From a young age, I’ve always loved the start of a new school year for a few… frivolous reasons. It meant that I had an excuse to change my school bag or shoes, if I persuaded my parents...
When I was growing up, my mum put a lot of pressure on me, being the first-born and all. I guess that made me feel like she was a tiger mum. There were a lot of things in my life, like piano and...
TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt that some may find distressing. Growing up, I helped my mother collect cardboard boxes to sell after school...
Dear JC Student, Let’s be real — Junior College (JC) is really tough. From the moment you step into school, teachers start reminding you of the daunting examination ahead of you: The A-Levels....
Being thrown into a new environment can be exhilarating and unnerving all at once, but you don’t need to go at it alone. Starting polytechnic and wondering how to be part of a Christian...
The time to start school has finally come! Are you ready for your first semester in polytechnic? If you’re taking the first steps into this new season, here are a few tips from a senior who...
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...
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...
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...