Singapore’s Education System The whole journey with Singapore’s education system could be condensed into two words: “vacuum cleaner”. It cleans by sucking away the dirt and dust but at the same time, it also strips away everything which lies in its way. It cannot differentiate whether the piece of crushed paper is simply trash or…
Have you ever watch the movie ” Paris, I love you” or “New York, I love you”? Both movies are a collective work of many short stories which relates to the cultural and social aspects of society. In this blog post, I am going to present my intercultural experiences in Vietnam in a movie-like format. Grab some…
L’Oréal Internship Weaving beauty into our everyday lives.That is what I live for.Not work for.–Deenise– It has always been my dream to work at L’Oréal. Though I haven’t really got a chance to do so, maybe we’ll crossed paths in future. Learning how to add some “magic” into your job application letter is a skill that I…
*Note: I have changed the sender’s details as I do not want to disclose my contact details online. **************************************************** Blk 99 Balloon Drive #100-01 Singapore 987654 +65-9111 111 adamsthefamily@yahoo.com 2 February 2010 L’Oreal Singapore Pte Ltd 3 Killiney Road #09-01/06 Winsland House 1 Singapore 239519 Dear Sir/Madam L’Oreal Internship Application I am a Year 3 Life Science undergraduate…
I brushed off the thick layer of dust found in my little pink diary which I had it since I was nine years old. On the first page, I wrote: When I grow up …….. 1) I want to be a lighthouse keeper. 2) I want mummy to buy me all the Barbie dolls in…
This week, we are asked to blog about interpersonal conflict. Sorry for the late post as I have accidentally deleted my draft. Oh, my gawd…how “blur”. ********************************* 29 January 2002 Seventeenie MagazineP.O Box 34Cinnamon LaneSingapore 123456 Dear Kelly, I am a 14-year-old student who is currently studying at a neighbourhood secondary school. I am writing…
This blog entry is written in response to the question: “What is effective communication to me?”. Initially, the blog entry ” The bridge between you and me” was written to address this question but it seems to be lacking my thoughts on how effective communication relates to me. So, I have decided to write another…
I was watching this TV programme called “Style by Jury” on Mediacorp Channel 5 TV about this lady who is undergoing a make-over. She has been portraying a poor image of herself by wearing baggy, out-of-fashion clothes which only seems to emphasise the flaws of her body. On the TV screen, she looked haggard, sluggish…
A Poem Our eyes were locked The invisible strings form between us I strummed my vocal chordsHoping to produce sounds which strike a chord with yoursSounds hit our eardrums Like raindrops which pitter and pattersEnough to cause our sensors to fire like dartsThe scent of your body Leaves a trail to your heart As I reach out to touch your…
Communication Communication is not as simple as what I had thought all along. It does have a lot of meanings embedded deep inside. I did not realise the complexities involved in communication until I read those online articles listed on the module hand-outs. After Thoughts After reading those articles, I realized that communication has to…
