What Failure Looks Like

by Kah Hong

Apparently I’m involved a tradition where I post up my results at the end of every semester, whether to serve as a congratulatory or deprecative notice to myself of the passing of the school term, and this time round is no exception, although what it looks like is more of the latter. I would say that the results for this semester, while shocking to a certain extent, have been deserved and came somewhat unsurprisingly. It will always be a clear and harsh reminder of my failings, and I look to the subsequent semesters I have left to make up for this indelible blemish.

CS2102 Database Systems: B
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks: B+
LSM1301 General Biology: B
MA1505 Mathematics I: F
SSA2202 Changing Landscapes of Singapore: A-

CAP: 4.03

I pretty much know why I did horrendously, so the immediate fix for next semester would be to not repeat it. On the other hand, I think I’m going to have to reflect a little deeper on my ultimate motivations and priorities with regards to school, and the inevitable acknowledgement that I’m just not putting in enough effort. At least the year’s coming to an end, so hopefully I’ll be able to leave this disappointed feeling behind.