Three years in poly really made me observed and learnt many things about life. I grew up in my Primary School's motto: Joy in Learning, Pure in Act. Unlike PSLE and GCE 'O' Level, we are not as competitive in poly life. End of the day, we would all graduate with the same certificate but different GPA. Would it not be better if everyone can graduate with good GPA instead of comparing within ourselves?
Perhaps we all graduated from different schools, we think differently. Some schools produced students that are more competitive. In the first few months, I thought everyone were going to be as nice as the people I made friends with in Secondary School. As we moved on to the second year of studies and people start to compare their CGPA, they tend to drift from those that are not doing as well. Things start to happen as the assignments are due. When you consult one of these competitive friends, they might not be telling you the real answer or honest guidance for your assignment. After spending one year plus together, you realized that they are not as honest and helpful as they claimed to be. All of a sudden, no one seems to be truthful when it comes to school work. As some seniors claimed, you can trust no one but your lecturers in school.
I do not know how these people can refuse to help a friend when he/she needs help or correct them when you know they are doing things wrongly. Maybe it is a good thing that I cannot bring myself to do such things. I know I am not the only one who thinks and feel that way, that is why I try to share with anyone if I can. Sharing is caring and it does not work in one direction. I may not be good in most modules but I know I am better in modules that requires us to make use of software, like AutoCAD and Revit. Even though these friends nearly made me fail an assignment before, I never refused to their call when they need help in software. Some might call me stupid but I do not understand what good would it do to me if I stay selfish and not share my knowledge. I find it ridiculous when outsiders tell me not to help them.
Like Dalai Lama said, 'If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.' I believe in passing it on and what goes around, comes around. If I do not want the same thing to happen on me, I do not do it on other people. If forking out a little of my time can bring joy or convenience to others, I would do it. Because one day in the far future, someone would be in my place and help me the same way too. If forking out a little money means less luxury for myself but bring hope for others, I would do it. Sharing is joy, there is no point being selfish and be miserable while two people can share the small happiness and be happy together. If everyone practice compassion, the world will be a happy and peaceful. In order to make everyone understand the need of compassion, I have to take the first step to influence the people around me.
