Part C: Studies
1. The third bitter truth is related to STUDYING. Just passing the CSS exams isn't enough.
You'll have exams in CTP, STP and a final FPOE exam too (a truth which was revealed to me only very recently).
1. The third bitter truth is related to STUDYING. Just passing the CSS exams isn't enough.
You'll have exams in CTP, STP and a final FPOE exam too (a truth which was revealed to me only very recently).
2. And ladies, studying when single is quite different from when you're married and have to (occasionally) check up on your husband too. Haha!
I joke but it's the truth. So time management skills come in amazingly handy.
I joke but it's the truth. So time management skills come in amazingly handy.
3. So inform your parents about your commitment to studying. I can't even imagine how tough it must be for newlyweds to live apart during CTP, for mothers to study in STP. It takes immense resilience to do it!
Some have, some can, others can't!
Some have, some can, others can't!
Our aspirations, passions, patience and resilience can only be revealed over time but can be anticipated well before time.
The point of these threads is not to deter anyone, but to make it clear for CSS aspirants that they should be cognizant of both short & long term goals.
The point of these threads is not to deter anyone, but to make it clear for CSS aspirants that they should be cognizant of both short & long term goals.
That being said, no amount of information is enough. Bureaucratic processes, around the world, function on blurred lines. That is in fact the core from which they draw their strength and longevity.
But I digress!
But I digress!
And ladies, and I cannot stress on this enough, be confident about whichever group you aim to join. Be steadfast in your stance, convey your resolve to your parents or spouse. Explain to them fully the time and effort which is required of you to invest in the whole process.
