Author: wickm36109@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg
The Planning Process of Project Week
Although project week was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19, we were still able to experience the effort of teamwork, responsibility and organisation. We initially had some issues forming a group, because one of the previous members did not wish to have such a service-based trip, however, all of the other members were most excited for […]
The End of my UWC Service Journey
Since my entry into UWCSEA East in 2013, I have been introduced to the importance of service-learning. Although I was struggling to find the right service for me in middle school, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have taken part in the Boomerang Bags service for 4 years. My journey began in grade […]
Creativity during COVID-19
From Boomerang Bags, I was able to learn how to sew and use a sewing machine. It sparked an interest that I am incredibly grateful for, and have been able to utilise during COVID-19. I was able to take my mum’s sewing machine and attempt to make my own masks. In Singapore, it is mandatory […]
What strengths have you discovered through CAS?
I think throughout my CAS experience, I have been able to learn how much I can balance on my plate at one time, and learn how I can thrive in a much healthier mental state. Last year, there was one season where I had an activity every day, and I could feel how much of […]
CAS In Grade 12
Although this year’s CAS has become significantly smaller than last year for me, purely due to the COVID restrictions as well as the heavy workload that has arrived, I can see myself exercising CAS in ways that are smaller but are still pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I still have a period until […]
The Handmaid’s Tale Introductory Discussion
What if the religious right went beyond elections and staged a revolution, establishing an American government that replaced the constitution with the Bible? Although this question might seem completely improbable, history has shown that some of the most improbable things are not impossible. At the moment, the social structure of the United States is already […]
Reflecting on CAS last year and upcoming CAS thoughts
Due to the COVID-19 situation, CAS this year will likely look quite different from last year. I felt that last year, I was able to do quite a range of activities, in all three elements of CAS. Whereas this year will likely have a decrease in participation for me. CAS last year included: Boomerang bags […]
18/08/20 Piano Update
My last update was close to a year ago, and I have since been continuing to practise the piano on a weekly basis. Last time, I said that I was tackling the piece called “Hungarian Dance”, however, I have since changed projects and delved into pieces that I found was more interesting and fun to […]