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Instructions: what questions to answer and post at where

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Instructions: what questions to answer and post at where

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There are 3 postings that you will need to do. Remember to indicate your names in the title of the posts

I. Group post while reading the assigned reading:

a. Why did this family / person move to the host country?

b. What are some challenges they faced?

c. What made this family / person stay in their host country?

II. Individual post (post under the tab of the group you are listening to)

a. What common experiences do you have with these transnational families?

III. Group discussion summary (after listening to other sharing and postings under your group)

a. What is one common experience that stood out for you? Why?

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Instructions: What is my group's assigned reading

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Instructions: What is my group's assigned reading

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For those assigned ST IN article, pls refer to these links:

Group 1A/2A: Drawn by Brighter Prospects

https://cce.straitstimes.com/article/1184464/drawn-by-brighter-prospects

Group 1B/2B: Family cultivates ties here and abroad

https://cce.straitstimes.com/article/1184462/family-cultivates-ties-here-and-abroad

Group 1C/2C: On Jessica Lim (Cambodia)

12 Singaporeans abroad find their calling on the road less travelled | The Straits Times

Group 1D/2D: On Muhammad Yunos Chaimin (Indonesia)

12 Singaporeans abroad find their calling on the road less travelled | The Straits Times

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Ia)To accompany her husband

b)They came at a difficult time around Christmas 2019, three months before the Covid-19 lockdown

c)The husbands work and her dreams

IIa)I have friends from foreign countries that moved into this country

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a) Jessica moved from Punggol to Cambodia because she didn't like how the place was being built. She preferred when Punggol was just a jetty and without all the development.

b) She misses Singapore food.

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a)Ramakrishna Shastry moved to Singapore with his wife for better work opportunities.

b)They feel distant from their relatives and there were fewer vegetarian options for them

c)Their kids convinced them to apply for a citizenship

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a. This family moved to Singapore in order to avoid the large amount of competition in China due to it's large population, to avoid China's one-child policy that they had in place at the time, and because they preferred Singapore's less competitive education system.

b. They faced an language barrier as they almost exclusively spoke Mandarin, resulting in a lack of ability to communicate with primarily English-speaking Singaporeans.

c. They stayed because they had already set up a good business here and had already gotten used to living in Singapore with their children, who were born there.

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1B- qian hui, nicki, cayla and long xuan

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1B- qian hui, nicki, cayla and long xuan

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a. for better work opportunities and to start a family

b. there were fewer vegetarian food options for them. they also did not have any other family in singapore

c. singapore's safety, good infrastructure, cleanliness and work opportunities were their reasons for choosing to lay down their roots here.

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a) Help to put together the annual Angkor Photo Festival and Workshops in Siem Reap, the province known for the Angkor Wat ruins.

b) The marketplace was quite unforgiving to local photographers. There were lots of barriers to entry.

c)she enjoys the friendship and bonds she created there.

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Mr Zhang(53) is a Chinese man who left his home country China, to get a better life by going to Singapore. Which eventually found a wife in university Ms Xu(45), and have 3 children. He describes that he is slowly trying to forge bonds with the locals and the amount of stress that comes along when he first arrived. Their children are born in Singapore, they are closely connected to the Chinese heritage and meets the other family members for an extended two weeks after Chinese New Year.

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a)

For better job opportunity and income

b)

he feels homesick despite being away for more than two decades and language barrier

c)

for better business and income

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She Went to Cambodia as the environment there is much more calm, relax

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She Went to Cambodia as the environment there is much more calm, relax

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i think the presentation was interesting. i was inspired by how the two people were successful in the end.

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A very good talk, would definitely go again

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i think that the presentation was very well done and well prepared. the content was also good

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jessica lim moved from Singapore to cambonia. more content pls!!!! Dx deserve a promotion

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Talk was kinda boring and short but its very meaning ful

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Label the post with your name and answer the following question:

How can these common experiences help us to connect better with one another in Singapore and abroad?

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They felt homesick. They are willing to move to another country away from their friends and families to live a better life and to have a better job opportunity to make more money to support themselves and so that they can also send money back to their home country to help their families there

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since people bond over common experiences, conversations can be started and bonds can be forged between individuals through common experiences

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The talk was simply exceptional, captivating every listener with its profound insights and eloquent delivery. It seamlessly wove together intricate ideas, leaving us enlightened and inspired. Hari's passion and expertise illuminated the room, making it an unforgettable experience. Truly, it was a masterclass in communication that left us yearning for more.

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we can learn to be more accepting of people from other countries in order to avoid ostracising people who come from other countries.

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People can give advice to one another based on their personal experience

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be more accepting and open minded about people from other countries

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We can understand each other and better help one another when in face of difficulties when moving to a different country.

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It lets us create relationships with the locals in the country to build trust among each other.

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we can get to know each others different culture

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Building connections with different people is good as it helps us develop a very strong bond when we can understand each other and meet each others needs. Common experiences makes people appreciate each other more easily.

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All of them moved to another country for a better life and all of them faced difficulties

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We should have an open mind to accept foreigners from other country so that they wouldn't face any problem adapting to Singapore's community. We should also learn other languages so that there would be lesser miscaption. These would create memorable experiences during their stay.

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if everyone is connected it would be easier for everyone to dong with each other regardless of race and place

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we can learn to be more accepting to other people from other countries so they dont think we are racist or prejudice to them

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people tend to bond over their common experiences, which causes them have conversation and become friends

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it would be beneficial to connect with foreigners as they can share meaningful insights on our country, and we can learn new cultures as part as an effort of globalisation

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These common experiences help understand and acknowledge each other's struggles and challenges and empathise with them which allows for a stronger bond with one another

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common experiences help people bond and develop friendships

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The common experiences help people bond togtether

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learn to accept foreigners as people

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we need to be accepting and understand everyone , treating everyone equally.

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We learn how to interact with different groups of ppl and we also learn to be more invlusive of everyone

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we can understand their struggles and be more accepting towards them

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Be more accepting towards others and help them when they have difficulties

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Common experiences form the foundation for genuine connections between individuals in Singapore and abroad by fostering a shared sense of understanding and empathy. Whether it's celebrating cultural traditions, overcoming common challenges, or enjoying universal human experiences, these shared moments create bridges that transcend geographical boundaries. In Singapore, where diverse cultures coexist, recognizing common experiences promotes unity and mutual respect. Similarly, abroad, acknowledging shared challenges or joys helps break down cultural barriers, fostering relationships built on empathy and understanding. By embracing these shared experiences, we cultivate a global community grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and a deeper appreciation for our shared humanity.

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Farisyah: We are able to understand and learn more about it each other. Unforgettable memories can also be made.

Sun Ying: We will be able to be accepting to others and will help each other when needed.

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It helps us be more empathy as we are able to put ourselves into their shoes and understand the challenges they face

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We should be more accepting towards foreigners and help them. We can teach them and give our advice when they are in need of it

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common experiences creates a sense of mutual understanding and respect, which make individuals feel more comfortable when interacting