Gametime
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the students who are currently preparing for the upcoming exams all the very best. I know there will be some who are very stressed because they haven't studied and also some who are quietly confident. Just do your best. Before you know it, finito!I remembered when I was doing exams, my rituals were set. Get lots of sleep, make summaries of lecture and text books (and then summarise the summaries) and my mum would make me soup or chicken essence (yeah go ahead and laugh). :) I was never a distinction or top scoring student. I did ok I guess.
Like I've told some of my students, it's your attitude that comes more in the real world. It's true that paper counts a lot but sooner or later, that piece of paper becomes just that. A paper. So don't worry too much if you can't or haven't scored A's and Z's. It isn't the end! This is the truth!
Good luck! You can do it!
posted by Inconspicuous @ 11:24 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Mr Dillon,
Thanks alot! This sure brought me alot of encouragement. Especially at this point of time. Guess the academica aren't everything after all!
Cheers,
Jonathan
Hi Jon,
Yes, studying at Poly or any other level is definitely more about getting results. It gets very hard to see that in our society. Perhaps if you are able and lucky enough to study overseas, you will definitely experience the "broader spectrum" of education. :) Good luck!
yup2. thxs for the encouraging words! and im thinking of studying in Australia after this diploma. Any tips? =)
Hi,
Well to study in Australia would be truly a great experience. Some may not like it (staying away from home, etc) but I think you'll love it. Some tips? Okay, here are some :
1. Learn the local lingo (For example, arvo, bewdy, bottoms up, etc)
2. Work whilst you study. You learn a lot from working AND they pay you much better than here in Singapore on a per hour basis
3. Identify exactly what course you want to pursue. Then decide on the institution. Many people do it the other way where they pick the institution first and then see what that institution offers.
4. If possible, discover the country. Don't just stay in one city.
5. Make lots of friends! Nowadays many Aussies are very open minded (contrary to what the media or others may tell you).
I am sure there are more but that's all I can think off right now. :)
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