Feeling Depressed and Down in the Dumps...
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Am not going to be a whiner, but here's whats going on. I'm feelin freaking depressed like the whole world has collapsed on me. My grades in school sucked...I wanna go to a local uni, but due to the sucky grades, I won't be able to. No more SMU man...can anyone advice me? I wish to get into a recognized university as I intend to work in the government. Any one can help? Other then myself?
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Tell us you now at what level first. Dip? A lvl?
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waiting for a lvl results i suppose?
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Nah, I'm a student in Year 2 Poly. Left 1 year in poly, hw to suddenly improve my GPA to 3.5 man?
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Have sex with your sch director in exchange for an "accidental modification" in your GPA score.Originally posted by SpecOps87:Nah, I'm a student in Year 2 Poly. Left 1 year in poly, hw to suddenly improve my GPA to 3.5 man? -
score AD for the rest of your module...confirm can reach 3.5Originally posted by SpecOps87:Nah, I'm a student in Year 2 Poly. Left 1 year in poly, hw to suddenly improve my GPA to 3.5 man? -
x2Originally posted by R3SsH|n:score AD for the rest of your module...confirm can reach 3.5 -
GPA of 3.5 is barely the minimum. i'm sure that many others would also score at least 3.5Originally posted by R3SsH|n:score AD for the rest of your module...confirm can reach 3.5
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1. Why do you want to go to a local Uni? Why Uni in the first place?
2. Why do you want to work for the government? (nothing against them, just that you happen to say you wanna work for them)
3. Do you know what you want in future? CEO of a MNC? Police Chief? MP? Sales Manager of whatever sales industry?
4. On your question to the previous question, why do you wanna be that? For the money? Recognition? Because they look/sound/seems very stylo milo? Because your mum say so?
5. So if hypothetically, someone gives you $5million on the condition that you fail your poly, and unable to go uni. Would you do it?
I think whatever is troubling you is something deeper, not just about your grades. You'll need to address the root of "Feeling Depressed and Down in the Dumps..." -
Originally posted by airgrinder:1. Why do you want to go to a local Uni? Why Uni in the first place?
2. Why do you want to work for the government? (nothing against them, just that you happen to say you wanna work for them)
3. Do you know what you want in future? CEO of a MNC? Police Chief? MP? Sales Manager of whatever sales industry?
4. On your question to the previous question, why do you wanna be that? For the money? Recognition? Because they look/sound/seems very stylo milo? Because your mum say so?
5. So if hypothetically, someone gives you $5million on the condition that you fail your poly, and unable to go uni. Would you do it?
I think whatever is troubling you is something deeper, not just about your grades. You'll need to address the root of "Feeling Depressed and Down in the Dumps..."
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Tau huay man is male leh... and he would never do such a thing.Originally posted by shade343:Have sex with your sch director in exchange for an "accidental modification" in your GPA score. -
To enter SMU, you need SATS to qualify their criteria and then interview.
Try to work hard and at the same time look for alternatives.
It's never the end of the world until you say so. -
hmmm...thought entry to SMU based more on the SAT and interview experience like someone had said? but then hor must have decent grades also lah so for the remainder of your course just try hard. btw i've had the chance to meet up with you and i think you're a confident person so the interview part i think no problem for you lah
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Its damn bloody frustrating because frankly, my tutors/lecturers have pulled me aside to talk to me, and always ask me to explain why am I able to produce A and B grade projects, but I'm unable to do well when it comes to tests/exams. Its seriously frustrating man...why is it that somebody able to perform practically, think on his feet, be fluid to the changes in the situation, be unable to go far just because he has a tendency to be unable to remember stuff?
Also,I've come to the understanding that seriously...many students have a tendency to mug hard for the exam, and after that, shed whatever that has been studied. Whats the point of doing so man? End of the day, you don't take anything away from you other then your diploma, degree, but do you have a core understanding of whatever you've studied? You can answer that yourself.
Haiz...the more I think about it, the more depressed I get man. -
I'm in a CCA, am a CLT in NCC. But no "achievements" man...haiz..Originally posted by mamamamama:GPA of 3.5 is barely the minimum. i'm sure that many others would also score at least 3.5
what about your CCA? do you have one? any achievements? -
1. I want to go to a local uni, because my parents can't afford to send me overseas. Although when I ask/hinted to them, they said "Sure, no problem" but thing is, if I do go, they will have little/no savings left. Dad's in his mid-50s and Mum's in her late 40s, how much longer can they work? Besides that, I've got a younger brother who's 15 and I've to think of the amount of work my dad has to prepare to finance him through man. And why Uni in the first place? Lets be utterly frank, I feel that there's a larger beckoning to what I have done in my life. There's something bigger for me to be accomplish and this can't be done in our society why? Because here we need 2 things to make a statement that has both weight and credits, you need to be qualified (better if you are over-qualified) with degrees, masters, PhDs or you have to be wealthy, very wealthy. If not, nobody will pay attention to what you say no matter how proven it is. And also, its not the power/ego that I seek, but I'm seeking a way to also improve the living conditions of my family man. I don't wish to see my parents having to slog another 10-15years.Originally posted by airgrinder:1. Why do you want to go to a local Uni? Why Uni in the first place?
