The Best of Both Worlds
There are many different kinds of blogs and bloggers, but I guess the two more prominent styles of blogging are that of blogging about opinions of certain public issues, and blogging about one's personal life. I contemplated changing my style (in conjunction with the new blog look) to that of blogging about just certain issues, but quickly decided against it as I realised that it could turn my blog into a very boring one. So to have the best of both worlds, I will do just both.
Just like that, I am into the 4th week of school. To date, I have attentively attended all my classes, and its something to be proud of (for me at least), but seriously, I doubt that it will carry on. I am starting to feel tired already as the days go by, and the all familiar lazy and 'slack' mood is hitting me again.
The latest talk in school is about the new S/U Option available for the freshmen this year. For those who still do not know about it, the whole commotion started because they (we all know who) had for some strange reason decided to allow this year's freshmen to exercise their S/U Option after they get their results. This decision of course sparked huge reactions amongst all the seniors.
I must say that in some way, the NUSSU Exco did well by bringing this whole issue up, and blowing it up into the IVLE, forums and e-mails. And for once, I seriously think they are getting somewhere with this move. However, just somehow, I got this feeling that all their efforts, and all the views of the students, will somehow be brushed to one side. Eventually, nothing will change, and as usual, they (who always claims that 'the students have a voice'), will stand firm on their decision. I think its just a 'Singapore' thing, if you guys get what I mean.
On a personal note, and also from the point of view of another disgruntled senior, I am definitely against this new decision. I think I won't need to go into details as to why I am against it, as the reasons are rather obvious. However, I would just like to share a discussion I had with a friend not too long ago. This point was also brought up in the discussion forum.
My friend mentioned that in some way they did not have a choice, as they had to implement this new system sooner or later. It definitely cannot wait for anything, as year by year a new batch would keep coming in, and the following batches would still have to suffer the same unfortunate fate. Therefore, there is no difference in starting it off now, and in 4 years time, everybody would finally be on par and be level on the playing field. It is just unfortunate for us as we are just part of this 'transition'. However, I begged to differ, as in no way do I consider this a 'transition'. I think in this case, it is important to understand the difference between a 'transition', and a 'drastic change'. We are somehow now on the same playing field as the freshmen batch, but starting off at a lower level. It is too much of a disadvantage, as its quite disturbing to know that these are the people who will obtain the same papers as us when they graduate, and will be vying for the same jobs that we will be going for.
And just to add, in my opinion, the fairest decision now would be to change the S/U Option Exercise to either the 9th or 10th week, after most of the tests and projects are completed (or near completion). They should also extend this option to everyone, including the seniors. This definitely beats the unfair decision of allowing S/U after the release of the results. Then again, those who have already expanded all their options will always be at an unfair disadvantage.
Somehow or rather, they just always seem to forget that the decisions they make will ultimately affect the students the most, and yet we always have the least say in it. Well, I guess we just have to wait a few more weeks to know the 'effects' of the this debate, if any.
Just like that, I am into the 4th week of school. To date, I have attentively attended all my classes, and its something to be proud of (for me at least), but seriously, I doubt that it will carry on. I am starting to feel tired already as the days go by, and the all familiar lazy and 'slack' mood is hitting me again.
The latest talk in school is about the new S/U Option available for the freshmen this year. For those who still do not know about it, the whole commotion started because they (we all know who) had for some strange reason decided to allow this year's freshmen to exercise their S/U Option after they get their results. This decision of course sparked huge reactions amongst all the seniors.
I must say that in some way, the NUSSU Exco did well by bringing this whole issue up, and blowing it up into the IVLE, forums and e-mails. And for once, I seriously think they are getting somewhere with this move. However, just somehow, I got this feeling that all their efforts, and all the views of the students, will somehow be brushed to one side. Eventually, nothing will change, and as usual, they (who always claims that 'the students have a voice'), will stand firm on their decision. I think its just a 'Singapore' thing, if you guys get what I mean.
On a personal note, and also from the point of view of another disgruntled senior, I am definitely against this new decision. I think I won't need to go into details as to why I am against it, as the reasons are rather obvious. However, I would just like to share a discussion I had with a friend not too long ago. This point was also brought up in the discussion forum.
My friend mentioned that in some way they did not have a choice, as they had to implement this new system sooner or later. It definitely cannot wait for anything, as year by year a new batch would keep coming in, and the following batches would still have to suffer the same unfortunate fate. Therefore, there is no difference in starting it off now, and in 4 years time, everybody would finally be on par and be level on the playing field. It is just unfortunate for us as we are just part of this 'transition'. However, I begged to differ, as in no way do I consider this a 'transition'. I think in this case, it is important to understand the difference between a 'transition', and a 'drastic change'. We are somehow now on the same playing field as the freshmen batch, but starting off at a lower level. It is too much of a disadvantage, as its quite disturbing to know that these are the people who will obtain the same papers as us when they graduate, and will be vying for the same jobs that we will be going for.
And just to add, in my opinion, the fairest decision now would be to change the S/U Option Exercise to either the 9th or 10th week, after most of the tests and projects are completed (or near completion). They should also extend this option to everyone, including the seniors. This definitely beats the unfair decision of allowing S/U after the release of the results. Then again, those who have already expanded all their options will always be at an unfair disadvantage.
Somehow or rather, they just always seem to forget that the decisions they make will ultimately affect the students the most, and yet we always have the least say in it. Well, I guess we just have to wait a few more weeks to know the 'effects' of the this debate, if any.
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