Retrospect..

Last year was the most important time for me of course-as a korean high school student. 7 days left until 2009 Korean SAT. So I often recall my memories and thoughts of last year. The thing I've thought the most was a study itself and a feeling of uneasiness, but now I think it also had a positive meanings.
First, it makes students mentally strong. As every competetion is so, striving to enter into a college needs mental strength to endure stress and uneasiness. If they can't control their mind, it is not easy to pass an entrance examination.
Second, it makes people can have basic knowledges. Some people might think it is better to study subjects selectively. However, having basic knowledge in varios fields can be important than studying just one field deeply, and high school is the right time to do that.
Most importantly, we can get positive pride in ourselves if we pass an entrance exam successfully. The person who did will admit that himself/herself has a sufficient ability to do anything, and might lead a active life. So he/she can be able to establish a positive self-esteem.
Of course, there are many side effects, too. Actually there are some cases that students-even elementary students- who commit suicide because of a stress from the study. I feel really sorry to hear those stories. Though, in my case, the times I spent studying and preparing for entrance exam had a positive, strong effect on me.
I wish a good luck to a students who take collegen entrance exam this year. ^-^