Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world. So is the education system. The fees for schools and tuition at universities are among the highest in the world. It is also the second largest economy in Southeast Asia.
Singapore does have several schools and universities that are listed as “free”. But this doesn’t mean that they’re free from all costs. A few of them charge a mandatory contribution to the school budget. That’s a lot of money. A lot of students end up paying much more for the privilege of attending some of these schools than they would if the schools weren’t free.
Of course, most of the schools and universities that charge these fees are private, and not very liberal. They charge hefty fees, so it is also hard for students to get their fees reimbursed. Thats why many students end up taking out loans to attend these schools. It is also why Singaporeans end up paying more for some of these schools than they would if the schools werent free.
This is one of those issues that are not just about the money, but also about the culture of the schools themselves. Many schools in Singapore are known for their liberal and open atmosphere, but this also makes it hard for students to make the most of the free education. Students end up paying a lot more for their tuition for a school that has a reputation for harsh punishments and strict rules that students usually have to follow.
There is an interesting debate going on in Singapore about the amount of punishment students are given as well. On one side we have a group of students that says that punishment should be the least of their worries. We also have a group that believes that punishment should be seen as a valuable learning tool. On the other side, we have a group that believes that punishment should not be used as a tool, but should be used as a punishment tool.
I think the punishment debate is the one that will be the most interesting. Students who don’t want to fail need to be held accountable, but I think many students don’t want to be held accountable. They want to be able to get away with things and not have their actions judged or punished.
Punishment is a powerful learning tool in my opinion. In that it is a tool to teach responsibility, self-discipline, and what makes us human. But punishments should also be used as a learning tool and an opportunity to show us what we were capable of, and how far we can go.
I think it’s an open question, if the answer is “yes”, why do we have to put the blame on someone who is actually on the wrong side of the chain? I think I have more to say. We must be careful in this.
The reason why we’ve to put the blame on someone is because we’ve been doing good by the book.
The reason why we put the blame on someone is because they have no conscience. The reason why we put the blame on someone is because they are just taking all the punishment, and we are doing nothing at all.