Hmm, the Straits Times recently had an article toking abt how elitism might appear in Singapore. The poll results were pretty interesting, that students in "elite" schools were actually more likely to feel inferior and more likely to have a bad impression of the "elites" that is defined as those who excel in studies, sports etc.
Did I feel inferior back in JC? *naw* Most of the people in school are our friends and they don't behave like they're one class above the rest. Well, at least that was what I experienced back at NJC then. There were only a few people who behaved like they were better than the rest (and they actually really were) but thinking that way makes me dislike them, not envy.
The competition was definitely stiff, but it pushes me to work hard and try to be on par with the better students. That was then, when hardwork still mattered. Now at uni, do feel kinda inferior at times eh, cos hardwork doesn't really equate to results anymore. The pace is so hectic, it takes a bit of genius to do well. Me being a slow-learner, I need time to absorb the stuff I am learning and the pace doesn't really allow it. But again, the people don't really behave any differently from what I mentioned earlier back in JC days. Elitism still not widespread from what I see ba, hahaha.
