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Leaders of Tomorrow: A Matter of Independence
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Leaders of Tomorrow: A Matter of Independence

Helen Keller once said, “It is not possible for civilization to flow backwards while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong, but it will advance its allotted length”. In this day and age, youths are always finding new ways to solve their problems on their own, and they are slowly gaining independence […]

What is Leadership?
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What is Leadership?

On the way home from grocery shopping one evening, I saw a youth wearing a T-shirt that bore the words, “To lead is to serve”. I was momentarily stunned. Obviously he must be a member of a student council. Incidentally, just a few days later, I saw someone else wearing a shirt which carried the […]

SG Youth Activism – Where are we at? Image by Tomas Vysniaukas via Unsplash
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SG Youth Activism – Where are we at?

“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” – Nelson Mandela “History has always been shaped by the power of youth.” – Daisaku Ikeda “Every youth owes it to himself and to the world to make the most possible out of the stuff that is in him…” – Orison Swett Marden In some way […]

Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock
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Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock

In a highly globalized world, international travel is more accessible than ever. For our youth, this paves the way for opportunities to pursue their education abroad. They are now exposed to a wide range of perspectives and cultures in both academia and beyond. While studying abroad may account for greater diversity, students are often unwilling […]

Linus Tan: The Alternative Path
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Linus Tan: The Alternative Path

Do you believe that the traditional path is always right? Well, it didn’t feel right for me. And I chose to give up everything for my passion.  I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur, always looking for that opportunity to turn my passion into a reality. As an elementary school student, as an avid card […]

Alefiyah Joeb: The Art of Balance
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Alefiyah Joeb: The Art of Balance

“Girls, always aim for the best so that in the future, you’ll be able to do anything you want to.” This was something my sister and I heard very often, be it from my mum, uncle, or any adult who had even the slightest interest in our lives. I heard it especially when we drove […]