Let's summarize 2009, it won't take long because I can hardly remember it!
In January 2009, I went to Sydney to see my friend who lived there for a year. 10 hours of jetlag and alot of hours spent on the beach. I dated a guy over there but as usual realized he's not the guy for me (after he asked me to cook for him, hehe). When I got home I started to talk to a really cute guy in Sydney on the internet. He met a girlfriend and I haven't spoken to him since. Instead I started to talk to his friend, hah, life if funny!
After three weeks in Sydney I packed my bags and returned home to a cold Sweden. The first day in Sweden I wore my beautiful white jacket and guess what: "Splash!". Yep, the half melted, durty snow was all over me after a bus has droven by. Great!
Was in Sweden for 2 weeks and then off to La Palma, Spain, for 8 observational nights. Remember I was a mess coz of the 10 hours jetlag from the Australia trip and back to normal time in Sweden and then change hours again to work during night in La Palma. Spent 8 days on 2500 meters altitude, which was a new experience. Never thought it could be so hard to just walk up a hill! Kept thinking "breathe, breathe" when walking. Let's just say I'm not the right material for working at the big observatories, about 5000 meters in altitude.
Came back to Sweden in March and had to study really hard to keep up with the courses. I've been away most of January and February. At the same time I was working with my Bachelor's thesis.
Can't remember much of April though. I must have studied hard! I remember partying like crazy on the last of April... As usual.
May: Uhm. Study? Probably... Some problems with my scholarship but it all worked out fine in the end.
June: Hm, ahhh. Working with my thesis. Enjoying the summer! Worked a couple of days at Stadium. Was out on a boat rowing with Johanna. Or perhaps it was in July. Can't remember really.
July: Enjoying summer. Working with my thesis. Sent my application to the uni of Sydney.
August: Hm. Enjoying summer and studying. Lunch on the lawn outside the uni.
September: School starts again. Master thesis, master thesis, master thesis. One interview about me came out in a magazine, as well as a popular scientific article I've written. Or was it in October? Uhm? Can't remember...
October: Master thesis, studying for exams. Ah, painting the appartment as well. Bought the tickets to Australia. Visa granted!
November: Passed the exams for three courses, moved to my mom's place in the end of November. Was selling off my stuff. This was a really hard working month!
December: Maaaaaaaaaaaaster thesis! X-mas, Samba!
Oh, now when looking back it seems to be exactly like I'd imagine it. Study, study, study. No wonder I'm single: I must have the most boring life ever! Ah, well.
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| Courses I've studied at Uppsala University Math Introduction to Mathematics 3 points Algebra MN1 7,5 points Analysis MN1 15 points Linear Algebra MN1 7,5 points Analysis MN2 15 points Fourier Analysis with Applications 7,5 points ---------------------------------------------------- Math total: 55,5 points (60 points = 1 year) Computing Use of MATLAB 7,5 points Scientific Computing NV1 7,5 points ---------------------------------------------------- Computing total: 15,0 points (60 points = 1 year) Physics Science in Society MN1 7,5 points Quantum Physics and Astrophysics 9 points Mechanics MN1 7,5 points Mechanics MN2 7,5 points Wave Physics NV1 7,5 points Mathematical Methods of Physics NV1 7,5 points Electromagnetism MN1 7,5 points Solid State Physics MN1 7,5 point Thermodynamics MN1 7,5 points Statistical Mechanics MN1 7,5 points Theory of Special Relativity 4,5 points Quantum Mechanics MN1 7,5 points Electromagnetic field theory MN1 7,5 points ---------------------------------------------------- Physics total: 96,0 points (60 points = 1 year) Astrophysics The structure of the Universe 7,5 points Introduction to Astronomy 7,5 points Principles of Astronomy MN1 7,5 points Astrophysics II 5 points Physics of the Planetary System 10 points Radiation processes in Astrophysics 10 points Galaxies 10 points Cosmology 10 points Dynamical processes in astrophysics 10 points Celestial Mechanics 5 points Observational Astrophysics I 5 points Observational Astrophysics II 10 points ---------------------------------------------------- Astrophysics total: 97,5 points (60 points = 1 year) Thesis Image reduction and dust map construction of the local galaxy UGC08012 by using NOT observations | bryt | About Uppsala University Uppsala University (Swedish: Uppsala Universitet) is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded as early as 1477, it is the oldest such institution in the Nordic countries, and for centuries has been one of Europe's most renowned seats of learning. One of the main centres of higher education in Europe, the university rose to pronounced significance during the rise of Sweden as a Great Power at the end of the 16th century and was then given a relative financial stability with the large donation of King Gustavus Adolphus in the early 17th century. Uppsala also has an important historical place in Swedish national culture, identity and for the Swedish establishment: in historiography, literature, politics, and music. Many aspects of Swedish academic culture in general, such as the white student cap, originated in Uppsala. It shares some peculiarities, such as the student nation system, with Lund University and the University of Helsinki. Uppsala belongs to the Coimbra Group of European universities. The university has nine faculties distributed over three 'disciplinary domains'. It has about 40,000 students (20 000 full-time eq.), and about 2,000 doctoral students. It has a teaching staff of 4,000 (part-time and full-time) out of a total of 6,000 employees. Of its annual turnover of around 4.3 billion SEK (approx. 715 million USD), approximately 60% goes to graduate studies and research. Architecturally, Uppsala University has traditionally had a strong presence in the area around the cathedral on the western side of the River Fyris. Despite some more contemporary building developments further away from the centre, Uppsala's historic centre continues to be dominated by the presence of the university. Source: Wikipedia |
Newspapers I've been in Newspaper: Populär Astronomi, Sep 2009, No 3, Year 10, Page 22 Language: Swedish About: My homepage, my education and astronomy interest, and me moving to Australia. Pages: 4 Newspaper: Upsala Nya Tidning, Dec 7 2008, B6 Language: Swedish About: My homepage and my astronomy interest Pages: 4 | bryt | Articles I've written Popular scientific Newspaper: Populär Astronomi, Sep 2009, No 3, Year 10, Page 30 Language: Swedish Swedish title: Behövs verkligen mörk materia? English title: Do we really need dark matter? About: The MOND theory. Pages: 4 Popular scientific Newspaper: Populär Astronomi, Sep 2008, No 3, Year 9, Page 32 Language: Swedish Swedish title: Solens nya innehållslista English title: The Sun's new content list About: The chemical abundances in the Sun according to Martin Asplund et al. Pages: 4 |
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