I am finally letting go of the opportunity to study in Cambridge College with 20% Scholarship because it is a huge amount of money for my family too support me studying IB Diploma there.
I am definite of what is best for my future. The first reason why I cannot let go of this opportunity is because Cambridge College (CATS) is the only college in the world which has strong network affiliations with Cambridge University and all the Russell Group Universities (Top 11 Universities in United Kingdom). They have specialised themselves in training students worldwide to gain an entrance into the top world universities for almost over than 57 years. Cambridge College has special techniques in shaping well-rounded students. Unlike most institutions, they focus on personalised learning and every student will be taught at his or her own learning pace through different approaches. Cambridge College also helps/prepares students for the interview of Undergraduate Degree Programs to enter into the top universities in United Kingdom. To apply for top universities, personal statements also matter and Cambridge College just seems to know what is required to gain an entrance into the top universities in United Kingdom as they have network connections in the Russell Group Universities admission departments. All of these mean that if I further my studies in Cambridge College, I could secure a place in one of the most prestigious universities in the world (Oxford, Cambridge, London School of Economics and other Russell Group Universities). Cambridge College has a track record of increasing students’ memories by at least 40% and the ability to think critically by at least 200%. The college also has special trainings for students applying for Cambridge and Oxford Universities under the OxBridge Program.
Whats IB? Why do I want it?
I believe strongly in holistic development. Even The New Economic Model itself states that Malaysia needs creative and critical thinkers. That is why I really think that by taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is much better than the usual A-Levels/Foundation. During high school, I have really been active in Debate Competitions, PowerPoint Presentation Competitions and Public Speaking Competitions because I like pushing myself to the highest limit where I could question over things and resolve conflicts and issues related to the world which explains why I am also very good in literature. I believe that in business world, academics itself is never sufficient. We need to become great leaders, great entrepreneurs. In International Baccalaureate Program , there are six group of subjects (First Language, Second Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Arts). For the respective groups, I plan to take up English Literature, French, Mathematics, Business Studies, Biology and Visual Arts. The combination of the subjects itself proves that this program will shape me into a well-rounded person. As a student leader in high school, I have really loved helping and leading the student body towards a better environment, a much more friendly and productive one. This is another reason why I think the IB is the best course for me. The IB needs each student to complete 150 hours of Creative, Action and Services. This means, I would have the chance to train myself in organising beneficial events for the community, train my presentation skills and even contribute to the community through the voluntary community services. All top universities require someone who is outstanding and if I sit for the A-Levels I would have to find ways outside school to organise events or do any charity work. International Baccalaureate prepares an extroverted student like me for university life, to be independent and very proactive in the community. The IB also requires students to write a thesis of 4000 words on a certain subject. This will highly train me for university life and the essay/thesis will also give me an edge over the others (extra credits) when applying for top world universities. There will also be the theory of knowledge where students are taught to question things and introduced to critical evaluation of all knowledge. Research projects are similar to university dissertations and a programme of creativity creates reflective, open minded individual just like me. The IB is a broad and challenging programme with an international perspective and offers development inside and outside the classroom. The London School of Economics finds that, because the IB is intellectually and personally demanding, it provides a very good springboard for study at university level. From my point of view, if a person is taking business, taking A-Levels would only teach a person of the theories but not to implement them and only through IB, students will be able to train themselves to implement the theories they have learnt.
Why bussiness line?
Unlike any other students, I know what are my passions, my goals and what I do best. I believe only through experience with the IB Program at CATS, I will definitely gain an entrance into Cambridge University, Oxford University, London School of Economics or any other Russell Group Universities for Business Bachelors Degree after the two years of IB Program. After I finish my degree, I plan to help to robust our nation’s economic growth through business world with new creative and innovative, productive and constructive ideas which I have gained throughout my years of studying abroad. Only through business, we can generate lots of money within the shortest period of time. I am not being materialistic, but the main reason why I think making money is very important, is because, with money, we would be able to change people’s lives, able to develop a more advance technology and able to change the environment for the community into a more conducive one.
Why let go?
Recently, I have applied from MARA, Shell, PNB and Yayasan Khazanah Global for the loan/scholarship. For all of the above sponsors, I have been called for 1st stage screening as one of the few lucky short-listed applicants. However, all of these sponsors have a common policy: students who manage to get the loan/scholarship must do the preparatory program here in Malaysia. I tried everything but couldn't get the financial support I needed.
Besides, I received MARA offer to study IB at Mara Banting College for 2 years before letting me go overseas. It is a convertable loan and if I do well, it will be turned into a full scholarship. I decided to grab this chance as I am sure mnay applied thousands and only 1000 were offered what they requested for and I was one of them. And KMB is a creme college only for selected students, one of the best IB School in the world, so I should be saying no...since I have already taken the place of another applicant who failed to get what they wanted.....So I guess I have to leave my French and Visual Arts behind...but its ok, I will still make use of them in the Clubs I guess!
No comments:
Post a Comment