Because I have been through uni and I realized that getting all “A”s doesn’t mean anything, I have been telling juniors to pick up more skills that cannot be attained from the classroom. I tell them that getting a 4-flat isn’t everything. I tell them that being a smart student in class doesn’t mean that you will land yourself that dream job if you didn’t know how to carry and present yourself well.

I don’t know how much of those advice went into their heads, but one thing is for sure — they will one day realize the truth behind those words :)

Another bunch of people also think that learning must revolve around the academic or professional field but they don’t realize that life skills like cooking, crafts, housework, even socialising and people skills are equally important. You aren’t born with skills, you pick them up. To be honest, call me old-fashioned but what’s the point of having a Masters or PhD when you don’t even know how to boil water or cook rice for your children/husband?

There has to be a balance to everything, even learning. :)