Overseas Community Projects – Altriusm or Self-Indulgence?
A Minister of Parliament in Singapore recently proposed a plan to send youths abroad to “help youths appreciate Singapore’s success better”. I’ve always opposed to the idea of an Overseas Community Involvement Project (OCIP). For those who are unfamiliar with OCIPs, it is a programme to send students overseas to developing and rural regions to … Continue reading
Tinder-diction
So I’ve been no Tinder for a full week now and can I just say I think it’s pretty amazing. People talk about it being superficial and what not, and ya to a certain extent it is undeniably based on your looks/photos, but seriously, aren’t all first impressions affected by our appearances? Anyway, and when … Continue reading
Being social has made me less social.
My phone was stolen a few months ago so I’ve been stuck with an extremely old HTC android, which has stopped working a few weeks ago. Having exceeded my data limits as well, I’m practically just bring a useless metal case around. But not having my phone has made me realize how everyone else is … Continue reading
Single and Conflicted
Having been single for almost 3 years now, I’ve been through a whole range of emotions regarding being single from happy to sad to jealous to bitter, you name it. And therefore, it now leaves me Conflicted. I read through this article by Lifehack regarding the 10 Things You Must Do When You Are Single. It’s a little … Continue reading
Showing Off Their Stupid Side
A Singapore news article was recently released regarding the growing modelling industry in Singapore, with an increasing number of teenagers or youngsters posting in lingerie or nude for freelance photographers in home studios or hotel rooms. Here’s the link to the article ‘Showing Off Their Sexy Side’ : http://news.asiaone.com/news/diva/showing-their-sexy-side So many thoughts ran through my … Continue reading
Western VS Eastern University – Living in Foreign Land
Having spent a semester in Montreal’s Concordia University, I sense a stark difference in the way education is given in the different schools. Not only are the teachers’ teaching methods different, the students’ attitude and the stress level and content of study are different as well. I guess to start, these may not be true … Continue reading
Living in Foreign Land
Haven’t been posting at all for the past few months but I think I should really start again. In 2014, I flew across the world to Montreal for one semester in Concordia University as part of an exchange programme. It is all coming to an end this month and I’m kind of having mixed feeling … Continue reading
Burning of PSLE Books – Yes or no?
So there has been a huge topic of contention in Singapore today regarding whether the burning of PSLE assessment books are OK? Here’s an article written by our local newspaper: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/post-psle-book-burning-photo-inflames-netizens-20131008 Personally, I just feel that everyone is over-reacting and needs to calm the hell down. I would’ve done it, definitely, if it were for my … Continue reading
Neighbourhood Schools (Reply to Earnest Low)
My article is in relation to Earnest Low’s recent post regarding neighbourhood schools in Singapore. His article can be found here: http://therealsingapore.com/content/ri-student-ugly-truth-about-neighbourhood-schools There has been an uproar regarding his controversial views towards the education system of Singapore. Many have commented and applauded him for his courage to highlight these pressing social issues in Singapore and even … Continue reading
Growing up being a Disappointment
I know I do sound a little melodramatic here but that is truly how I feel. Middle child syndrome? Inferiority complex? I don’t know what it is but I do feel like I’m just not good enough for my parents. Or rather, not lucrative enough an investment for them. I’m not adopted or anything, don’t … Continue reading
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