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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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