Posts Tagged ‘Julian Wong’

The drive for that status symbol – but at what cost?

February 18, 2008

Are cars still a relevant part of the 5Cs, despite rising costs? YouthInk writers weigh in.
Brand-conscious youth gear up for that dream car
EVEN with higher car ownership costs, the convenience of your own car is not something that youth who live in today’s fast-paced world will give up easily.
I will even say that cars will [...]

What it means to say ‘I do’

November 26, 2007

YouthInk writers consider their odds for a successful marriage amid rising divorce rates.
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More like a business deal
THESE days, marriage seems like a business deal with numerous incentives.
In some circles, having a spouse is deemed essential for climbing up various ladders. But when the deal turns sour, one would probably cut losses by moving on.
Divorce is [...]

How did it all get so competitive?

November 5, 2007

Undergrad Zhao Ke was fined recently for hacking into his former junior college’s computer system to check out his peers’ exam scores. When does competition become too much? YouthInk writers have their say.
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Born to compare
COMPARING ourselves with others is ingrained in us.
Society exposes us to the terms of measurement and comparison we grow up with: [...]