Polytechnic in Singapore has did so much on advertising themselves to secondary school. In one of a publication, this unknown youth MARK, he is dressed in berms, a cool printed tee, then a trendy jacket and sleek-looking shoes. Yes, he is also one of the Singapore self-made film producers and his works are well known even in Cannes. (apparently Cannes has a festival showcasing short films. Mr bean was there on his holiday too.) Polytechnic has done well in branding themselves as a carefree and also as a place where you can too excel.
JC on the other hand does not do much branding. Through word of mouth, you will get to know which JC is fun. The best you get to show off your style is through your shoes and bags. Also the only international recognition you get is through WHATEVER olympiad.
As a matter of fact, I do agree poly is more fun. Less Stress? I do not agree but I will give it to you as a reason to reject JC. More free time? defnitely you can have all the time you want in a poly. Flexibility? indeed you can twist and turn your lesson timing. So what is the real reason for going poly?
Take your time and enjoy schooling. Enjoy the joy and tantrums you have in a class. I know poly do have classes too. And you have like some many classes that you do not know the boy or girl behind the last desk. Enjoy the clique you spend time with. Yes They are the one you do stupid stuff with. (shooting bottle caps, roller coaster rides in school, staying til late outside for no apparent reason and going home saying wah lao there are so many homework today and many more) LOTS MORE. Doing these things in poly. Your parents will go nagging HAIYO MY CHILD HAS MIXED WITH THE WRONG COMPANY. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HIS FUTURE?
You think that is all? You do not need to know when is it time to study. You have your lovely TUTORS to nag at you. And all you have to do is just ABIT each day. Do you think your tutor will nag at you in poly? Last minute studying for a term paper and flunking it. You can just tell yourself ” Oh well, at least I have done my best.”
If you wanted to do well in life or something, you would have gone to Poly or a JC. And if you are real lazy and love fun, JC is the choice for you.