The Pilgrim's Progress

Admission to NUS

On Thursday, I've been offered a place in NUS. Got the letter from them. The following is an excerpt again.

Dear CHOI KAH MUN,

ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2006-200

Congratulations! I am pleased to offer you admission to the National University of Singapore (NUS) in academic year 2006-2007 for a course of study in:

ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Your blah blah blah...praises...formalities...etc etc etc...have earned you a place in a truly global university acknowledged to be among the best in the world. Soon you will join an eciting community of students and professors drawn from among the best from more than 70 countries. They work at the forefront of ideas and innovation and are committed to bringing out the best in you through their innovtive research and teaching.

haha...call me cynical, but if they are honest with what they wrote, why do I still hear so many complains from NUS peepz? But then again, which formal advertising letter would be honest to admit it's shortcomings? Ah wells, that's life. I'm not cynical, just a realists. haha!

You will also have the opportunity to learn from a global classroom comprising exciting programmes such as the University Scholars Programme, Student Exchange Programme and NUS Overseas Colleges. These programmes will give you a competitive edge in a global economy.

By "you", they mean those who have done exceptionally well, the cream of the crop, of NUS. Not really "me" per se.

As admission to NUS is highly sought after, it is important that you inform us of your acceptance by 5 June 2006.

I am certain you will find your education at NUS highly rewarding.

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Haha, well, despite my usual sarcasm, I am actually rather happy and very thankful for it. Like mentioned, I don't deserve that good a grade for the A levels, much less a Uni entrance. So I really thank the Lord for it. =D

Kinda looking forward to it actually, haha. But then again, since when have I not looked forward to things, only to discover its boredom after the necessary repetition of that task? Ah wells.

Thank the Lord for His provision. At least my parents have another thing to be proud of me for. =D

Thank God.

posted by Carmen @ 12:20 am Comments: 0

MOE Teaching Award

Dear Kah Mun

MOE TEACHING AWARD INTERVIEW
Please refer to your application for a MOE Teaching Award.

We arepleased to invite you for an interview to consider your suitability for theTeaching Award.

(blah blah blah)

MOE Teaching Award holders will be assigned two/three teachingsubjects for their undergraduate studies. Based on your academic results,you are being provisionally considered for the following two teachingsubjects that must be read during your undergraduate studies:

a) Curriculum Subject 1: English Literature; (to read asmajor) and b) Curriculum Subject 2: English Language (to read a minimum of4 modules)

If you would like to change the subjects assigned, you may indicate yoursubjects preference to the selection panel during the interview.

Please bring with you this email, your identity card and alloriginals of your supporting documents (i.e. academic results/ transcripts& certificates; school testimonials, CCA records etc) to the interview forverification. Could you also bring along a recent passport-size photographand submit to us. Do write your name and NRIC on the reverse side of thephotograph. Kindly arrive at the interview centre 20 minutes before yourscheduled time. If you have not submitted photocopies of the necessarydocuments, please bring them along and submit to us too.


The above is an excerpt from the email I had received some time ago before 24th April. The interview was on 24th April. It was rather crappy. I mean, my answers were. Haha. Well, since I haven't really decide whether teaching is the job for me or not, I hope God would show His will in this. If I get it, then yup, I'm in. If not, I still got a few more years.

Just to update.

posted by Carmen @ 12:12 am Comments: 0

Fret fret fret

It's frustrating when your friend has problems and you can't do anything to help your friend. It's a lot worse when that friends helps you whenever you have your troubles.

Sigh.

Anyway today's pa's bday. Had the usual cake cutting and the best thing is that he had off today so we could have dinner together as well. :) He likes the watch that we bought for him!
Thank God for preserving him for 58 years...just pray that he'll be preserved till he has come to know the Lord Jesus Christ.

posted by Carmen @ 11:22 pm Comments: 0