Suneung...

     Suneung, known as the College Scholastic Ability Test in Korea, was taken place 2 days ago on Nov. 8th. As lots of colleges apply the Suneung score in various ways when selecting the freshmen, all the test applicants do their best to achieve their best.  My brother was one of the applicants, so my family was extremely nervous about the exam. As we knew that he did his best during the last one year, we were certain he would get a better score than the last year.
     However, that was not it. When the test finished, I sent my mother the message 'how did he do?'. There was no reply for two hours, and when the answer finally came, it was 'piss off'. Soon, I knew from the instinct there was something bad going on. I later found out my brother was blaming himself for not taking the test well, as he got a lower score than the last year.
     On Friday, when I came home, my brother started to do things he has never done before, such as suggesting me to go to karaoke with him. Everything he did, I could feel his sadness and desperation. Even after he came back home, he acted as if he was out of his mind, maybe to forget the misery he is experiencing.
     I've always thought that the Suneung was the best way to choose students, as it shows how diligent and capable they are. Moreover, it is just one test. No other bothersome procedure is needed, so it is both effective and simple means to select great students. On the other hand, from the perspective of the applicant's family, it seemed a bit different. As I mentioned, the Suneung is just one test. Whether someone tried hard or not, a simple mistake can change his life, hindering one from achieving his dream. Though college is not wholly a life itself, it is indeed the most easiest, simplest way to succeed in the society. I know how my brother tried hard, waking up every 5 a.m. in the morning, and sometimes getting Ringer solution due to extreme tiredness. Although people say mistake is also one's ability, I thought the price of such 'mistakes' was too heavy for my brother. It took away his dream, effort, and everlasting smile from his face.

     Now, my brother is in his room, doing meaningless things without any vitality. Though it will be hard, I hope he will recover his energy soon, and come back as my funny, energetic brother.