25% No Ice

A Polytechnic in Singapore offers three-year diploma level courses. In the second part of our ongoing series on tertiary education in Singapore, Megan talks to Yee Kien, a senior in SIM who went through the poly route before coming to SIM. He talks about studying in poly, balancing academic life and CCAs and exploring passions in school. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: Yee Kien: @emptysets, @newrecording47 Megan: @meganbahar

A Junior college in Singapore offers two-year pre-university courses that leads to either the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In the first of a three part series, Megan talks to Samuel, an Indonesian scholar in ACJC preparing for his A Levels in a few months time. He talks about the stress he faces, how he manages it, and his life outside school. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: Samuel: @samuelosc Megan: @meganbahar

"Unessential" or not, the world would be very different without arts. In this episode, Megan spills the tea with her senior, Jing Sen, who is now a musical theatre student in LaSalle College of the Arts. He shares his aspirations, how he got to where he is, and the state of the arts in Singapore. Email us at [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram:  Jing Sen: @hjsless, @j_koh_js  Megan: @meganbahar

Students have many commitments. More so if they are working to fund themselves. In this episode, Megan catches up with Christian, who lives in British Columbia, Canada and discusses his motivations and how he navigates life as a working student.  Email us at [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram:  Christian: @csurniawan Megan: @meganbahar

Every Book has a first chapter, every podcast, a first episode. The “first” is where introductions are made, its where the stage is set, and its where we say “Hello World”. In the second “first” episode of 25% No Ice, Megan shares her story so far, why this podcast and the plans for the future. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: Megan: @meganbahar

2020 has been a very eventful year indeed, and its centrepiece has undoubtedly been Covid-19. The global pandemic has changed the lifestyles of billions, transcending generations and geographies. In the midst of the lockdown, Megan catches up with Patrik, who is currently in Indonesia, and discusses life in this very strange time. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: Patrik: @saltypotate Megan: @meganbahar