認的。
雖然還沒正式簽合約，但我已經陸陸續續接收到一些任務了。不過首先要先跟大家報告：每一位國際學生大使的profile都會出現在利物浦大學的官方網站上！我二月十四日受訓＋簽合約後，應該不久之後就會放上去了。到時候再將網址告知各位。
但大使真正的第一項任務是：準備上ICRT接受電話訪問！
詳細內容我還不太清楚。但我已經開始在準備資料。只要一獲得詳細內容以及撥出時間，一定會告知各位。台灣的朋友們一定要記得透過ICRT聽聽我的聲音囉！
國際學生大使台灣代表
利物浦報導

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望著窗外飄不停的雪，從來沒想過雪可以這麼美麗。帶著相機無論何處都是好角度。雖然天寒、但心卻是溫暖的。想著這是得來不易的經驗。來到一個不下雪的城市，卻看到了如此不可思議的美景。鄰家女孩簡單的感恩之心，這一天就在雪中渡過了美好的一天。
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