Robert Frost (1874–1963). Mountain Interval. 1920. |
The Road Not Taken |
After more than a month's waiting, I received an email today from the Financial Aid office saying that I am not permitted to go for the NOC Israel programme. Dear Shaohuan I refer to your appeal to participate in NUS Overseas College (NOC) Israel. As spoken on 6 November 2012, we understand that you are very eager to attend the NOC and we had submitted your appeal, together with the appeal from NOC to the sponsor. However, we regret to inform you that your appeal to participate in NOC Israel is not successful. The sponsor has advised that you look for an internship locally instead, if needed. We wish you all the best. Actually, I was informed by the NOC coordinator that she has been informed by her colleagues that the sponsor officially rejected my appeal(together with Prof.Ben's and NOC's appeals) on 21st Nov. She tried to confirm with her colleagues whether the decision is final or not, hoping to help me for the last try. However, I guess the result won't b
Tell me: why do you like this poem? :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, I first know this poem when my high school teacher showed us a movie called Dead Poet Society in class. This movie is very enlightening, especially in high schools in China where getting a high mark and admitted my a good school used to be the only goal. I first realize that I shall truly follow my heart and seize the day when I saw that movie. Peacefully make a good choice by following your faithful feeling, that how I interpret this poem.
ReplyDeleteAh I know that movie. It's a good movie. :-)
ReplyDeleteSeize the day!