Setting up revision teams for ACCA

I think that we’ve all noticed how demanding the syllabus is, particularly, that for F4 Corporate and Business Law.

But I believe that just obtaining pass marks is not enough; we need to aim higher and even highest!

In order to do so, we need to work during tutorials, at home end even during our free time at CTI. Consequently, Shamianah and I plan to create a team which will focus on practicing exam questions and prepare revision kits as well.

It should be noted that the team is not meant for completion of assignments or other works given for tutorials. Its main objective is to voluntarily work out questions other than that given by our lecturers.

The team will be open to everybody and will be operational in one week-time. So, those interested need to inform us as soon as possible.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

On the 5th of each year many Countries across the world commemorate the WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED). Initially the WED was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972.It is a Special occasion for mankind to think about the impact of his activities on the planet earth.
I really appreciate the willingness of our government to make Mauritius a green island and to bring greater awareness in the population. Last Friday, a documentary on WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY was broadcasted on the MBC channel. We also had the launching of new books on the environment to be introduce as a new subject as from 2010 in schools at primary, Secondary and tertiary level
However, I believe that more can be done to bring greater importance of having this day observed in Mauritius. There is still a great number of Mauritian who did not know that Friday was the WED. Moreover making environment a new subject in schools will not be enough.
Do you know that we have more than 80 ways of observing this day? For example, we could have distribution of stickers to Motorist to sensitize people, a pacific walk in towns or green concerts. The government needs to encourage the ONGs too. In Mauritius it was such a passive way of observing this WED.
Introducing environment as a new subject to be studied will obviously have to be followed by examinations. This make the subject lose some of its interest in bringing greater awareness about the importance of preserving the environment. Remember that in many cases people cannot apply what they have learned in everyday life. Nevertheless it would be more efficient if the curriculum include many environmental related activities.
To make the earth breath better, there is a need for everyone’s contribution. So don’t think that your contribution is not important

End of CTI + Party

The CTI + Development Programme was exclusively designed for us, ACCA students, and I firmly believe that we have gained a lot in terms of employability skills.

In order to mark the end of this programme and the start of our ACCA course, we are organising a party. All of you are cordially invited and are requested to attend the party because we are organising it for the whole class.

If some of you are not in the celebration, it won’t be a complete success.

Appeal to all bloggers!

The blog is meant for us to share our ideas and views through posts and comments in order to display our employability skills. Though there have been lots of posts, few of you comment these posts.

Don’t consider blogging as an assignment. Instead, experience the thrill of blogging.

The miseries of some become tragedies for others!

The above photo which was taken in 1994 during the famine in Sudan and which fetched Kevin Carter (1961-1994) the Pulitzer Prize depicts a vulture stalking a defenceless child.

Actually, the child was trying to crawl towards a United Nations food camp located about a kilometre away. After taking the photo, Kevin Carter went away leaving the child on his fate.

A few months after winning the Pulitzer Prize, he committed suicide. The experience of this photographer demonstrates how remorse can lead to depression and eventually to suicide.

Though, I can understand that Kevin Carter was reluctant to touch the child for fear of disease he should have taken the latter to the UN food camp instead of abandoning him as prey to that vulture.

This tragic situation reminds me of a famous saying which echoes through time:

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke (1729-1797)

Part time jobs for students– Opportunities or traps?!

Beyond doubt, it is a financial boost for both the student and his family. He will be able to cover part, if not all, of his expenses on travelling, clothing…and the remaining amount will contribute to widen the budget of the family.

By performing part time jobs, students are able to bridge the gap between the educational institution and the world of work. They even accumulate experience and employability skills which might eventually help them to get a better permanent job than that they would have normally obtained with just their academic qualifications.

However, studying and working as a part timer demands a great deal of hard work and time management. The part timer will have little free time for himself, his family or his friends. Besides studies and work, all that he will be focussing on is sleeping in order to restore his energy and keep up with the pace.


What do you think of part time jobs for students???
I want your reactions!!!