Last Thursday I attended a communications unit tutorial, and was really surprised (shocked, really) by the discussion that day. The students and facilitator (aka. the tutor) displayed such depth and scope in thought on that week's material (on digital and analogue modes of communication; largely philosophical stuff) that I could only observe is a state... Continue Reading →
Speaking up in class
I wish I did that more; speaking up in class. Unfortunately, the opportunity for that has gone, and my marks have been locked in. Now, I'm facing an almost insurmountable hurdle in the final examinations to get the grade I so desire. If I work hard now, will it happen? But then again, should it... Continue Reading →
Complementary Love
When it comes to love -- though it may be hard to tell the difference -- seek not one who compliments you, but one who complements you.
Classroom Participation for Introverts
I have always found the concept of "classroom participation" quite irritating, not least because of my introverted nature. Classroom participation has been something I have had to deal with since my Polytechnic days, though it was never really enforced in Singapore. In Australia, marks are given after every session, and you actually get to know... Continue Reading →
And He Said, And He Said
I'm normally not critical of any Singaporean journalist's writing. I know it's a difficult job, and having to churn out article after article in ever shortening time periods is no mean feat. In fact, I'm actually quite impressed with the way most articles are written. However, today I came across an article about how non-Chinese... Continue Reading →
Studying Overseas
I'll be going over to UWA (University of Western Australia) in a little less than three weeks time. This all still feels a little strange to me. I never quite expected to be one of those who "study overseas". But I plans in education haven't always gone smoothly. In primary school, I did rather badly... Continue Reading →
On the Lack of Ambition
An old man demands that we live our lives with purpose.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
I once borrowed the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki from Wilson sometime back in 2001. Though I found the book interesting, it left me with quite a number of questions, especially regarding the integrity of the facts stated. For example, "if 'Rich Dad' is so rich, just who is he, and why... Continue Reading →
Are We Chinese Losing Our Culture?
A discourse on what culture really means. Is culture based on race? Is it based on skin-colour? Culture is really what we define it as, so why kick up such a big deal when "culture" is threatened?
Haha… Another Prodigy
What are child prodigies? An look into what make a child genius. Are all child geniuses successes in life? What about the rest of us?
Donn, fragments 