Suddenly, I had the urge to share something longer than 140 characters which is much more than what twitter supports.

For any of you reading this and do not know me, here’s a brief introduction. I’m a full-time undergrad pursuing my Bachelor of Science at University of London and London School of Economics (LSE) (International Programme) in Singapore. Not going to mention where I’m doing this program as they’re doing well (not that UOL/LSE isn’t good).

What’s bad is the culture here. I’m unsure if this only happen in Singapore. No one talks in class. I’m not referring to chatting in class, but the two way communication between the lecturer and student. Over here, the lecturer will speak for almost 3 hours (duration of the lecture (and tutorial), minus 10 minutes break time). Yes, most lecturer will talk throughout tutorials (included in the 3 hours lecture).

I do see that some lecturers are trying to change the system or change the way they do tutorials by trying to make students at least talk alittle, but this isn’t really helping. Students here still keep everything to themselves.

Perhaps, I started feeling this in the recent years with the world spinning; changing the world to become more social. Just look at websites, even they’re evolving to become web 2.0 (though just a model) – allowing more communication (not just 2-way).

Don’t ask me why I’m diving into this programme without doing much research and end up learning that this programme just isn’t to my liking. I guess at first I thought it was fine, but through time, I changed and realised I’m not suited for this. I’m doing my final year, and of course, I’ve to keep going!

But you will question what’s good about the programme? I feel the British programme trains me for 1-shot-1-one kill, like a sniper. If you fail the paper, you’ll have to re-do it the following year. Just like going for an interview, you only get a chance to impress. How can you not prepare for it?

Perhaps someone might question why so randomly I write about camps. Maybe because I’m really missing camps. I read QiuHui’s latest post, and I felt I needed to write something from the bottom of my heart too. I missed the last freshmen orientation camp which was held few months back (March?); I had to work.

I’ve only gone for a few camps, but I truly enjoy camps. First camp I went to was in secondary school (Marsiling Secondary School). That was when I got my first two scars on my left arm. Very memorable.

Second camp was in year 2005 in Singapore Polytechnic. I participated in School of Information Communication Technology (ICT)’s Freshmen Orientation Camp. That was a good one. I still remember the activities we had (Well, night walk was cancelled). Someone that I won’t forget will be Terence Zhu (and his Pringles); maybe at that time, I haven’t met much nice people.

Next. The camp we organised as a team and held in poly year 2006/07. I remember my partner being Qiu Hui. I don’t remember much details about our group members, sadly (Maybe Hyper-active Kimberly and Hong Yun who fell into the drain?). The camp was another memorable one. Forgot to mention that I love the camp song sessions. I was really trained to sing camp songs well.

Oh. Last one was in 2007/08 as a helper, helping my juniors who organised the camp. It was a wonderful camp too. Just, everything became memories.

How I wish

How I wish there are more camps that I can participate and get to know more people. Thats not the most important part.

I just love having fun in camps where I’m brought totally to a different environment; at least different from work.

We’ll see if I get contacted to go for SIM University of London (UOL) Student Representative Council (SRC)’s Freshmen Orientation Camp. I’m dying to go.

Lastly

I WANNA GO CAMPS!!!