I’m an Indian by heritage but I have a Singaporean passport and I was born and raised in Singapore which makes this country the only place I’ve lived in. Since I’ve only lived in one country, some would expect that I have not been exposed to different cultures but life in Singapore has allowed me to meet people from all around the world. The locals in Singapore have much more different beliefs and morals than foreigners in Singapore, many of which I have met in UWC. The contrasting values have always confused me because I do not preach only local or foreign beliefs. In a way, my views don’t fit in with either a local Singaporeans or an Indians, but some traits of both build up my mindset. Many Singaporean expectations have always affected the way I make decisions just like how some of my Indian heritage influences my views. For instance, local schools are heavily academic based which removes emphasis on character development and many experiences or opportunities. However, I have that constant pressure to perform academically at the back of my mind. On the other hand, I have the luxury of choosing my views and beliefs due to the wide range I have by being a local and a foreigner in the country I have stayed in my whole life.