Getting a university degree has become quite a natural progression for many Singaporean's education route after junior college or polytechnic. Many view it as the key to securing a stable and well paying job. However, as we usher in a new era of jobs and hiring practices, does one really need a university degree? Listen as we discuss our thoughts regarding the question, and give some advice for people looking to quit or skip university entirely.

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Junior college and polytechnic are two of the major education routes one has in Singapore after completing secondary school. These two routes are known to be vastly different, with two different environments for two different types of students. Listen as we dive into some of the similarities and differences between the two systems, and some advice for people choosing between the two routes.

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The SMU molestation case is one that has sparked controversy and conversations surrounding the issue of consent and sexual misdemeanours in Singapore. The public reaction to the case has certainly been mixed, with a good number of Facebook comments questioning the girl's motives and implying that she was "asking for it". Watch as we reaction to some Facebook comments, and talk about what we believe should be the focus going forward.  

Resources for help: 

Sexual Assault Care Centre Singapore: http://sacc.aware.org.sgAWARE Singapore: https://www.aware.org.sg/information/rape/

Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-444 

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 

CHAT @ *SCAPE: (+65) 6493 6500, (+65) 6493 6501 

SAF Counselling Hotline: 1800-278-0022  

The Straits Times article: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/smu-molestation-trial-accused-says-victim-was-fine-with-his-advances

Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/TheStraitsTimes/posts/10157815292112115

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Dating apps have become a quintessential part of dating in the modern era, with many couples meeting on the various dating apps available. With this development in modern dating comes with its fair share of unique quirks: how does one go about starting the conversation? What are the differences between all the dating apps? Watch as we discuss these topics, and talk about our own experiences with online dating.  

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With the recent kidnapping and murder of Sarah Everard, many women have come out to express their concerns and fears in day-to-day life. Yet, many still find it hard to believe that such concerns are applicable to Singapore. Watch as we discuss recent events such as Telegram groups in Singapore sharing obscene photos, and talk about women's rights in the context of Singapore.  

Telegram Channel: https://t.me/overthinksg

Whitedspace: https://www.instagram.com/whitedspace

Inter-University LGBT Network: https://www.instagram.com/interunilgbt

Sarah Everard Incident: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/12/world/europe/uk-sarah-everard.html

Singapore Telegram Groups Saga: https://mustsharenews.com/sg-nasi-lemak/ & https://mustsharenews.com/telegram-groups-obscene-photos/

Orientation camps in schools have been coming under fire in the recent years, and the recent case of Ngee Ann Polytechnic hazing incident reminded everyone about the debate surrounding camps and hazing culture in camps. Watch as we discuss the dilemma in our hands, and what we think should be done to curb the problem.  

Mustsharenews article about the incident: https://mustsharenews.com/ngee-ann-poly-hazing/

CLARIFICATION: The quote at 9:49 was wrong, the actual line used in the article was "But I can’t even admit that I’d like to know!" Sorry for the mistake.

Here at IMO, the topic of cancel culture and "woke culture" is one that we have not been shy to talk about, doing many episodes on it last year. Recently, the topic was brought up again by a controversial article by Today, which received backlash from netizens in Singapore. Watch as we talk about our reactions to the article, and reflect upon the role of media in society.   

Article: https://www.todayonline.com/gen-y-speaks/gen-y-speaks-why-i-dont-want-be-woke-dont-cancel-me-it 

RICE Media's Article: https://www.ricemedia.co/current-affairs-commentary-peer-review-todays-gen-y-speaks-op-ed-i-dont-want-woke/

Bertha Henson's Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/bertha.henson.54/posts/1886920401446734 

Desmond Fambrini TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondfambrini?lang=en 

Mustsharenews video on environmentalism in Singapore & The Green Plan: https://www.facebook.com/292279440975148/videos/135439035162893

Here on IMO, we cover important topics and social issues that need to be discussed. But once in a while, we take a step back and ask ourselves nonsensical questions like: Is water wet? Is cereal soup? Is ice a rock? Watch as we relax and discuss the nonsensical questions in life.

What is the meaning of life, what is the reason for our existence - for some reason, questions that induce existential questions are both enticing and yet dreadful at the same time. Listen as we talk about the 3 existential questions that hit us the most, and the good and the ugly about the human condition.  

Abraham Piper on TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJLSLxsm/

Victim blaming as been an issue that activists and society has been trying to fight against for a while. It is thus no surprise that the THIR.ST Instagram post received backlash from Singaporeans, and has sparked the conversation of victim blaming, as well as religion's role in today's society. Watch as we discuss our reactions to the THIR.ST Instagram saga, and our hopes for the future.  

Mustsharenews Article: https://mustsharenews.com/pastor-modest-lust/