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Hey hey hey. 

Sometimes, I regret enrolling into a polytechnic because many a time being a JC student seems to suit me better. You don't have to worry about CCA points, presentations for 3 modules, what to wear every day, the heaviness and inconvenience caused by a laptop and so on. Sure, JC students have their own problems too and they may seem to be more difficult to deal with. Truckloads of homework, English essays, punctuality, promos etc. But, you see, JC have it all planned out for you. Although they force you to do homework; give you extra notes; compulsory field trips or camps or enrichment classes, these are all for you. Yes, I know, I sound really cliche but I've finally realised it. In the past, I thought all of that were just restrictions keeping you from being free. 

"What a pain in the neck for not to being able to do so many things." That's what I used to think and I still do, sometimes. 
Well, being a poly student certainly has it's benefits too! Being able to dye your hair, wearing whatever you want to school, significantly lesser amount of homework, amazing facilities and FOUR CANTEENS WITH GOOD FOOD. 

Like does JC even allow you to wear accessories. 
Anyway, it's obvious that there's so much freedom being a poly student compared to a JC student. However, the catch, is that you have to take care of yourself now that you're given your independence from rules and regulations. No one is gonna force you to do your homework, give you compulsory classes, much less forcing you to just study. You can fake your attendance by asking a small favour from your friend, copy answers during small tests and quizzes, and if you dislike studying, it's your call. Everything is up to you. No one is gonna take care of you. 

Of course my secondary school teachers have mentioned this and the difference between the life in poly and JC. And I realised that. That's why I chose poly instead of JC. Because I want freedom. I hate being bounded by some rules and have always wanted to do whatever the hell I wanted. But I missed out something. Now that I'm all on my own, who is gonna help me improve myself? And by improving, I meant adding values to yourself. 

In JCs, there will be activities which is probably a must-attend where you go to old folks' homes and do voluntary work or helping the needy. In JCs, you study about advanced concepts revolving the world of science, solving the world's toughest equation, improving your language skills and working your brain all the time. In JCs, everyone is studying like mad so as to ensure a bright future because where can they go if people don't see As on their A-Level certificate. In JCs, you're under peer pressure for a good reason, to improve yourself. You don't get that in poly. 

In poly, there will be people who care more about having fun than making themselves a better person. There's nothing wrong about having fun though, I would love to enjoy myself every single fucking day. Waking up and feel rejoiced to be alive, hanging out with my friends and go shopping. Honestly, who doesn't want that? However, this kind of life doesn't last long, your money is gonna run out someday if you don't have a source of income. More importantly, what have you accomplished. Have you traveled around the world and see not only the beauty of it, but also the nasty and dark side of this reality. Have you stepped out of your comfort zone and do something extraordinary. Have you taken up extra lessons outside of school and passed their tests on your own ability. Have you led a group of people and take responsibility. Have you changed someone's life. Have you finally realised how small and unproductive and pathetic you are. 

I'm glad I've found this out myself, without the help of teachers and friends. From now on, it's all about being independent and I'm gonna ace it. Bring it on, bitch.