Have a little passion in what you do.

I think most of you will scream your heads off when you know that my visa to Australia is not done yet.
Goodness gracious. Oh my lord. THIS IS CRAZY. Yes. Well before I go insane let me leave a message
here and let you judge the situation.

2 months ago, I've already completed my accommodation, my payment for my fees and booked my flight to further my studies in Murdoch University. Boy was I happy! I even informed all my lecturers and the administration officers that my results need to be fast forwarded.
They all said OK. Shouldn't be a problem. Its do-able. Don't worry. I have only 2 subjects this semester.
Radio and Practical Training. For practical training, I've done everything. My results are ready and my lecturer
is aware of my situation. For radio, 2 weeks ago, I reminded him that I need my results as soon as possible after my concept paper. 1 week later, I reminded him again and blamed myself for being annoying. He said that he is aware of it. OK. You said you are aware of it. So after getting my results for Practical on Monday, I went to my department and ask for my results and letter of completion on Tuesday.

Being so optimistic that my Radio lecturer would have submitted my score, I was disappointed. He has not submitted it yet. So I called the International Student Placement department to tell them about this and got to know that I need my letter of completion from KDU too. I said OK. These things should take only 1 day to finish. So I went to my department and told the admin. She said "I have too many things to handle now, I will prepare for you and collect next MONDAY. I was like, "No, I can't wait till Monday. Can I help you in writing the completion letter?". She said, "Ya sure, anyone can do it. Just email me when you're done". Alright after I hung up I realize that this is stupid. They must have a draft of the letter of completion right? Just change the names and its done. Right? And I don't even know the details that I need to write in there.

So because I don't want to sound so annoying I called my sweet lecturer to send me a draft of the completion letter but then she offered to help me do it. And she did it. It was signed and all prepared. So I sent the admin an email stating what I need and what has been completed. So she replied: Dear Mr.Ong my colleague is preparing the letter for the ADH to sign, but letters can’t be released till all lecturers finished marking.  

Pls call on Monday to confirm if marks are all entered.Regards. I was like you need till next Monday to prepare all that? 

After the conversation with her, I was frantically find for my Radio lecturer's number all over the 

place and I couldn't call the college for his number as it is already after working hours. Fine. I searched all my friends for his number and NONE OF MY FRIENDS HAS IT. Nevermind. Googled his name and got his facebook. Added him and sent him a message on facebook. He did not reply. So after a sleepless night, I went to college in the morning to look for his number. Got it. Called him and told him the situation. He told me you should have told me earlier. I am in Genting now for work. I said I've told you earlier. And Miss Stephanie needs you to submit only my marks by today. He said, I'm sorry there is not other way. You need to wait till tomorrow. What kind of remark is this??! Goodness gracious. At that time, I was pissed to the max.

I've decided to go to my principal's office to purely complain about my disappointment. She's a very logical and composed individual, so that's why I went to her. So I started by saying that I am very troubled by some of the actions that my lecturers take. She showed a worried face and ask "what is it?" So I started by telling her about what my Radio Lecturer did and said the admins expect me to call the lecturer? So she said, no no. I don't think they expect you to call. Then I told her, What am I to do? My flight is on 22nd July and my visa is not done yet and the admin is acting like its not her god damn business. I need my COE to proceed with my visa application. The she told me that when the lecturer gives the results tomorrow, it should be all set right? I said, she told me to collect it on MONDAY which makes it quite impossible for me to proceed with my visa considering my agent's advice that it should take around 2 weeks. So she told me she will call the international department. So I emailed that admin again. Below is the email.

Dear Stephanie,

I have called Mr.Sean Lee, for my results and he says he has the results but just need to tabulate them.

He also said that there is no way of giving me the results today as he is in Genting Highland and therefore

could not give me the results which I have informed him 2 weeks earlier and last week. 

I also would like to say that I am surprised why I had to make the call as I think it is not my responsibility

to call him if he hasn't handed in his part of the work. I know I'm asking a lot from you because it is not 

according to the procedure and I really appreciate it. However, I really hope that you understand my 

situation as the "Confirmation of Enrollment from Murdoch" if not sent by Friday, will delay my visa application.

My flight is on July 22nd. Which means that I have left with only 11 working days for them to process my visa 

application only IF Murdoch sends me my Confirmation of Enrollment on Friday morning. I hope you can understand

my dilemma as a student when everyone tells me that they can't give me this and they can't give me that but the 

deadline is approaching. 

I hope I have not been too annoying to cause any perception that I am a disrespectful student. I respect all my lecturers

and facilitators. I hope you can help me in reaching my dream which is to study in Murdoch in which I have worked hard for. 

Thank you for your time and kindness.

Best Regards,

Matthew Ong

and her reply was epic.

I didn’t and never say you have to call.  I know he’s outstation and hence I said call Fri to check if it’s ready, it not Monday!

but my reply lagi epic

Dear Mr. Ong,

Miss Winnie is preparing the letter for the ADH to sign, but letters can’t be released till all lecturers finished marking.  

Pls call on Monday to confirm if marks are all entered.

Regards,

I forwarded the email that she sent me telling me to check on MONDAY.