Kyaaa I originally had a lot of stuff to blog about last night, but I forgot most of it already.
Anyway, yesterday was MM’s BIRTHDAY!! :D
Happy Birthday Mummy! I love you! Love you forever and ever ^_^ *MUACKS*
And happy birthday to Tess and Cheryl- or was it Joy as well.. I still remember you guys clearly, as if the times we spent together were just yesterday, and I wonder if you guys still remember me..
The past is really not too good for me though, when memories can only remain as memories. The word “friends” becomes useless and ain’t mean anything when they can only remain as a figment of the past. But I’m learning to let go now, because dwelling too much on the past is unhealthy. Yup so we should always look forward in life instead! Gogogoooo!!
Currently, all the university admissions interviews/tests are over already so all that’s left is to wait for a reply- hopefully good news! Meanwhile, I still have 2 scholarships activity/interview coming up but I am gunning for the BCA one because it has always been something I wanted regardless of the university course concerned. So I really do hope I get the BCA scholarship offer! :D
Moving on, wait, before I start on the oh-so-accurate love horoscope I saw on yahoo yesterday[, let me provide some advice regarding the interviews I have went for so far. I did benefit quite a bit (in terms of mental preparation) from existing sites (thank you guys so muchie), so to all the aspiring graduates out there who are unsure of what to expect at interviews , let me enlighten you a bit.
University Admissions
Medicine course:
Interview comprises of 2 components- a formal interview with (probably high-ranking) staff at MOH/NUH/NUS followed by a semi-formal (meaning it’s alright to smile more and speak more casually) interview with medical professionals, eg. nurses, doctors etc.
Formal interview: 3:1 ratio
It went pretty badly for me because firstly, I got a shock when I learnt that there were actually 2 interviews on the same day; somehow I got the impression that the 2nd interview would only be carried out if one got shortlisted. Secondly, I didn’t have time to “cool down” after I reached the place and seriously, a giddy, light-headed me doesn’t go well with a formal interview. Much less with interviewers who look so stern and grouchy that if they had a choice, they would probably roll me under the rug and leave me there -.- And did I mention, I absolutely hate their raised eyebrows and questioning eyes- mind if I shaved those brows off? ^^ if you wanna doubt me, then don’t ask me in the first place right?
Also, I think the fact that I was the last candidate on that day made things worse. The interviewers were most likely tired and their minds deadened after listening to 30 immature(?), or super gei si 19 year olds proclaiming their desire to be the next Mother Teresa. Frankly, it’s all over the net (even endorsed by some med students!) that the success of medical interviews depends on (99%) how good a scammer you are and (1%) of true dreams and passion.
If you can’t convince, confuse. :P
Questions asked: SURPRISESURPRISE here!
I was expecting the usual “Why do you want to be a doctor? What do you think doctors do? What kind of doctor are you interested in becoming?” kind of questions but alas! Nobody asked me that. Instead, they grilled me a lot on my subject combination in school, as well as my CCAs. (I doubt they even read my moving personal statement *sniffs*) According to them, if you’re an arts/ humanities student, it doesn’t make sense to aspire to be a doctor which is pure crap to me. So if you really are one, prepare a cool answer to throw back at them!
I’m not even an arts student in the first place, just that I like to read, write and play the guitar, but they needlessly attacked me on that. I have to admit that threw me off a little- point to note, stay CALM always! Just because I like to do artsy stuff doesn’t mean that I HAVE to be an artist, writer or fashion designer. Just because you’re a doctor doesn’t mean you can’t be involved in the arts. WHAT KINDA LOGIC IS THIS?! *continues yelling*
Next, if you haven’t been taking part in sciencey stuff and medicine-related internships, be prepared to answer WHY. And if you have taken part in non-medicine-related internships, be prepared to answer WHY NOT THOSE. ZZzZz, of course if the motivation is money, don’t say that. :D
Oh and unless you are super sure of the field you want to specialize in= well-informed enough, don’t gei kiang XD
That’s all the hints I can provide!
Semi-formal interview: 3:1 ratio
This is difficult to prepare for because the conversation usually takes shape based on the individual; meaning your hobbies, life, principles are the ones guiding the interview. Just make sure you know (clearly) why you want to be a doctor, some ethics a doctor should have and be informed on news in the medical sphere. Be natural and who knows, your sincerity might get through to them! (basically what I did hahahahaha)
Okie Dokie. Enough scoops on interviews for the day :D
Seeya back here another time!
