U path for XX

 

The path for Xian to University was a major struggle for me. He was not sure of what he wanted to study and lagging on his preparation plan. 2 months prior to the application, he had decided he wanted to dip into show biz. It was way beyond my imagination and all I could do was support his decision.

Only handful of school could be chosen from and Xian grade had limited his choice to only a handful of selection. Good news and bad news. Good news was we don’t have to travel a lot for interview. Bad news was he had gotten only one of it as favorite. He had opted for a University at the central part of the island. We had once passed through it when we visited Yun. It was situated on a mountain and very secluded. The hostel are mostly situated down the mountain and it was a short trip uphill on a winding road. Definitely not my cuppa of tea as a father…but it was not my choice and not my course…However we had however recommended few more school to Xian and persuaded him that not to put all egg in a basket.

The preparation stage was short as Xian was left only with 2 months before the submission. He had had to enter a photography competition and made a short movie. From time to time, I had asked him about his progression and for once, he had told me not to disturb him. I had told him, it was my duty to bother him as he had claimed that he did not wanted to sit for the designated exam (aka best result enter the best school exam) which will make him suffered for another 4 months. My job was to ensure that his wish come true. We were good after the conversation and I stopped my harassment as he promised he would keep to the schedule.

When his ability exam result came one early Feb, his choices had down from 4 to 3. He did not make it to the required grade for his favorite school. I thanked the Great One for answering to my prayer.

Xian was not very upset as he had three options left. The submission was smooth as he had completed everything; from the movie to the photo competition. With grace he had made it to the interview stage for all three of his submission. The most worrying part was the interviews as Xian was not that good as Yun. He had undergone a few simulated interviews at school and there was nothing we could do but prayed.

YSU was situated on a small mountain and it is a Genting like tourism spot with a big mall, theme park, luxurious housing project. SZU was located in a secluded area where the town was 20min drive away. CJCU is a Christian university located just beside a train station and located in a small township.

CJCU was the best choice at the time as it had a vast varieties of hostels to choose from and assessable plus convenient. Xian was looking forward to attend the school as he will be staying out campus and a bike will be provided to him just like what we had offered Yun. The thought worried us as riding around was considered dangerous to every Malaysian parents. However as the local church was situated just outside the school and it even had a society inside the school, we were still looking forward that he could enter the school and enjoy church’s life.

All of the interview had gone uneventfully and the final moment came months later. Xian was accepted to YSU and on backup list for the other 2 schools. Xian was not disappointed as he was very excited when he was given a short tour at YSU during the interview. Just like what I had told him when I persuaded him to apply for YSU; a loaded university with good equipment. He told me that he wanted to accept the YSU offer and not wait for CJCU 2^nd intake even though he would not get a bike during his college years.

It did not go down the road as we had imagined but yet it was a good start.