Good afternoon, can you please introduce a bit about yourself?
Hi, my name is Bao Ngoc. I am in KS5-N. I have been studying at BVIS Hanoi for 5 years.
In the IGCSE exam that took place in May last year, which subjects did you choose?
I took it in May 2021 with 6 different subjects from Science, Maths, English, Business, Art, and Geography. To be honest, it was quite an exciting experience.
The reason I chose those subjects is that they provided me with knowledge and skills that link directly to my career path.
For example, Art encourages self-expression, creativity and builds confidence.
Whereas Geography and Business are complementary subjects that provide you with real-life examples that help you understand more about the current situation in the world.
Preparing for 6 subjects at the same time must not be easy. How did you revise many subjects at the same time?
Firstly, I will plan a detailed studying timetable 2 months before the exam. It will include the number of topics, the number of hours I will spend on each subject and the number of days before the exam.
Secondly, I will usually use a variety of websites to justify my understanding of a topic. For example, I will find definitions from Quitlez, textbooks and the past papers.
How do you feel about the exam?
Well, I must say taking a difficult test within a short period of time could be quite stressful. So, I usually balanced my free time and revision time in which I go out for some fresh air.
I think the hardest part was having enough motivation and discipline throughout the process. Not only does the revision time but also the two whole years of IGCSE. How to keep yourself relaxed but not give up at the same time.