Tag Archives: junior college

Why Singaporeans Don’t Feel That They Belong

Posted on March 28, 2011 by visa

IN THE midst of all the talk about creativity and vibrancy and buzz, his question came like a cry in the wilderness. Final-year aerospace engineering student Lim Zi Rui, 23, stood up during the Nanyang Technological University Ministerial Forum last … Continue reading →

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TPJC’s 2009 Valedictorian’s speech

Posted on May 5, 2010 by visa

I haven’t asked Maddy’s permission to post this, though I’m sure she wouldn’t be too surprised or bothered. To the TPJC staff reading this, I really need to know- what is so wrong with speaking the truth, when it is not … Continue reading →

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Junior college censors valedictorian’s speech

Posted on May 4, 2010 by visa

I was on Facebook earlier and I discovered something that didn’t come as much of a surprise, yet disappointed me deeply- my alma mater is apparently editing or requesting the editing of its valedictorian’s speech. I have had the honour … Continue reading →

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Why JC students do NOT deserve priority over polytechnic students

Posted on April 18, 2010 by visa

I refer to Mr. Lee Beng Tat’s letter (‘JC students deserve priority‘).  The only people who should get priority when it comes to university admission are the individuals who have proven themselves to be deserving, regardless of whether they’re from … Continue reading →

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