Guangdong University of Foreign Studies，Computer Application, Associate Degree, 2022.10 - Present
National Higher Education Self-study Examination. Passed 9 courses as of today, Introduction to Operating Systems, Introduction to Data Structures, Advanced Language Programming (I), English (I), Advanced Mathematics, Database and Applications, Computer Application Technology, Introduction to Law and Computer Organization and Architecture.
Currently preparing for 7 courses such as Computer Networks, Basic Electronic Technology (III), Microcomputer and Interface Technology, Mao Zedong Thought and Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Rule of Law, College Chinese and Linear Algebra.
I am unhappy about my progress. It is slow. The reason is that I mainly prepare it for one year until now.
Passed courses
Course Code
Course Name
Exam Date
Pass Method
Score
Credits
Status
00040
Introduction to Law
202504
Exam
60
3
Valid
02318
Computer Organization and Architecture
202504
Exam
66
4
Valid
02323
Operating Systems Fundamentals
202304
Exam
67
4
Valid
02316
Computer Application Technology
202410
Exam
73
2
Valid
02142
Introduction to Data Structures
202210
Exam
75
4
Valid
02120
Database and Its Applications
202410
Exam
68
3
Valid
00342
Advanced Programming Language (I)
202210
Exam
75
3
Valid
00022
Advanced Mathematics (Engineering)
202404
Exam
77
7
Valid
00012
English (I)
202210
Exam
80
7
Valid
2024.04
Subject
Score
Advanced Mathematics (Engineering)
77
Database and Its Applications
41
Computer Network Technology
21
Computer Organization Principles
38
2024.10
Subject
Score
Introduction to Law
35
Database and Applications
68
Linear Algebra
47
Computer Application Technology
73
2025.04
Subject
Score
Introduction to Law
60
Computer Networks
44
Linear Algebra
54
Computer Organization Principles
66
Reasons for passing courses
Already had good understanding before the exam, like Introduction to Data Structures and English
Prepared well enough in the past year, like Advanced Mathematics and Database Applications
For Introduction to Law, I answered almost all questions—even if some answers were improvised.
For Computer Organization Principles, I had prior background knowledge and practiced past exam questions multiple times.
Reasons for failed courses
Thought that I had already prepared well, but actually hadn’t. The exercises I did for the failed subjects were apparently fewer than for the passed courses.
Did not give enough time to prepare
Just walked through videos of the subjects pretending to understand.
Reasons for Selected Failed Courses
Computer Networks
Insufficient practice with exam-style questions
Lack of foundational knowledge in computer network theory
Linear Algebra
Inadequate familiarity with matrix operations and rules
Overestimated understanding of the subject
Lack of hands-on practice; relied solely on video lectures
Exam preparation
Sleep well, maintain a good routine for sleep
Morning and afternoon exams may be in different locations, check the right locations
Register for the exam on time
2026 Program Change and Required Courses
In 2026, the 610201 program will be substituted with the 510201 program. I need to prepare for the following courses:
Replaceable Courses
Course Code
Course Name
13793
Fundamentals of Computer Programming
13833
Switching and Routing Technology
New Courses
Course Code
Course Name
15040
Overview of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
15041
Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics