SFSU JEPET

For those who don't know what the JEPET is.

The JEPET is the Junior English Proficiency Essay Test.

It is an essay exam that students must take after they have finished English 212 to "prove" to the university that you are truly ready for the literate English-writing world.

Those who fail to pass the JEPET must take English 414 in order to graduate.

Personally, I don't approve of this exam because most students have to be literate to be in college in the first place.

As of today, I have taken English in school for a total of 14 years just like most other students that have attended a San Francisco Public School.

I honestly believe passing English 212 is enough under most standards in order to graduate.

I am not writing this because I did not pass. In fact, I found out today that I did pass the JEPET.

I'm not too weary of what criteria graders must follow in order to pass or fail someone but as of right now I want to assume that most grading was done in a fair and nonpartisan way.

The thing that I am ticked off about is how many people fail that exam. All I ever hear from people are "Everyone I know has failed the JEPET" or "I heard the JEPET was really hard to pass"

In all honesty, when I took the JEPET, it was not hard to me at all. In fact, it was as equivalent to any SAT Essay Prompt, Entrance Exam, In-class Essay. When I finished my exam, I told my friend Kevin, "I'm sure I did pretty well on it. Might have been the best essay I have ever written".

I said that with the utmost confidence because I honestly did my best on that essay. If I had not passed today, I would write the same rant as to why the JEPET was unfair but I would end it by saying "I guess I didn't do my best".

I'm more annoyed by how many people expected me to fail because I am "one of them" or "alike". The problem with that mentality is this. They don't know me well enough. When someone asks me to help them on an essay. I try my best to use the most of my knowledge to help them succeed. I put my heart into every essay I write nowadays because I realize it is not often that a voice can be heard or even read by someone.

An inexcusable response that you might hear me say when I'm not serious is "Well, I've had an essay published into a book before. That should be enough to prove something". While there's some credibility to that. I don't take much pride in that. The essay wasn't even good to begin with.

I'm proud that I did my best on that essay. I'm proud of my integrity because I was probably the only one who believed that I was capable of passing the JEPET.

Winterbreak In Review

So it's official, one more week and then the break itself is over.

It never hit me as hard as this but this will probably be the most boring and loneliest week ever. Everyone is going back to school this week and I'm going to either be at home finishing Assassin's Creed II or at work.

All things aside, this was a pretty long winter break when i think of everything that has happened over the course of a month and a half.

I spent a better half of the break working but outside of work was a different story. I got to chill with the group again and do the usual but I guess one of the most rewarding parts of this break was reconnecting with an old friend.

In regards to school, I haven't been in the best mood for my own academics in a while. I spent most of last semester dreading about business stats and I was 75% sure that I wasn't going to be able to pass it but one of two things probably happened.

1.) I persevered after clawing and scratching my way through the final trying to rack up as much points as I can.

2.) A miracle happened.

Because I ended up passing that class, I was able to choose all the core classes for my major and on the upside, I wasn't waitlisted for any of the classes I registered for.

So next semester, I will be attending class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This gives me enough time to work or look for a new job. I think its about time I move up the ladder.

Oh by the way, that picture I used for this blog was the only picture I managed to get at New Years. Its funny, for as much as Cathy and I hung out these past weeks, we still didn't get a picture together.

Oh well, maybe next time.

Facebook Break

It wouldn't be the first time and it definitely won't be the last.

Once again, I find myself in a situation where I can't be distracted by Facebook again. Last time I decided to take a break from Facebook, it was because I needed to get my mind cleared out of my breakup situation (back when you can't hide news feeds that are from others)

Now its simply because its becoming a hectic month with school. Even in my family life, we just had another housing issue with the city and I'm hoping that it will get cleared out and settled as soon as possible.

So with all this going on right now, I can't keep up with this facebook "addiction" that I have.

Oh, interesting note. I've had more than one encounters with someone telling me "You should get settled and get a girlfriend". The only answer I can honestly provide is, either I'm too busy with so much stuff going on at the moment or I'm just not putting too much of an effort into getting one. I'll let others be the judge of that. In other words...no I'm not settled yet.

First Week Verdict

The first week of school has concluded. I am officially a 15 unit full-time student.

A tough first week that left me with 2 waitlisted classes.

Fortunately for me, I just got my add codes today and I'm officially enrolled.

Here's the verdict on my courses:


ANTH 481 - Archaeology of the Far East: Very nice teacher and very informative.

DS 212 - Business Statistics I: Helpful teacher, not-to-enthusiastic class.

GEOG 575 - Emerging China: Interesting teacher who knows his profession and teaches it well.

HIST 569 - Ancient Chinese Civilization: Enthusiastic teacher but seemingly unorganized.

ISYS 263 - Introduction to Information Systems: Online course, no comment.

20 Years Young

On August 24, 1989, I was born.
On August 24, 2009, I was caked

Good job guys. I still smell cake in my system =D

So today was pretty cool. Didn't expect a big bash or anything. Just a simple lunch with my close friends. Then dinner with the family.

What I hope for in my 20th year on Earth is stability and serenity.

School starts tomorrow, one chapter closes and another one begins.