Flunk my exam
It wasn’t really a surprise to me that I flunk my exam. I was quite confident that I will fail that paper when I walk out of the exam hall. And I was right after all. (Although I really wish I was wrong)
That is supposed to be the last exam paper in my entire whole life. Now it has become my 2nd last exam paper. So I can’t graduate this year. Have to wait another year before I get that piece of paper. I don’t need to retake the entire module. Just need to take the exams. But the stupid thing about this is that the exam is in Nov. I’ll have to wait 1 whole freaking year to retake the exams. What a stupid ruling.
Actually, I’m fine. Just feeling quite sian about the whole thing. I just wanted to get it over and done with. But looks like I can’t. I think I’ve reached a point where I see no use for a degree except to get a better paying job. The things I really wanted to do doesn’t requires a degree. And I’m not learning the skills that I need from this degree course.
And it makes me wonder more.... Why the hack am I trying to get that piece of paper?
That is supposed to be the last exam paper in my entire whole life. Now it has become my 2nd last exam paper. So I can’t graduate this year. Have to wait another year before I get that piece of paper. I don’t need to retake the entire module. Just need to take the exams. But the stupid thing about this is that the exam is in Nov. I’ll have to wait 1 whole freaking year to retake the exams. What a stupid ruling.
Actually, I’m fine. Just feeling quite sian about the whole thing. I just wanted to get it over and done with. But looks like I can’t. I think I’ve reached a point where I see no use for a degree except to get a better paying job. The things I really wanted to do doesn’t requires a degree. And I’m not learning the skills that I need from this degree course.
And it makes me wonder more.... Why the hack am I trying to get that piece of paper?
I'm actually contemplating whether I should continue with my 2nd degree since I've already started it...
Now that you mention... I'm in even deeper dilemma! ;P
Posted by Themuxicbox | 12/26/2007 11:02:00 AM
Musicbox: The question you should ask yourself:-
Will you be learning anything new from the degree course?
Do you need to take that degree course?
Does the degree course value add to your current work or the work you are looking for.
Posted by DK | 12/26/2007 11:08:00 AM
Hey DK, take care... Don't regret now that you've taken it, who knows the degree may come in handy in the future somehow. :)
Merry (belated) Christmas.
Posted by Hendri | 12/26/2007 11:11:00 AM
Hey man, just do your best next try. Its the final hurdle, you just need to finish it.
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 11:54:00 AM
take it easy, dk :)
like arzhou said, last hurdle le.
once done / pass, you wouldn't need to be bothered about it ever again :)
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 12:12:00 PM
dk
Yeah actually I've thought of all that. That is why I took up the course. But I forgot to take into consideration getting married. ;D
Posted by Themuxicbox | 12/26/2007 01:22:00 PM
like what arzhou said. As long as you do your best den no regret! hmm marriage hmmm...
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 01:35:00 PM
Dk, just continue, last paper already.
Many of us while studying finds that the paperchase was worthless but many years after graduation, even though I didn't apply the knowledge I learnt, I realise the degree course has honed my thinking and analytical skills and prepared me for what I'm doing today.
By the way, your "flunk" post is in top 10 of ping.sg. Don't know to be happy or sad for you, so many ppl want to read about you flunking your paper. :p
Posted by Cobalt Paladin | 12/26/2007 02:35:00 PM
Everyone: Thanks for your words of encouragement. Yes, I will still go retake the paper and get that piece of paper. For what I still don't know. Haha. But since I'm already that close from a degree, why not?
Cobalt Paladin: Yes, I notice that it is on top10 within 2hours. I seldom have entries that go to top 10 so fast. Haha.
Maybe everyone want to come and laugh at me. (kidding only)
Posted by DK | 12/26/2007 02:46:00 PM
hey cheer up dk!
I just got my result and it is far from being pretty. It's gonna make my remaining 3 semester feel miserable.
now you have 1 year to prepare for it, i'm sure you can beat it the next time~
Posted by chillycraps | 12/26/2007 03:16:00 PM
The last mile is usually the toughest but it is also the litmus test to see how tough you be after all the crash and burns. :)
Posted by Details: | 12/26/2007 04:04:00 PM
Attend the last two lectures and tutorial for tips. This should make sure you pass the next round.
Cheer up dk!
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 05:13:00 PM
If you need mugging partner let me know :p
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 05:48:00 PM
not wanting to be the only bad apple here but im already questioning the pt of my FIRST degree here so u aint alone, dk.
Posted by Anonymous | 12/26/2007 06:21:00 PM
You might not know when that piece of paper will come in handy. It's just one more try. Dont waste the effort.
Cheer up now and have a wonderful New Year. :)
Posted by Unknown | 12/26/2007 08:24:00 PM
Cheer up dk! Put more effort for the final paper and that piece of paper and it will be all yours :D
Posted by Joycie | 12/27/2007 01:22:00 AM
I've been following your blog for some time...just want to say that...dunno why, you give me a loser-type-impression. And once again this entry re-affirms that impression/image.
Pls dun be offended. Maybe it's because you tend to document negative/unhappy stuff. That's why.
Therefore I don't get to form a nice positive image of you.
No matter how, pls complete it since you are so close to it. and instead of lamenting abt it, maybe you want to consider doing degree/masters whatever that's more relevant to your area of interest?
All the best!!!!!
PS - I am very happy you got attached! Coz it goes to show that there's a right gal out there who appreciates your merits! All the best!
Posted by Anonymous | 12/29/2007 10:41:00 PM
Anon: loser-type-impression? Nah. This is just a setback. I haven't lost yet. :D Thx.
Posted by DK | 12/29/2007 10:50:00 PM