Stanford Talk at RJC and Problems at Tutoring

Went back to RJC today to give a talk to the students about Stanford. Went pretty well, with Jason, Joan and Scott (Phi Psi brother). The kids are getting more and more shy. No one really asks questions anymore. They talk among themselves, laugh and joke a little, but none are really confident about asking questions about the school, or life overseas. Hmmm, I think that it's high time Singapore school kids become more outspoken, less self conscious. I suppose I can't really blame them. I am still pretty self conscious, but the States has made me speak out more and more. Anyway, I think it all went well, with a few kids staying back to ask us questions. Most of them wanted to know about the admissions criteria, and a little about the life there. Telling them about it gives me pangs :) I know how much I want to be back there.

Tuition was a disaster. Why? My student wasn't home. I spent an hour getting to his house, and he was out. According to his mom, he's out with friends. I was pissed. The next time this happens, I'm going to have to charge him for transport fees and time lost. He'll probably move the tuition to tomorrow. I need to prepare for Saturday's tuition. Sigh. Kids nowadays, no sense of responsibility.