Actually I've always been unable to convince myself about why should I enter university. My decision of pursuing a degree is also because my mother said that it is good for my future -- higher salary, more job opportunities, etc. But inside my mind, I always have the perception that even if I don't pursue a degree, I can also find a job, accumulate my experience, and come to the same level as a fresh graduate in the same time period.
However, recently, I finally understand why. In the third year of my university life only did I finally found the real reason why I should be choosing this path.
First:
It is the time when I acquire a lot of different skills! Computer (Access, Photoshop, Piktochart, Movie Maker, SPSS), art (designing posters, handicrafts, photography), sports (cycling, swimming). I am also exposed to many things such as manga, theatre, movie, language, etc. Manga and movie may seem like entertainment, but I have learnt a lot through them. <One Piece> taught me about comradeship; movies taught me about life (a quote by my friend: “读书吸取知识，看戏体验人生”); theatre taught me about hardwork and dedication and sacrifice.
Second:
It is the time when I finally found what I am truly interested in and would like to pursue in the future. My "Wish List" in this blog is also born in my university days!
I think all these are possible because of the large opportunities and exposure in university. University is really like a miniature society. We can interact with many friends from many different courses such as Pharmacy, Biology, Management, Art, HBP (Housing, Building & Planning), Language, Social Science, which may be the reason why I am able to expose myself to different things, as different people have different walks of life. The variety of clubs and societies also contribute to how I am able to figure out my future direction.
Imagine if I were to jump straight away into the society and work, I may not have the time to slowly explore different skill, explore the environment, and interact with friends of different backgrounds.
In secondary school, although there are also many clubs and societies, but I just wasn't exposed to these much of things. Maybe it's because during those days, the assignments given by teachers were not as tough as assignments in university. Maybe it's because I was still a blur student, going through high school days in a blur state of mind.
University = A Miniature Society?
Why did I say so?
- We have our own public transport, which is the bus. Every day, we have to wait for the bus at the bus stand to go to class. This is somehow like the real world outside, where we board public transport to go to work.
- Some more fortunate people will have their own transport, car or motorcycle.
- The Vice Chancellor is somehow like a Prime Minister, being invited to this event and that event, being invited to give opening ceremony speeches.
- The HEP (Student Administration Office) is somehow like our government, setting all kinds of rules that we have to follow...
- Our lecturers are somehow like our bosses. Our assignments are our "jobs" which we have to hand in before deadline. Our grades are our "salary".
But the best part is? Able to befriend lots of different people! ^.^
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Recently, I've wanted to cycle, but twice I went to the bicycle shack, twice I failed to cycle.The first time, I forgot to bring my matric card, so I went jogging instead. The second time, I went too late and all the bicycles were borrowed. However, I've discovered a different thing instead! Kinda like a new world! A world within our world!
Substituting bicycle with my own two legs, I walked around the pond. I felt that my senses were becoming more sensitive! Or is it because I seldom pay attention to my senses? I could hear the birds chirping and frogs croaking. Managed to spot an unusual bird flying around, maybe its nest is on one of the trees. Looked closely at the flowers and noticed the different forms of their blooming process. Noticed that there are actually so many ant hills around the pond. Saw a baby komodo lizard climbing up a tree. Saw a lot of turtles in the pond. (Turtles can survive in pond too?! I always thought they can only live in the sea! And mind you, they are really turtles, not tortoises.)
After this short ecological trip of mine, I suddenly have an idea of making my own short story of each animal or plant. I can use infographic format, so that it will be more interesting, and then share it on my blog and Facebook! :D I will do it, probably in my 4th year. Hopefully I can do it! ^.^ Hope to have my own camera then, so that I can take some photos.
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两度错过了骑脚车的机会，却换来了新体验。以缓缓的步伐，代替骑脚车的快感，发现了新世界……*
P.S. Realised that although my English and Mandarin are considered good, but I felt that my Mandarin is better, because I can freely express my feelings with it. And I can also try to make the sentences rhyme or try to make the sentences feel more poetic (诗情画意) and beautiful. Or maybe it's because of the characteristics of the language itself? Mandarin is more 精简 -- can bring out a lot of meaning yet short. Besides, with Mandarin, we don't need to worry about tenses!
DeeJay should be studying for test now, but used up about 3 hours to redesign this blog and write this post!
(Aiyah, forgot to print screen the old design as a memory...)
