Shocked...

Wednesday afternoon, surprisingly, I received a call from reporter of Guang Ming Daily. I was asked to tell him about my SPM results and my involvement in co-curricular activities.

OMG!!!!I was very surprised and shocked as I knew that there are many students perform better than me in SPM. So, after getting know I failed to secure JPA scholarship, I tried my best to comfort myself by saying I have no luck on getting JPA scholarship, although I was really disappointed......

However, I saw some hope when the reporter called me. Frankly speaking, I wonder how he found me as there are still many people who did not get JPA. So, I asked him and he told me that he got my phone number from MCA HQ. Yes, I did stepped in MCA HQ to appeal a day after meeting the JPA officer in Putrajaya.

As I was currently in Penang, he 'interviewed' me through phone. I just managed to tell him about my performances in school. Because of this, he requested to interview and took photos of my parents in Sungai Petani. In fact, I did not wish my parents to get involved. I would like to responsible for what I had done. I sent essay from my blog to Sin Chew Daily. I just wanted to let people know my situation and I really not so comfortable with this......

The next day, a photographer came to my hostel to take photos. He was surprised with all my certificates. At night, we bought Guang Ming Daily. When my housemates and I saw my 'big face' appearing in the newspaper, we were stunned. This is my first time to have such a chance to voice out and really, I did not ever expect my face can appear in any press ......

I just want to express my feelings for not getting JPA scholarship.

I just want to let others know, there is still people who are active in co-curricular activities and failed to secure this scholarship.

I am also trying to comfort those who get excellent results in SPM but yet, did not secure the scholarship by telling them, ' It's ok, because there is still students did not get JPA. You are not the only one... '

I would like to thanks Guang Ming Daily for giving me this opportunity to voice out. Thanks to those who help me. And sorry if I hurt anyone......

Orientation at TARC

Finally, I can update my blog.

I went for orientation week in TARC, Penang. I felt that I was lucky as I found three good housemates. They were very friendly and helpful.

During this orientation week, I shouted until I nearly no voice. haiz......

18-5-2009
This is the first day of Orientation week. We were asked to change our clothes to TARC clothes and went to CA (hall) for open ceremony. Wow! I was shocked, as me, scholarship holder was given priority. Haha...There was a special way for us to enter CA and we were arranged to sit in front of the hall. Besides that, I was lucky to be part of Taipei group. Our student leader is Chris while Assistant is Jason. There was campus tour but I found it was quite boring....Haha.

19-5-2009
Early in the morning, we had "Exercise 'Fresh & fit' ". At first, all of us thought that it was some kind like 'Senamrobik'. But it was much more interesting than that. We were taught to dance Hip Hop. Wow! This is my first time to dance Hip Hop. In the afternoon, we were playing Telematch. Actually it is something like station game. I was shocked as there were 20 stations. We try our best to win every game. I think , after the telematch, we know more about each other, especially my group members' name......At night, we were asked to gather at Jun Jie's house to discuss about the sketch that we will present. OMG! We kept on changing the scrip and actors. And the most important thing is, there were many seniors giving opinion!!! Not that no good, but is too much opinion after adding our members opinion. However, I think it is quite good to have much more comment.^^
The worst thing is, I was asked to act as a MIRROR!!! OMG!!!

20-5-2009
We have our rehearsal before going to DKB. And again, the scrip was changed. I NO NEED TO ACT AS MIRROR!!!!! This is the happiest news for me .^^I think my group members acted very well. Well done.In the afternoon, there is treasure hunt. It is almost the same as telematch, is just different that there is 'treasure'. I think that we perform better that telematch. About the sketch, I am not sure whether it is a good news for us to enter final. We will proud and have to stay back till midnight if we enter final. If we didn't, we will feel sad. But the reality is, We enter FINAL!!!

21-5-2009
Today morning, we had our sports competition. I choose to take part in ping pong competition. There are Darts, Ping pong, Basketball, Volley ball and Tug of Wall. I have tried my best to play as soft as I can but the result is still OUT!!!Argh!!! Fortunately, I dint hit out again....^^Then, I went to cheer for our basketball team. Frankly speaking, they played very well. And we got the chance to enter Semifinals. However, we lose because they were all tired and already lack of strength. We got champion for Tug Of Wall.

