First of all, I really want to thank God for being shortlisted for this educamp. The only thing is I had to skip church on celebrating Easter, the day our Lord resurrected from death.
12 April
Morning
I woke up at 6.30am and I felt quite tired. I can't sleep the night before so I went to watch the old James Bond movie on tv2. Too excited I think.
At 7.40am, I reached Akademi Binaan Malaysia, Semariang. The place was formerly the old UITM building. Then, I went in and lined up for registration and met Royston and Melvin from JPA interview. Then I brought my stuffs to my room and been introduced to my roommates, Albrinz and Royston. Room was ok, the cupboard was spoilt. Lousy la.
I gave the registrar my certified documents and I received a pillow case, mattress cover and a blanket. These are limited, so people who came late for registration would have to use their own ones.
Then had the provided breakfast with my parents. Nasi Lemak with sambal,salted fish and fried peanuts. Lousy one.
10.00am, I went to the auditorium for briefing on Petronas Corporation's stuffs. Watched a few videos on Petronas' corporations at countries worldwide. Had to sang National Anthem. Being introduced to Petronas' song which had repeated lines of "Petronas Maju Jaya"for the lyrics.(You can only imagine how boring the melodies and lyris are right?) Then, we were shown slides about UTP(Universiti Teknologi Petronas) and details on the scholarship. It's more like a loan but it will be a scholarship if you are bonded with Petronas upon graduation.
Then had the provided lunch with my parents. Rice with curry and some vegetables. Still lousy. After that, parents had to leave.
Afternoon
Then went to the auditorium with Melvin, Aaron and Royston for briefing on the interviews and tests that will be conducted. We're told that from the 8000+ applicants, only 1500+ applicants were shortlisted, only one third of those shortlisted will get the scholarship. I was shocked again as we were informed that only 155 applicants were shortlisted in the educamp for whole Sarawak and Sabah.
That news really shocked me because only me and Jun Wei were from Kuching High, Melvin and Aaron from Batu Lintang and Royston the only one from Stampin. Too competitive, huh?
2.00pm, We were divided to groups of about 18 or 19 for a facilitating activity to get us familiarise for the next day's interview. Met Claire again after meeting at JPA interview. We're in the same group for the activity. After that I found out there's only 2 teresians and 4 kuching townians got shortlisted. I felt very lucky la. The activity was kind of long and boring. Just a simple activity for you to gather everyone's information for a certain question which indirectly train your speaking confidence and style. It ended at 4 something.
Had tea break. Malay-styled fried bee hoon with heavy chilli taste. Not spicy but I dislike it.
Then at last can rest in my room until 6pm. After that, I bathed and get ready for night personality and math test. The math test were an extra new test added only starting this year. (So, for those next year, revise your add maths before coming)
Dinner. Rice with spicy-styled fried fish and some vegetables with curry sauce.
Night
Me, Jun Wei and another 22 were called to be separated during the test from those applying for engineering and geology courses. That means only me and another 23 were applying for business and IT courses. Even competitive for IT course. Walao.
We had personality test where we numbered the statements that most described us to the least one. It was like telling them our personality through filling the papers.
Then, me, Jun Wei and 22 business/IT educampers took the math test. Engineer-and-geology-courses-educampers took math and science test. It was slightly harder than SPM level because the time was shorter than SPM. Can't finish a few questions so I had to tembak.
Math test:
1 hour, 30 add maths multiple-choice-questions which are quite hard since it was four months ago I did a add maths questions. Thankfully it was multiple choice questions. Managed to recalled back while doing without any formulas given. Quite fun la. Everyone was like so shocked, including me.
Math and Science Test:
1 hour, 30 multiple-choice-questions consist of chemistry, add maths and physics. Kinda hard for the physics, commented by Roy.
Finished at 10.30pm. Had supper which was dried green bean soup(lek dao teng). But it was dry. It's like the usual green bean soup with the soup being filtrated. Crazy hor?
