Browsing “Student”

“People have become more minimalistic, but those who really want to express themselves often get bored of that minimalism and turn to maximalism instead.”

“I wanted to join the dance team in secondary school, but the slots filled up quite fast, and because I was taller than my batch mates, my teacher suggested I try canoeing, so I did!”

“I’ve been classically trained in keys since I was 4, but over the years, I’ve realised that classical music isn’t for me, so I recently made the switch to playing pop keys.”

“Two artists I’ve been into lately are wisp and Love Spells. They’re both quite strong lyrically because the stuff they write isn’t too abstract or psychedelic, so it’s easy to follow.”

“I’ve learned that doing physical activities like climbing or swimming can be a great way to relax. If you make them a regular part of your routine, you’ll start to feel better.”

“I’m not a big fan of skirts over pants, maybe because it doesn’t look good on me. And I also think jorts are out. I'm so done with influencers wearing them. No more jorts!”

“I’m working towards being happy with who I am. A lot of the time, even with things like participating in class or talking to someone new, my lack of confidence shows through.”

“Now that I’ve graduated, I hope to work in sustainability, ideally in roles that combine community engagement, environmental justice, or corporate responsibility.”

“After I’m done with my Masters programme, I’ll pursue my PhD. I don’t fancy working in an office because after work, it doesn’t even feel like your body belongs to you.”

“I just graduated with a Masters in Journalism and Communication, but I’m not sure about my future. China is competitive, and many graduates can't find jobs.”

“I’ve been pole dancing since I was 18, and I really enjoy it. I think it’s very empowering, especially for women. It also uplifts me and helps me get my exercise in.”

“The skate scene in Singapore is honestly very chill lah. Everybody mixes around with everyone. Some people, we don’t fit in on the outside, but here, we accept anyone.”