Friday, May 25, 2007

My uncle once said something to me which is quite true. The educational standard in Singapore can be considered to be one of the best in Asia. Think about those childrens in, maybe, third world countries. Their schools are really simple and what sort of things do you think they get to learn? Do they learn simple algebra? Or lower secondary Science?

Even in M'sia, you'll have to choose a well known school for tertiary education as it GREATLY helps when finding a job. Although you've completed the course with flying colours, its hard to get a job if you're not from a well known tertiary institute (well, the rich can do business, LOL).

(Stop if you feel its lame. Those below are not for you.)

Singapore's tertiary institutes are quite well establish. Even though there are 5 polytechnics locally, you can't really say which one is the best (or the worst). The perception is that old trademark would definitely be better than the new ones. And among the polytechnics, some are quite well known in the world.

People say, "Well, Singapore's not the place to stay for further education". But where would they go? Would most of the locals go to Uni in the near neighbouring countries of Singapore? I doubt so. The reason is simple; would you change your plasma TV to a standard TV even though you can afford it? LOL!

Of course most people seeks better quality product, this is rational. But have they ever thought that they're really, already, very fortunate, compared to those who didn't even get to study? Humans really are interesting! They'll feel that what they currently possess are inferior "goods"; even though the "goods" are infinite times better than what is really possessed by most people in the world.

We're lucky people. We should seek higher and better education if we can. But while in the mist of doing that, we should try to improve on what we have currently and not complain about how bad it is. If anyone think otherwise, the only conclusion is that, they're not ready to possess the best things in life. Give it to others and don't hold on to the good things and then intentionally criticize that they're bad!

I'm satisfied with what I've now but I'll not stop improving it and I'll learn as I go along. So maybe that's my definition on Life and is what drives me. You?

Axel blogged at 11:10 PM