I'm sorry guys. Although I know this has got nothing to do with music, I need a place to vent my anger and displeasure with the education system.
Calling out to all Arts students in JC, have you ever felt that your subject combination looked more like a subject combination belonging to the Science stream instead of the Arts Stream?
Well, I sure do. I'm recently enrolled in Anderson Junior College and the very first thing they asked me to do was to submit the subject combinations that I want to offer in this college.
Alright, so I tried. And the very moment I logged into the system, I knew I was screwed. All available subject combinations in AJ have H2 Econs and H2/H1 Maths. Some subject combinations even offered H2 Econs, H2 Maths and H1 Science courses. Of course, we are allowed to customize one combination in case we do not want to take up the available choices. BUT! But we can only customize one subjection choice out of three and the customization is subject to "resources and other limitations".
And so, I decided to customize my first choice of subject combination and I chose H2 Chem, H2 Hist, H2 Lit and H2 Geog. This subject combination looks more like an Arts subject combination than any other combinations that I can apply for.
And screw, I looked at the temporary lecture schedules for the next two weeks and I know my customized subject combination has failed(Well, cos they're holding H2 Geog and H2 Hist lectures at the very same time!). I'm forced to take up Econs and Maths now.
And you know something... If you're to ask me if Econs is an Arts subject. I will tell you: "No, it's FREAKING not!" Econs, in a sense, is more of a Science subject because science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research. And yes, Econs do belong to a section of science known as Social Sciences. I was in PJ during PAE and I have gone through Econs lecture and hell, the demand and supply curve sure looks like Maths and Science to me. The PPC curve sure does look very scientific too.
And I have to admit, I hate Maths since I was young. I find it boring and irritating. Like how do integration and differentiation affect my English Literature or my History papers? AND DAMN, I HAVE TO TAKE MATHS FOR ANOTHER 2 MORE YEARS AND EVEN SIT AN A LEVEL PAPER FOR IT.
Why am I an Arts student then? I might as well go to the Science stream and apply for the courses available there! And mind you, there is a greater flexibility in the Science subject combinations than the Arts subject combinations!
NOW WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?
Why aren't Art students given the same advantage that Science students get? Why do Science students get to do whatever they want(Since there are only 3 Science courses available?) while the Arts student are unable to enjoy the same share of flexibility in our studies? Can the MOE tell us what are they doing with the Arts stream?
For hell's sake, Arts students are not Science students. We might be the minority but you cannot forsake the minority just to attend to the majority. We have our own needs and rights too. You cannot deny us the right to enjoy our freedom of choices just because all resources are allocated to the majority! This is UNFAIR.
And what has the government been doing with all their money? Investing in more Science courses? Investing in more Science programmes? Investing in... An education system that is more favourable towards the Science students?
This education system does not walk the talk. I'm facing the reality of it right now and so much for all the shit about "holistic development", "greater flexibility", "more freedom".
It's all about: "We shall only offer the best for the Science students!"
I AM PISSED AND I WANT TO BOYCOTT MY SCHOOL AND THE EDUCATION SYSTEM. I cannot believe that even in JCs, we are still under such tight reins.
Arts students, I'm sure you have felt the same too. Do something about it. Stop the Science students from getting their way!
Calling out to all Arts students in JC, have you ever felt that your subject combination looked more like a subject combination belonging to the Science stream instead of the Arts Stream?
Well, I sure do. I'm recently enrolled in Anderson Junior College and the very first thing they asked me to do was to submit the subject combinations that I want to offer in this college.
Alright, so I tried. And the very moment I logged into the system, I knew I was screwed. All available subject combinations in AJ have H2 Econs and H2/H1 Maths. Some subject combinations even offered H2 Econs, H2 Maths and H1 Science courses. Of course, we are allowed to customize one combination in case we do not want to take up the available choices. BUT! But we can only customize one subjection choice out of three and the customization is subject to "resources and other limitations".
And so, I decided to customize my first choice of subject combination and I chose H2 Chem, H2 Hist, H2 Lit and H2 Geog. This subject combination looks more like an Arts subject combination than any other combinations that I can apply for.
And screw, I looked at the temporary lecture schedules for the next two weeks and I know my customized subject combination has failed(Well, cos they're holding H2 Geog and H2 Hist lectures at the very same time!). I'm forced to take up Econs and Maths now.
And you know something... If you're to ask me if Econs is an Arts subject. I will tell you: "No, it's FREAKING not!" Econs, in a sense, is more of a Science subject because science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research. And yes, Econs do belong to a section of science known as Social Sciences. I was in PJ during PAE and I have gone through Econs lecture and hell, the demand and supply curve sure looks like Maths and Science to me. The PPC curve sure does look very scientific too.
And I have to admit, I hate Maths since I was young. I find it boring and irritating. Like how do integration and differentiation affect my English Literature or my History papers? AND DAMN, I HAVE TO TAKE MATHS FOR ANOTHER 2 MORE YEARS AND EVEN SIT AN A LEVEL PAPER FOR IT.
Why am I an Arts student then? I might as well go to the Science stream and apply for the courses available there! And mind you, there is a greater flexibility in the Science subject combinations than the Arts subject combinations!
NOW WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?
Why aren't Art students given the same advantage that Science students get? Why do Science students get to do whatever they want(Since there are only 3 Science courses available?) while the Arts student are unable to enjoy the same share of flexibility in our studies? Can the MOE tell us what are they doing with the Arts stream?
For hell's sake, Arts students are not Science students. We might be the minority but you cannot forsake the minority just to attend to the majority. We have our own needs and rights too. You cannot deny us the right to enjoy our freedom of choices just because all resources are allocated to the majority! This is UNFAIR.
And what has the government been doing with all their money? Investing in more Science courses? Investing in more Science programmes? Investing in... An education system that is more favourable towards the Science students?
This education system does not walk the talk. I'm facing the reality of it right now and so much for all the shit about "holistic development", "greater flexibility", "more freedom".
It's all about: "We shall only offer the best for the Science students!"
I AM PISSED AND I WANT TO BOYCOTT MY SCHOOL AND THE EDUCATION SYSTEM. I cannot believe that even in JCs, we are still under such tight reins.
Arts students, I'm sure you have felt the same too. Do something about it. Stop the Science students from getting their way!
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