We recognise people based on the set of attributes most wanted by the society and we should really be ashamed of that. I think it is MOE that has its values skewed and we ignorant knaves get led by the nose unknowingly. It killed my interest to be a teacher because I refused to advocate something that I don't believe in. There is nothing I can change about it and like what they always say:"If you can't beat them, join them". I chose to avoid them.
Grab any Graduates on the street and ask them what they thought of Ma Ying Jiu and Chen Shui Bian? Ask them what
professional hobbies they have, speak to them in two different languages, dialects and ask them how they can contribute to society or anything outside studies. Chances are, you will get either a blank face, a look of disdain or get totally ignored. Where Singaporeans are concerned, those that are slightly better-off I mean, it is a case of Jack of all trades, master at none. It must be the kiasuism in many of us, (know a little but can already lah, as long as I know what ppl say can already) For commoners, most of them are like me, criticise as if I am detached and different from them, but we all know what they say about empty vessels making the most noise.
I remember one lecturer used to say this: There is no person in the world that is useless, it is just the clash between their attributes and the context they are put in. I second that. Students in Normal Academic or Normal technical stream get lesser attention and are often forgotten when it comes to interschool competition and blah blahs. These same group of students are those that succeed in using the extra time to develop their interest and excel in that particular area. Sometimes, handicapped are left out of the equation. they are portrayed as those who need help, need love, need money and all. I don't deny it. Some, but not all. They are capable too. They can take care of themselves, maybe not as well, but we should never underestimate their ability.
The bottom-line is, it is not studies, curriculums, CCAs or competitions.
Anyone who is good at computer automatically qualify themselves as heroes in my HERO list. No, I am not kidding. You will totally understand me if you have a hand like mine, one that produces charges that clash with electronic-operated devices.
Anyone who can come up with belts of different languages (even if you are scolding a person) is admirable too. You can even pass off as someone sexy even if you happen to relate to people like a wooden block.
I want to gain more attributes. I want a value-added qualifications, not just a degree. I don't want ti have a blank face either.
Jacqueline
11:53 PM
