graduation…

YES. i’m now officially a graduate from NUS!! just recieved my results for the semester, for my remaining 3 modules; not too bad, considering i’ve spent most of my time teaching instead of learning. so NUS is finally over for me, and i can now proudly declare that i have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Social Science, Majoring in English Language! heehee.

and i would really like to thank a few of my friends who made this otherwise gruelling road way easier for me: Claudia, for your help throughout almost all my semesters, Carmen, for helping me pull through that final and arguably toughest semester for me (i thought i’d fail), Mandy for working out problems together in the earlier stages where i was rather lost, Phoebe for the readings for XD 2201, Cloud and Zong Geng for always helping me submit stuff! haha. thank you all, and i wish that you guys will enjoy your graduation too :D

so… what’s next?

i’m continuing my career in band directing, while at the same time, i’ll be looking at a part time job (probably in a school, in the mornings) that involves the field of my study. so probably, i’d be an English teacher somewhere, and i’ll still be teaching band somewhere. haha. talking about band teaching…

the sec 4s from NCWO just played their last official performance with us yesterday. their commitment with NCWO is now officially over. not a very emotional affair, but i found myself at a loss of words yesterday. i feel quite close to this batch, probably because of SYF, and also Con Fuoco, where we really worked towards common goals and things like that. just like to tell you, whoever is reading this, that i have really enjoyed working with you guys, and that you guys have been great leaders! and i really wish you all the best for your future endeavours :D

and thank you for the 7th Night of July. you guys made my conducting for that piece memorable; i felt myself being touched by the sincerity of the music! thank you for responding to me, and thank you for playing 4 years of great music! i hope that as you move on to a new begining, music will always follow you, and that your passion to be good musicians never die!

so… what’s next? haha. the future! full of anticipation. it’s a new begining! :D

3 Responses to “graduation…”

  1. JoEjOe Says:

    aiyah, for once be gay never mind. WE LOVE YOU. haha, best of luck for your future, in band directing or teaching, REMEMBER: the podium is your stage, your baton is your life, so deliver your best to the crowd ALWAYS! TAKE IT AWAY!

  2. xueli Says:

    i share the same sentiments as joe!! =) best of luck in your future and it indeed was memorable for me too!!!

  3. Ian Lum Says:

    thanks man! i will remember for life :D all the best to you guys too :D

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