The aim of my project is provide a platform to discuss about the societal view on learning and education in a light-hearted manner. Hopefully, this project will be able to strike a conversation and thus move us one step closer to squaring this circle.

The pursuit of higher educational level and better grades has been ingrain in many, perpetrated by the “kiasu-ness” (fear of losing) of Singaporeans. Many believed that having a good education would eventually lead to a good job and a better life. As such, many students and parents try all ways and means to game the system and gain a competitive edge. Failure is not an option due to the high stakes involved and thus ,the process of learning and joy of learning seems to have taken a back seat.

There need to be a shift in mind set for the society moving forward. How then, can we reconcile personal aspiration for educational “success” and embrace learning as process?