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Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 9:03 PM
Elitism is perhaps something that will always be prevalent, especially in Singapore, where academic achievements matter more than anything else in the world.

Well, i was previously from CHIJ Secondary TP. Not exactly what people may define as 'elite', but it certainly serves as a yardstick for us to pit ourselves against the students from neighbourhood schools. I don't know about the others, but i've found my moral system readjusted ever since i went to Millennia Institute.

Again, you see the many instances of elitism once you step out of the school gates. Neither does it help that we're located in rather close proximity to other junior colleges, such as PJC, JJC, and even the top colleges such as HCJC and NJC.

You know, i used to believe, when i first went into MI, that students from the elite junior colleges were really stuck-up and full of themselves. I always questioned myself, again and again, what i was doing in a 3-year A Level institution when i could have gone on to a 2-year institution, or even a polytechnic? But upon closer observation, i've realised that part of this stigma has in fact stemmed from our own attitudes.

I've met many people in MI, who candidly proclaim that they're inferior to students in junior colleges. And i have also met some people, who have said right in my face that 'students in MI lack the drive to study'. (I believe i blogged about this incident a couple of months ago, check the archives (: ) And yet, this whole inferiority complex that we MI students feel stems from something that is called a SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY.

I won't mention names, but i have friends who completely lose the drive to study because they've ended up in MI. They feel bitter because they are placed on a level lower than that of others. Yet again, is it others who put us on that level, or is it us who put ourselves there?

I may have heard nasty comments from people in the junior colleges, but ultimately, if we believe that we are in MI for a reason, and that is to study, why should we bother about what others say? Never mind that some of us were forced to go to MI. Never mind that some of us went there only to satisfy our parents. Never mind that some of us went there despite qualifying for junior colleges. By going there, we show that we have an inclination to complete the A Level course as well. But if we're giving up without a fight, skipping lessons/school, not even bothering to turn up for exams, then how do you expect others to view us? Aren't we putting ourselves on the 'blighted star', so to speak?

For my MI classmates who are reading this, i know many of you have fears that you will retain. But believe in what i say. So long as you show that you truly want to excel, nothing, i repeat, nothing can stand in your way. We do know of many MI students who have succeeded in life. Mind you, many of them are Arts stream students as well. My point is, sometimes all we lack is that bit of resolve and determination. I also have fears that i won't be able to make it. But i know deep in my heart that i have tried my very best, and that, is certainly good enough for me.

For those of you who are planning to go on to the polytechnics, i hope that your attitudes may change when you go there. It's a different race altogether yet again.

Every single person in this world is here for a reason. Maybe we haven't found our purpose in your life; but i've found mine. For those who will stay on, we must continue to work hard and never give up. For the idiot who was singing 'Let's all retain together' the other day, sorry but please rework your ideas. Come to think of it, i think you should give up your place to someone who deserves it a lot more than you do. Since you can't appreciate it, i know of people who will be a lot of appreciative of your place in this school than you are.

At the end of the day, this society has changed. Nobody cares if you're from a top-notch junior college or 3-year tertiary institution anymore. In fact, i've heard that polytechnic students are even more highly marketable than university degree holders nowadays. Interesting tidbit, no?

And that's my 2 cents' worth.