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           An Interview with


           Top-Scorers from

           Science Stream Classes

                                                                                                                                                                         From the Left: Lee Jun Koi, Craig Ng, Ker Wei Han, Lau Kai Ren
           Jointly reported by Lee Jun Koi Sr1ScC, Lau Kai Ren Sr1ScF



           Among the senior-level courses, the  worry about academic grades. According                                             own lives and must be willing to put in the
           science stream remains the most popular  to Craig, although it might sound                                              effort for their future. Simply put, they  Wei Han also firmly emphasises the
           choice for the technically inclined student.  counterproductive, taking time for oneself                                should be mindful of their academics, but  significance of practical time management.
           After all, understanding the world and its  not only benefits one's academic life but                                   don't obsess over them. Find a balance that  By meticulously crafting a daily schedule
           governing principles is a rather tempting  their personal life as well. Many students                                   works for them.                                   every morning, he remains aware of
           offer. However, there's a catch: the complex  drown themselves in studying, leaving                                                                                       important events that happen throughout
           curriculum and the challenging exams.  no room for relaxation. Craig personally                                         A suitable environment also plays an  the day while also dedicating uninterrupted

           Many freshmen often struggle at the hands  does sports with his friends after a day of                                  important role in academic success. This  periods to revision. This simple yet powerful
           of puzzling physics, befuddling biology,  intensive studying. He finds that regular                                     sentiment is shared between Craig and  habit of spending five short minutes on
           and confusing chemistry. To aid our fellow  destressing helps him focus more when it                                    Wei Han, who both recommend finding a  scheduling a plan  can save  his precious
           STEM-educated students in their desperate  matters. In fact, students with jam-packed                                   suitable time and place to study. A quiet,  "golden hours" from being squandered on
           fight for survival, we sat down with Craig  schedules often lack an outlet for their                                    peaceful environment like a library or  unproductive tasks.
           Ng and Wei Han, legendary science stream  pent-up frustrations, ultimately inhibiting                                   coffee shop helps ease and trigger the mind
           savants from Sr2ScA, to discuss some tips  their productivity and willingness to                                        into studying, enabling the student to study  The          conversation      shifted     towards
           for scoring in scientific subjects.               revise. Craig also emphasises the role self-                          efficiently. Eliminating distractions is also  examining techniques, a topic highly
                                                             discipline  plays  in  achieving  success.  He                        crucial  for  overcoming  procrastination  sought after by students. The pair spared
           To start with, Craig warns against excessive  believes that students are in control of their                            and encouraging focused studying.                 no expense in explaining the intricate


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