Saturday, April 26, 2008

Where are my classmates?

For the past few days I was deliberating whether to go Form 6 or some private college/university. So I decided to do a survey on what my classmates are doing/planning to do after Form 5. Together with Jia Wei, I compiled a list of study choices and those who are currently pursuing/planning to pursue them. (For this purpose, I have included myself as one who is going Form 6.)

Here are the results of my survey:

Study Choices of 2007 SFI 5H Students After Form 5
Study Choice Names of Students Number
Form 6 (STPM)
Science: Chun Yian, Kin Wee, Jia Wei, Nicholas, Loo Han, Lem, Han Wei, Au Yong, Jordan, Heng, Soon Heng, Beng Choon, Teck Lee, Yeong Sheng
Arts: Eugene
15
A-Levels
Bhavik (KTJ), Ong Yi (KTJ), Kai Zong (Singapore), Philip (Singapore), Chi Lim (INTI), Jude (INTEC), Agil, Andrew
8
Programmes in Local Private Universities & Colleges (ex. A-Levels)
Hui Kit (Foundation in Engineering @ MMU), James (Foundation in Engineering @ MMU), Chia Cheng (Foundation in Engineering @ MMU), Khuan Yew (Foundation in Computing @ Taylor's), Isaac Chin (Foundation in Engineering @ Nottingham), Kee Weng (Foundation in Engineering @ Nottingham), Tzong Meng (Foundation in Science @ UCSI), Teng Quan (ADTP @ INTI), Alex (CAT @ Sunway), Han Seng (CAT @ Sunway), Wong (CAT @ Sunway), Wei Di (Foundation in Engineering @ UTP), Kalai (Foundation in Business @ Taylor's), Daniel, Amin, Manoj, Me (Foundation in Engineering @ Nottingham)
17
Foundation & Diploma Overseas
Isaac Pang (Australia), Jeng Yit (Australia), Hou Ket (Australia), Yang Xin (Russia), Boon Hock (Dip. in Mechanical Engineering @ Singapore)
5
Total
45



Form 6 (STPM)
33.33%
A-Levels
17.78%
Programmes in Local Private Universities & Colleges (ex. A-Levels)
37.78%
Foundation & Diploma Overseas
11.11%


The data above is based on the information that Jia Wei and I have in hand, so I cannot guarantee its accuracy. Also, some people might change their mind at the last minute to take a different study route.

Of course, I'll gladly update the data presented above to correct errors and reflect current changes. Those who would like to provide additional information (especially on our "missing" comrades whose study choices are unknown) can do so by posting a comment.


UPDATE (29/4/08): Chi Lim decided to take A-Levels instead of Form 6.

UPDATE (4/5/08): Latest news from Jordan and Teng Quan.

UPDATE (8/5/08): Heng is going Form 6.

UPDATE (12/5/08): Soon Heng is going Form 6, not A-Levels.

UPDATE (12/5/08): Removed Chia Cheng, Boon Hock, Beng Choon and Teck Lee from the "Unknown" category. There are no longer any "missing" comrades, thanks to Heng!

UPDATE (4/6/08): Major changes: Jude, Kalai, Wei Di, Yeong Sheng, Me

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Introduction to this blog


Yep, I've started a blog. But in no way I'm new to blogging. Previously, I've created blogs like Polywj's Photos (to showcase my photos) and Malaysia News Archive (a collection of news articles that I find significant). I've also a private blog named Polywj's Diary - private in the sense that many people wouldn't have access to it... sorry.

However, I would certainly like to share certain happenings in my life with those concerned about me, so I'm looking forward to Blogger implementing a feature that would allow a certain blog entry to be either public or private. In other words, if Blogger comes to implement this, certain entries from my diary will be "declassified" for public scrutiny... while others will remain protected under my version of the OSA.

Since I have at least 3 blogs, what I'm going to do with this blog? Rest assured, there will be no overlapping of content. Each blog will have its own unique content. In this blog, I plan to write about my opinions, discoveries and anything that interests me, hence this blog's motto "What matters to me." I haven't decided what I would write on my next post, but I'm determined to share with everyone the things I promised earlier as soon as inspiration strikes.

While thinking of what to write, I will continue to improve on the design of this blog. For those interested to know, the design of this blog is an adapted form of Invention by SD Workz (thanks to you and OSWD).

That's all for now.