Some events that have recently transpired over the past week have shaken my faith in the principles of meritocracy and supposed nondiscrimination policy.
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On a different note, after my Bachelor’s degree graduation in June, I’ll be leaving Cambridge, heading south for the City of London next year for my Graduate Clinical Studies. I’m definitely going to miss my undergraduate life and all the friends that I’ve made throughout my three years in Cambridge. It was a really enriching and educational experience. Nowhere in the world can I get the opportunity to study medical science in such a preeminent institution of science like Cambridge. Studying science in Cambridge is not much different from drinking from a guzzler.
Quotes from some of my dear friends.
‘A fish that does not change pond will not grow’
‘It will be a year of growth and new horizons’
Will I miss Cambridge? The university? The colleges? The town? The people? Being a big city-loving person, I look forward to London. Yet, the fond memories of this small town will definitely be cherished. And most importantly, I have with me something that defines all Cambridge graduates – the Cambridge culture: we work like crazyyyyyyyyyyy. Really really crazy. Everyone here does! Cambridge is no place for slackers. (times like this, you just wish you had more slackers to ‘normalize’ the student population)
But one things for sure: I’ve had a very supportive circle of friends here in Cambridge. Medics and nonmedics. And I’m definitely going to miss them. But I guess I have to get used to the notion of moving on and not staying on in one place for too long. As I have always.
‘… it’s ironic how people start to know you better. And grow fond of you. Then suddenly, you’re gone.’
‘… it’s not fair, you know. You can’t just waltz in and out of people’s life, as you please’
It’s not that I like it. Circumstances normally dictate my life in that direction.
Anyway, much to my delight, I will be heading off to the Royal Free & University College Medical School in London for my interview tommorrow. This is THE most selective and most oversubscribed London medical school, affiliated to many fine London teaching hospitals including University College London Hospital – the most technologically advanced hospital in Europe, if not the world. (or so they claim la.. haha) I’ve seen the hospital and it looks very impressive.
I was half expecting them not to call me for an interview. 😛
Wish me luck! 🙂
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A nice quote from Psalms Chapter 37: 24 ‘Though he fall, he shall not utterly be cast down: For the Lord upholdeth him with His hand’
In case you’re wondering, no, I’m not a Christian. But I do sometimes peruse the Bible out of interest. (Yes, I’ve read books of many religions.. out of curiosity and academic interest). What religion do I profess? I am most certainly NOT an atheist or agnostic.
I am a raised Buddhist, yet not too religious in rituals. Somehow or rather, through reading and empirical observations, I know more about other religions , namely Judaism, Christianity and Islam than my own. (and to think that I got the cheek to call myself a Buddhist 😀 )
Personally, I believe more in the importance purity of thoughts and sincerity of actions, and one’s responsibility to do good to other people around him/her, and act accordingly to his/her place in the marvel of God’s creation that is nature. Basically, my personal motto is quite simple -‘Do good and never mean any harm to anyone’.
Might that classify me as a free thinker? I doubt it. But, what happens if one’s own views of life is a combination of ‘cut and paste’ tenets and values from many different religions?