its been a hectic few days. between coming back from kenyir and other activities it really was crunch time to get our final year project (FYP) proposals done. but with 2 all nighters (accompanied by sikhnet's channel 17 and raag channel) a 16 page paper was eked out.hahaha we'll just wait and see how it was done.. then today our sv confirmed the dates for sampling at lake kenyir (much to my excitement) and told me we'll be going all around the huge lake!!yayeee!! my excitement was heightened by our beloved HOD with whom we were speaking when i was supposedly 'reporting' about our camp the other day. since at that time i told her the basic details this is kinda a better view on what we did there.
day 1 : arrive/ ice breaking

day 2: morning - impact on the environ ; ecotourism/golf resorts/reclamation and other topics

afternoon - jungle trekking (forest rangers) ; exposure to flora n fauna; some exotic species etc.
- doe session : water quality; taking samples;in situ analysis and storage 4 lab analysis (very exciting for me!!)

evening - orienteering : use of compass and steps to find directions
night : forum; the development of a rural area for ecotourism (opinions of mp,nature lover society, head of orang asli, developer, residents rep)

pn.s was delighted as 3 out of the 5 panelists were umt-ians haha (plus 2 won best participants)

: ecology game ; identfying change in lineage and ideas on the evolution (Darwinian and Malthean we said)

day 3: morning ; nature games ; understanding how nature changes etc.
: presentation/performance on nature (skit/poem etc)
:closing ceremony

~FIN~

it was totally awesome!

p.s : pn.s wanted to take us kayaking bt there wasnt enuf time ;D

anyway i m totally psyched for our sampling and dr.m is making me itch with glee (gua bewah) =P

but before that, practical presentation and report submission/lab sessions to be dealt with. luv