Public policy application. (500 word limit) — Smart Nation, SingPass and possible risks Worldwide, we live in the age of modernization in societies. Singapore is no exception. In a bid to strategically position ourselves in an advantageous position for increased power in the global economy, we are aggressively riding on the wave of digital advancement to get ahead. In a time of digitization…

Opinion Essay. (300 word limit) — What is socialization? Socialization refers to how a person is molded through behavior, norms, values and social skills. How socialization looks like can differ based on culture. The subject matter was chosen as I believe how the power of influence is exerted and leaves an impact is a noteworthy thing. It is something…

Prose. — You and I — we are so different. Our personalities, interests and values. Some of us are olive skinned, some with more melanin. Some of us have dimples and moles. Droopy or raised noses. Unique fingerprints and stretch marks. Maybe the unique ability for our tongue to reach our nose. …

Prose — Descriptive. — Walk along the quiet roads filled with people going home a little further, and you’ll discover life. These places are filled with people and noise. Life is bursting, despite the late nights. Here lies a little establishment, sprouting in a tiny space in the alley. …

philosophy and the consideration of reality — What are we holding on to? We clutch at empty air, like how we grab at straws. Perhaps we will have it for a little while, but it often slips out of our grasp. We’re fearful about the present because when we fail, we think that we’re not enough. We…

Fiction — A story of separation. — Best paired with the following soundtracks & accompanying visuals: Pporappippam by Sun Mi. (Visuals from MV) X by Chung Ha. These violet skies that we lie under. This utopia where sand crumbles and flakes our feet. How could I ever forget? This dream-like state. Being with you, holding your hand…