my ambivalent attitude

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Uncertainties - that's what my future holds for me, at least for now. But one thing is for certain - it looks bleak. :(

For one, I have not heard from A*star regarding my interview results, even though it seemed pretty much predictable. Still, I need a confirmatory email from them in order to vanquish the little hopes still raging inside me. And an invitation email from UM to enroll in their LSA Honors Program doesn't make things any better - only serves to make my heart ache more...

Basically, I have in mind a few other alternative plans in the case of A*star NSS scholarship rejection. In order of merit, the first being applying to the NUS Chemical Sciences Program, whereby admitted students will undergo a rigorous study plan that will well equip them with expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and pharmaceutical chemistry all sheltered under the big theme of Medicinal Chemistry. Coincidentally, admitted students may also get the chance to obtain the A*star PGA in the second year. The only drawback for me seems to hinge on whether I studied Biology in A Levels, since the program will charter on biology knowledge as well. And a contradiction on the NUS website stated that A Level Biology is a pre-requisite, yet a glance at their study program seems to give allowance for those who did not study A Level Biology. That I have to clarify with them when things get a bit more settled down.

If all else fails, which I hope will not be the case, a double major in Chemistry and Maths should prevail, though I still have to make sure the combination is offered.

scribbled at 12:49 PM