Nov 11 2014, 11:40 PM
QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
However, I am more inclined to language. After much thought and research, I have realized that my potential lies more linguistically. I have done some reading over the internet and have found myself to be very interested in mass comm. Journalism seems to be something I would enjoy pursuing.
While you're still young (15yo), take your time to realize your full potential and discover your hidden powers.QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
Unfortunately, the conflict I am currently having is my choice between the streams. At first, when I found out that I was accepted into the first science stream class, I was overjoyed. I absentmindedly thought to myself that if the school believes in me, why shouldn't I believe in myself? Hence, from that day forth, I made up my mind to accept the science stream and just work exceptionally hard to obtain exemplary results.
Recall the overjoyed feeling that you have forgotten. You see, happiness occurs when life goes our way.QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
Back to the point, my parents are encouraging me to enter the Arts stream. They feel as though I may not manage to cope with the pressure of being in the science stream since I am sort of an over achiever and I always try my hardest (and sometimes successfully achieve) to be at the top of my form. I am prone to breaking down if I do not understand anything and every night before my exams, I am extremely restless.
Not everyone understands how to ride a bicycle the first time. You see, to achieve anything of significance in life, you need commitment. Like a professional athlete, come rain or shine, they turn up. If they are feeling tired, they still show up. Athletes understand that commitment doesn't guarantee success, but without it they might not get of the starting block, let alone complete the race.QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
The fact that my parents want me to enter the Arts stream is also slight worrying and has made me sad. Their actions make me feel as though I am not good enough to be in the Science stream. After giving this much thought, I gave in and finally decided to go for the Arts stream.
Be very clear that joy is love for what is and sadness is love for what is not!QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
Alas, another problem arises when I checked all the subjects in the commerce class of the arts stream offered by my school. Apparently, my principal has made it compulsory for all non-science students to take the pendidikan seni visual subject as according her, it is easy to pass. I am definitely not artistic in that way. I cannot draw for my life. Although I have requested to drop seni, she doesn't allow it so now I am in the midst of confusion between the two streams. Personally, I think that seni would definitely ruin my chances of getting straight A pluses in my spm examinations as what I yearn for.
To achieve anything worthwhile in life, you need to work for it. But be careful not to become too attached to the end result.QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 12:55 PM)
My question for all you much wiser, respected seniors out there, do you think I should just choose the arts stream and try to improve my art skills? Or should I just accept the science stream and work harder?
Nobody can make this decision for you. You don't want to regret over doing what people advise you to do. It's your call. You can always take control of yourself. When things are out of your control, save your energy. Accept what you're being offered without holding on to your preferences. QUOTE(supriyasvbln @ Nov 11 2014, 01:49 PM)
... but one thing I would like to know is, do you think it is a waste to go through all the hassle that comes with entering the science stream and end up doing something that isn't in the field of science?
In psychology, this is called effort justification. You may have a cognition that says “I’m pretty smart to enter a science class” but your inner voice also says “That was a dumb thing to do because it is not the entrance requirement for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications,” which causes a dissonance.
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