To many whom i had talked to, JC was not really a place which gave them fond memories, at least not in the aspect of academics. Cos there are so many to learn, so many to adapt to.I would say it is a place where it instills true discipline and not forgetting it is a gateway to Uni.

I had never liked my JC years cos it was all about studying. though competition into Uni was not so tough then, but to really qualify for Uni,it really needs a lot more. I know it is quite unusual for students not to go out for social gatherings, but do keep it to the minimum.

There is really no quick n easy way to success or good grades. The only way is to drill n practice. No matter how far behind u r in your studies, u must be determined to try n catch up with the work of the week. Things work on a weekly basis. Dun give excuses that will take time away from your studies.

I think JC is never meant to be an enjoyment.It is sheer hard work n at the end of the day, only then will we enjoy the freedom and fun Uni has to offer.

We need to move away from regurgitation and learn to think critically. Question any concepts or ideas cos it is only thru questioning that we learn.

take ur econs CT question as an example, when u were asked abt the px elasticity of SQ fares versus others. What were in ur mind then? Definition of px elasticity? How exclusive SQ is? The turnover rate of SQ planes? The services rendered n the journey to countries not offered by other high-end airlines? The consumers' aspect? The gap between the rich n the poor in our ctry vs other countries? All these play a part in ur answers. This is what JC is abt. Critical thinking n thinking from all perspective. GK as well.

The reason behind this is we need to train all of u or instill in u resilience, determination n will. If we need to break u before we can make u, we will have to do it. Mayb now u all may not understand y u r treated so harshly by some of us, but when u grow up n realise the true nature of society,u will know. In a workforce,ur actions can affect so many, ur thoughts can affect the next decision made. Tutors in Uni wun be too concerned with ur attendance, with ur homework,they wun be running after u to get ur work done cos the responsibility of learning is on u.

I'm not really sure if i have answered ur question. But no matter what, dun be discouraged. This is the beginning, n not the end. We still have the chance to correct our wrongs.