22-5-2009
All of us were nervous. I do take part in the sketch and I am trying my best although I know that I am not good at acting. All of us were trying our best and preform well, especially the main character. Well done! Before leaving, we do not forget to take pictures and leave our contact numbers. I will remember what I have learnt during this orientation week and my friends forever.^^

New Life

I will be going to TARC , Penang campus next week, that is on 18 May 2009. I am going to pursue Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting). Although some people think that I am not so suitable for this course and is just wasting money, but I don't think so.

I know that my brain is almost no functioning since Disember 2008. So I made up my mind to learn something, to be familiar with college life and meet new friends.

I am quite nervous and excited......

Looking forward for the orientation week......

Interview in Nottingham University

Hmm... Before the JPA results are out, I received an email saying that I was shortlisted for the Star Education Fund and had an opportunity to go interview in Nottingham University, Semenyih. At first, I was in dilemma. Accept? Don't accept? As the course offered is Computer Science. Frankly speaking, I was not quite familiar with this course. At last, I accept it as I would like to gain more experience.

In fact, the interview session was held on 11 May, crashing with the Matriculation and Form 6 intake. When I knew that I failed to secure JPA scholarship, The Star Education Fund had become my last and the only hope......

The interview session starting from 9.30am, while I am suppose to go interview on 9.45am. We can easily see fountain, trees, buildings and for sure, the campus is big and the environment is good for studying. First, I went to the administration office to grab some booklets.

Waiting, waiting and waiting......

Finally, we were asked to go for the interview in the other building. One thing made me shocked-- there were only three person going for interview!!!!!!But I think others might come after some time. Three of us are coming from different places--Kedah, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur.

When I stepped into the interview room, Wow! You guess how many interviewer? 1? 2? 3?
No! Is around 5!!! I was given three minutes to introduce myself briefly. After that, one of the interviewer was asking for my parents payslip after looking at my certificates. Luckily I brought it. Then, the other interviewer was asking me questions that really 'high standard'.

For example,

'How much you know about computer science?'

'Can you tell me more about University of Nottingham?'
I had no idea to answer these types of questions although I prepared for it before.

Then, the toughest question was thrown towards me.

'Now, lets say you were offered for JPA overseas scholarship and the Star Education Fund. Which scholarship will you choose?'

What? Sure Star education fund lah! All of us know that if a person failed to secure JPA scholarship, the chances to secure it after appealing is almost ZERO!!!

'Frankly speaking, which scholarship will you choose?'

'Star Education Fund.'

'I want your real answer. Let say JPA offers you the courses you like and the country you would like to go. Which one will you choose? I know that you really like actuarial science. Then which scholarship? '

I was trying to tell him that the chance was very slim, and I might not be offered to a University that I like, as there is limitation on choosing the University.

At last, I surrender...

'JPA loh.....'

Athough I knew this answer might make me fail to get STAR Education Fund, but I had no choice......

After that, I was asked for the reasons for not taking part in Computer Club of any other clubs related to computer science, but taking part in Biotechnology Club.

Oh no!!!!

'Actually I prefer maths than Biology...'

'What? then you can become a vice president??Wah!!'

Finally, I was asked to tell them the reasons I deserved for the Star Education Fund.

In fact, I was not so confident to secure this scholarship, but I had gain the experience. I believe that the more experience I gained, the better I can perform.

Good Luck. Hope to get the Star Education Fund.

筋疲力尽

一句话 -- 筋疲力尽......

当我获知JPA奖学金将在五月八日公布时,心情是七上八下的...

原订于7日午夜12.00, 延迟至下午3.00, 再延迟至5.00....

一延再延, 还是无法成功检查.

此时此刻的我, 已无法聚精会神.

学生们通过论坛, 纷纷发唠骚.

终于, 成绩出炉了.

可我辛辛苦苦拼出来的成果, 是"失败"!!!!

想想看, 虽然11A1,1A2并不是最好的成绩, 却也非不理想. 况且我那A2是中国文学......

JPA的其中一个条件是--活跃于课外活动.

我既是网球州手, 又是多个学会的理事--副主席, 秘书, 副秘书......

理论上我已符合了有关当局的最底条件...

可我还是失败了.

我已面临了数次的挫败, 我没信心能再站起来...

烦,烦,烦......

Failure....

Waiting, waiting and waiting...

Frustrating....

At last, the answer I got is 'TIDAK BERJAYA'!!!!!!!

Haiz.... At first, I thought it was just some connection error,

but, the reality is, I FAILED..........