with the euphoria over regarding the 'o' level results release on 10th jan, joy has submitted her application for jcs. vjc is obviously the first choice, for simple reason of proximity.
hopefully, she will get the preferred combination of subjects in the science faculty.
but guess what, she's been weeeping a fair bit. not because of her circumstances. but her friends'!
three of her good friends, originally planning to enter into the same jc, have now decided for another. mostly under compulsion from parents!
is it wise to make rjc or hwa chong the choice, just because they are ranked top-notch.
to me, the choice must be realistc, travelling distance must be acceptable, and more importantly, the school culture must fit in.
school is not just about uniforms and accolades, but the friends that leave footprints and memories in the primce days, that will last long like the wine, with an aftertaste on the lips.
maybe in times like that, joy will realise how 'easy-going' her parents are and should be thankful that we respect her decision, though she's not fully mature in thinking yet.
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No wonder I read some lamenting on her FB but she didn't elaborate. It's ok lah, she will find many new and good friends when she start JC. Isn't it better....to expand her social circle? During my time, I also started JC fresh with no good friends.
ReplyDeletei started sajc singly too....was really an independent worker then.
ReplyDeletestill is lah...
new start means new friends,rite?
btw, seemed like the friends nw back to vjc consideration. going one circle of emotions and then, back to square one lah.
i can nvr understand why parents send their children to faraway sch just because of its reputation.
VJC is also one of the top schools, isn't it? As is it still is, right? And of course, proximity is important. Can never forget my 3 years' agony of travelling to NTU everyday....1.5 hours each way. And I hate 8.30 am lesson 'cos I have to leave home at 6+ am and squeeze with the workers going to Tuas and Jurong. I still remember the few dizzy spells and blackouts I had in the train 'cos I dun have the habit of eating breakfast and standing throughout the journey in the stuffy train really can kill me.
ReplyDeleteVJC is a v good school! what else? i'll be over the moon if i can get in there. Rather be a big fish in a small pond than the reverse.
ReplyDeleteDo keep me posted where she goes pls.