Perak Matriculation College–The New Station Of My Life

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This is a spot just beside the Director’s House , a spot at which I enjoy spending my free time there,and have a crystal clear bird’s eye view of the entire college. And beyond that, the hills that stretch from East to West, embellished with lumps of clouds, or a thin layer of mist sometimes,  certainly make it an amazingly wonderful picture of scenery. The cool air, the natural pleasant scent of the surrounding ,somehow, just magically soothe my mind. Magnificent.

 

Just not too long ago, I entered this Perak Matriculation College, the next stage of my education life after high school.

The period of transition in my life takes place here. In May, I was here, away from family and friends. My first time staying in a boarding college, and I would never forget how dependent I was during my first week here. I phoned my old and reliable buddies, one by one, and chatted up to few hours, despite the costly fees.

Who cares? I was so needy that time. Plus the fact that there is no Chinese from Kuala Lumpur.

No more a mummy’s boy, it’s time to practically learn what ‘independent’ really means. No one to wash up your filthy clothes. No one to iron your uniform neatly so you can go to school comfortably. No one to clean up your table after you mess it up. Everything is on your own. That moment , I started to appreciate. How wonderful my mum is.

The second week made my life better, sweeter. The night when all Accounting students gathered in lecture hall, all Chinese sat together and it was a warm night. In sight of Chinese, we were thrilled because we’re the RARE species. The striking difference put us together, exchanging phone numbers without shame, despite the fact that we only knew each other less that 30 minutes.

 

There are about 80 + Chinese here if the statistic given was not wrong. And we Art Stream has only 19 Chinese. A pity number. But we turned out to be more united and happy with this small number. With Henry leading the team, virtually at least once a week , in our lecture hall, things like biscuits, chocolates, sweets , cookies , mooncakes, and not to forget the Penang delicacies - 烧饼， 马蹄酥 , kept us from starving. All these had to be done with a little modesty so as not to gain others’ attention.

 

Caught in act

 

So Chinese will without fail sit in a row in lecture hall, made stupid jokes while the lessons were dull, played handphone game (Fruit Ninja). These were done with our own risks. When lecturer approached us, immediately we hid everything and pretended, as if we’re a bunch of excellent students paying full focus on the going-on lessons. AND WE’RE .

 

Learnt Account in Chinese before exam? Yeah,since there’s some politicians claimed that learning in mother tongue is the most efficient way of study .

One benefit without a tinge of doubt of being in Matriculation is we can get to know people from different states in the country and when comes to holidays, we go for vacation in a big troop. Never did I join a 19 people trip until I’m here. The Penang trip was a blast, especially when we spent precious time having fun in living room until we’re so reluctant to go to bed. Until the clock struck 7 in the morning, we yielded to utter fatigue and slept for only half an hour and resume to our schedule the second day.

Penang Trip

And guess what! Our next stop is Ipoh, the day after MUET ends! =D

Relationship could be built through a string of activities here. Of course, the biggest event we’ve in college so far, the One Malaysia Lantern Festival , through which true qualities were tested. Being a leader is hard, and it’s even harder when you have to work with people when you have just first contact with. People with different personalities are here. Individuals varied with opinions, yet tolerance and the sense of acceptance brought us back together and  minimized the flaws. Glad to have friends who willing to spend days and nights, doing jobs without hoping for any reward.

   

Song Dedication Counter 司仪/ 点歌处            

Count Kuaci 算瓜子

 

后羿射日 Shoot the Suns

雯雯书法班 Wen Wen Caligraphy’s Class

展览 Exhibition

Redeem Counter 礼包索取处

 

嫦娥奔月 Reach to the Moon

猜灯谜 Rhythm Guessing

 

The event ended up successfully with our goals accomplished. People’s laughters and cheers mingled in the air. Non-chinese were open-minded and gave big support to this Chinese event and got to know even more about our unique festival. Most importantly, the event stood as a solid proof that we can get things done if we are determined to do so. The preparing stage might be exhausting, with some dedicated people sacrificed their slumbers, their precious time and energy,  yet the result was a fruitful one. Hopefully through this event all Chinese spirits are rekindled and together we create another significant event in our last semester in college.

点孔明灯仪式 Opening Ceremony with Lantern Lantern Kongming

传灯仪式

Birthdays are something we won’t miss out here. Since we’ve no family to celebrate birthday together with, friends replace their roles! In matric, we won’t take birthday lightly and hence, we organized it with creativity. Here I did learnt a lot of unique ways in creating suspense and surprise for the birthday boys and girls. And someone just like to play the music – Kiss The Rain when the main character was asked to deliver his birthday speech. And in this touchy-feely session, there were some of them near tears, or even drop tears ! Music may be the key culprit, but the most touching part is, those people who never forget your big days…

 

 

My high school, SMK Taman Connaught is a government school but we’ve a huge number of Chinese students. And I knew little about Malay culture until I’m here. Before stepping into this college, it never came to my realisation that Malay boys and girls are strictly prohibited from touching each other. Again, it’s a culture shock for me. Luckily I have classmates who are so friendly and  explain their cultures and beliefs to me so that I won’t offend the majority here.

Trip to Cameron Highland

Having them as my classmates was fun. Quite often, they burst into laughter whenever I came out with broken Malay, but I did show improvement okay! They shared FAMOUS AMOS  in class, and I brought them mooncakes in return. We went to trip together, worked on projects together. It’s a pretty good moment in my life, and I’m very comfortable with them.

Business Organization Analysis Presentation Competition – Dutch Lady !

Malam makan hamper selepas menang!

 

Class photo with Miss Wong !

However, seemingly endless assignments were given. No time for TV, no time for facebook and blog. This explains why I write such a lengthy post after having my blog abandoned for 5 whole months. We reap what we sow. We have a whole bunch of dedicated lecturers, especially Economy and Account lecturers here. Weekly presentation is a must. Works are given on a regular basis, but this serves with a purpose which is to sustain our college’s status as the best Economy result and the third best Account result among all Matriculation Colleges. ( If im not mistaken). Just feel so proud of it . =)

 

Figure out which are the lectures.

 

Being in Matriculation is a brand new experience for me. A new process of learning. Learn to armour ourselves with the ability to adapt to surroundings, the good qualities such as tolerance, hospitality, interpersonal skills that widen your circle of friends, and last but not least, the ability to endure coldness! It’s raining out there,  still, we’re left with no other alternative but to take bath, and the water was so freezing cold !

Epic looks captured

Occasionally I will go back to my home sweet home. Home is always the best place. When the bus arrives at Kuala Lumpur, in sight of the marvelous skyscrapers , I have the sense of security with me. For there is where I’m born. East, West, Home is Best. Dad and Mum would definitely won’t harm me, thereby, I’m safe at home. And what more? My old friends who’re willing to spend time and left their assignments aside, drove to my house and brought me out for our mamak yamchar session , and fed me with pork! True friends are tested here. Distance never make us strangers.

The 23rd of every month is a significant day and we celebrate our anniversary months. Few more days will be 23rd of November, the 6 months anniversary. Few more months to go. And very soon, all these will be indelible memories in our own sea of history. =)

 

 

PSPM , 4.0 flat!