[Preparation for university life]
I used to loathe Maths. I wondered why I was taught graphs, transformations, probabilty and the like.

I didn't really like English classes either. I didn't understand why we had to summarise a whole chunk of text and why we had to deduce the meaning of words in a sentence.

Now I understand why. It is preparation for the future. It is preparation for university life.

Graphs, transformations and probability is a good foundation for preparation for Calculus and Statistics, modules which I have taken in polytechnic but will taking again for university.

As for English, I feel that what I had studied and learnt is applicable to the texts that I have to read for every lesson. For political science and sociology modules which I take now, it is not uncommon to have to read at least 20 pages of text. Some written is old English and others in modern times.

Interestingly, I find political science modules quite insightful. My current module is titled plural perspectives on political issues.

Today is International Day of Peace. After so many "demonstrations" involving 30 people and many other silent protests (I won't say if these are good or bad), I guess it is apt to just have a "peaceful" day for everyone. So here I am at home slacking and blogging on this peaceful International Day of Peace. I pity those in Thailand though. Hope order is restored soon.

Looking at foreign affairs, Minister George Yeo's latest topic is on the Middle East. In his latest post on beyond sg he writes about two interesting meetings - one with the Gulf Cooperation Council and another with the American Jewish Committee.