Post-secondary

As a poly freshie, I faced an identity crisis

Ever dreamed of a stress-free, worry-free life? That was how many of my friends framed life in a polytechnic: A “slack” culture where you had the freedom to do what you want. In...

Family

How I finally grew out of youngest child syndrome

Family is important to me. Family is important to my family. People who know us know our family as close. I’ve never known whether they were right or wrong, probably because I’ve been the one...

University

A divine rerouting: When I didn’t do as well as I expected for my A-Levels

The only thing I remember was devastation when I received my A-Level results slip three years ago. I love practical work that involves manual dexterity (my hobby is building miniature model kits), so...

Devotionals

5 people in the Bible who inspire us to be brave

It’s the Year of the Tiger this Chinese New Year. Did you know the tiger represents bravery in Chinese culture? While we don’t believe in superstitions, it’s a good reminder to have...

Secondary

So you got your O-Level results… now what?

Today’s the day: O-Level results are released and destinies are decided. Or are they? Given that this can be a confusing and tumultuous time, we’ve prepared a handy roadmap to help you navigate...

Studies & NS

7 years after PSLE, I no longer want to chase a number

When I saw the news that the PSLE results would be released today (November 24), I could almost feel the shivers that thousands of 12-year-olds would have felt. It’s been seven years, but the...

Studies & NS

That PSLE math question: What is my worth if I can’t solve a problem?

Teach them how much they value first. I graduated from my PSLE year exactly two decades ago in 2001. Although it wasn’t on the scale of any pandemic, I had gone through an upheaval of my own kind,...

Finding Purpose

After my A-Levels, my dreams were dashed and I couldn’t see the road ahead

Coming from a single-parent family and struggling with insecurity, I always felt alone and had many anxieties. I often sought for safety in the wrong places. I also often felt lost because I relied a...

Mental Health

When dance gave me anxiety, God turned things around

“Energy, more energy!” my dance coach would scream at us from the front of the dance studio, occasionally banging the table, which caused all of us to flinch and wince at the loud sound. I was a...