Random Thoughts

[LongLegs?]

Keep in mind you're talking to someone who was expected to, by everyone he knows (friends, teachers, parents, classmates) and by himself to get 3 A*s.

Meh, I'd take what you got. People expect me to get the same, but I probably won't, not for Pure Maths anyway.

And what's worse is I left my PIN in Dubai, so I can't see my results until I get back...so I'm left wondering for a while longer.

My parents had very high expectations of me to do well in exams, and as a result I did even less work. It's not only parents, but your friends as well. They all think that you'll do really well because you've done well in the past, and if you don't then they can get annoying.

My parents have learnt not to bother me too much any more

Yeah, I agree. My parents have bothered me a lot. I used to study a lot, but not anymore. I still get good grades, although A Levels has been a hassle, but parental pressure is moronic at times. It's horrid when your parents are disappointed when you get 90% on something(and very discouraging), and it happens a lot in Asian society.

Grades are overrated anyway. A lot of people rank top of their schools, and fail to do anything concrete in life, but there are those who probably aren't so studious, but are more dynamic in the way they think. Getting a degree is obviously essential, but I dislike this whole obsession to come top of one's class, especially over here.

 

[mattfb]

Who lives in Sydney, Australia?

We need to talk. Please. So... ya.. help.. please.

Shoot.

 

[ARay]

Meh, I'd take what you got. People expect me to get the same, but I probably won't, not for Pure Maths anyway.

And what's worse is I left my PIN in Dubai, so I can't see my results until I get back...so I'm left wondering for a while longer.

I got 67/100 in FP2
>.>
Spoilt my A* chance

 

[Insomniac]

Shoot.

McLovin would like to know the demographics of the homosexual population in Sydney as he wants to make sure he fits in as well as he did in his previous city (San Francisco).

Just a guess anyway.

 

[Ollie_H]

Grades are overrated anyway. A lot of people rank top of their schools, and fail to do anything concrete in life, but there are those who probably aren't so studious, but are more dynamic in the way they think. Getting a degree is obviously essential, but I dislike this whole obsession to come top of one's class, especially over here.

I'm doing a research essay on Cultural Intelligence, and reading through Earley & Ang's book they talk about some students that just have all the intelligence in school and get all the high marks, but as soon as they leave they just falter and it's because when they have been schooled there is always one correct answer, the question has already been forumlated and their is usually only one correct way of doing something, maybe two. But as soon as you get outside into the real world, the question and everything isn't just handed on a plate but you have to fend for yourselves and actually work out how to do something. There can be lots of different 'answers' but all bring different outcomes after the event so actually having to pick a right one can be really difficult for someone who is the model student at school.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Bleh, School Sucks.

Montessori method - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


This is how school should be.

If I ever have kids, I'm sending them to one of those.

 

[Manly]

I'm still drunk.

 

[ZoraxDoom]

Whoooooooooooooo!

 

[sami ullah khan]

Kids are awesome. Tiring, but awesome.

The problem arises when they hit the ages of 11-15. Then they can be real pains. Especially if their parents spoil them when they're younger.

I totally agree. Kids are the most beautiful creation of God. I love my little son so much. He is only two and I think I am spoiling him but he is way too cute to be harsh with

 

[Sureshot]

Just spent an entire day with my 2 nephews and niece, all under 5 years old. Even though Im completely worn out and just got done putting them to bed (9:22pm) I can't help but feel as if its one of the best days Ive had recently.

Might need to rethink my "no kids" policy in a few years.

Got a couple of nephews and a niece myself. They are awesome. The youngest nephew (4) was telling me some Italian phrases a couple of weeks ago (they are in Rome atm), so cute.

My random thought for the day, I just passed my driving test.

 

[pcfan123]

So I was woken by kids jumping on me in my bed. One of them also peed the bed and now I have to make 3 different breakfasts for 3 different kids

Scratch what I said last night

 

[mattfb]

lol, unlucky mark

 

[Cricketman]

I think that's the University's first step of weeding away the strong from the weak. If you aren't capable enough to complete the Uni application procedure, then maybe you shouldn't be studying there.

I got some done, just tedious. I have to write an average of 3-4, some 250 and some 2000 word essays per college i'm applying to, and that is about 10-12 schools. Plus separate essays for special programs I am applying to. Some of them overlap which is a relief. Plus I have to bug my teachers for recommendation letters the day I get back to the US. I already have a bunch so that shouldn't be too much of a hassle (but it probably will be). Plus my class councilor (who does my evaluations, has her own recommendation letter, and ends up dispatching the applications herself) is pregnant, and is due october 17th. I have to get my apps done by September while everyone else has until november, december, and some all the way till Feb.

Oh, and I have to fill out those crazy forms for financial aid, and apply to scholarships as well.

 

[Insomniac]

Sounds like it's easier to be a truck driver.



No? Then shhhh

 

[McLOVIN]

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