The 9-subject test

There is a big thing taking place in Thailand this weekend. It's called a the 9-subject test. The 9-subject test is a new system that is used as a part of entrance exams.Originally, the test used to be called a 7-subject test and was only taken by those who were entering medical school. The test is now used as a qualifying test for various majors. However, it's still considered as a last ride to the medical field. I actually was supposed to take it this year but I did an exchange program and decided to retake my sophomore year. My former classmates, who are in Grade 12, are taking them it now.
I knew the test started today but I didn't really pay that much attention. I went on doing my weekend routine as usual. While I was waiting for a train to go to my Saturday classes, I realized that the platform are was full of high school students and their parents. It was 6.50 a.m. on Saturday but the train was so packed.I thought of my closed friends who were about to take the exam. It was a big moment in their lives. At that point, I was a bit regretful that I was not going to be a part of that moment. However, it was my decision to go for an exchange year and I had to respect what I had chosen. Still, I wanted to be a part of that somehow because we had been together since Grade 7. We watched each other grew up little by little. I knew they must be nervous. Most of my friends wanted to get in medical schools. If they screwed this up, they would.... I didn't even want to think about it. I wanted help them in some ways. Thus, I decided to call them and wish them a good luck. I knew it probably would not do much but that was the only thing I could think of at the time. I believed they would make it to the finish line. They had been working hard.
I also want to get in to medical school. Next year, it will be my turn.