NE Message: We have confidence in our future. United, determined and well prepared, we have what it takes to build a bright future for ourselves, and to progress together as one nation.
That day while I was chatting with one of the local students [Fire], he told me about the life he had when he first entered WUST. All the year 1 students [both genders] will have to undergo a 15 days of military training when they first started their university life. This is to let them have a taste of what hardship is. He mentioned that the trainings were tough. I think it's good to have this kind of trainings. A 15 days of hardship might be short but it might be able to change a person [be it physically or mentally].
Singapore does not have this kind of trainings provided to our university students. But our governement has established great education systems to nuture each individuals and provide them with ample of opportunities to challenge themselves and to further work on their potential areas.
Other than that, our government also encouraged males who are above 18 years old to serve the national service [NS] for a period of 2 years. In China, not every male will be given the chance to go for military trainings as their government conduct selections based on various criteria. So I think Singapore guys should treasure the opportunities that they are provided with.