I have enjoyed the little academic fling, but when it comes to intellectual endeavours I believe that solo efforts are more satisfying.
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I will be using this account to ask a few innocent questions about the course outline.
CanberraJoined July 2013
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Helping to restructure our department into a new flexible hub of excellence will require my full commitment and energy.
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Frankly, I have long suspected that I was outgrowing the intellectual hegemony of my lecturers.
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Certain programmes previously funded by the Department can no longer proceed in this tough fiscal environment.
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While my studies have had an improving effect on my office-mates, their cultural enrichment shouldn't come at the cost of core deliverables.
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The Department has had to make a number of cut-backs this quarter.
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I expect she will be receptive to the idea of study abroad as it will enrich the intellectual environment at the department upon my return.
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My EL2 has advised me come into the office as she wishes to speak to me in person about my work-sponsored study programme.
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My wife Belinda has wisely suggested that I involve my EL2 in discussions pertaining to a possible year abroad.
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I may need some pamphlet literature to help me convince my wife Belinda that a year abroad would be beneficial to my studies.
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I have told my wife Belinda and son Royce that I am considering undertaking a year of study abroad.
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My friend Margaret Wang will be spending the year in Cardiff, Wales, attending university!
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What exactly is a "student mobility program", Margaret?
My friend Margaret Wang will not be able to attend my Pre-Lecture Coffee Catch-Up Discussion Group (PLCCUDG) next year.
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I confess myself quite saddened.
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Margaret Wang has told me her important news.
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My apologies; I hope you enjoy it all the same.
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Hello, Margaret. I have taken the liberty of ordering you an orange and mango mineral water. I hope this is your favourite.
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Please return in five minutes, waiter, when I anticipate my friend Margaret Wang will have arrived!
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I am aware that a literalist reading of the criteria may not support my decision to submit a counterfactual short story, but nonetheless!
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I must say for an academic she seems extraordinarily close-minded.
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I shall while away the time by composing a letter to my American History tutor taking issue with some of her remarks on my essay.
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My new friend Margaret Wang is running two minutes late for a hot chocolate or fizzy drink.
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Margaret says she has something important to say to me.
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But I would be happy to meet you for a hot chocolate or a fizzy drink.
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I have decided to eliminate the scourge of caffeine from my body.
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Margaret has suggested that we meet for coffee, perhaps forgotting my new 'no caffeine' dietetic regimen.
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My wife Belinda has congratulated me on a creditable result.
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While I am pleased that you did so well in the final exam, Margaret, it is unbecoming to gloat. I prefer to keep my results private.
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This is my second hour 'on hold', and while I am enjoying the Dvořák I must say my patience is starting to wear thin.
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Rajiv from has had to put me on hold to attend to what I can only assume is a serious matter of public safety.
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What an adventure for a Thursday afternoon!
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It may simply be quicker to phone my lecturers individually to obtain my marks.
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Time was when a company like would simply offer to send a handyman to your house to fix a malfunctioning product.
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Rajiv is not a native French speaker, so we shall proceed in English for the moment.
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Vous êtes peut-être français Rajiv ? Car je suis bilingue.
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As Rajiv's strong accent makes conversation difficult, I have adopted a slow and clear tone of voice to aid communication.
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I have been put through to a nice man named Rajiv who will assist me to retrieve my marks from within .
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However she rudely continued with her message without even so much as acknowledging my request!
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