Singapore's Top 1% Students Are Struggling

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  • Опубликовано: 23 янв 2025

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  • @YEOLO
    @YEOLO  17 дней назад +149

    dragon shirt guy is a vibe... also how do we feel about longer videos in the new year yay or nay?

    • @thecoolintroverttv8381
      @thecoolintroverttv8381 17 дней назад +3

      Loved him😆 why did it keep getting worse?!...definitely a 'yay'✋️ from me

    • @brendanneo6
      @brendanneo6 17 дней назад +4

      yayy

    • @vhalia
      @vhalia 17 дней назад +3

      Yay

    • @Simplejunk92
      @Simplejunk92 17 дней назад +1

      Dragon shirt looks abit like seraph from matrix

    • @alloh2021
      @alloh2021 17 дней назад

      Yes!

  • @BoplayPhotos
    @BoplayPhotos 17 дней назад +252

    LOL. The guy in the flowery shirt with sunglases at 0::32 is the lead vocalist of the local underground punk band, The CB Dogs. He was in Chinatown shooting a video for their upcoming album launch gig. He's definitely trolling the interviewer hahaha

    • @marktay9752
      @marktay9752 17 дней назад +8

      yes i feel it too... he was promoting his band. free advertising

  • @RabidRedRacoon
    @RabidRedRacoon 17 дней назад +80

    From a guy who started from the bottom about 15 years ago, just grab any damn job first. Money will soon follow you. Not trying to be condescending but it is just real life experience that I would like to share. Everyone has ideals but ideals not gonna pay the bills and feed you. Once you get your money stream , then your ideals come in play .

    • @music_GG
      @music_GG 16 дней назад +2

      Not from uni. But correct. First job just anyhow grab. Don't like just keep changing until you find something comfortable to settle in. Save up some money for a few years then go chase your dreams.

  • @embershen364
    @embershen364 17 дней назад +50

    NUS only is hard to get in for courses like Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Computer Science. Got plenty of dumping grounds too.

    • @Claudia-cy6ou
      @Claudia-cy6ou 17 дней назад +7

      @@embershen364 yeah NUS really isn’t hard to get in at all. Depends on the course

  • @Magurosenbei
    @Magurosenbei 16 дней назад +19

    I still remember back in 2010 when I have just graduated from polytechnic, whatever we need to know as a Game Programmer or Software Engineer has already been taught to a deep extent. But we don't get any good pay or a placement because the lack of a Computer Science Degree. Fast forward after NS, went to NUS, basically slept in class, resubmitting whatever I have done at Poly, trust me other than the standard academic subjects (Science, maths etc) JC students don't even come close and we had a 1st class honor team member (JC) who can't code for god sake in Computer Science at Year 3.
    Fast forward to a few years back, I went back to polytechnic as a career, only to found out that the content taught to students has drastically reduced to the point that they are non-functional even after graduation. The reason: Feedback say they taught too much depth and repeated in University and they want to reduce that. But like duh that's what exemptions are for.
    So what I saw over the years was simply:
    Poly students are too strong in University -> High level of graduates -> We need to balance -> Therefore make poly students lousier -> Harder to enter Uni -> Lower graduation rate.
    And now they tell people that you don't need a University degree for your credentials but in reality because the pre-Uni levels standards have been lowered, how can you secure a job (as in stay without getting fired) without a degree.

    • @kimchiba4570
      @kimchiba4570 16 дней назад

      Poly students are academically much weaker ... But excel in practical ...

    • @Magurosenbei
      @Magurosenbei 16 дней назад +3

      @kimchiba4570 Not exactly true. For example, when you come from a games background, you already know 3D mathematics, matrices, discrete mathematics, gravity physics, dynamic physics, lightning emulation via diffuse, specular, ray tracing etc. But guess what you are only tested on H2 maths and physics which barely covers all these until say Lv2000 maths physics modules which are non compulsory unlike lv 1000 modules.
      For JC, they are just repeating or simply revision of their A level stuff until lv 2000 and above.
      Back in the days, there was a need to take about 10 of such compulsory academic modules that were more or less useless in reality.

  • @LexyBANA
    @LexyBANA 17 дней назад +38

    adding "very extremely difficult" to my vocab from now on 😂😂 thanks dragon shirt guy

  • @alvinwongweiye
    @alvinwongweiye 17 дней назад +29

    The guy in the glasses feel like someone from the noose sia HAHAHAH

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 17 дней назад +33

    2:18 I saw his sunnies and realised it’s the same as YEOLO’S profile pic

    • @agoodlif3
      @agoodlif3 17 дней назад +1

      omg this made me laugh

  • @Daniel-bn2lm
    @Daniel-bn2lm 11 дней назад +3

    I guess its a strange phenomenon for Singaporeans but in the US its very common for even primary school students to be taken to tour a local university. Especially when its high school where its almost expected to tour the university or universities you're applying to. The universities here have gift shops and a dedicated team to lead tours.

