Reflection 2 on My Goals

Describe My Goals

     First and foremost, I would like to study hard and pass my Cambridge A-Levels (CAL) with flying colours, hopefully I can get 4A*s in my A-Levels. Subsequently, I want to enter an oversea university which have good reputation and complete my place in Bachelor of Acturial Science within 5 years time. After that, my goal is to become a successful actuary and earn $ 1 000 000 before I reach 30 years old. Then, I wish to build up my own family and enjoy blissful life.

Interpret My Goals

     For my CAL Programme, I choose a subject combination which are Pure Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Further Mathematics as these subjects are compulsory for me if I want to get Bachelor of Acturial Science in university. In CAL, I have two examinations. The first one is AS, which is in the end of Sem 2 and I have 1 year time to prepare for it; the second one is A2, which is in the end of Sem 3 and I have half year time only to study for it after my AS Exam. Due to the short time interval between AS and A2, I have to work very in all the semester in order for me to handle all the subjects.

     After CAL, I wish to further my studies in Australia to do Bachelor of Acturial Science. I have no idea which university in Australia should I choose but I know that there are only 8 universities in Australia which offer this course. So, my target is one of these universities. However, I can only further my studies in Australia if I get scholarship because I am not born with silver spoon in my mouth. It is a burden for my parents if I study in overseas as there will be financial problems for my family but I really want to do so because this will improve my quality of life for my family and myself. Besides, I have to overcome my weakness when communicating with others using English because I cannot speak very fluently.

     After graduating from university, I will start my life as an actuary but I still have to sit for a few examinations for me to become a recognised actuary in my career life. I can only complete my knowledge for acturial science after all these examinations and for me to earn big money in the future.

Evaluate My Goals

     I think that I can achieve my goals in CAL because these subjects is chosen by myself and I have passion in all these subjects. I love maths and numbers as well as economics. Besides, I also study very hard and I have identify my learning styles so that I can learn in the most effective method. I have learn how to keep myself from distraction when I am studying. Therefore, I think I can fight for 4A*s in my A-Levels Examinations.
 
      Subsequently, I find that it is a little bit difficult to further studies in overseas. For me to further my studies in overseas, I must have good academic results and have to construct a strong foundation in CAL so that I will not feel difficult in my university life. Nevertheless, I have a strong threat for me to study in Australia which is looking for a scholarship. I am a MoE Bursarian and start from my batch, we will not receive automatic scholarship after we complete our Pre-U Programme. We have to face challenges by all the students and the place for scholarships are limited. We have to be interview and selected again for obtaining a place to get a scholarship to study in overseas. This is my biggest challenge that I will encounter because I don't know whether I can get a place for scholarship or not. If I can't, I have to change my plans to study in local university and this will eventually change my entire life. Then, I need to reinforce my communication skills in English as this is essential in interview and communication in my future life.

     When I begin my career life, I will start my job as an actuary but I still have a few examinations to do. I think I will complete all my examinations before 30 years old so that I can become a recognised actuary. In order to earn $ 1 000 000 before 30 years old, maybe I will have my place in stock market and investment. I have to be smart in order to success in my investment so I need to do a lot of homework being I take my place in the world of investment but I will do a good job as an actuary first.

Plan My Goals 

     I have set a timetable for me to study all the subjects every week. Besides, I also ensure myself to complete all the homework and tasks which are given by my lecturers. I will always ask questions when I face problems in my studies.

     Next, I start to read economic-related article so that I can learn more about economics before I go into university. I will also participate in workshop to improve my communication skills and for me to pass my English proficiency test such as IELTS which is compulsory to study in overseas.

     I will complete my CAL Programme in the end of Year 2016. If I follow my plan, I will go to Australia in February 2017 to start my university life if I get a scholarship. After 3 to 3.5 years, I will graduate in Bachelor of Acturial Science so I suppose to graduate in Year 2020 when I am 23 years old. So, I have 7 more years for me to achive my final goal which is to earn $ 1 000 000 before 30 years old. I plan to complete all my acturial science examinations before 30 years old as well so I can lead a better quality life in the future. I hope that my goals can be achieved as what I am planning now!