Melanie (Jo) Brooks
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 In 1996 - 1998 I went to PMB University where I completed a BA majoring
in Psychology and English. 
1999 - presently - I have been living in London, except for 2003 when I
lived in Taiwan teaching English. During my stay in London I have
dabbled in many different types of jobs and have managed to do quite a
bit of travelling.  I became very interested in desktop publishing for
quite a while, where I had the opportunity of co-ordinating cookery,
fashion and travel books.  I then decided that I should try my hand at
teaching, but even though Taiwan was a brilliant experience, teaching
was not quite for me.  I then made my way into the Legal world, for the
only reason that the pay is good for Legal secretaries here in London.
Finally, I ended up working for a South African company, Breytenbachs in
the centre of London dealing with visa's for people to stay in the UK.
Last year, I then decided that I should follow my original dream of
being a Child Psychologist and am currently studying three Psychology
courses in order for me to start my honours in 2006.  Unfortunately I
have to repeat my third year in order to do honours, because it has been
longer than 5 years since I completed my degree - which is a bit of a
pain!! Anyhoo, on a more personal note - I am now living with my
boyfriend, Rick, who is a Management Accountant and Chemical Engineer
and his brother Andrew.  My Mom is living in Westville and has never
remarried after my Dad was killed in 1997.  She is happy and has a very
full life selling houses, running a cookery school, playing golf and
bridge and of course still working for Animal Anti Cruelty League.  My
brother is currently in Pretoria. 
Presently I am working at University College London for the Director of
Estates and Facilities.  I opted for a 9-5 job in order to pay the bills
and be able to concentrate on my studies once again, and although it is
rather pressured, I am enjoying it immensely.

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