  • @yoonchongong8914
    @yoonchongong8914 16 дней назад +2

    Thanks!

    • @YEOLO
      @YEOLO  16 дней назад +1

      appreciate it!

  • @DAMNBros
    @DAMNBros 16 дней назад +9

    How are NUS students the top 1% ? The top 1% won’t go to NUS

  • @twl8053
    @twl8053 16 дней назад +8

    The dragon guy feels like the protagonist in Yakuza game:like a dragon, Ichiban Kasuga! 😂

  • @yoonchongong8914
    @yoonchongong8914 16 дней назад +8

    Even if you graduate from NUS not all will fare well. You have to be confident in your jobs and be in the right job. Experience is important. Dont just go for high pay. when you dont have experience. Most jobs are on the job training anyway. You learn from experience .Who will pay you highly if you are learninhg on the job.

  • @xinriji
    @xinriji 17 дней назад +5

    i’m really glad i went through poly because that prepared me for the working world , compared to university where they tried to teach us how to prepare for interviews and pitching, but it feels very inadequate and rushed in comparison to what i learnt in poly. If i hadn’t went to poly, i think i would struggle in the basics of how to prepare for a job interview or even create a resume.

  • @BrianPatrick-s6b
    @BrianPatrick-s6b 17 дней назад +10

    Where in the world the 1% came from? ...35 years ago about 20% of each cohort made it to NUS and NTU..today about 40% made it to the 5 unis....nus was never 1 percentile...only the medical faculty of the 2 universities or the law faculty of the 3 unis are 1 percentile.

    • @Slla-th5vt
      @Slla-th5vt 17 дней назад +1

      yar, exactly. But then saying NUS is not that difficult to get into will just embarrass all those Singaporeans who failed to get into uni.

  • @renaturerelaxationchannel4800
    @renaturerelaxationchannel4800 17 дней назад +5

    When i graduated from overseas back in 2008 or 2009, it took me less than a week to find a part-time job and 6 months for a full-time job. It was after lehmen brother financial crisis. I thought it was impossible to find a decent job too. Jia you to all the recent graduates and graduates to be. To me, attitude is very important.

    • @LollipopLop
      @LollipopLop 17 дней назад +1

      To me hard work is important
      Not about graduate

    • @renaturerelaxationchannel4800
      @renaturerelaxationchannel4800 17 дней назад +1

      @@LollipopLop play hard and work hard. if you can study, I think just go ahead for degree but if you can't and don't like, I think is still fine. Just make sure you enjoy life and not work too hard to miss life.

  • @lean2306
    @lean2306 17 дней назад +8

    the cb dogs reveal hit me like a fucking train so i looked them up and found out that THEY DROPPED AN ALBUM IN 2023 😭 KING EARNS MORE THAN ME NOW 🖤🖤🖤

    • @eddiesean8453
      @eddiesean8453 8 дней назад

      You must earn very little

    • @lean2306
      @lean2306 День назад

      @ you must base your self worth on your bank statements?

    • @eddiesean8453
      @eddiesean8453 День назад

      @@lean2306 can you read? You said that guy earned more than you and I said you must earn very little….🤦‍♂️

    • @lean2306
      @lean2306 День назад

      @@eddiesean8453 how u know how much he earn?

    • @eddiesean8453
      @eddiesean8453 День назад

      @@lean2306 based off Spotify monthly listens and other guesses

  • @kozzworld
    @kozzworld 17 дней назад +21

    dragon guy is the man haha

    • @RabidRedRacoon
      @RabidRedRacoon 17 дней назад +1

      check out CB dogs and their new single. Dragon shirt guy is effing on FIREEEEEE

  • @whimsicalapple4376
    @whimsicalapple4376 17 дней назад +4

    Guys Yeolo just dropped another video; it's all I needed for today!! Happy New Year 🎉

  • @kumar8837
    @kumar8837 12 дней назад +2

    I disagree with the lawyer's criticism to those students who "Wake up" later and do not put effort into finding 1) internships and 2) getting good grades. Everyone has unique struggles like mental and physical health, family issues and relationship issues so many students struggle during university and he came across very judgemental which I did not appreciate. University is a learning experience lah, lets not make it seem universal.

  • @ber2696
    @ber2696 16 дней назад +1

    If Yeolo played "we listened we don't judged" , he'd fail... and im in for it😂

  • @sowhat1674
    @sowhat1674 17 дней назад +15

    Honestly speaking, a degree and experience alone isn't enough these days. Employers will hire an acquaintance, family and friends before a student fresh off school.

    • @kumar8837
      @kumar8837 12 дней назад +1

      This is why networking is key.

