Post-secondary

How-tos & Handles

Help, I’m a blur sotong: How to ace a job interview

Whether you’re a student looking for an internship or a soon-to-be graduate searching for a full-time job, interviews can be nerve-racking. Unlike exams which are usually more predictable,...

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...

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...

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...

How-tos & Handles

Help, I’m a blur sotong: 4 ways to choose your next place of education

Whether you’re receiving your A-Level results or your polytechnic diploma, it’s a nerve-wracking time. After all, you’re going to be starting a new chapter in your life. But the...

Studies & NS

After 8 years as a student leader, this is what I learnt

If you’re thinking of stepping into student leadership, you’ll probably come across this set of questions at some point or another. What is leadership to you? What are your strengths? What’s an...

Mental Health

Bullied all my life, I felt like a calefare in my world

In primary school I was often teased and left out. I guess I was a late bloomer so I was more clueless than most of the other kids. I found it really hard to make friends and would usually be lost in...

Mental Health

Bullied in kindergarten, I spent my teenage years in self-hatred and hurt

I had a normal childhood growing up, I never had to worry about serious issues like finances or abuse. Life was mostly good. Unfortunately, I fell victim to bullying at the hands of my peers in...

Discipleship

You want me to lead?

Being the youngest, I always liked to follow my big sister around, having no problems letting her take charge. I never failed to have someone else lead me. It didn’t matter whether it was in school...