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My Early Teens: Studying in Singapore

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Shared a little bit more about my childhood, teenhood and my sweet aunts. Previously I wrote about what it was like as a six year old, primary one child in the 70’s.

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Only in Singapore! – Happy Studying Sign at Starbucks

Posted on December 19, 2010 by bookjunkie

I don’t think you will see a sign like this in any other country. The kids in Singapore need to constantly swot for exams. It’s due to people in Singapore being kiasu (Singlish for afraid to lose out). Kids also … Continue reading →

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Strictly No Studying

Posted on September 6, 2010 by bookjunkie

In my last post about Tea Dot at Tampines 1 I noticed that they welcomed students and there was even a sign at the counter saying ‘Happy Studying’. That sign has been replaced now by ‘No Studying at All Times … Continue reading →

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