The first round was horrible. The motion was about having multiple part time jobs instead of just one full time job. What I was up against was a bunch of people who did not hesitate to bully others. It wasn't pretty. The judge said it was a tight match and yet, we were beaten with the margin of 10 which dragged us to the bottom of the competition. Honestly, it felt like we were leading and we gave out better points but who doesn't love a little plot twist ey?
2nd round? I was up against my old friend from matriks. The funny thing about this round is that none of us expected to lose to them. In fact even the winner themselves was surprised with the result. Why they won? Apparently we left out a lot of questions (agreeable) and we didn't explain things logically. Facts are just not acceptable. We need to explain it logically. Thus, what I learn was.... No matter how stupid your thing is, if it make sense to the judge, then you'll win the debate. (Atleast the final was like that)
Last round.... My team and I went up against one of our own. It was fun to debate with them with a proper judge. We always debate with each other so it was fun. and funny. Three teams were sent by CUCMS and atleast one got through and entered the semi final. The 2nd Day of debate was spent together. Researching on the scope given. Everyone was squeezing themselves at one bench with their gadgets and papers. Definitely feel CLOSE to them. AND THEY GOT INTO THE FINAL!! and more squeezing sessions. Unfortunately, they lost to UKM. Whatever it is, it was quite a journey. Was it all worth it? I'll say it was 50/50. Because the experience was horrible but the journey with my team was sweet!
P/S: There was a Gala Night and I was supposed to be best dressed but the committee said they didn't want to be bias towards their own university so they gave the award to someone else. OUCH!
