SM3 Selection

On Friday, we usually have Mathematics and C-Programming lessons. However, this Friday, according to the schedule, we will not have C-Programming lesson, because Professor Tay will go to China to select the new batch of SM2 scholars. This reminds me of the scene when I competed with others to get a chance to study in Singapore.
I can still remember that during our military training, the cultivation held by my university began at the main campus every night. At that time, we were told that the examination was so difficult that we had to accept some training ahead of schedule. Therefore, every night, I had to ask for leave from my drillmaster and teachers, and then went to the main campus which was several kilometers away. Sometimes I even had no time to have dinner. I was really busy at that time.
Time passed very quickly. Soon, it was time for our examination. During that period of time, all of us who were going to take part in the examination were asked to live together in a hotel, because it was easier for the information to spread. We first attended the Mathematics test and the ability test. To my surprise, these two tests were not as difficult as we had heard from our seniors. It was somehow like our college entrance examination. Then, after these two tests, the interview came, which was considered as the most important part of the whole examination. Actually, what I had been worrying about was just the interview, for that was my first formal interview. I did not know how to behave well in an interview.
After doing a lot of preparation, I went into the office to start the first interview in my life. As I saw the five interviewers, two professors separately from NUS and NTU, and three officials from MOE, much pressure unexpectedly came to me. I tried to calm down and concentrate on the questions but it was really difficult. The whole period lasted nearly 20 minutes and I could not remember how many questions I had answered. After the interview, when I recalled what I said, I thought I could do much better if I felt unflappable enough. Anyway, the result satisfied me and the interviewers were also satisfied with what I had done.
Now, I am in Singapore, leading a new life with more challenges. The experience of the examination and the interview has become a part of my wonderful memory. I really cherish it.