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Well well well, its back to the old computer all over again. Blogging on the PSP is kinda limited..there is only so much that i can type before my PSP AND my fingers break down (cramps actually). Yeap, so its back to total non-inhibition that is bestowed upon me by the computer! Haha.
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Just came back from my Brother's new hostel room at Prince George's Park Residence at NUS. I must say, it is totally fantabulous! But on the outside, it looks fab, but really, once you go in, the place is kinda dull, drab and literally kinda run-down. Haha. The walls are stained black....paint peeling etc. The rooms are kinda quaint....and small...not to the mention the desk and the bed as well. All kinda miniscule. Lol.
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It got me thinking, what is it about Hall life or campus life that makes students so eagerly anticipate for it? True, the anticipation to be able to stay in a hostel or a hall for that matter, excites many a Pre-U student. The prospect of independence, both financially and morally (to a certain extent) conjures up numerous thoughts of late-night partyings, sleep overs, potlucks, etc. But really, what is it about Hall/Hostel life that makes it such a must have when one is in Uni?
Independence? Free from the constrictions of parents? Ability to socialise openly and without much red-tape drawn? Or is it simply the chance for one to truly experience being totally and fully responsible for one's own living, study, finance and social circle as well? Which of course, encompasses the above mentioned factors!
So it boils down to this - Freedom. At the end of the day, one being able to be fully accountable for one's own living and everyting that revolves around the day to day functioning of our own lives, gives us that inexplicable sense of...hmm...victory? Haha, that we have finally set ourselves free and power-ed up the social ladder, a step closer to full fledged adulthood.
It is without doubt that we may still require the services, care, concern and support our parents give to us from time to time, but ultimately, having thrusted themselves into near total seperation from the household, gives one immense personal, moral, financial and academia power and of course accountability. Elements that before which, will have been hard to come by, if not for the fact that from young you either
1) Live on your own already
2) Your parents give u that freedom from young
3) Lead a very "outward bound" lifestyle
or
4) Simply, you defied and chose the Vegabond way of life.
Simply put : Hall life = being responsible = making the right decisions = upholding certain values and morals = DISCIPLINE.
DISCIPLINE. The fundamental basis of trust that gives parents the onus to set thier child free to wander, study, socialise and of course, experience hostel, communal and cross-gender living, whereby gender, racial, ethnic and social lines are blurred to a bare minimum.
Suffice to say, Hostel living will be a pre-cursor to the real world outside that is fast becoming cosmopolitian, whereby one region is no longer defined by its race, religion or ethniticity but rather, by its diversity and amalgation of different societies.
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As for me, i'm really really eagerly anticipation being able to stay in a hall once i enter NTU. As what my course mate, Dennis (who is a NSmen and a very successful RF engineer...also from NTU) said
"Hall life is what makes university life so vibrant and interesting. By all means, you must experience Hall lfie at least once in your life..."
I treausre that total independence and freedom to do what i want, go where i want and socialise as much as i want. All these while we're constriction by the system to stay within our own circle of like-minded, like-skilled people. Its kinda boring don't you think?
Already i have two friends of mine who can be my Hostel mate anytime...haha, just need to ask them only. Both take the same course as me and both are my good friends. Hahaha.
I really cannot wait to stay in a hall. I want to experience it for myself, the vibrancy, the colours, the fun and the adventures that hall life has to offer.
And of course, the acquaintances as well *wink* ;)
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Can't wait!!!
Hahaha.
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