News of the week
Chan Chun Sing’s poser at NUS forum: Define real success
On 20 February, Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing challenged undergraduates to define success as more than just their own achievements and well-being, and also as what they do for Singapore and those less privileged than themselves.
Several of the 160 students at the forum, organised by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Students’ Political Association, said their idea of success is having stable and fulfilling jobs, getting married and starting a family.
They are confident they can get a job and the only obstacles to getting their desired job are their attitude, drive and values.
This confidence struck Mr Chan, who said it was rare as many young people around the world were less certain of their future. Citing Europe, he said unemployment among the young had gone above 20 per cent in some countries.
He also urged them to not be complacent in thinking that Singapore’s competitive advantages were “immutable”.The challenge is not just to stay unified, he said, but also to keep pace with global competition.
“You are the fortunate bunch, with tremendous opportunities ahead of you,” he said as he urged them to help lift all of society. “To those with great blessings come great responsibilities.”
Tweet of the week
Michael Yong @_ymichael 17Feb
I feel like we should cancel classes whenever the internet on campus is down. #nus
Instagram photo of the week
credits to @luckybearchu (Chutong Wang): Mass batik painting #NUS Museum Outreach #awesome #event #volunteers
Student group of the week
NUS ODAC
NUS ODAC aims to promote and provide a safe, challenging and educational Outdoor experience in an enjoyable manner.
In one of its major events this year, NUS ODAC RACE, is recruting OGLs to facilitate the games. Held annually with outdoor elements, adventure, teamwork, fun and competition, RACE promises to get your adrenaline pumping, bringing in activities such as archery, kayaking, rock climbing and cable skiing this year.
Dates:
7 june 2014 2pm to 8 june 2014 2pm
Contact Daryl at 91115221 for more information and sign up here!
Learn more about NUS ODAC here.