Student profile: Teo Eu Jinn (Eu Jinn)

Name?

Teo Eu Jinn (Eu Jinn).

What form are you in?

4 (Science Stream).

What school do you go to?

King George V School, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Who are your parents?

Mr Te and Mrs Teo.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Miss Teo Ee Vonn - studying at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Perak.

What time do you get up in the morning?

5.30am and get ready for school. I usually arrive at school by 6.20am.

What time do you start/finish school?

Monday: 7.25am - 2.00pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: 7.25am - 2.40pm
Thursday: 7.25am - 4.30pm
Friday: 7.25am - 12.00pm
Break Time (Recess): 10.00am - 10.20am

Can you describe a lesson at school?

Monday 7.25am - Attend school's assembly followed by a 20 minutes reading session (students are allowed to read any type of books they want).

Rest of the day/week - Lessons begin. I'm currently studying science subjects (Additional Math's, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) these classes usually lasts about 40 mins for each subject or one period. Sometimes these classes last for 2 periods. Besides these subjects, I am also studying Bahasa Malaysia, English, Maths, History and Accounting.

Every Thursday, all students are required to attend extra curricular activities until 4.30pm. I am quite active in playing badminton and I used to be a State Player but I had to stop representing Negeri Sembilan last year, as I wanted to concentrate on my studies.

Where do you sit? Do you work with friends or by yourself?

I sit in the front row. Most of the times I work alone but during History class we are required to work in groups. For Bahasa Malaysia and English sometimes we have dialogue sessions so that we can practice our language skills.

What do you do at lunchtime?

I usually have lunch after I return from school (2.40pm onwards) then prepare myself to go to tuition classes.

What do you do in the evening after school?

Attend tuition classes!

Monday: 3.00pm - 5.00pm (Bahasa Malaysia), 8.00pm - 10.00pm (English)
Tuesday: 7.30pm - 10.00pm (Additional Maths)
Wednesday: Rest Day - Revision
Thursday: 7.30pm - 9.30pm (Biology)
Friday: 3.00pm - 5.00pm (Physics), 8.00pm - 10.00pm (Chemistry)
Saturday: 2.00pm (Accounting)

Do you get much homework?

Yes, but I try to finish it during school hours.

Do you have to take exams at school?

Yes, monthly tests and term exams.

What would you like to do as a job/career when you are older?

I wish to be a Chemical Engineer.

Would you like to go to College/University?

Yes. I would like to follow my sister's footsteps. She obtained a scholarship to study at UTP. I must work hard to achieve this, as I do not want to burden my parents. I also wish to be selected into National Service after SPM.

What do you usually eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner?

Breakfast: A cup of Milo/mix of nestum/bread and sometimes Nasi Lemak.
Lunch: Home cooked food prepared by my mother.
Dinner: Home cooked food prepared by my mother and sometimes we go out for dinner.

What are your hobbies?

Listen to Japanese/Korean Music: So far my favourites are Ayumi Hamasaki, Boa, Rain.
Reading: Last book I read was The Chronicles of Narnia.
Shopping: My friends and I will take the KTM Commuter to KL where we do shopping at either MidValley Megamall or KLCC during school holidays.