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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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