A Concern Letter from Sir Archie

Dearest Chemistry 2 students,

Final examination week (hell week for some) is fast approaching. Several nights from now, you will be seating in a chair alone looking for answers. Remember, you can't cram in any exam. The brain can only process bits of information in a series of time. So cramming will never work, unless you have a large storage center for short term memory. The only solution then is to build a strong study habit to let these concepts sink in to your nerve cells. Notice that the greatest warrior prepare, before facing any battle. Thus better be prepared than sorry.

Most of you have not yet reach the level of maturity that is expected for a second year level college student. Juvenile stupidity still occupies a large part of your system. Get rid of those as early as now! What we need are more mature students who can follow orders, find solution to problems, work collaboratively and can work under pressure at a minimal supervision. 

 I believe that you all have the potential to succeed. With the right attitude, discipline and diligence, you will surely attain your deepest desire. It takes a lot of effort to reach that peak of mastery. It takes a lot of hard work before you can finally be called a master. Notice that great artists, athletes, writers, etc also had a dose of hardship before. When it comes to attaining your goals, shortcuts are not possible.

 I have many more to say, but is best to keep my message simple and crisp. Nonetheless, I have enjoyed a semester teaching all of you. I could still recall your names, it's embedded in my memory. 

 My final word: NEVER QUIT, NEVER UNDERPERFORM!

 Looking forward to seeing you succeed in all of your academic and professional endeavors.

 God bless you in your journey!

 May Divine Providence always be in your favor.

 Best regards,

 (sgd)  <3 <3 
ARCHIMEDES BAYQUEN, RPh
Chem/ Pharm Instructor

 P.S. : Your midterm grades are already available click this link: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-AzRdkAsjQkMXpIVnhEME5Obms/view?usp=sharing

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