aMiR's BloG: Semester 2 2011/2012 Final Exam Post Mortem

I just finished my final exam on the last two days ago. I had 4 papers for this time. Each papers got their own difficulties and I saw everyone were under pressure and stress. Same goes to me. I felt headache for few times. I was not well prepared for this exam. It was not like last time, when I answered the questions with confidence. I do not have the confidence. I was trying to hide my nervousness in front of my coursemates and I managed to make it. This time, I followed my coursemates and study together in a group. It was helpful when we can discussed the questions. But I felt uncomfortable to study when we studied at a public area such as cafes. I still prefer to study in a bright & silent area such as library, without any distraction from people. Unfortunately, my university's library doesn't looks like a library at all. Some of the students are uncivilized. They like to create a 'Zoo Environment' in the library and I was wondering why the librarians didn't take any actions on them? If back to those time in my secondary school when I was a librarian, I will kick those who likes to interrupt the peace out of the library without any mercy. My first paper was about the role of engineers in a society. It was more like a moral studies but more towards to the ethics. Some of the questions are easy but some were not. It took me 4 days to memorized all of the theories which were basically on laws & codes. After next two days later was Highway & Transportation Engineering. It was a four credit hours subject and four questions need to be answered. I need to score on this subject and I was worrying about it. The next paper was a hardcore subject for me which is Foundation Engineering. A lot of my unimates thought I was taking a Foundation Students' subject but actually its not. Those who wants to specialize in Geotechnical Engineering, this is the subject that you need know well. the lecturer told as the the questions are easy. He is really smart when he creates the questions that I was so confused and couldn't answer it well. He really tests us on the basic and understanding of the subject and I really salute him. The last paper was Reinforced Concrete Design II. For the whole semester, I am not really sure what am I studying on this subject. I didn't know the course outline. I just followed what the lecturer taught. Even one of my coursemates joked: "Although we managed to get an 'A' for the last RCI but this time if we get C, what will the employee will think about it?" I think we done our best and just hope to get well on the exam. It was relieved moment after the final exam. I would like to thank to the lecturers who taught me well. Yesterday, I had a day tour in Golden Triangle KL. I managed to visit my former workplace back. I was shocked that the place has changed a lot and it was a good sign because it shows that the project is going to end soon. And now, my semester break begins but I need to go back to my university and continue with my project while the others are enjoying their holiday. What a life~ I have to plan my future already by searching companies to apply a job. I am still considering which field I should go. 5 months left before I end my degree studies. One of my ex-colleague told me that the best time to enjoy is during the study time. Time flies fast~