Seems like the IPP (attachment / internship) experience,
Can be very different and contrasting,
Depending on where you are posted.

Period.

Been reading blogs, Chatting with classmates,
And Comparing working conditions.

Poly students or University undergrads are NOT Cheap Labour.
We have learned enough in our classrooms and done our fair share of projects,
A large percentage of us also have been doing Part Time Work during the holidays or even during our school terms,
We are in one way or another prepared for IPP.

Pls,
If you are an ‘employer’,
Dun treat us like we have no working experience.
And giving us Mediocre jobs.

We are BETTER than THAT!

In saying that,
I must say that my first 4 weeks @ Singapore Sports School,
Could not have turned out better.

It’s probably rare for someone who can actually enjoy his working life so much.
The transition from Student to Working Adult.
Perhaps my duties are still not fully fledged,
Not yet the full portfolio of a Student Development Officer,
But, I’m loving every minute of my Job thus far.

As a People’s Person,
Interacting with everyone,
From Coaches, Team Managers, Teachers, Security Guards,
And my beloved students…
Is like the perfect fitting pair of jeans.

It could juz be a simple greeting of ‘Good Morning’,
A chit chat to find out if the student’s preparation for his/her ‘O’ Levels Prelims is smooth,
Or finding out how long an athlete would be out of action.
It’s as though it is in my blood.

Remembering the 300 odd names is still a mountain to climb,
Dealing with the occasional troublesome students can be frustrating,
Helping them in their homework can remind me of how much I’m detached from secondary studies.
Hearing nonsensical excuses can tickle my funny bones too.

Hey,

I even counsel them on how to deal with BGR.

More fun and challenges awaits me.

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