I thought I got cold feet.
I had always thought the entry test is something that requires no preparation. Hence, I had only the date and time on my mind and not what to expect. I have no idea what to prepare idea. So I just went.
When I sat down to take the test, the questions kinda surprised me. Alot.
I am suppose to write 2 essays based on the topics given. One in English, and one in Chinese. Given that I have not been writing essays for the past 15 years of my life (blogging is not essay, right?), naturally, I got cold feet. My mind went blank and I did not know what to do.
After a few minutes of guessing what I should do, I anyhow pick an English topic and started to write. After 3 paragraphs, I realised the topic is not "The Story of My Life" and tore the paper away, starting on a fresh piece. I really have no idea what to write for that topic. Just hamtam boleh... Gawd.
After a while, I do not know how to continue anymore. So I jumped to start the Chinese topic. (The MOE has done well. I remembered that was what my teachers always say, do the ones you know and skip those you don't know first). This time, I think I wrote better. At least I wrote according to what is asked of and sticking close to it. I am actually kinda surprise I can write better on the Chinese topic then the English one..
I took half an hour more than was expected to complete the test. Still, I am not very pleased with what I have submitted. I think I wrote horribly and I step out of the building feeling horrible. But that feeling didn't last for long. After all, I did my best. It's unfortunate that I did not prep myself for the essay writing.. But I guess, I came as I am and gave as I could give. If I am denied entry to the course, I won't blame anyone. Que Sera Sera...
Now the results will be out next week... I wonder how will the lecturer grade my super lousy English and Chinese. Oh, I also learnt tonight... that I am not as good as I thought I am. Now that is a very humbling experience.
I had always thought the entry test is something that requires no preparation. Hence, I had only the date and time on my mind and not what to expect. I have no idea what to prepare idea. So I just went.
When I sat down to take the test, the questions kinda surprised me. Alot.
I am suppose to write 2 essays based on the topics given. One in English, and one in Chinese. Given that I have not been writing essays for the past 15 years of my life (blogging is not essay, right?), naturally, I got cold feet. My mind went blank and I did not know what to do.
After a few minutes of guessing what I should do, I anyhow pick an English topic and started to write. After 3 paragraphs, I realised the topic is not "The Story of My Life" and tore the paper away, starting on a fresh piece. I really have no idea what to write for that topic. Just hamtam boleh... Gawd.
After a while, I do not know how to continue anymore. So I jumped to start the Chinese topic. (The MOE has done well. I remembered that was what my teachers always say, do the ones you know and skip those you don't know first). This time, I think I wrote better. At least I wrote according to what is asked of and sticking close to it. I am actually kinda surprise I can write better on the Chinese topic then the English one..
I took half an hour more than was expected to complete the test. Still, I am not very pleased with what I have submitted. I think I wrote horribly and I step out of the building feeling horrible. But that feeling didn't last for long. After all, I did my best. It's unfortunate that I did not prep myself for the essay writing.. But I guess, I came as I am and gave as I could give. If I am denied entry to the course, I won't blame anyone. Que Sera Sera...
Now the results will be out next week... I wonder how will the lecturer grade my super lousy English and Chinese. Oh, I also learnt tonight... that I am not as good as I thought I am. Now that is a very humbling experience.
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