In the US I never heard of anyone having a scholarship bond.
I can’t begin to understand it – at age 18 committing to 8 years of a job or company before you have even attended university.
One former scholarship holder looks back on her experience.
If you’re considering a government scholarship bond, this is a must-read.
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26 Jul
Singapore government scholarship bonds
7 Jun
Pizza Hut Online – I solved you!
Oh happy day. Happy, happy, happy day!
I have a soft spot for fast food and convenience. Getting pizza delivered to my apartment brings me joy each time.
The ordering process, however, does not. Time spent on the phone repeating my order, clarifying the address, confirming the credit card… agh!
Last year, I was thrilled to discover they [...]
27 Apr
Is Iowa more tolerant than Singapore?
When it comes to gay rights, Iowa certainly is. Gay marriage is now legal in Iowa.
Though to be fair, this was a decision from the court and not put to a vote by the state population.
Excerpt:
“But the thing is,” she went on, “it’s really none of my business. Who am I to tell someone how [...]
23 Feb
Enjoy the difference!
Can someone explain the logic behind the Budget Terminal’s slogan “Enjoy the difference!”
Is it being sarcastic? What part should I enjoy? The walk in the rain from the plane to terminal since there’s no jetway? Or the 400 meter slog to immigration along a concrete hallway lined with iron bars on the windows?
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20 Feb
MRT Haiku
Deep breaths, hairy arms rub their bristles on my skin We all roll along
Technorati Tags: MRT,haiku,Singapore,close quarters,body contact
26 Jan
What Chinese New Year means to me
Chinese New Year – typically an occasion for families to come together for reunion dinners, house-visiting, and awkwardness for anyone single above the age of 25. The family dinner on New Year’s Eve is probably the most significant meal a family will have for the whole year.
For me, being a foreigner with no family here, [...]
12 Jan
5 thoughts for the Singapore Tourism Board
Tonight I’ve been asked to participate in a focus group that will be discussing Singapore’s tourist attractions. I’m not entirely sure if that is the topic as they don’t tell you what the focus group is about, but in the “qualifying” statements they listed:
I am a foreigner who has lived in S’pore for at least [...]
7 Nov
Obunma
From November 6 – November 30 Breadtalk is celebrating the Obama victory with a new creation… Obunma.
“Good Ol’ tomatoes, ham and eggs harmonized by luscious cheese baked to golden perfection.”
Price: $1.60
I’m still waiting for a bar to start serving “Barack-bombs”
1 Aug
Singapore’s population
From today’s Straits Times:
SINGAPORE’S population now stands at 4.59 million.
It grew by almost 200,000 between 2006 and last year, with foreigners accounting for the bulk of the increase.
The number of foreigners – professionals, workers, students and their family members – rose 14.9 per cent over 2006 to hit 1,005,500 in June last year.
It was the [...]
