Result. Reflections Again.

EE3001 - A-

EE2401 - A-

EE3408C - B-

CG3207 - B-

EE2007 - B+

A weird mix of feelings on the results this semester: slightly disappointed, yet relieved. 3.76 for semester CAP, cumulative CAP increased by 0.06 to 3.48.

I know I shouldn’t be expecting grades which are any better, since I didn’t exactly put in efforts which deserve the better grades. But I was really hoping that I can hit 3.5 CAP for the Second Lower Class Honors, as falling so may hurt my chances in the Vacation Internship placement. At the same time, I am very relieved that I didn’t do worse. With the projects squeezing every ounce of energy, I had no motivation to study during the reading week, so I was pretty much gaming all the way. Bad habit of gaming during exam preparations, I know.

The B+ for EE2007 was expected, I knew I didn’t cut for an A-; I didn’t expect to score for the written paper all along.

The A- for EG2401 came as a surprise. EG2401 is a totally redundant module which I didn’t bother to put in any effort in, so I guess my smokescreen ability is pretty good huh.

My Technical Electives end up my poorest modules this semester, I guess that's pretty much expected as well, since I didn’t put much time into them. The thing I have to say about CG3207: a supposedly interesting module was made irritating and retarded due to Mr T-Cube. That is the first time I ever used the random function to generate answers for exams, so you can guess how bad situation was.

EE3001: the biggest headache this semester. Leading an 8 man team which all members have a higher CAP than you is no easy feat; I was worried that we can’t do well for this project and end up pulling their CAP down. Despite the differences in the grades for each member, I think we did pretty well. To be frank, I know that I’m not the best option for the team leader; I still believe that if Antz was the leader instead, we could have gotten an A. Nonetheless, I am glad to have worked with such an awesome team, and deeply honored to lead the team.

In all, I guess I’m quite satisfied with the results this semester; given the inadequate efforts put in, I actually got 2 A-, this is the first time I see so many As. Even though it’s not full A, and one of the A- modules is only 3 MC, I’m still glad.

I'm not too concerned about academic achievements anymore, I think I’ve finally figured out the limits of my capabilities after 2 years in NUS. I am now more focused on just doing what I can, and doing what I am interested in. As of now, my girl takes on the highest priority in my life, not because I’m crazy over her (tho I must admit I am), but because I’ve finally realized the truth that your loved ones always precede everything. In life, no matter how good or lousy your career and academic achievements are, your loved ones will be the only thing that will always stand by your side.