The Coming Checkpoint
This Saturday, the whole SM3 19th batch will face the first checkpoint, which is a test including mathematics and c programming. This is the first most significant examination that we encounter, because if we fail in one examination, we will receive a warning letter. According to the contract that we have signed before, two warning letters means being expelled from bridging course. In regard to the importance of the checkpoint, I myself have considered this a do-or-die issue.
To be more specific, I am really anxious about the coming checkpoint. Why? The reason may be that since I came to Singapore, I have not concentrated my whole attention on my study. Though the two subjects, mathematics and c programming, are not so challenging for me, I still do not have absolute confidence in them. For mathematics, the content that we have covered is more or less similar to what I have been taught in the university. Unfortunately, I did not work hard during my limited time in my university. So I have to start over in mathematics. And another subject, c programming is totally fresh for me. It is hard for me to carry on a new course with a second language, because there are too many technical terms for me. Though I have much interest in c programming, I cannot learn it as fast as I used to.
However, despite all the disadvantages, deep in heart I believe I can at least pass the examination. I recall all the exams that I have gone through successfully, I find that before the exams, I was always anxious. But before those exams in which I did not perform very well, I might not be so worried. Then I think over and find that the reason why I am so bothered is that all some of my friends seem really clever at the two subjects. Their level might be higher than me, which makes me rather troubled. In fact, I have done a good job at the two subjects. I should be at least capable enough to score enough points, though I am not the best myself.
Whatever, I will concentrate on my review and get well-prepared for the checkpoint. I am sure I will not say goodbye to Singapore so quickly.
The test is really not that difficult as we imagined. I felt the same way before the test, but now I do not think I will have that warning letter...just feeling it is impossible, but I am not so sure of myself either.TAT
ReplyDeleteMost of students coming here are outstanding and talent, maybe that is what we worry about. However, as long as we know what we want in the future and what we want to get in bridging course, it will be much easier. We need to compare with ourselves instead of other students.
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