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I’m Faith, in my first year at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) studying for a Diploma in Veterinary Technology. Though I have only been on this journey for five months, it has not been a smooth-sailing...
Whenever exam season is around the corner, the air begins to be filled with constant declarations of “just do your best”. In these moments, I find myself stuck with a nagging thought: What...
From the commendable to the chao kuan (someone who doesn’t play fair), let’s take a look at the 5 common characters in any group project. From these folks, we can learn a little about what to...
Trigger warning: This article contains mention of self-harming and suicide. “Poly life is gonna be so much better, Weixin.” That was what my secondary school counsellor told me. Growing up as a...
Junior College (JC) wasn’t exactly the best time for me. Some of my classmates used to mock me along with two of my friends. Strangely, they called us “The Holy Trinity” even though I...
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....