So I've started applying to various universities in Europe for my Masters Degree. The brilliant thing is that I have much more choice that I would in Pakistan where it's an MBA or an MCS or nothing. The bad news is that Euros are pretty pricey when compared to the Rupeer and even without tuition, as many of the universities in Europe are, the costs of living can run pretty high. The best bit is that since little brother has only just begun his BBA, I would be flying solo for a year and a half of freedom and European liberty. :)

Now all I have to do is apply to a dozen universities in the hope that at least one would accept my application. I have no illusions about admission. We Pakis know from birth that if it's free, you're likely to find a couple of hundred other Pakis fighting you for it and ahead of you in line. Suleman, who is nothing less than a godsend, sent me a very handy guide to studying in Europe written by a Pakistani. Thanks to that and Yahoo's educational directory, I have figures to quote to my mum as per annum living expenses for veto or approval.

On a more menial note, thanks to the brilliant administration of my university, I had to endure an 8 am class (Yes, yes, we all have feelings, I get it, already!), currently await a 3 pm class, which will be immediately followed by a 6 pm class which will end at 10 pm. If I'm very lucky, I'll be home again by 10:30 pm.

PS: For enthusiats of angry Pakistani music, check out Noori's new album, several tracks of which are brilliant for blasting on your stereo until your neighbours start to throw rocks at your window.

Random Thought of the Day: Would it really be so bad to get a Masters Degree in Moral and Social Philosophy?