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
It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be.
Just finished the book by Paul Arden. Really cute book about creativity, advertising and achieving success. There were quite a few interesting parts that were surprisingly relatable. My favorite takeaway being: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Being in university, well, especially Business School, one’s success is completely not about how many … Continue reading
Studying, oh wait, I mean Procrastinating.
Currently the last week of school, this means that exams are just around the corner. This means endless nights of studying and revising and forcing myself to finish all the past year papers and questions. (Yes, I am asian. Hahaha Singaporean to be exact!) Well, at least that’s what I start off each week saying. … Continue reading
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