Keep up the learning.

I am hitting a plateau.It could mean a lot of things when I've reached a plateau. Firstly, it could mean that I am getting good at what I do. Which leads to what I like to call a pro comfort zone. It's the nirvana of what you've been working for. The highest level of your skill.Obviously, I'm not reaching, … Continue reading Keep up the learning. →

Where do we go from here?

I was lazing in bed this morning, when the long awaited acceptance email from Tembusu College came. I made it. They had accepted me. I do believe that after all the reflections and lessons learnt, this is the fruit of my labour. But what's more important is to view this not as a destination, but just the … Continue reading Where do we go from here? →

Suck less.

I've went for my first IFG basketball "get together" yesterday, and it was surely disappointing. Not in a sense that it wasn't fun, but it's hard to admit, I still suck at this sport. Despite all the effort put in to make sure I can shoot a lay-up properly, or make the easy open shots, I still … Continue reading Suck less. →

Post Camp Syndrome

I just came back from Freshmen Social Camp a few days ago, and boy it was helluva camp. (Despite the fact that I got down with fever and sore throat the second day I came home)Back to reality though, I realise that I'm pit against some of the best in NUS, and it's not going … Continue reading Post Camp Syndrome →

Relax.

I have just submitted my UTCP application. After what happened with my USP application, I learnt a really valuable lesson. Relax. I've been unable to sleep days before my USP interview. On the day of interview, I arrived too early at Cinnamon and was in a total mess. I look fine on the outside, but … Continue reading Relax. →

Rejection.

I just got the rejection email from USP this morning while enjoying my daily cup of coffee. My heart sank.But I told myself,Savor the taste of failure, grow and learn from it. It is not the end of the world yet, I still have other options for a more holistic education. Tembusu and College of Alice and … Continue reading Rejection. →

Learning to sell myself better.

I believe I have a problem of feeling inferior, and not selling the complete image of myself to others. When I say 'sell myself', it does not refer to prostitution. Rather, it refers to the ability to show others what kind of person you are. After reflecting how the USP interview went with my parents, they … Continue reading Learning to sell myself better. →

Good Enough

I just browsed through a few blog articles about other people’s learning tips and experience, and it dawned upon me that everyone who gives a damn about themselves, are striving to begood enough.It probably takes some pressure off that I’ll be pit against some of the brightest and smartest people in NUS, and it’ll be more so the case … Continue reading Good Enough →

Interviews, I never had a problem with them.

Until I applied for my first job. The question was "Tell me more about yourself." "Hi, I'm Bili" was my response. *major facepalm* (Yes, I got rejected)Tomorrow is going to be another interview, for NUS University Scholar's Programme. I've learnt my lesson to prepare for interviews, and I sure did this time. More importantly, I believe … Continue reading Interviews, I never had a problem with them. →

Pre-University Preperation

It's been a while since I've written anything here, but I've been updating Quora quite frequently, do check out my recent travel diaries, and also a project diary here!From now till school starts, it will be hell of a ride.I've got a trip to China from 9th May to 20th May, after which school will … Continue reading Pre-University Preperation →