Lots of exciting news today! First, through the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching program, participants are invited to apply for an additional grant to attend a professional development opportunity. Usually these conferences are in-country, but because Singapore is quite small and there are no math-specific conferences related to my inquiry project while I'm here, I applied for one in Sydney, Australia. I received the additional grant funding to a visit a high school in Sydney and attend the "Talking Mathematically: Communicating Clearly" conference in early April! I'm excited about this learning opportunity, and Bren and I are pumped to visit Sydney, Australia!
Also, we looked at a new apartment today and decided to sign a 3-month+ short term lease! It is a little closer to the city center, has a pool, and it will be easier to have visitors throughout the next few months, and it's only a little more expensive than our current hostel apartment. We had to move quickly and figure out some bank stuff, as well as meet the agent at the mall to sign the paper work and work out the logistics. We are all good to go though and will get the keys and access card once the landlord signs all the leasing papers.
There were heavy rains today, and the canal was full of water on our way back to the apartment.
It's no surprise why everything is so green and tropical here :)
Beautiful foliage.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so green and lush here! It's neat :)
ReplyDeleteWow. I am so happy for you guys and also jealous. The one place/country I always wanted to visit was Australia. What a fantastic experience you guys are having.. all the best in your new apartment. Maybe your dad and mom will come visit. Cousin George
ReplyDeleteThanks! Well, you could come to Australia with us, or put it on your to-do list for travel in the near future. We'd love if mom and dad visit, or you and Susan! Everyone is welcome :) It sure is a long flight though!
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