with flying colours.

I heard one of the most inspiring stories ever told in my life today. What makes it more inspiring was that we heard it from the person himself....

Today we had a forum at CUCMS as part of the finishing school program. The topic was; How to Survive in CUCMS with Flying Colours. I found it quite a funny topic (the title that is). But the speakers were astoundingly amazing. It was one of the panelists who really impressed me with his story.

He is a first year medical student. But did not have and science background in his secondary school. He was in ma'had tahfiz and took exams (eg PMR) as a private candidate. And for his form 5 exam, all he learnt was sastera. No physics, biology or chemistry. He went for the interview at CUCMS due to his aspiring wish to become a doctor and discussed it with the head of foundation. After much discussion, he entered CUCMS with conditional offer. He entered in July. And sat for Olevel science papers (bio phys and chem) in November. In that same year. He passed with 'flying colours'. And now he is a medical student.

I was so perplexed and ultimately amazed at such an outcome and was deeply impressed! It gave me the motivation and inspiration to strive on and keep going because sometimes you feel like "why did I choose this type of lifestyle?". With the non-stop incoming assignments and sleepless nights and the fast-track classes. It will only get tougher... But that story really inspired me. And I shall succeed!

With hardwork and determination. InsyaAllah.