Comments on: Dear NTU, enough is enough.

By: Jimmy Eats Me

Jimmy Eats Me — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:56:29 +0000

Hi,

I chanced upon your blog from my friend’s fb. I did engineering at NUS because of family pressure and I failed my ass off (but scored As for my Arts and Biz electives) and dropped out altogether to go to SIM.

I am sorry but I have not read all your blog entries but I wonder why did you still hang on despite everything? How proud are you to show your future employers your degree? How satisfied are you to work in the civil eng sector? I always believe that school and graduation constitute a small part of your life, the biggest challenge is when you start working. The dread of working in a job that you never wanted to but you are there because of ‘obligations’. Some people just say “aiyar, just tahan 4 yrs and get a job, then can alr!” This is where my 2nd question comes in. How happy will you be in a job that you have never even wanted in the first place.

Moreover, it doesn’t actually mean that you will die without a NTU/NUS/SMU degree. I have friends from private institutions who are doing pretty well too.

I have not read all your entries so I hope you won’t be too harsh on me when you reply me. So, I will not fully understand why you took this path. I understand that we are all Singaporeans. We fear the unknown. We do not bother finding out whether the grass on the other side of the river is greener or not because we are afraid to cross the river. We are satisfied on our side despite the land is already barren. I had to make a tough decision that time, whether I had to continue being a robot or find the human back in me.

By: sixpegs

sixpegs — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:02:32 +0000

jans – people like you are the reasons why I still blog about school and my experience in uni. Don’t give up (or if you are brave to admit that you made a wrong choice, quit early and do what you like) & when you get to the finishing line, you’ll realise that it’s all worth it. :)

By: jans

jans — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:08:12 +0000

hey there. i know this is kinda a dated post but i chanced upon it while browsing through your blog. & i just wanna say thanks for being such an inspiration! i’m currently am struggling with uni school pressure and what nots, to think i’m only in yr 1? after reading your post, i think my problems are just puny… and i shld count my blessings.

you’re right, academics is not everything. there’s so much more to life than just getting good grades and you are a living example of that!

here’s to me enjoying what’s left of my school life to the fullest, and i hope you have a hearty and fun working life now! =)

By: nicole

nicole — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:09:16 +0000

hey peggy! i understand how you feel. im still in the same situation. i study overseas and i really hate it. i know im v lucky to have this opportunity but honestly, all i want to do is to catch the next flight home. i miss my bf, family and friends. i dont know anyone here at all…and its alr been a year. i feel so depressed.

i just go to school and then come home or study by myself. i hate the uni and i hate the people here.

So your story really touched my heart, know that you are not alone. thank you for being so open and sharing it with us, it really made me feel better to know im not alone and im so happy for you – congrats on graduating and even finding a job! ALL THE BEST!!! Go kick some ass!

By: hairy

hairy — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:28:54 +0000

hiz, well at least u have things to do in sch. i grad from comms in nus- on time even, it had been a year but till now i have not found a job. depend on my parents to pay loan, fees etc. at least u go for whatever interview and they dun mind hiring u. since u give up on the job, if there is anything non-engin related,let me know yah? thanks

By: Amelia Tan

Amelia Tan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:29:33 +0000

Congrats girl!!! :)))))))

By: Su Hui

Su Hui — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:12:18 +0000

Hello Peggy! I thought you were joking when you told me in Insomnia that you didn’t have friends in NTU cos I thought you’re one of the most lovable girls I’ve ever met!

Anyway, I’m so glad you’ve graduated! You proved your detractors wrong and you ought to be very proud of yourself! It’s been a long and tough journey but you made it and that’s cause for celebration =)

By: Lin

Lin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:06:14 +0000

haha congratz fellow NTU-ster! ya when u stay long enough, NTU will get a little too bored .. =/ haha but hey no more worries! time to worry for job job job =.=

By: rachelyn

rachelyn — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:58:19 +0000

Babe, congrats to u for finally getting out of school!!! YAY!!! Must have been one tough journey for u man but glad that u have ur family and friends for support along the way!

I’ve also graduated, like finally! Feeling your joy :)

Now we can proudly say we are a graduate!! Wee~~

By: Chloe

Chloe — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:51:47 +0000

hi peggy,

i totally feel you. sometimes its seems like despite all the encouragement that you get from your lovely friends, deep down you still feel that you’re going through this alone. you’ve got to tell yourself not to look back to prevent yourself from breaking down once more, and look forward to the next sem. as easy as they say, as hard as shit. but well, good thing you’ve graduated :) as for me, im still struggling. in my 5th year for my PT degree and just got a warning letter. so much for doing a course which i don’t even like.

welcome to the working world. go out and kick some ass :)