Term 3 Reflections

Well, term 3 arrives at a blink of an eye, the speed of a bullet train, impossible to run away. All the stress and tension start to kick in now....

I am from touching distance to my exemption, so close yet so far, if i flop in this term, it would hit me ten-fold compared to the first 2 terms. The feeling of being so close to my goal but then due to a small mistake, ruining the 8 months of work, would definitely land me in a severe state of despair. I calculated the marks i needed and due to my first 2 terms grade, i need at least a low A1 to be save. However, i know that complacency kills and should not be over-confident and over-optimistic. Therefore, i would need a plan:

Term 1's key to result: Passion!!!
Term 2's key to result: Time management!!!

TERM 3's KEY TO RESULT WOULD BE: nothing but --> HARD WORK!!

I realised now that hard work is indispensable for good grades, the subjects are rather challenging, a mixture of both physics and Biology. The components include:

1) Lenses
2) Colours of light
3) Ecology
4) Carbon Cycles

Lenses was one of the most challenging topics for the year for me as i could not grasp the key concept fast and well enough and had a whole lot of queries to clear. At one point of time i was so annoyed that i flung my books and notes into the dustbin and went to sleep.... (i picked it up the next day and continued) However my main point is that i was so caught up in my pursuit for good results that i forgot the main point of learning science which is the enjoyment i get from learning and not grades. The next few days, i cleared my mine and told myself to study with an inquisitive mind and not a incentive-driven mind. It works miraculously as i sat on the chair for more than 3 hours straight, learning efficiently as well!

The crucial day came, the results of my term 2 examination. This could either aid me in my road to exemption or bring my 8 months of accumulated grades down, if i do not do well, my aspiration from day 1 would be flushed instantly down the drain. Amazingly! I got 3rd in class again with another high A1!!! I was one of the most sensational feeling i ever felt! I learnt a lot from my mistakes like following the notes instead of my own "creativity" and be more careful in reading the requirements of the questions..

well ....... EXEMPTION HERE I COME :D