2. Why do you want to work for the government? (nothing against them, just that you happen to say you wanna work for them)
3. Do you know what you want in future? CEO of a MNC? Police Chief? MP? Sales Manager of whatever sales industry?
4. On your question to the previous question, why do you wanna be that? For the money? Recognition? Because they look/sound/seems very stylo milo? Because your mum say so?
5. So if hypothetically, someone gives you $5million on the condition that you fail your poly, and unable to go uni. Would you do it?
I think whatever is troubling you is something deeper, not just about your grades. You'll need to address the root of "Feeling Depressed and Down in the Dumps..."
2.Why do I want to work for the government, its because I'm passionate about serving as an officer in the Armed Forces.And its career suicide for me if I sign-on with an average-Joe poly results and even after 10years max out at the rank of Captain or Major. By then, there's no point already. I wish to be there to be the movers and shakers, not just because the money is good. If the money there is good, I would say that money in the private sector would definitely be much much better.
3.Yes, I do know what I want in the future. I want to be a distinctively outstanding officer in the Armed Forces, I don't aim to be some BG or what, but at least a LTC or COL. would be sufficient,and venture into side businesses with 2 of my best friends.
4.I wanna be that because its my passion, not the money, the fame, recognition.If its for the fame, I would have chosen to be a movie star or singer, but sadly I look ugly. If its for the recognition, I would have chosen to be a scientist whom discovered the secrets to immortality or the cure for cancer/aids. Thus, my aim of being in the military is purely for the passion to serve my country and my people. Yes, I can be a specialist, but frankly, how much difference can a specialist make to the policies?
5.No, I won't do it..$5million to fail my poly and not go uni, though tempting, its still silly. Its not like the $5million to the last penny, but like the saying goes "Give a man a fish, he will not be hungry for a day. Teach a man a fish, he will never go hungry" And I'm a firm believer that whatever that you don't earn or fight for, its not yours.And you would treasure whatever you have achieved more then ever because you can see your blood and sweat in it. Though I occasionally bitch about the life I'm living, I'm thankful for being more able then those handicapped, broke and destitute people in the streets.And that I have the opportunity to make a difference,if I want to make a difference. Thus Frankly I won't do it even if its $50million. I also do not wish to be indebted to this person. -
You met me before? Who are you man...lol!Originally posted by ProudlySingaporean:hmmm...thought entry to SMU based more on the SAT and interview experience like someone had said? but then hor must have decent grades also lah so for the remainder of your course just try hard. btw i've had the chance to meet up with you and i think you're a confident person so the interview part i think no problem for you lah -
i sold you some xbox games long ago i think....anyway studies is like that one....stuff all you need to know after exam delete them, cos too much info will overload your brain.
your way of studying will be ideal, learning for the sake of wanting to know what you're learning, but that'll take too much time and not practical in today's education system, and rmbr that the world we're living in is not ideal so just go with the flow and reap maximum benefit while doing so. one day you may be some big shot like a minister then you start to mould the existing systems into something you prefer. -
If you're as good as you've said yourself to be... You'll probably still be SOMETHING when you step into teh society in the future...Originally posted by SpecOps87:Its damn bloody frustrating because frankly, my tutors/lecturers have pulled me aside to talk to me, and always ask me to explain why am I able to produce A and B grade projects, but I'm unable to do well when it comes to tests/exams. Its seriously frustrating man...why is it that somebody able to perform practically, think on his feet, be fluid to the changes in the situation, be unable to go far just because he has a tendency to be unable to remember stuff?
Also,I've come to the understanding that seriously...many students have a tendency to mug hard for the exam, and after that, shed whatever that has been studied. Whats the point of doing so man? End of the day, you don't take anything away from you other then your diploma, degree, but do you have a core understanding of whatever you've studied? You can answer that yourself.
Haiz...the more I think about it, the more depressed I get man. -
With your aspiration only this far.
I reckon you'll be a sad man. -
You mean the part about me aspiring to sign on? Thats what my friends said to me too. But that part might change, but its been there for the past 10-15yrs of my life. Its either that or going out to be a marketing exec. and use the money to start up something...Originally posted by M©+square:With your aspiration only this far.
I reckon you'll be a sad man. -
I think you plan to far already.
Be realistic, right now, u left one year, getting good grades is still not a problem.
If u cannot remember word for word then use your other skills to remember stuff, using reasoning and logic skills and chaining up information as a flow, mind map, etc.
The thing is from what I read, instead of adapting and finding a solution out of your current predicament, you whine about it. Yes, understanding is good, but if u are running short of time and have too much to do, then I dun see why mugging is not a good idea. I dun see why one cannot review and understand all he/she wants AFTER the exam. Duhh....
Seriously, base on this u are depressed and down, dammn, I cannot imagine u becoming an Officer man and I seriously do not wish to be under your command. -
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i managed grades A or B+ projects most of the times, but my exams pull me down...
I dont blame anyone, because i never attend lectures or do any homework or study for exams. My GPA sucks now too, but i guess is still average or above average for my course.
For GPA, it got to depend on what course you are taking as well. Fret not bro, there are many degrees out there that you can take. If you are worry, take a 1 year degree after your NS and apply for NUS/NTU/SMU with that in the future. You still might stand a chance.
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Elaborate on this please...Originally posted by angrynor:If you are worry, take a 1 year degree after your NS and apply for NUS/NTU/SMU with that in the future. You still might stand a chance.
Cheers.