School Culture Differences (Us vs Myanmar vs HK vs Singapore) | Culture Shock Ep 6

How does the school culture differs in different countries? Wearing heels are allowed in school? Having dyed hair is acceptable? Find out more in today's episode of Culture Shock!
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Yatty- / oo_ya_
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Charmaine Sew
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[@thesmartglobal]

If you've recently (or not so recently) moved to Singapore and interested in appearing on Culture Shock to share your views and experiences, drop us an email at [e-mail]!

[@IceCreamUnity]

Hi TSL, thanks for starting this series. Having fun learning about different cultures. Maybe something to consider: participants could bring items / share interesting photos to spice things up. E.g. one of the guest had a crazy haircut in the past that was allowed, etc. Just a thought that I had when watching the video.

[@IrenereneHK]

Thank you again TSL for inviting me to this interesting discussion!😆

[@SuccessforLifester]

Thank you Irene!

[@thesmartglobal]

Thank you Irene! Hope to have you back on! 😀

[@kennyzeng21]

surprised to see u here

[@godsbelovedchild1810]

Came here for you gorgeous!!

[@TheKikopuppy]

It’s not entirely true that you study all the same subjects in Myanmar actually. When students reach Grade 9, they can specialise into bio (sciences), which a lot of students take if they want to go into medical school, or eco (economics) - more for business and other areas. So at least 3 subjects will be different among the specialisations for their university matriculation exam. But of course private schools are entirely different because they model British/American systems to get the students to go overseas.

[@dontspeakifudontknow]

Love hearing about all these differences in cultures~ Never stop doing these kind of videos! FYI: Madrasah students (Islamic Religious Students) go to school from 7am to 430pm :") inclusive of CCA of course. and you can imagine our uniform. Primary school girls they can wear 3/4 long sleeve shirts with matching pants (pantsuit uniform) and a shorter scarf but secondary school girls will have to wear a long Jubah (long loose baggy dress) with a long scarf thats long to your bellybutton. we do have another so called uniform for CCA, which is just black scarf, 3/4 long sleeve shirts and black pants. but imagine rushing for the bus or for class in a long dress everyday especially during rainy seasons :")

[@sleepandrelaxation3395]

There are historical and background reasons for why Singapore's schooling system is somewhat different from other Countries. For the AM/PM session, the main reason was capacity. If Singapore went with single session system, we would need double the capacity and that will require building A LOT of new schools. To accommodate the 2 sessions, the schedules will need to be adjusted, hence morning session has to start earlier. For the early start for morning session, it is earlier than the morning rush hour. This way, the morning session students actually travel and reach school just before all the working adults start their day. Parents can send their kids to school and still get to work on time. Public transport is also less stressed with this schedule. For school uniforms, in Singapore Primary and Secondary school, muslim students are not allowed to wear tudung. It was discussed and debated in parliament not too long ago.

[@numberjacks8877]

I'm so happy there's burmese representation!!

[@wyattearp88]

Support Irene

[@roystonfoo8762]

Sengkang Secondary School girls' uniform consist of a checked skirt which looks similar to what Charmaine was wearing in this video. However, their boys' uniform pants are purely green and looks like any ordinary school uniform pants here.

[@tvuse47]

Went to public middle and high school in the US. in high school, we basically had no dress code and could wear whatever. i wore crop tops, short skirts and heels all the time 😆

[@richardwilson5913]

Irene is the best personality here.

[@xiaowei8908]

Tsk tsk.. Soon we will see Irenerene doing 72 hours challenge 😆

[@splattered1]

Omg its "tai geh hou! Gnor si irene!"

[@periakaruppanmani9019]

We wear white sneakers still bc I’m primary! And I also tighten my skirt 😂

[@kamihooha_bu]

WHAT YOU CAN WEAR SNEAKERS IM IN SECONDARY SCHOOL AND I WEAR SPORT SCHOOLS AND SNEAKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED 😭😭LIKE MOE IS JUST S UNFAIR SOMETIMES-

[@lemon2524]

Nice.

[@frostedicecookie2328]

I live in Singapore and these are my school rules lol Uniform : sleeves cannot be folded, shirt must be tucked in, skirt cannot be 3 cm above or below knee, socks must be above ankle, must wear school socks, shoes can only be white with shoe laces, school badge need to be worn, belt need to be worn. Hair : only black, white and blue hair ties, no headband, black clips, no bows, hair longer than shoulders must be tied up, hair cannot cover ears, hair cannot be longer than waist length, fringe cannot touch eyebrows. Earrings : must be quartz white, emerald green or sapphire blue. Cannot be loops or dangling, cannot exceed 0.3cm in width. Watches: cannot be more than $50, and must be worn on left hand, can only be white. Hands : fingernails cannot be long or painted, fingernails cannot be dirty. Face : cannot have facials, cannot do skincare 9 hours before school, cannot wear makeup, mask must be white, pink or black. No nose ring. Other accessories: only religious necklaces can be worn but must be hidden inside uniform, no good luck charm bracelets or bracelets in general, no rings, no stickers on face, glasses can only be black, transparent or rose gold. Bandages can only be skin colour. Wallet cannot be more than $100. No contact lenses only glasses. Other stuff : when on period, blood cannot stain dress/ skirt. Teeth must be white. Only 1 piercing at most on each ear. Only P6’s are allowed to bring phones to school and can only be used outside school. If ur phone rings during class, it will be confiscated for 3 days. I’m primary 6 btw AND BTW NICE VID :)

[@nadir7427]

HIII I P6 TOO HAHA 😻 my school shoes black colour 🤯

[@nicholelee5430]

Omg that's kinda strict although I'm in singapore studying

[@nicholelee5430]

Like my school uniform can wear and can't wear is not that complicated. I hope u can not get scolded by your uniform. Also nice profile pic

[@irdinasabri6482]

Omg I'm from the same school as Yatty slayyyyyy. Tbh school skirts here are ugly af but I mean just change out of your uniform when you leave school haha.

[@teetotoro]

Please invite a Thai guest next episode 🥹

[@thesmartglobal]

If you know any Thai nationals in Singapore who’s interested in appearing, do drop us an email at [e-mail]!

[@typicalzero1391]

singapore my grades average, us my grades become top 10 💀

[@camella1978]

Singapore`s education is extreme.

[@_eunmomosie]

For real

[@ezzy_le]

I do not see Myanmar flag hanging behind Hhehehje

[@walter-st3fb]

the Singaporeans are wrong. my school starts at 8 and ends at 3. i wake up at 6,45 - 7am