why the damn hell! this damn competitive society!
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Hi everyone.
So I got back my Physics test results yesterday and procured a B4. My worst showing ever. In previous tests and examinations, I'd usually fare better, with my grade between A1 and A2. In fact, I've only got an A2 for once. I've always believed that no matter how good you are in studies, results are only a by-product of learning. And that considering that efforts I have put in, at times, I do deserve that good payoff. And as per normal, for this particular test, I prepared for it one week before the test date. Practised and tried to understand certain happenings that Physics required us to know about.
Then when the results were released yesterday, I was all flabbergasted. Of course there was this kind of how-unlucky-I'm- feeling. My friends who used to perform less better surpass me, obtained A1s. I tried my hardest to fend off this feeling of 'inferiority'. Not that I feel like a jack-ass now, it's all because of the critics. Some friends, who did not even study for the test but scored better, came right up to me and ask,"Why did you under-perform this time round?" That, of course, I could offer no reason. It's definitely not because I didn't revise my work or whatsoever but simply because it might be due to my poor understanding or maybe a more obtuse thinking would be a streak of "bad luck" for this term. I mean, before the test started, I was the one who go around teaching them all the stuff they do not understand and can't even revise my own work properly. Not that i push the blame over to them because i can gain knowledge by teaching others.
But i really expect them to be more tactful in their remarks. so my whole day was glum and i feel so fucked up. my friends all gave me the "you-poor-thing look when i told them my grade after they inquired about it. One friend even came right up to say "i feel so sorry for you". You know what, these upset me even more because it makes me sound like some stupid fool. and another friend says, "for your standards, this kind of result is kinda lousy".... I feel all so demoralized afterwards. How can you not when people whom you have made sacrifices for simply tell you all this gibberish and nonsensical stuff after they have got a good performances?
Yea, this society requires us to perform better and better every time. cant we even be given a chance to make a comeback? I think academic results is on top of everyone's mind in this society. -
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Yo my cute boy, when you go university like what i am now, most Profs will tell u that academic is only a test to know where you are, not an aparatus for comparision ya. Academic will enhance your self actualiszation, not a result for comparision ya. So from here you can judge yourself better. A poor result do not reflect that you are stupid, lousy or simply no good, it is wrong to take that assumption. Stupidity do not exist in a sane world, it is mend for those insanity. Being sane, all of us are not stupid, but a matter of lazy mind.Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Hi everyone.
So I got back my Physics test results yesterday and procured a B4. My worst showing ever. In previous tests and examinations, I'd usually fare better, with my grade between A1 and A2. In fact, I've only got an A2 for once. I've always believed that no matter how good you are in studies, results are only a by-product of learning. And that considering that efforts I have put in, at times, I do deserve that good payoff. And as per normal, for this particular test, I prepared for it one week before the test date. Practised and tried to understand certain happenings that Physics required us to know about.
Then when the results were released yesterday, I was all flabbergasted. Of course there was this kind of how-unlucky-I'm- feeling. My friends who used to perform less better surpass me, obtained A1s. I tried my hardest to fend off this feeling of 'inferiority'. Not that I feel like a jack-ass now, it's all because of the critics. Some friends, who did not even study for the test but scored better, came right up to me and ask,"Why did you under-perform this time round?" That, of course, I could offer no reason. It's definitely not because I didn't revise my work or whatsoever but simply because it might be due to my poor understanding or maybe a more obtuse thinking would be a streak of "bad luck" for this term. I mean, before the test started, I was the one who go around teaching them all the stuff they do not understand and can't even revise my own work properly. Not that i push the blame over to them because i can gain knowledge by teaching others.
But i really expect them to be more tactful in their remarks. so my whole day was glum and i feel so fucked up. my friends all gave me the "you-poor-thing look when i told them my grade after they inquired about it. One friend even came right up to say "i feel so sorry for you". You know what, these upset me even more because it makes me sound like some stupid fool. and another friend says, "for your standards, this kind of result is kinda lousy".... I feel all so demoralized afterwards. How can you not when people whom you have made sacrifices for simply tell you all this gibberish and nonsensical stuff after they have got a good performances?
Yea, this society requires us to perform better and better every time. cant we even be given a chance to make a comeback? I think academic results is on top of everyone's mind in this society.
So, dun be disheartened, knows where you go wrong, learn from mistakes, stop playing games, stop daydreaming, activate your brainy bits, and there you are, an intellectual boy again. Instead of comparing and get lame, go ask your classmates who performed from bad to good on how they managed to perform so well. Then from here, you set your objectives and goals on what you want to get for the next exam. Try your best ya.
Sadly in Singapore, especially in govt sector, takes on certification to judge a person capabilities, but in private organisation, smart and hardwork wins the race. The world richest man is not even a graduate.
Without mistakes we learn nothing. -
test and exams are the only most proper way of measuring ones abilities. Unfortunately...
