Post-secondary

Tales of folly, friendship and faith: 3 poly alumni look back on campus life

For polytechnic students everywhere, it’s either the back-to-school season or a fresh start in a new environment. How are you feeling?  It may be daunting, but hey, you’re also at the...

University

Struggling through university, all I saw were D grades

At last, the final chapter in my educational journey – university! It never crossed my mind that the magnitude of my struggle would be this immense in my last stage of education. Back in my first...

Post-secondary

“Use your freedom to find out what is truly important”: A poly lecturer’s letter to new students

Welcome to polytechnic! I’ve been a lecturer for donkey’s years now, and I’ve seen many students from all different walks of life come and go. Polytechnic can be a very exciting...

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...

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...

Real Life, Real People

I was told I would never be able to speak, but my parents didn’t give up

I was born with a severe hearing impairment on my left ear. But it wasn’t until I was three years old when my parents realised I couldn’t speak.  Normally, kids will start babbling at around...

Studies & NS

Wanna be wise? 3 pitfalls to avoid from King Solomon’s life

If you were Solomon, what would you have wished for?  When I was younger, studying Solomon’s famous stories, I often wondered if God would appear to me in a dream to ask me what I wanted. I used...

Studies & NS

My path wasn’t clear after polytechnic, but God led the way

As an architecture student in polytechnic, my dream was to study overseas. My parents also desired for me to go overseas. I was planning to go after I graduated. I was applying for universities...

Studies & NS

Living as a soldier of Jesus Christ, in NS and beyond

Every person’s two years in National Service (NS) will be different. No longer trapped within the confines of the education system, you’ll find yourself with a newfound independence. But if...