It's the end of the first phase. Looking back, the best (but not only) way to describe it is a good three years of hard (with the occasional lazy spell) work. For myself personally, it has definitely been the single-most meaningful period of life in terms of working towards academic excellence. A very very trying time, what with travelling overseas and building a new environment in which I could feel at home. I have never known before this the true meaning and rewards of working for what I really want until this point, especially in academics. This short amount of time is, for me, confirmation that if you truly believe in what you do, it'll come to you. It's not been easy, everything takes perserverance, determination and of course a bit of luck. So, lucky me :D
To all who have just begun this journey, hang on because you're in for a bumpy ride but for which in the end hopefully you will find what you want. Unlike what most freshies think, it's not all fun and games and it's not about the late night or how many beers you can drink. But to all who take this on very seriously from the beginning, it's not just about the numbers and what you score. Ultimately, it is about learning and getting as much out of the great opportunity presented to us by the people who love us most, our parents.
To all who are finishing this phase of their lives, always look back and cherish the memories. I think this is the single-most nurturing period of our lives in terms of diversity and cultural richness. Cherish it, for I believe we will never again be amidst such different characters in such cultivated surroundings.
To those who are halfway through, I'm glad to have you guys to walk the path in pursuit of further knowledge and self-realization. Here's to another three (more or less) ahead! Cheers~
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WELL DONE! Glad to see your graduation pics! Why did they make your parents sit on stools? But they look real proud of you. Congrats again!
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