If few weeks ago I was totally in doubt whether to pursue my next stage of education in an Australian college or Singapore's JC, I have been convinced now.



Few days ago Dad brought me to meet his friend who have completed a degree for doctor in Australian university after finishing his A Level in JC.
Since I was still not quite sure whether I should take up college or JC even after consulting some education agents, I thought it would be best to consult the person who have gone through that period himself,
And then make a decision.



It wasn't a mistake consulting him.

In fact, I am grateful.
If all along I thought a mere high college score could enrol me in Medicine course, I had been totally mistaken.
There is ISAT [International Student Admission Test] for Medicine course in Australia.
It looks like a logical thinking test.
He showed me a sample of it and man, let me tell you that if I could get half score for that paper with my own ability now, I'd be a pro.
Did I mention that Medicine course demands a high ISAT score?


So you see, he advised URGED me to take JC instead.



Why? I asked.

Here's why.

1. An A Level certificate in both sciences and math will provide me with deeper knowledge than in one-year college. He confirmed this fact.

2. 2 years later, I'd have grown mentally and emotionally, and this will hopefully make my logical mind perform better during ISAT.

3. If I go to college now, my path is set in this course. If I take up JC for now, however, I could opt to take other courses than Medicine. Who knows I might change my mind?

4. My parents can have more time to prepare sufficient funds for this.


Bottom line: Even if I'll lose one extra year in JC than in college, the loss is worth the advantages. Or so it seems.



Although my path has been decided now, that doesn't mean a walk in the park for me.
He has also advised me to become self-dependent in terms of learning, and to set a more discipline attitude.
Because I dare to think of going into Medicine course, it means I'm entering a warzone.
A warzone filled with highly-competitive minds from all over the world.
Since this is by far the most difficult faculty to go in.




Well I guess my homework wouldn't be made up of only schoolwork now.
It's something more.
It's also about preparing the right mindset, attitude, and definitely intelligence.



It's less than a week time 'till the release of O Level results.
On one side, I can't wait.
On another side, I loathe the end of relaxing period.
Because that means a hard labour time for me.



Well life goes on.

If sooner or later this has to happen, so be it.
Why not make it as early as possible, so that it ends as swiftly as it comes.




See you tomorrow, Singapore.
Bring it on, JC and the so-called hard labour.
Because whether you guys are prepared or not, I'm ready.









P.S. Hopefully my sheer determination doesn't end as soon as it came.

23:57
Up, up, and away!