Head Boy ’ s Column Subheader stress that made the experience so enjoyable , but it was probably both . Even for the most strenuous projects that had us working till near midnight in school , the experience of doing it with like-minded friends made it enjoyable .
This sense of being part of a bigger community extends outside of my class and is the reason why I choose to throw myself into school life and my prefectorial work . Though it sometimes came at the expense of grades and school work , what drove me was a want to impact this community . Perhaps , these experiences have taught me how to put aside the embarrassment , awkwardness and possibility of rejection to do what I really love and feel for — whether that is going crazy at match support or contributing the wackiest ideas at Orientation planning meetings . Sometimes , these were bad ideas that eventually failed , and many others we laughed off for being impractical , but amidst all these wacky ideas , there were some that made an impact on our discussion and also caused us to rethink the way we approached the issue .
Perhaps , these experiences have taught me how to put aside the embarrassment , awkwardness and possibility of rejection to do what I really love and feel for
At the end , living the Rafflesian experience to the fullest involves throwing yourself into it and sometimes failing , but looking back , doing these things with great people was truly worthwhile .
Don ’ t hesitate to cheer your heart out for friends fighting on the pitch , be willing to take part in Dramafeste even if you ’ ve never acted before , initiate something to help a classmate who is academically weaker , give your best and make the best of this once-ina-lifetime experience .
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