“I have personally received the better end of Singapore’s brand of favouritism in secondary school, and I felt sick to the core.
“If kindness from others to me is driven by admiration of my CAP/L1R5/whatever useless number, you can stick that kindness straight up your (expletive).”
CAP (Cumulative Average Point) is the weighted average grade point of all modules taken by an NUS undergrad. L1R5 is the O-level scoring system based on a First Language and five relevant subjects.
Mr Tan took an exam for the scholarship in Malaysia, when his mother signed him up in Secondary Two.
“I took the exam and apparently I did very well,” he said.
“I think I topped IQ, and got top three for the Maths and English ones as well.”
He also claims to hold a piano diploma.
“The (Asean) scholarship gave a lot of perks,” he said.
“We have priority when it comes to participating in competitions, in any events, showcases.”
But he also said the scholarship was stifling.
“There are a lot of expectations that they pile on you,” he said.
“If you fulfil those expectations, the teachers treat you as their pet, they commend you, they glorify you.
“But if you don’t fulfil those expectations, you’re such a disappointment, you’re a waste of taxpayers’ money.”
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So good this fella so smart, that he didn't have to study and still can get scholarship.
Others have to mug for it, that's why he doesn't appreciate or respect what was given to him.
He can add some more that Singapore's education system practices favouritism, which system doesn't? As long as you do well you are given certain priviledges, but they are not entitlements!
That is what he fails to realise!
“If kindness from others to me is driven by admiration of my CAP/L1R5/whatever useless number, you can stick that kindness straight up your (expletive).”
CAP (Cumulative Average Point) is the weighted average grade point of all modules taken by an NUS undergrad. L1R5 is the O-level scoring system based on a First Language and five relevant subjects.
Mr Tan took an exam for the scholarship in Malaysia, when his mother signed him up in Secondary Two.
“I took the exam and apparently I did very well,” he said.
“I think I topped IQ, and got top three for the Maths and English ones as well.”
He also claims to hold a piano diploma.
“The (Asean) scholarship gave a lot of perks,” he said.
“We have priority when it comes to participating in competitions, in any events, showcases.”
But he also said the scholarship was stifling.
“There are a lot of expectations that they pile on you,” he said.
“If you fulfil those expectations, the teachers treat you as their pet, they commend you, they glorify you.
“But if you don’t fulfil those expectations, you’re such a disappointment, you’re a waste of taxpayers’ money.”
__________________________________________________ __________________________
So good this fella so smart, that he didn't have to study and still can get scholarship.
Others have to mug for it, that's why he doesn't appreciate or respect what was given to him.
He can add some more that Singapore's education system practices favouritism, which system doesn't? As long as you do well you are given certain priviledges, but they are not entitlements!
That is what he fails to realise!
