Name: Neo Eik hong
class: 22a04,
(Subject combi: H2 Economics, Mathematics, CHinese language & Literature, H1 Chemistry)
class position: Peer support leader
cca: track and field (sprints)
Location: Singapore, singapore
date of birth: 8 April 2005
time of birth: unknown
I have never seen myself coming to a Junior College, much less one that many fancy and dream of coming to (St Andrews Junior College). To me, Secondary School was my growing stage. I was an immature kid in my lower secondary life. I was often sabotaging people and was very insensitive to many matters. I did not form a good impression on my peers and teachers. During my upper secondary life, things started to take a turn. I began to realize I was reflecting a lot after each day. What is one thing I was grateful for today? What is one thing I could have done better? All these allowed me to calm myself down and see things at a bigger perspective. However, one thing I truly felt I had enough was the studying. I did not expect to come to a Junior College because I remembered I feared the rumors people were sharing. Prepare to always fail, prepare to have your sleeps past 12. All these frightened me. I even did an Early Admission Exercise (EAE) to try and secure a spot in one of my desired course in a Polytechnic. To me, this was the period where I understood the quote right at the main gate of our school "NO ONE IS HERE BY CHANCE". I did not pass the interview of the EAE and I certainly did not expect to score such outstanding results that allowed myself to enter this Junior College I am in today. I am grateful and thankful to the <2022 me for not giving up. I am grateful and thankful to the <2022 me for persevering and staying strong throughout those times. He allowed me to be where I am today, to have the chance to write this story to all of you.
What do I hope to achieve during my time in St Andrews Junior College? I often pondered this question. I was very lost and unsure of where I should be headed until I received a form during my orientation. It was an invitation to be part of the Talent Development Program (TDP). "This is the sign" I told myself excitedly. I got my parents to sign the form without hesitation the minute I got home from school that day. At this current moment I am writing this, it is when I embark on my TDP journey. This is my hope for the >2022 me. No matter how tired you get, try your best. Participate in any activities when you are given the opportunity to. Whatever you feel uncomfortable doing it, DO IT. Only when you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, you will then grow and become a much better person. Academically, I know you will definitely face struggles. There will be times you break down due to the overwhelming homework and endless upcoming examinations. BUT. You came this far. Just a little more, Just 1 more year... 1 more month... 1 more week. To the >2022 me, I hope you are able to receive results you desire. You will not regret making the decision to come to a Junior College. I hope you are able to make a certain amount of good friends as well. People who will follow you throughout your next part of your journey.