dear student,

just received a mail from NUS. before i opened the letter, my mother, being her usual self commented that NUS might have decided to renounce my place to further my education there. for one moment, i almost felt she was right. then, i came to my senses and rolled my eyes.

i tore the envelope and was pleasantly greeted by a string of words in bold Times New Roman on the orangey official-looking letter head.


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Dear student

GREETINGS FROM THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE!

We are happy to note that you have been reserved a place in our University for the undergraduate course in Arts and Social Sciences......

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'dear student, dear student' hah, nice!
thinking back, it wasn't too long ago when i was still fretting over my course of life after jc. then, it all seemed so bleak. yet, i hung on to my little faith and that was all that was required. to some, entering a local university is no big deal. to others, they see no need in entering one at all, seeing it as platitudinous. to me, this is simply where i want to be. and im contented, more than contented to have this chance to further my recent accelerated interest in pursuing knowledge.

also, it has helped me fulfill my mother's simple yet benefactive wish. i still remember the day NUS approved my application was the day when my mum was wheeled into the operation theatre for a 6 hour long operation. that day, i will never forget as i felt like i was so close to losing my mum to cancer. the news of my successful application was a glimmer of hope to the dire situation. this gift from above was indeed timely. once mother regained consciousness from the operation, i presented to her this she dreamt of all her life.

sometimes, its just queer how life can be so dramatic. i guess that's how it is and will continue being.

Anyway, NUS informed me in this letter that if i want to change my choice of course, i can try applying again this year. hmm, should i try for business again this year or should i stick with my psychologist dream?



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Why? do people repeat themselves louder in volume thinking that the other person of foreign tongue will understand them the 2nd time round when they haven’t for the 1st time?