Straits Times E-Forum Reflection

Week 5

Article: “NTU Death Fall” – ‘HOME’ Section (Pg B6)

Question 1:
What were some indications which showed that the victim was facing problems before he committed the rash act?

Firstly, he starts playing computer games ( World of Warcraft ) up to 6 hours per day. He also did not really care about his Final-Year-Project (FYP) which deadline of the FYP is March 10. Secondly, he rarely goes out of his hostel room and lastly he suddenly cut off all communication with his friends.

Question 2:
Is it very stressful being a student in Singapore? Explain.
What are some problems you face as a student which adds to your stress level?

Yup, it is very stressful being a student in Singapore. As we face to a lot difficulties such as high expectation from parent, friends and even teacher.

Nowadays, it is common to find student handling with more than 7 subjects, co-curriculum activities (CCA) ,homework, tuition, revision, and sometimes school stuff. These are the majority that leads Singapore student to the stress level. If the student didn't meet his/her target for some subject, they will be disheartened and wanting to do hard for the next test. They will stress themselves with revision tuition and this also make them stress.

Parent on the other hand might be another main reason that leads student to stressful life. As they may do well in term 1 but not as good as term 2. As parent, they would expect their child to improve, if we didn't do as well as expect they will somehow nag at us blame us for not doing well.