Then lights off. Had a hard time to sleep. I think I only slept after 12am. It was a special experience I say.
12 April
Morning
I woke up at 6.30am and I felt quite tired. I can't sleep the night before so I went to watch the old James Bond movie on tv2. Too excited I think.
At 7.40am, I reached Akademi Binaan Malaysia, Semariang. The place was formerly the old UITM building. Then, I went in and lined up for registration and met Royston and Melvin from JPA interview. Then I brought my stuffs to my room and been introduced to my roommates, Albrinz and Royston. Room was ok, the cupboard was spoilt. Lousy la.
I gave the registrar my certified documents and I received a pillow case, mattress cover and a blanket. These are limited, so people who came late for registration would have to use their own ones.
Then had the provided breakfast with my parents. Nasi Lemak with sambal,salted fish and fried peanuts. Lousy one.
10.00am, I went to the auditorium for briefing on Petronas Corporation's stuffs. Watched a few videos on Petronas' corporations at countries worldwide. Had to sang National Anthem. Being introduced to Petronas' song which had repeated lines of "Petronas Maju Jaya"for the lyrics.(You can only imagine how boring the melodies and lyris are right?) Then, we were shown slides about UTP(Universiti Teknologi Petronas) and details on the scholarship. It's more like a loan but it will be a scholarship if you are bonded with Petronas upon graduation.
Then had the provided lunch with my parents. Rice with curry and some vegetables. Still lousy. After that, parents had to leave.
Afternoon
Then went to the auditorium with Melvin, Aaron and Royston for briefing on the interviews and tests that will be conducted. We're told that from the 8000+ applicants, only 1500+ applicants were shortlisted, only one third of those shortlisted will get the scholarship. I was shocked again as we were informed that only 155 applicants were shortlisted in the educamp for whole Sarawak and Sabah.
That news really shocked me because only me and Jun Wei were from Kuching High, Melvin and Aaron from Batu Lintang and Royston the only one from Stampin. Too competitive, huh?
2.00pm, We were divided to groups of about 18 or 19 for a facilitating activity to get us familiarise for the next day's interview. Met Claire again after meeting at JPA interview. We're in the same group for the activity. After that I found out there's only 2 teresians and 4 kuching townians got shortlisted. I felt very lucky la. The activity was kind of long and boring. Just a simple activity for you to gather everyone's information for a certain question which indirectly train your speaking confidence and style. It ended at 4 something.
Had tea break. Malay-styled fried bee hoon with heavy chilli taste. Not spicy but I dislike it.
Then at last can rest in my room until 6pm. After that, I bathed and get ready for night personality and math test. The math test were an extra new test added only starting this year. (So, for those next year, revise your add maths before coming)
Dinner. Rice with spicy-styled fried fish and some vegetables with curry sauce.
Night
Me, Jun Wei and another 22 were called to be separated during the test from those applying for engineering and geology courses. That means only me and another 23 were applying for business and IT courses. Even competitive for IT course. Walao.
We had personality test where we numbered the statements that most described us to the least one. It was like telling them our personality through filling the papers.
Then, me, Jun Wei and 22 business/IT educampers took the math test. Engineer-and-geology-courses-educampers took math and science test. It was slightly harder than SPM level because the time was shorter than SPM. Can't finish a few questions so I had to tembak.
Math test:
1 hour, 30 add maths multiple-choice-questions which are quite hard since it was four months ago I did a add maths questions. Thankfully it was multiple choice questions. Managed to recalled back while doing without any formulas given. Quite fun la. Everyone was like so shocked, including me.
Math and Science Test:
1 hour, 30 multiple-choice-questions consist of chemistry, add maths and physics. Kinda hard for the physics, commented by Roy.
Finished at 10.30pm. Had supper which was dried green bean soup(lek dao teng). But it was dry. It's like the usual green bean soup with the soup being filtrated. Crazy hor?
Then lights off. Had a hard time to sleep. I think I only slept after 12am. It was a special experience I say.
The Room.
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