🎓 My MUET Journey: How I Turned Struggles Into Strength. All Problems Always Have Solution.
“I wasn’t the smartest. I wasn’t the most fluent. But I didn’t give up.”
When I first heard about MUET, I felt nervous but hopeful. I was an average student, never top of the class — but I had high dreams. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. That I could stand tall and say: I passed MUET with pride.
But reality hit hard. The preparation wasn’t easy. I struggled with words, froze during speaking tasks, and constantly felt like I was falling behind others.
Still, I refused to quit.
Here’s how I turned my problems into stepping stones — and how you can, too.
🚧 Problem #1: My Vocabulary Was Weak
Words. So many words. Long, complicated, and unfamiliar.
I used to read MUET passages and feel lost. Writing essays became a battle because I couldn’t find the right words to express my thoughts.
✅ Solution: Music, Lyrics & Word Lists
I ditched boring memorization. Instead, I:
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Listened to English songs and searched for lyrics
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Highlighted new words in songs and wrote their meanings in a notebook
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Created flashcards for daily revision
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Watched simple English videos with subtitles
Slowly, my vocabulary started to grow — not just in numbers, but in understanding and confidence.
🎧 Tip: Pick one English song a week. Study the lyrics like a story. Learn 5–10 new words naturally.
🚧 Problem #2: I Had No Confidence Speaking
Every time I had to speak, my heart raced. My voice shook. I kept comparing myself to others and thinking: They’re better. I don’t belong here.
✅ Solution: Start Small, Stay Consistent
Confidence doesn’t appear overnight — it’s built slowly:
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I practiced with friends I felt safe around
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I spoke to myself in the mirror every day
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I recorded voice notes and listened back to improve
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I focused on fluency first, then accuracy
With time, speaking became less scary. I started enjoying it — something I never thought possible.
🚧 Problem #3: I Felt Like I Was Falling Behind
Surrounded by fluent students, I often felt invisible. I doubted myself constantly.
“Maybe MUET isn’t for people like me,” I thought.
✅ Solution: Compete With Yourself
The day I stopped comparing myself to others, everything changed. I made my own progress tracker. I marked every improvement, no matter how small. One better essay. One more fluent answer. That was enough.
I reminded myself:
“I’m not behind. I’m just on a different path.”
🚧 Problem #4: I Was Overwhelmed and Burnt Out
The pressure to succeed made me exhausted. I was doing too much, too fast — and I started to feel numb.
✅ Solution: Music Became My Therapy
When everything felt too heavy, I pressed play. Music calmed me, helped me refocus, and gave me space to breathe. It reminded me that taking breaks isn’t lazy — it’s necessary.
“Even machines need to reboot. So do we.”
🌱 What MUET Really Taught Me
MUET wasn’t just about English. It was about:
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Believing in myself
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Learning from mistakes
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Celebrating small wins
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Showing up even when I felt like quitting
I didn’t get here because I was talented. I got here because I didn’t stop trying.
🎯 Final Thoughts: You Can Do This Too
If you’re preparing for MUET and feeling overwhelmed, please remember:
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You are not alone.
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You don’t have to be perfect.
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You just have to keep going.
Your journey may look different from others, but that doesn’t make it any less powerful. Keep learning, keep growing, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself.
And when it all feels too much — play your favorite song, take a breath, and remind yourself why you started.
📌 Save These Quick Takeaways:
Problem | What Helped |
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Weak Vocabulary | Lyrics, flashcards, daily reading |
No Speaking Confidence | Mirror practice, voice recording, peer support |
Constant Comparison | Track your own progress |
Burnout & Stress | Music therapy + mindful breaks |
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