New Chapter

10.05.16

Today marks the day of my final examinations. Like FINAL examinations. For my BSc Psychology degree, anyway. I have unofficially graduated from UOW.

The past 3 years have been filled with such eye opening and inspiring experiences. I can say that I probably learnt more in the past 3 years than I did half my life. When I first entered UOW/SIM I felt really crestfallen as the reason I was in here and not NUS or NTU was because I didn't do well for A levels. Having excelled in my studies since primary school, it was a huge blow to my ego. I made a decision that most people wouldn't have in my case - I decided to go to private university and study what I love, instead of settle for any course in local university. After all, your uni course mostly decides your career path, right?

Studying what I love brought back the motivation I needed to get back on the academic bandwagon I fell off. I worked hard and played hard. I met amazing people and some not-so-amazing ones. I lost people from my life, purged people from my life and accepted people I never thought I would give a place in my world. I learnt so much about taking chances, taking risks and embracing failure. I celebrated success, grew more as a person, and stepped out of my comfort zone. Not everyone gets to have a permanent class in uni for 3 years, but I did. Our small cohort led to us having a cozy and familiar social setting to greet our day with. Even though I did not interact too much with every single member of my class, I truly appreciated their role, no matter small or big, they had to play on my personal development.

Today is the day I leave SIM. I originally thought that I wouldn't be upset graduating, as my course requires I pursue postgraduate for at least another 3 years before I can practise psychology. But it does leave a sting on my heart that my time here is up. 3 beautiful, crazy and magical years. I am truly honoured to have been a part of this experience, and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Thank you SIM, for being a significant milestone in my life.