Ni hao Internet!
Coming to a close of our Singapore experience, time for one last reflective blog! Many have already written on the community aspect of Singapore, the country and how their people develop this through Outdoor Ed! For further reading, check out Lulu, Mathew, Lachy and Monica’s fantastic work.
What does 1/2 day bike riding look like in less than 1 minute? You just witnessed it.
This video is a time-lapse of 1/2day bike riding we undertook under guide Nam Jim. The 2nd man in Singapore to gain a University level qualification degree in Outdoor Education (through LaTrobe University, Bendigo) he is a wealth of knowledge and currently heads up the Raffles Leadership Institute in Singapore’s number 1 school. He is a passionate man with a background in Outward Bound Singapore and has major plans for the future of Outdoor Education in this country. Through his expertise and willingness to share we explored a majority of the East Coast of Singapore including history and environmental impact through use of a network of Connector Paths.
The train takes off and I look around, the space is empty. Don’t get me wrong, the train is full, standing room only. People commuting but no one connecting. It feels as if the only common voice here is the automated announcements over the speakers. People on their phones, some headphones in, some eyes resting, some looking around. I feel the sounds our group makes are a welcome relief as the bubbling conversation & laughter fill up an otherwise silent carriage. We are connected with one another. I wonder about others.
The research team and myself have put together a miniature PhD in order to gain an understanding of the uses of natural environments around Singapore.
“For what purpose do Singaporeans aged between 19 and 24 use natural environment?”
Introduction
Social media, sexual innuendo and the advancement of technology have become some what of a social norm within the online community. There are many ways to interact with others to gain an opportunity to meet in real life and the possibility of finding a life partner.
Meet Salim!
Every morning Salim makes us a majestic ice coffee that always comes with a big humble smile. He seemed to be quite a friendly man, and today we decided to ask him a few questions to get to know him a bit more. Check it out!
