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Kuen Cheng 2021
Kuen Cheng 2021 Exclusive
Exclusive
Top SUEC Scorers
Top SUEC Scorers Interview
Interview
n the midst of the pandemic, the of Kuen Cheng High School still managed “Study time is for studying. Play time is “Even though the pandemic has taken
ISenior Middle 3 students of 2021 found to push through. On the 26th of January, for playing.” This applies for co-curricular away your senior-high lives, you must still
themselves pacing for time as they were the 2021 SUEC results were announced, activities too. According to Lian Siang, we put in extra efforts in order to catch up to
forced to cram three years-worth of syllabus and many students were relieved to find should always give ourselves ample time to the syllabus, but please believe in yourself
within 7 months before taking their Senior that their efforts had paid off. Thus, we, at relax and unwind from studies. A pro tip is and trust that there will be miracles. After
Unified Examination Certificate (SUEC). Kuen Cheng Newsletter Club, interviewed to read the UEC textbooks instead of just SPM, the following days will be buzzling
This was due to the postponement of their a selection of the School’s top scorers in notes since the exam questions are based with work, so you must know how to
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 which order to take a peek into their success and on the textbook. Along with that, figuring restrain yourself. The most important
was delayed up until the end of March in allow them to share their stories with all. out the patterns of past year papers is aspect of revising is to find the best study
2021. Therefore, many struggled to catch recommended too. method for yourself. Let go of all the study
up under the overwhelming pressure. methods that are painfully bitter. That is
Even so, it is no surprise that the students Regarding Lian Siang’s personal the only way to study effectively. Be kind to
experiences, he mentioned that stress was yourself, don’t forget to eat, sleep and rest
Lian Siang (Straight 11A’s students from Sr3A)
L i a n S i a n g (S t ra ig h t 11A ’ s s t uden ts f r o m S r3A) inevitable. He coped with it by alternating when needed. I wish you all the best. Face
between studies and relaxing hobbies such SUEC with provisions and excellence, and
Lian Siang’s SUEC results were exceptionally delightful to him. While he was expecting as listening to music, even recommending achieve results that won’t put your efforts
to achieve such merits, he was still grateful songs by YOASOBI. He stated that his to waste.”
and relieved that he did not disappoint his SUEC results will be crucial when applying
teachers, friends and family. Even though for universities.
he faced setbacks during online classes, his
Mar Ying Zhi (Straight 10A’s student from Sr3A)
self-discipline managed to turn his SPM B’s M a r Y in g Zhi (S t ra ig h t 10A ’ s s t uden t f r o m S r3A)
into SUEC A’s.
Unlike Lian Siang, Ying Zhi was highly surprised to receive her results. She even had
While most of Lian Siang’s expectations to double-check the announcement before she believed her eyes. She found that all her
were brought upon by himself, he still faced self-improvement and tuition courses had proven to be effective, thanking friends and
difficulties in understanding subjects that teachers for encouraging her even when she wanted to give up on subjects like advanced
he had no previous exposure to. However, math.
he was able to overcome those challenges
with the help of friends. In Ying Zhi’s perspective, online classes were effective due to the convenience of the
internet and class recordings, but she still preferred physical classes. For revising, she
Lian Siang’s advice is to not only be self- suggested getting the basics down and thinking of what questions could be asked about
disciplined in controlling oneselves, but to each topic. It was also made clear that feeling unmotivated is quite common. Ranting to
actively seek knowledge too. It is important friends and letting loose at times was her main coping mechanism. When relaxing, she
to understand what we learn by cultivating would spend time with her family and watch YouTube together.
interest instead of just memorizing. Using electronic devices to our advantage is also
recommended.
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