Apparently during my 2 phases of educational life, I've chosen probably 2 of the hardest path that I could think of. Secondary school, I choose to be in a band, while for campus life, I'm currently an undergraduate in Bsc. Architecture. These 2 are seriously difficult compared to some others.
Never underestimate the school bands. They have the most hectic schedule to keep unlike other uniform groups. Roughly 3 times a week of practice, a whole week of practice when any competition or performance is near, either exposed to the hot sun or stuck on a seat for hours. They're probably the only group where there are no such thing as no more activities after the final exams or those who are currently a candidate for a major exam cannot join any co-curricular activities when the exam is near or after the third quarter of the year. There is no rest for them. Performance throughout the whole year, practicing day and night, balancing between education and responsibilities. But in the end, the satisfaction they achieved after performing is just something that you can't put into words. The excitement is incomparable to other things during school life. But the most important part is that you become closer with other members. They've become a family to you. You shared laughter, sadness, fatigue, and much more with them. It will last in your memories forever.
There's always arguments about which majors is the most hardest in campus life. Sure, you can say you got 6-8 papers of exam, numbers of reports to write, tonnes of books to be memorized. So, is that all? From what I can see, most of the things that you learn is already available inside the books. Yes there are practicals also but what you're doing is just repeating what others before you had already done. Whereas in architecture, you need to come up with something original, something none has ever done before, something that is not thought by lecturers for you to copy. Architecture or for some, it is better known as architorture. You go to class like the rest of them but the difference is that you probably ain't going back to your room. You'll most likely be stuck inside your studio improving your design or finishing your work. To be more specific, your work is not something that could be completed in just a few hours. It might take days, weeks or even months. In the end, your work will still end up being rejected by the lecturers. For architecture students, that's just a daily basis. You'll spend your time more in the studio than in the real living world, you'll probably sleep in the studio like it was you room, you'll probably won't have a stable social life. But rest assure, during your time in the studio, you'll become great friends with your studiomates. Friends that will last longer than you think.
In the end, I have no regrets for choosing both of these path in my life. Instead, I feel proud of choosing them. They've given me great friends, unforgettable memories, and many experiences in life. I'm grateful for it.
Never underestimate the school bands. They have the most hectic schedule to keep unlike other uniform groups. Roughly 3 times a week of practice, a whole week of practice when any competition or performance is near, either exposed to the hot sun or stuck on a seat for hours. They're probably the only group where there are no such thing as no more activities after the final exams or those who are currently a candidate for a major exam cannot join any co-curricular activities when the exam is near or after the third quarter of the year. There is no rest for them. Performance throughout the whole year, practicing day and night, balancing between education and responsibilities. But in the end, the satisfaction they achieved after performing is just something that you can't put into words. The excitement is incomparable to other things during school life. But the most important part is that you become closer with other members. They've become a family to you. You shared laughter, sadness, fatigue, and much more with them. It will last in your memories forever.
There's always arguments about which majors is the most hardest in campus life. Sure, you can say you got 6-8 papers of exam, numbers of reports to write, tonnes of books to be memorized. So, is that all? From what I can see, most of the things that you learn is already available inside the books. Yes there are practicals also but what you're doing is just repeating what others before you had already done. Whereas in architecture, you need to come up with something original, something none has ever done before, something that is not thought by lecturers for you to copy. Architecture or for some, it is better known as architorture. You go to class like the rest of them but the difference is that you probably ain't going back to your room. You'll most likely be stuck inside your studio improving your design or finishing your work. To be more specific, your work is not something that could be completed in just a few hours. It might take days, weeks or even months. In the end, your work will still end up being rejected by the lecturers. For architecture students, that's just a daily basis. You'll spend your time more in the studio than in the real living world, you'll probably sleep in the studio like it was you room, you'll probably won't have a stable social life. But rest assure, during your time in the studio, you'll become great friends with your studiomates. Friends that will last longer than you think.
In the end, I have no regrets for choosing both of these path in my life. Instead, I feel proud of choosing them. They've given me great friends, unforgettable memories, and many experiences in life. I'm grateful for it.
Tun Syed Band 2008
KAED Arch StudioXIII
AED Studio 14 LY
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