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Saturday, March 15, 2008

Life After School

Posted by CLF

I say, life in school is arguably the best time in our life so far, I think some of you here will agree this statement, don't you? (I absolutely stand up for this point, else I won't be writing this lol.)

When you step out from the school compound after finishing SPM/STPM, you'll realise that you might missed out or neglected some of the best moments.... but it's too late to get things fixed now, much to your regret. In this post I'll talk about something that you can do to reclaim back the precious memories, or at least, keep a bit out of the whole chunk.

Looking back at your school days few years later, the nostalgic memories of the good old days will tackle our brainwaves. Ah, the days when you're messing together with the best mates, putting a prank on the teacher, escaping disciplinary punishments, etc.

These experiences can only happen in school, and in your entire lifetime your job as a student is just the merely ±10 years. The next time when you return to the same scene, you wont be able to experience all of it again because your role is different then.

I have a feeling that I should try to jot down all the events, activities I've been through during my schooling days. To my own satisfaction, I've started it when I'm just begin to picked up those co-curricular activities. Co-cu activities are pretty much the best part of all, I think. Also, some events happened in school are worth to take note of, like the Teacher's Day celebration, cultural performances, etc. I've recorded down most of these activities in my blog as a journal. Of course, it isn't just words that speak for the events and activities, some posts are accompanied by images and videos.

Talk about the pictures and videos, I used to bring along my camera whenever there's any events/activities going on, much like a reporter for the school lol. Although I'm not a part of the Photography Club crew, I befriended with them and I've managed to sneak into the frontline take down pics and videos, rather than sitting in the hall watching from behind where you cant really get a clear view what's happening in front.

Do beware the school's policies for students to bring camera to school. Some schools, like mine for example, requires permission from the school admin to bring the camera as they fear students will abuse it for something nasty. So, remember to consult the authority before bringing it.  ;)

Most schools I believe publish their annual school magazine right? It serves as the "official" journal of events happened in the school in the year, also covering the graduates' profiles in it, particularly Form 5 and Upper 6 students. Keeping the school magazine is a good method for preserving some of the memories, though things are looked from the point of view of school admins, which might make the magazine boring for some (admins wouldn't be pleased to have the magz full of students' stuffs.)

If you got the chance, join the School Magazine Editorial Board (aka Sidang Redaksi Majalah)!! Play your part in it to make a better school magazine for fellow students!

Why I'm concern bout preserving all the memories of schools even after I've left school for years? I believe that school is a training ground for us to pick up and refine our skills. Say, if you're active in school debate team, you might find yourself in a favourable position if you wanna become a lawyer or presenter; learning how to run a society/club may prepare you for the future working in an organisation; playing your part as the society/club's chairperson or head can build up your leadership reputation, which is useful for further studies and job employment.

If you could see the school's role in this way, then I think you will appreciate all the things you get involved in school.  :)

One of the most important thing you have to do is to keep in touch with friends, regardless whom they are. It's also good to build up contacts early on, as they might come in handy in the future ^^. As I mentioned bout the school magazine, much of the contact details are inside there, just a matter whether it's up-to-date or not. Alternate methods to maintain the relationship, can be easily achieved by IMs, forums, and blogs. Nowadays, keeping in touch with friends is much easier than years ago, just see whether you got the initiative to do so or not. A random "Hi!" or "Hey!" in IM is good enough to start conversation with someone. Unless they hold some grudge on you, else they'll usually reply your message.  :)

I've seen teenagers write about their wonderful moments in school on their blog, accompanied with pics. Heh, if you're one of 'em, try to read those posts again years later, all the flashbacks of school life will struck you again, as if all the activities are running again inside you. I did this, so I know the "feel good" factor, heh.

My ultimate contribution to preserve school memories are condensed into a video I made sometime in Dec 2006, the time when I finished SPM. I'm glad that I did it, as I heard some peers and juniors are doing the same thing after I started it. Glad to have people who holds the same beliefs as mine, heheh.

I think this post might be useful for students who're still studying in school. If you're running your blog in such fashion, then congratz, we're the "same kind" lol. Then again, comments and critics, are welcomed here.  :)

Cheers.
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10 comments:

  1. quite fascinating but i do regret some moments that i have already lost...... i put some happening in my blog but its not about school....

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  2. im anna.
    i just want to ask whether it is possible for a science stream student to go into university taking business and management without taking accountancy and economics during form4 and form5. will the university teach the subjects (econs and accounts) fully or partially at the university? because i want to take business and management but i dont have any preparations on about accounts and econs.
    Please help.

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  3. Hey Kim,

    Cheer up, I do have regrets on things that I missed last time. What's done is done, so the best is if we could just look forward for a better life eh? :)

    Hello Anna,

    For your question, I'm sorry I couldn't help much, maybe other readers here might have the answer for you.

    I think taking business in university without having basics from SPM is still OK, but you have to work hard to learn everything though.

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  4. Nice post! And I agree with keeping a journal or a blog to preserve memories...I actively began blogging in 2007 (form 5 year) and I'm glad I did because it turned out to be one of my most memorable years =D

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  5. Hey sheel,

    Thanks.
    Heh, good to see you're benefiting from this too. Good luck. :)

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  6. Your video doesn't just preserve your memories, it refreshes mine about my school years too but then there was a little bit different. Handphones and digital cameras were not common during 1997-2001. Luckily we had our video of our time from the school editorial board which came with the graduation magazine, and that, is enough to keep me remember who I am, what I am for, who are my friends and where they will be...

    Nice sharing mate!

    Anna, i think you could get your answers in detail regarding the university you wish to enroll at www.quansheng.org

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  7. to : anna

    - taking businees in university without basics is what i am doing now. i am in science stream during form 4 and form 5. however, now i am taking Investment Analysist which it is totally out from science stream. where i have to learn economics and accounts. It is not hard to catch up as they do teach from basics .

    -shafeyqa

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  8. Hi,
    Reading your blog really bring back a lot of memories. Mostly is all the good time where as there are more no worries no cares time (exceptional exam period). But we really very seldom appreciate whatever we had in school until we are out of the real world. SERIOUSLY!!! So to student who are in school, do your best to enjoy your time so that you would not regret it. CHEERS!!

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  9. hi im vicky.......
    i just want to know whether is it better for me to go through aircraft engineering in certain training centre after my spm where i was in science stream in form 4 and 5.....

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  10. Hi Kinki,
    Glad you like the blog, thanks! :D

    Vicky,
    I'm sorry I couldn't give you any info on this because I know nothing about it.

    Perhaps you could try ask the people in the forum? http://student-malaysia.com

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