Growing up in Singapore

Singapore is safe, so even small children have special passes for them to get through public transportation by themselves.

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

I usually eat lunch in the school's cafeteria. I love healthy food, so I like having bibimbap, salads or noodle soup.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

In Singapore, we learn English as our first language, and our mother tongue is required to be learned as our second language. Mine is Mandarin, and you can say hello by saying 你好 ni hao.

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Singapore's population is predominantly Chinese, followed by Malays. Most of my friends have Christian names like Sarah or James or they have Chinese names like Ming Wei.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

My bachelor's course is slightly different as I'm an undergraduate in a new faculty (SMU's College of Integrative Studies), whereby I design my own major. My major is titled Workforce Transformation, and I take modules from the business and social sciences faculties. Currently, my favourite courses are in HR and psychology.

What is your homework like?:

My homework is a mix of projects and written/online exams.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

I do yoga and am learning how to DJ! I don't have a favourite sport, but I do enjoy swimming, kayaking and cycling.

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