What strengths have you discovered through CAS? Through my CAS experience so far, I have been able to develop many skills and strengths and improve my weaknesses. I have discovered that interacting or collaborating with others has been something that I can now consider a strength. This is especially the case for the service I […]
La Belle Dame sans Merci
La Belle Dame sans Merci is a poem written by author John Keats during the Romanticism movement. Because of this, the poem largely has aspects of subjectivity and it almost seems to view the world in a more glamorized way than it actually is – or was at the time, at least. John Keats was […]
Drinking – A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
This was a short story that I found extremely intriguing. There are several aspects to it that make it as such. Firstly, the writer, Caroline Knapp, has had a history with alcoholism which clearly reflected in the short story. There are four main characters in this story, two couples, each with different backgrounds – Mel, […]
RDA – link to blog
http://portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/rdasg/2020/03/ As a group in RDA, we decided to create a blog to record our experience in this service group. In the blog, we included a brief synopsis of what we do, who we work with, and combined reflections.
Card Activity
Rider: When I was younger I used to have a huge passion for horses and riding. I took horse riding classes and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was truly invested in the world of riding and horses and believed that this would be my passion for the rest of my life. Albatross: The albatross in this […]
Is Odysseus a complex character?
It can be argued that Odysseus is in fact one of the more complex characters in Homer’s, The Odyssey. However, one may also make the argument that his intentions are such that simply make him a static, black and white character. Odysseus can best be described as devious, yet brave. His courage and perseverance are […]
CAS Reflection #5
Collaboration has played a significant role in my experience and success with CAS. Firstly, as a new student in UWC, CAS was a great way from me to get involved in the community and meet new people, both peers, and those from my service. Last quarter, I really put a lot of emphasis into the […]
Jesus Hopped the “A” Train
While “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train,” wouldn’t necessarily be described as a ‘comedy,’ it most certainly does include humorous elements which make the play more entertaining to view. The central theme of the play is one that deeply contrasts with the amount of humor used in the work, overall. It is interesting to see the […]
Psychology Society Club – Reflection #1
Psychology Society Club aims to discuss the research and advocacy of mental health as well as the wellbeing of students in the school. I chose to participate in this activity not only because I hope to study psychology in the future, but also because I have a genuine interest and passion for it. I hope […]