Written by Chloe Delgado & Hetvi “I didn’t do anything outside of tutorials but study and work, so I missed out on a lot of opportunities in Temasek Polytechnic (TP).” As a student, Nicolas Chew had to work part-time in order to support himself and his family financially. In addition, he had a dream to […]
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By Mustika Amira and Hana Chen If there is one thing that Joshua Tseng would like to tell people, it would be this: “Be kind (and) don’t think of people with disabilities as lesser or pitiable. Think of them just as people. We are all normal people who want normal things in life, and so
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(PHOTO: Tai Hao Yue) What is it like being a radio presenter? Ever wondered what it is like to be a radio presenter? Well, they seem to have a lot of fun – playing songs, getting their voices heard by people and talking about topics that interest them. However, there is a lot more to
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To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives is an understatement. Industries, such as Singapore’s art scene, have changed irrevocably while e-commerce has soared to a new high. While everyone was stuck at home during the circuit breaker, inspirational youths like the people behind Fatimar & Co are stepping up virtually to make
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Just how much would you put on the line for your dreams? Written by Singaporean Wattpad writer Amber Chen, The Cutting Edge follows young hair stylist Zoe on her journey to the top of the hairstylist world, but she soon realises that nothing is always what it seems. Amassing a total of 314,000 reads on
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Most of us dream of retiring rich and traveling the world in our golden years. However, the harsh reality for many Singaporeans is that we will be ageing in place. According to the Department of Statistics, 1 in 5 people in Singapore will be over 60 by 2025. With 20% of our population being retired
Did you know that 14% of the Singapore population has experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime? Despite this, more than 75% of them ignored their condition, and did not seek medical attention. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), mental health affects an individual’s state of mind as they realise their inability to deal
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To 18-year-old Siti Nur Ameerah Bte Sallehuddin, singing has been a part of her since her childhood. “I started doing bedroom covers when I was 10, where I would do pop songs. I felt that I’ve always had a passion since I was young, because my singing would make everyone smile,” said the Temasek Polytechnic
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By Ivan Ho and Daanysh Habiel B Isnin Reshma Subramaniam, 18, is a student in Temasek Polytechnic’s (TP) Diploma in Communications & Media Management. She suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder, which is a type of anxiety that leads to extreme fear of being in social settings such as talking to people or meeting new people.
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By Nicole Ang, Hafizah Ayni Binte Hazzu Mohamed & Ameerah Sallehuddin If you thought being a full-time student was time-consuming, these three Temasek Polytechnic (TP) students will change your minds! In addition to their studies, these budding entrepreneurs are also managing businesses that they started on their own. During the Circuit Breaker, multiple measures were
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