Surveys & Reports

Survey: What do you want to see on Thir.st?

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Post-secondary

Rejected from polytechnic 8 times, I looked for a way forward

Polytechnic was the only place I envisioned going to after leaving secondary school. Growing up in a family where all my older siblings had gone to polytechnic, it seemed like the natural path that I...

Movies & TV

Seobok: What is the meaning of life if we could live forever?

WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND! “Death is the fundamental element holding life together.” Seobok, South Korea’s latest film offering starring Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum, confronts the issue of...

Culture

Race and the Church: Reflections from an Indian pastor

“I don’t think our church is ready for an Indian senior pastor.” That was an unsolicited comment made to me one Sunday in church. I assumed that the person who was addressing me was thinking of...

Do Good

Don’t know what to do with your SingapoRediscovers Vouchers? Give them away

*This article was written before the Singapore Tourism Board announced that they would be extending the SingapoRediscovers campaign until December 31, 2021. We’re fast approaching June and that...

Culture

Cancel culture: Is there an expiry date on our worst mistakes?

Last month, Alexi McCammond became the latest person in America to be cancelled over some dirt that was dug up from her social media history.  The 27-year-old was set to become editor of Teen Vogue...

Studies & NS

Here’s encouragement for every kind of student

With the examinations coming up for most students, many of us are in a season of preparation. It’s a time of hard work, and sometimes, immense stress. Thankfully, we can look to God in prayer as we...

Discipleship

Wanna obey God? Your safety isn’t guaranteed

You’ve probably heard this phrase: “The safest place to be is in God’s will.” No, it’s not.  The safest place to be is probably on the couch in your living room minding your own...

Studies & NS

5 encouraging verses for the weary student

It’s that time of the year again when the school library gets crowded and students are downing caffeine like nobody’s business. How are you feeling about exam week looming ahead? Exams...