One more paper to go....

And I am done with year 2.

Just hoping that I can maintain at least 3.5, but it doesn't really seem so if I were to mark my own scripts. So, D-day would be 9 Jun 2011, when I will receive my results. Not going to do any predictions this time around since I just don't know what grade I will receive. -.-

I am just hoping that I won't see a C or D there. Not really a selfish wish right? Even if I get an average of B (3.5), I would be satisfied. I don't need more. But more would be a plus.

Well, 1 more paper to go, and I will soon be entering year 3, where I would finally get exposed to working life in the second semester.

And what do I feel about this course after 2 years?

Answer: Adjusted to it, and I have accepted the fact that I can never be among the best. Throughout this 2 years of studies, I realized I kind of dislike electricity/electronics concepts a lot (do note that I do not dislike physics but only part of it). Just do not know why I cannot score in that part/ understand it. :/

Rigid modules like fluids and thermo seems easier for me, which includes biology modules as well, but this time, due to poor management of time, I did not finish my thermo paper. (if given 3.5 hours, I am sure I can finish it. Oh well, that's the past and it's the consequences of open book examination, where u would spend some of your precious time to flip through your notes/tutorials/textbook for reference. Just hope that the damage won't be that bad.)

Lab, on the other hand is always boring, although there are certain interesting labs. Projects given during second year first sem were interesting, especially technical communication and the 2 biomaterial papers which consume a lot of time. Those sort of projects involved group work, and I learn that sometimes, even if you do not agree with the group's opinion, you have to learn how to compromise. Deadlines are important as well in a group. Well, quite a nice exposure especially when that's the time I get to mix more around with different nationalities (especially the locals).

Come to think of it, I still sucks especially when I am presenting my part in front of everyone. Hmm.. Thinking how to improve on that, although I would say I communicate better when in groups. Hopefully next year, for professional communication, I would be able to improve.

For second year second sem, optional assignments like the term paper definitely kills a lot of time, but on the bright side, it helps to mould me to be tougher.

And last thing, Matlab is quite fun, though the first half isn't fun at all especially when you have to do it by yourself WITHOUT any explanation or guidance from the lecturer. For the second half, the lecturer is much better, and explains his stuffs well. Sometimes, wish there are more lecturers like that. At least he gets me to be interested in experimenting with various codes (I am beginning to understand how certain codes work though I am not THAT good yet).. Looking forward to more of his classes next sem. ^^

Okay, I got to end here and to prepare for my final paper, which should be quite relaxing since the tough parts are over. At least the end is near. :)



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Came across this nice picture, which is edited by someone.



That's the spirit I ought to have for the rest of my remaining semesters, which applies to life in general as well.