Stress is over
The exam wasn't that difficult today - though the oral segment was a tad unexpected. Ah well, I shouldn't do too badly in it methinks ... thank God :D
During the exam, there was an interval when there were no teachers in the classroom. Its either they have faith in us not to cheat or they expected it anyway. It was very shocking and disappointing where people started openly copying answers and taking out the textbook for reference. One of them even made a joke about the word that the teacher wrote on the whiteboard "Bonne chance" which means good luck in french. She exclaimed that the teachers were giving us all a chance to copy and cheat, so we should make good use of it.. Duh.... not funny.
Well, I don't want to sound like I'm on higher moral ground, but honestly I don't see the point in cheating. What good is it if you score flying colours in the exam knowing that that was not your real capability? And to top things up, this is not really an exam per say - it doesn't determine if you will get retained in your current grade or get promoted to the next level. As the teacher said, its just a simple test for us to know where we stand. You fail, you still move up the the next level. You pass, you move up as well and you aren't gonna skip a level!
One girl that I thought was demure and sweet (hence I deduce of much integrity) openly took up her textbook and copied blatantly. She was seating right opposite me and gosh she had no sense of shame on her face. It was as though there was nothing wrong in doing that. (No?) I swear she basically copied 90% of her answers from the textbook.
And yeah while it was a compliment that my classmates think highly of me (by asking me for answers cause "Sharon sure knows.."), I refused to give them the answers. Was I being selfish? Was I worried that by giving them the answers, I won't top the class?
Honestly, no.
I believe in reaping what you sowed. I know the answers because I freaking studied hard for it. I allocated time and effort to study and my classmates know that when they call or sms me for help, I never said no. I am not selfish to share during class and not unwilling to share resources. But to help you cheat in an exam, no way! Go away!
And it hurts when people give you that look and body language that simply reads "What a selfish bitch.."
.... ...
Argh, nevermind. I know my heart and I know God knows too. And when the paper comes back, I will embrace my mark nevermind if I didn't do as well as those who cheated. At the very least, my conscience is clear and I know where I truly stand in my study of French.
Anyways.. after class I trotted off to town to finish my last lap of Christmas shopping. Amongst all the gifts, I bought a yoga mat for my sis who's totally into yoga these days. :) I think she likes it. Let's hope she puts that into good use.
Its now 10.30pm and I have to get up at 6am tomorrow for Yun's wedding. Have to be at her place by 8am to tekan the groom. And I haven't quite sorted out the tekan games yet.
I shall get back to that now! A bientot! :) I'm excited about tomorrow!!
During the exam, there was an interval when there were no teachers in the classroom. Its either they have faith in us not to cheat or they expected it anyway. It was very shocking and disappointing where people started openly copying answers and taking out the textbook for reference. One of them even made a joke about the word that the teacher wrote on the whiteboard "Bonne chance" which means good luck in french. She exclaimed that the teachers were giving us all a chance to copy and cheat, so we should make good use of it.. Duh.... not funny.
Well, I don't want to sound like I'm on higher moral ground, but honestly I don't see the point in cheating. What good is it if you score flying colours in the exam knowing that that was not your real capability? And to top things up, this is not really an exam per say - it doesn't determine if you will get retained in your current grade or get promoted to the next level. As the teacher said, its just a simple test for us to know where we stand. You fail, you still move up the the next level. You pass, you move up as well and you aren't gonna skip a level!
One girl that I thought was demure and sweet (hence I deduce of much integrity) openly took up her textbook and copied blatantly. She was seating right opposite me and gosh she had no sense of shame on her face. It was as though there was nothing wrong in doing that. (No?) I swear she basically copied 90% of her answers from the textbook.
And yeah while it was a compliment that my classmates think highly of me (by asking me for answers cause "Sharon sure knows.."), I refused to give them the answers. Was I being selfish? Was I worried that by giving them the answers, I won't top the class?
Honestly, no.
I believe in reaping what you sowed. I know the answers because I freaking studied hard for it. I allocated time and effort to study and my classmates know that when they call or sms me for help, I never said no. I am not selfish to share during class and not unwilling to share resources. But to help you cheat in an exam, no way! Go away!
And it hurts when people give you that look and body language that simply reads "What a selfish bitch.."
.... ...
Argh, nevermind. I know my heart and I know God knows too. And when the paper comes back, I will embrace my mark nevermind if I didn't do as well as those who cheated. At the very least, my conscience is clear and I know where I truly stand in my study of French.
Anyways.. after class I trotted off to town to finish my last lap of Christmas shopping. Amongst all the gifts, I bought a yoga mat for my sis who's totally into yoga these days. :) I think she likes it. Let's hope she puts that into good use.
Its now 10.30pm and I have to get up at 6am tomorrow for Yun's wedding. Have to be at her place by 8am to tekan the groom. And I haven't quite sorted out the tekan games yet.
I shall get back to that now! A bientot! :) I'm excited about tomorrow!!
posted by Shazza at Saturday, December 18, 2004
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