Oops! I Did It Again!
The talk of NBS has been the double specialization programme that the school is offering to students with good grades. How they select the list of applicable students is somewhat controversial, because I've been somehow left out. The thing with NBS students is that they get so excited over invitations such as these, that they could lose sleep if they ever get missed out. Or they get it but they realise everyone's getting it. So before I knew about this programme, everyone's asking me whether I did receive it. Which I didn't. I've been left out. The thing about me (i'm not sure about others) is that I don't bow to failure easily. I don't quite condemn myself easily upon failure, telling myself that I don't deserve to be invited, that I've screwed myself once again, that I'm a one-off, that I probably won't survive in the double major thingy even if I've been invited. Fortunately (or is it so?) I'm not. I'm the sort of person who would appeal my arse off if I get a C for my grades. I just couldn't make myself to believe that I'm mediocre. So I emailed Jenny of the undergraduate office.
To Person-In-Charge, This is regarding the invitation for the double specialization programme. As a matter of fact, I did not receive the invitation email for a reason which I could not figure out. It arouses my curiousity as the exclusion can't be possibly due to poor grades. As a matter of fact, I scored 4As and 4Bs in my 1st year of study in the accountancy course, and I've heard friends, who fared worse, receiving the email. As such, I would like to clarify the situation with anyone who could possibly address my concerns. Kindly advice. With regardsI hear NBS screwing students all the time. 2nd upper mixed up with 2nd lower in the honours categorizing. Wtf? Honestly speaking though, its the '2A 6B' guy getting the invitation that prompted me to email for clarification. The sarcastic nature of the email was intended on purpose. My whole life is about being sarcastic tactially, but not so tactical that the recipient couldn't sense the sarcasm induced in the message. Deep in my mind, I remind myself that I've been screwed. That I deserve an apology. But then with my sarcastic attitude, who would entertain me?
You have done really well for your first year. However, I am afraid you have not met the entry criteria for the programme. As such, you have not been invited to apply. The selection procedure was careful and stringent. As such, students who have fared less well then yourself would not have received the invitation if you have not received it either. I know you will find this disappointing, but do note that you can still make use of GE AUs to take a minor and also electives offered within NBS. Hope this clarifies. Let us know if you require further clarifications. Best regardsWell done, I thought. People just couldn't be bothered with you. Taking a minor is the best advice they could offer me. Thanks leh.
Why must I do this everytime? Why? Why? WHY? I don't know why.Dear Jenny, Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your KIND and HELPFUL advice. Best regards
