"Our time at university is a time where eventually, but not easily, we figure out who we are and what's important to us. Growth is not an option, but no matter what, it sneaks up on us somehow. And without realising it we will see that the choices we make and the experience gained, in turn light the way forward. And before we know it, we would have realised that, yes, we have grown. We have changed. "
Time never flies. It is just a matter of growth.3 years is not long but this surely must be the most intensive 3 years in my life so far.
Starting as a freshman until completing the killer design project, I survived! A very typical quote for graduation: Thanks for everyone who supported me during my UG journey; my family, friends, lecturers, and even non-living things such as Google & Wikipedia :P But really! Without them, I am nothing. Okay I guess I am already showing a typical female's expression towards their success, as according to Sheryl Sandberg's LEAN IN
"Ask a woman to explain why she's successful and she will credit luck, hard work, and help of others. Ask a man the same question, and he is likely to explain, or at least think, "C'mon, I am awesome!"
(I was reading this book recently, so much head nodding moment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! especially for fresh graduates)
Back to the topic. Many things changed all the way long. Remember in first year, I was so determined to got for MEng. And what happened now? BEng is enough. I have had enough of engineering! Should have trusted my mum's saying not to study Engineering at the very first place. But yeah, never regretted choosing this path :)
I am glad that I found my ultimate interest throughout these years. It is always not too late to discover and learn. I must say UNMC really inspire and grow me alot. Although I am not the brightest or most diligent student in the class, but trust me, I have faith in myself because I know what I want to achieve in my life. I don't found it funny when corporate recruitment interviews always ask questions like HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE COMING 5 YEARS. It is something that the outside world expect fresh-graduates to have. It strikes me many time, but clear enough, I have determined my goal and it's so different compare to the old me.
I just found it weird that graduation happens 2.5 months after all the suffering exams and final year projects. I am totally out of that graduation mood to be honest. I have completed it long time ago, no? lol. Anyways, once in a lifetime thing. So make it the fullest! My mum was abit exaggerating while helping me to prepare for the convo. Because of her, I-dyed my hair; shopped for convo dress; hunt for respective accessories (earrings, heels, bags etc); went for facial twice; full make-up for me... She even asked me to whiten my teeth and pierce my earring holes which didn't happened eventually. It is not even my wedding :O
Graduation day was just amazing (but freaking exhausted). Met up with many coursemates and many of them already have plans. Some secured a job, with high pay, some got offered for further studies (as usual). And me? still confused what to do next, abit slow isn't it? I wasn't really in the mood that day to be honest. Probably because of the exhaustion and uncomfortable wearing the hood, eiks. Anyways, the only moment that really make me stop wandering around and stay focused was when Professor Christine Ennew and Dr Eliabeth Lee's speech. Sharing a few quotes here:
" I wish to attest to you now that the 1st lesson to be learnt is that the future is what you will make of it. You have goals, you have ambitions; you set the direction, you set the sails; you take that journey but not before you plan for the trip. In your preparations you must picture the way ahead, survey the landscape, anticipate the pitfalls, and strategize on the best passage, before you begin on that great quest. As for excitement? It will be as exciting as you make it out to be."
So, for my dear graduand fellows, University life was awesome, filled with emotions, challenges, happiness, everything! We smiled, laughed, get depressed, frustrated together; but everything have to come to an end. Now it is the time to pack your stuff, get set, brace yourself; and SHINE!
All the best the 13/14 batch UNMC graduates :) p.s. Remember this Nottingham official font? Verdana 10- who accompanied you for the past 3-4 years :P
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