  • @saezyo
    @saezyo 17 дней назад +5

    Holy shit I wanna be friends with the dragon bro.

  • @nooodlemancer
    @nooodlemancer 17 дней назад +4

    the chad at 0:38 should consider starting a dropship clothing brand

  • @DeathHela
    @DeathHela 16 дней назад +1

    😭😭😭im from ntu n i heard a story from my friend that a small kid ran into some random lecture n the kids part of a tour group

  • @ShirozawaDesura
    @ShirozawaDesura 7 дней назад +1

    Sorry but for the so called top 1% of students, the way they speak grates on my ears. 😂😂

  • @scorpioo
    @scorpioo 11 дней назад

    The shades guy is naturally funny lol

  • @elliotoliver8679
    @elliotoliver8679 17 дней назад +2

    So glad not to be in top 1%, too much pressure! SMU is great because no problem getting food and get to Bras Basah MRT without going outside

  • @afah6850
    @afah6850 17 дней назад +4

    dragon guy is the man

  • @Tampenismall
    @Tampenismall 17 дней назад +1

    Well… we all to start some where

  • @melho6573
    @melho6573 16 дней назад

    Maybe in Harvard, cambridge, oxford … 😂😂😂

  • @Dorimeme187
    @Dorimeme187 17 дней назад

    SINGAPORE FIRST WHEN?

    • @Hull6-f5h
      @Hull6-f5h 16 дней назад

      After Indianbscammers

  • @zoeng9026
    @zoeng9026 10 дней назад

    Can you react to CB dogs latest MV please :D

  • @victorvictor4235
    @victorvictor4235 17 дней назад

    I like the guy in black ,

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. 17 дней назад +2

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉
    Also, Asian students not feeling up to the task despite having achievements? Lol can’t relate 👀

    • @Raksasaification
      @Raksasaification 17 дней назад +2

      That's a different Asia. In Singapore and perhaps globally, a certain Asian type frequently have totally unsubstantiated confidence. Singlish: smoke. This is at the opposite polar of the Asians seen in this video, even if they are overachievers they feel like an imposter.

  • @dbwb3
    @dbwb3 17 дней назад

    😮

  • @quackbuilds
    @quackbuilds 17 дней назад

    first

  • @Claudia-cy6ou
    @Claudia-cy6ou 17 дней назад +3

    Actually from the way the guy in shades speaks English…idk how he got into NUS tbh. He was the bottom 20% I’m not surprised. Lol. I can’t with his English grammar and pronounciation

    • @marktay9752
      @marktay9752 17 дней назад +10

      Why are you so shallow? Don't you know that there are many great companies with founders who did not have any high academic achievements? The guy in shades perform well during the interview. . Dont be so high-up there. Many Uni grads are not even earning high salaries nowadays.

    • @Claudia-cy6ou
      @Claudia-cy6ou 17 дней назад +1

      @ well it’s a fact though. We all know it. The successful ones without good academics are the exceptions. The uni grads I know are earning high salaries actually lol

    • @marktay9752
      @marktay9752 17 дней назад +5

      TO add on.. Having a NUS degree is not a biggie. We have a huge influx of foreigner talents with degrees much more preferred by some employers. Degree is just a stepping stone and a piece of paper. Moral of this story, top 20% is not a guarantee win. We should not discriminate on the bottom 20%. Most important is your attitude, your desire to learn and lastly good people skill to go far.

    • @Claudia-cy6ou
      @Claudia-cy6ou 17 дней назад +1

      @@marktay9752 of course! Not talking about this. I’m just saying the way he talks he doesn’t sound educated. He may be successful with some vape selling business somewhere. Btw most NUS kids aren’t that smart either, I’ve many classmates who are really not that intelligent. But those that are intelligent will definitely be in the school too. I’m not talking about success, purely saying the way he speaks > not good with studies > idk how he got in. You can actually tell if someone is smart or not just by talking to them. It’s a fact

    • @Claudia-cy6ou
      @Claudia-cy6ou 17 дней назад

      Also, I AM shallow and I choose to discriminate cus I just can’t stand stupid people I admit it openly. It’s also clear this guy has no people skills nor attitude and self awareness lol so yes. Idk how he got in.

  • @DavidDavid-yz2sh
    @DavidDavid-yz2sh 16 дней назад +2

    Bro the guy with glasses and black t shirt , your look is very retro too honestly. Back to the 80s. Esc your glasses very very very retro.

  • @johnboon4731
    @johnboon4731 17 дней назад +2

    AS LONG AS PAP IS THE GOV THE UNLIMITED IMPORTING OF FOREIGNERS POLICY WOULD CONTINUE AND WOULD PUSH THE SINGAPORE POPULATION TO CROSS 9 MILLION BY 2045.🙈