Finally, the exams are over! Its been a hectic 2 weeks of examinations, and a week of preparations prior to that. I spent the last 3 days in a daze. Suddenly, I am at a lost as to what to do with my time....So much so that Georgia commented that I can't be a stay-at-home dad. Wouldn't know what to do with my time....hmmm...maybe she is right!
I must say that I had 4 papers this semester on water treatment, waste water treatment, environmental health and applied chemistry & microbiology. Every time I entered the exam hall, I felt nervous as I am not sure whether I can remember my subjects and answers the questions correctly. Mind you, Its been 10 years since my last exams! Plus the fact that I had to pander to the needs of my girls! They don't sleep at night, and they need our constant attention, needing us for this and that. Its tough, sitting down less than 5 minutes before getting up to bring Natalie to the toilet, make milk, pick up Rebecca, put Rebecca to sleep...etc...you get the picture. I can only get some time late at night when the girls are asleep, but even then, Natalie wakes up crying, wanting me by her side.
Uncle Douglas and Uncle Vincent is also here to visit. Uncle Douglas' visit from the states coincided with my exam period. So there is lots of outings, and visits from the rest of the Sebastian family. I am real glad for this opportunity to be there when the uncle visits. It is great to be able to chitchat with them about stuff and all, but the timing couldn't have been more "accurate". I am not blaming anyone, but its tough, real tough in a house with limited space for studying. Thank God for pulling through. I wouldn't want to miss their visits at all. uncle Douglas and uncle Vincent certainly enjoys having the girls around, and Natalie had a wonderful time playing.
Anyway, I come out of the exam halls after each paper, and I don't know how, but I feel quite confident of my answers (plus or minus a few minor portions.. I cannot remember everything, but I did my best). Certainly, working experience helps.The lecturers and tutors were also very helpful in making the subjects an interesting one. As I told my friends, I certainly feel much better than when I did my Bachelor of Engineering in NTU in 94-98! At NTU, I come out of the hall frustrated and not knowing the answers to more than 1/2 the questions. I still don't know half the answers. MSc course is more focused and although the scope is wide, its easier to specialise.
Its certainly the grace of God for helping me through this period. I couldn't have done it if it is not for Georgia being here, sacrificing to look after the kids, uncle and auntie for letting us stay with them and for helping us to settle into the UK life. I don't know what's in store, but I certainly pray that I will do well for the next semester and for my dissertation, so that all our sacrifices would not be in vain. Now, anyone got lobang for a PhD funding for me? I really enjoy studying and doing research.
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