I scanned through the Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School Honour Roll and tried to match those familiar names with the distant yet famous university followed. Hundreds of my friends are going to study in different parts of China, to embark on a new journey, the pursue of dreams. If I didn’t make the decision to come to Singapore three years ago, I would be one of them, anxious yet excited. But I am glad that I came and I know that I am different.
Last night, on the bus back to the hostel, Zijin and I were talking about life here. Both of us felt grateful to be here in Singapore, getting closer to know more about the big world, to obtain a global perspective better, and to get ready to go further. The liberal arts education system in the US seemed too attractive to resist. We knew we wanted to meet the people there and immerse in the western culture. We wanted to know more about the value of work and life, to spend time more meaningfully, to find out the truth of human nature, to venture, and thus to excel.
We can’t wait to go. And how delighted I am when I know that I am still young and brave, being able to afford the time and energy to stretch myself out of my comfort zone. I am always ready to change and to accept challenge. Failure cannot scare me away. Having an adventurous heart, a healthy body, and a curious mind, I know I am indefectible, and will live with no regrets.
