Being a rejected of the local universities, a repeat student of the "A" levels, im convinenced im have average academica abilities. The university i renroll is a distance learning program. And my lower than average results was granted admission, allowing me to have a chance to be a "Bachelor". I'm glad i have the opportunity given to me and strive to be number 1 in this population which i have a higher possibility compare to mere surviving in the local universities.
Reason to be number 1:
I want to prove that it was wrong for local universities to turn me down despite i passed my A levels, but i wasnt given an entry because my results were not good enough and lies in the the lower percentile of the bell distribution in the whole island's academia elitists population and FT as well.
To prove their choice is wrong, in my own way, i strive to be number 1 in this distant learning population, which hypothetically speaking, i should stand a better chance or higher odds to be in the top tier in results compare if i am to be in a local university as i be squash flat..since im being rejected.
Results of my pursuit
In my 2nd year, i have achieved the degree of distinction standard set by this university. However they announce a change to GPA grading which requires a 3.0 mark to get this degree of distinction. But the ppl in my batch appeal and thus my batch perhaps is the last to have the point system instead of the recognised GPA grading that is already widely accepted in the working world.
Sad to acknowledge, if base on GPA, i wont be on the distinction list and my performance in the 3yr wasnt as good as my first 2yrs. There can be reasons to quote but being a perfectionist, one will always think that its your own fault, planning skills and inconsistency which results in this. But i never regret as i have done my best.
Im still glad that im able to finish the journey and when the last sem results was announced, i know i had graduated. My savings has drained and i spend extra 1 yr working to save up for this course and borrowings from my mum. Thus has attaining this degree been paid off? Yes, in a emotional terms, my baggage has been lighten, but a realistic measurable terms, NO... i need to work and repay the money and increase the returns.
My Convocation
Convocation to me is a ceremony to officially recognised for your family, loved ones, or perhaps yourself that had graduated. The journey to attain this degree is what i looking for. Being able to push myself, doing things that i force myself to accomplish despite delegated task assignment, time management, working with different ppl with different priorities.
At this day, im touch that i received many missed calls and messages asking whether did i go. Actually, i did go there, but not physically, but my heart is already at the convocation, graduated myself silently at the day when the last semester results is announced. Just that i been waiting there and sharing this joy in a different dimension.
Side note: Whats yr purpose of having a degree?
Throw a stone at a busy street in at this island i currently staying, what u will u have, a secondary school qualification? a poly grad? bachelor? a master? a phd? Is it the end of the journey?
Its easy to get lost once you have attain what u set out to achieve. I knew my passion lies in the largest casino of the world, the financial markets before i choose.
This is when u decide to use your paper to gain entry and pursuit and embark in this unknown realm of dangers and hidden treasures. This is the best applause to myself having acquire a position that is one of my top choice. Ty Marcus. Haha...u c, even with a distinction degree holder, a foreign degree that is, its still crap or useless without having the opportunities to try. N even if u have secure that opportunity, challenge to take on this responsibility is another uphill task.
Again, having the passion and appropriate certification does put you in a gd position in searching for jobs, but you are a plankton among the planktons. You have just been moved from a pond to a lake to a ocean. In this ocean of planktons, you will grow and evolved into fishes, then some into other type of varities, surviving in the food chain. Natural selection will take place and survival of the fittest perhaps will prevail.
Source: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1985606&page=40
There is no guarantee that you will experience your success in your own definition but my philosophy, as long you tried and did your best, there's no regret.
Regards
The most negative, self defeating person in his own world.
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