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you poor thing
better luck next time 
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In the 1st place, why be so kind and waste your time to teach them when you could have just revise on your own and would not have ended up B4??Originally posted by bonkysleuth:I mean, before the test started, I was the one who go around teaching them all the stuff they do not understand and can't even revise my own work properly. -
I know what TS wants to hear actually from us.....
WAH!! You so clever sia!..... Can get As and Bs.... -
This is how it works. So why even care about what others say and think about you. When they try to bullshit you, just smile back right in their face.
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Forget Physics.
Learn pole dancing.
Jobs aplenty at the IR next time for pole dancers.
Not physicists. -
Originally posted by charlize:Forget Physics.
Learn pole dancing.
Jobs aplenty at the IR next time for pole dancers.
Not physicists. -
I guess TS is feeling slightly sad from his result. His classmates' comments just added more salt to the wounds.
Nvm ba. Pick yourself up from where u had fallen. Good luck. -
Your friends are such dicks for saying that. But just chill, you'll do better next time I'm sure it's just bad luck.
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If you cannot offer valid reasons, you are doomed to repeat it....Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Hi everyone. Some friends, who did not even study for the test but scored better, came right up to me and ask,"Why did you under-perform this time round?" That, of course, I could offer no reason. -
Yep, having good result opens up many doors. So do your best and pray for the best. However, don't think that having good result means that you will be successful in life nor guarantee that you will be happy. Many successful people learn from failure, unlearn what they had thought they had known and relearn new skills. This is being flexible.
You are wrong to say that the society does not allow one to make a comeback nor academic result is on everyone's mind now. Gotta expand your social circle and have a balanced overall-view outside your academic environment.
In life, along the way, we will have people who keep pushing you down and some who encourage you. Only you, yourself can pull yourself up and there reflects true strength and maturity. So don't fret nor be overly-concerned what others think of you, cos what they says does not represent who you are really are nor the reality ( i think u know there, don't you? )
Personally, i feel those friend who make this remarks are insensitive and immature ( i guess u guys must be quite young and from one of the top schools around ? ) -
Yea. I asked them to scram off from my seat after the crowd around me started to grow bigger. So I shifted to a quiet corner and revise my own work. but within some minutes, my friends were congregating around my space again. Tsk. what to do?Originally posted by cyberr1981:In the 1st place, why be so kind and waste your time to teach them when you could have just revise on your own and would not have ended up B4?? -
-_-" that is an overwhelming popularity over there.. LoL.Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Yea. I asked them to scram off from my seat after the crowd around me started to grow bigger. So I shifted to a quiet corner and revise my own work. but within some minutes, my friends were congregating around my space again. Tsk. what to do?
Nxt time, revise first than go school.. -
physics no use
go learn how to brew coffee like a kun
or make bread like breadtalk
or make shoes like C&K
earn more money then studying
then can hire those jackass as your employees and abuse them -
But the thing is I have already studied for the sub 1 week before. Which makes the problem more saddening because it seems like everyone else only got to studying one day before the test....Originally posted by Isis:-_-" that is an overwhelming popularity over there.. LoL.
Nxt time, revise first than go school.. -
study wrong thing or study technique wrong.Originally posted by bonkysleuth:But the thing is I have already studied for the sub 1 week before. Which makes the problem more saddening because it seems like everyone else only got to studying one day before the test....
Physic is based on understanding and good application of concept. It isn't a study study kind of definitely will score A kind of subject. It is an abstract subject, well, depending on the topic. Your math must be good too.
However, don't worry. I think u r a hardworking student. You will find your way out of it soon. Just don't give up on yourself.. ok? Do more challenging questions and ask your teachers for help.
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firstly, i think they mean you well. if my fren didnt perform well, usually im the one performing better, i would like console the person la. unless your frens say to you in a bastard manner "eh why your results so lousy wan ah?!" then theres a reason to be hurt by that kind of remark.
secondly, since you have already experience success before and now failure, take it as a learning point. dun be demoralised and stop studying. i know because i have been there.
thirdly, this should be in AA. posting in CC invites CC replies. -
lax ah....anomalies do happen....e.g. i pass my chinese or fail chemistry etc. you can always learn from itOriginally posted by bonkysleuth:But the thing is I have already studied for the sub 1 week before. Which makes the problem more saddening because it seems like everyone else only got to studying one day before the test.... -
ur topic title is 'why the damn hell! this damn competitive society! '
IMHO, i tink the title is for urself. cos u are the competitive and sensitive one that got worked up when ur seemly academic inferior friends now got better grades den u. -
This is Singapore, this is Singapore, this is nation strong and free forever more
This is Singapore, this is Singapore, this is nation always want to score As and more -
x2Originally posted by casshern:ur topic title is 'why the damn hell! this damn competitive society! '
IMHO, i tink the title is for urself. cos u are the competitive and sensitive one that got worked up when ur seemly academic inferior friends now got better grades den u. -
have u tried raping your friends?