Jamus learned a big lesson. 
One of the big lessons I’ve learned, early in my academic journey, is that even if one disagrees with what another person is saying 90 percent of the time, the remaining 10 percent may still yield valuable insight, from which we can learn. That’s why we should never ignore what others say, just because they may have different backgrounds or worldviews. That’s why connecting and networking with people from around the world is so valuable; we learn not just from the designated speakers and lecturers, but also the other participants, who freely share their ideas and experiences. And that’s why in my time thus far at Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), I have benefited immensely from these interactions.
Another neat experience I’ve had while abroad is the pleasure of connecting with our diaspora who may have lived there for a long time, and learning from their perspectives. While on campus, I was able to meet up with multiple groups of Singaporeans, including researchers and students. Thanks to all who reached out, and took the time to share their thoughts and sentiments with me. It was a pleasure to share a meal or coffee together, despite being far from Singaporean shores.
Final bonus: while I’ll be unable to join the monthly #SengkangGRC River Run in August, you’ll be in good hands, as Chua Kheng Wee 蔡庆威 rejoins the #TeamSengkang group after being unable to do so last month. I’ll just leave a couple of pretty pictures from my own runs around the Stanford campus. No river (or even bodies of water), though; due to ongoing drought conditions, much of the area—including “Lake” Lagunita—is dry as a bone.
Jamus Lim
18 hrs ·One of the big lessons I’ve learned, early in my academic journey, is that even if one disagrees with what another person is saying 90 percent of the time, the remaining 10 percent may still yield valuable insight, from which we can learn. That’s why we should never ignore what others say, just because they may have different backgrounds or worldviews. That’s why connecting and networking with people from around the world is so valuable; we learn not just from the designated speakers and lecturers, but also the other participants, who freely share their ideas and experiences. And that’s why in my time thus far at Stanford Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), I have benefited immensely from these interactions.
Another neat experience I’ve had while abroad is the pleasure of connecting with our diaspora who may have lived there for a long time, and learning from their perspectives. While on campus, I was able to meet up with multiple groups of Singaporeans, including researchers and students. Thanks to all who reached out, and took the time to share their thoughts and sentiments with me. It was a pleasure to share a meal or coffee together, despite being far from Singaporean shores.
Final bonus: while I’ll be unable to join the monthly #SengkangGRC River Run in August, you’ll be in good hands, as Chua Kheng Wee 蔡庆威 rejoins the #TeamSengkang group after being unable to do so last month. I’ll just leave a couple of pretty pictures from my own runs around the Stanford campus. No river (or even bodies of water), though; due to ongoing drought conditions, much of the area—including “Lake” Lagunita—is dry as a bone.
