You-Want's Life

’Euan, we would like you to be a Naquiah Prefect.’ Those were the words that came through the phone, making my heart pump like a drummer fisting a drum non-stop. Naquiah Prefect is a body of senior students which supports the well-being of the Middle School (Form 1 to Form 3) at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar. Our duties include spending an hour per week at the juniors’ boarding house to coach them in heir studies. I also hold termly events and weekly activities that help them bond better, like sports sessions, parties and movie screenings. I was so concerned to take up the role initially. I was unsure how much commitments it requires throughout my term. I regarded the position as a waste of time that I do not need in my personal development, for I am aware and proud of the communication skills, work attitudes and other attributes that I possessed at that time. But no, Mr. Hughes told me that the role was not set for my personal development. It was for the younger students who board at sc...