I think the point is that you all are seeing it from the point
of students. Think about it, you all are there for 3/4 years, some
more, some less. The top admin of NUS has been there for so long,
they are the ones with long term vision. Like the Changi Airport
example, while the currents changes may not seem to be benefical to
all of us, maybe in ten years time they will make sense? It is not
easy to run a university, and there are unpopular decisions that
have to be made. Why not try to turn things to our advantage
instead of complaining?
This said, I have to agree that some of the things mentioned, like
the attitude of the staff could be much better. Once, I went to the
registar's office, and the clerks at the front desks were so rude.
However, when I went up to the 4th floor one, the clerk there was
very nice, showing that we shouldn't generalise. Maybe there is a
feedback channel that we are not aware of?
Regarding tutors, I have to say that my tutors are all relatively
nice. Whenever I have problems, they will be willing to help me
out, though I do not look for them all that much. Bear in mind that
we are in the U now, no more spoonfeeding, and they do not have to
behave like JC teachers who will hang over us all the
time.....Students ARE expected to do their own readings.....at
least, that is what is expected in Arts.
