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[Singapore] - Singaporean Girl Suffered Over 10 Hours (including 2am-5am) Daily Studying In HDB Corridor Throughout ‘Circuit Breaker’
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KNN very unusual hdb unit with corridor and didn't end with a corner unit KNN my uncle think it is perfectly alright to study there or even sleep there KNN also got special window with louver KNN
Should have got more.Wow, four siblings. Very productive parents indeed.
not unusual, older designs have the stairwells at the ends, places like Circuit Road area, it’s like that.
27 year old should be working.
If she had left school at 16, the ten years she work would have made her do much wealthier.
Doing time studying is a unproductive pursuit.
If she had left school at 16, the ten years she work would have made her do much wealthier.
Doing time studying is a unproductive pursuit.
Wah then the last unit is good KNN after their door all is theirs and no trespassing is allowed KNN automatic own the extra floor space KNN
Guess the race and religion? 2 room flat, 4 siblings ... typical irresponsible breeding. Pls bring back stop at 2..
Student Spent 10 Hours Studying In HDB Corridor Daily During 'Circuit Breaker' So She Could Focus
SUSS Student Studied 10 Hours A Day In HDB Corridor During ‘Circuit Breaker’
When ‘Circuit Breaker’ happened, it was decreed that everyone needed to stay home as much as possible, and to only head out for essential purposes.
For 27-year-old Nur Nadirah Friday, this meant that most of her family of 6 had to stay together at home the entire time.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
As they lived in a 2-room rental flat in Punggol, adhering to Covid-19 safety measures also meant that their lives were temporarily disrupted due to lack of space.
Making the most out of what she has, Ms Nur Friday – who is pursuing a degree at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) – spent around 10 hours a day studying in the HDB corridor.
She shares with us her ‘Circuit Breaker’ story, and how she aspires to use her time in the spotlight to help lower-income families.
Studied in corridor for 10 hours daily to minimise disruptions
Speaking to MS News, Ms Nur Friday – the second oldest child in the family – said she and all 4 of her siblings had to stay home during ‘Circuit Breaker’.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Her mum, who works as a pharmacy assistant, was an exception as she was deemed an essential worker.
There was little to no room for her to study, as her siblings, aged 21 to 29, had to attend conference calls and online classes at home.
So, she decided to study outside in the corridor instead. Her daily schedule back then looked like this:
Studying in wee hours of the morning was conducive
Ms Nur Friday told MS News that she didn’t sleep very well during the ‘Circuit Breaker’ period.
Since she was also working as a part-time tuition teacher, she got by with less than 5 hours of sleep, power naps in between crunch time, and lots of coffee every day.
Ms Nur Friday is pursuing a degree in early childhood education
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
But on the brighter side, she noticed how studying in the wee hours of the morning was rather conducive, as it was a lot quieter and she could concentrate deeply.
As a bonus, she even got to know her neighbours better, as she grew familiar with their schedules after seeing them going off to work and returning home daily.
Kept cool with frequent showers & DIY sunshade cover
Given how the weather was particularly warm in Apr-Jun, the aspiring preschool teacher said her trusty USB-powered fan didn’t feel like it was cooling enough.
That didn’t stop her, however. Instead of investing money into buying a sunshade cover, she made one on her own using cardboard.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Support from mum & significant other kept her going
Days were long and the hours were tough during ‘Circuit Breaker’, but having her mum and significant other support her kept her going.
She would have Zoom calls to bond with her significant other when they were separated.
Ms Nur Friday and her significant other Hilsann Yong
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Her mum, on the other hand, offered food and constantly checked in on her.
Wants to use her voice to help lower-income families
Ms Nur Friday revealed that her father had passed away 20 years ago, and her mum had single-handedly raised 5 children in their small rental flat.
Since her story of perseverance during ‘Circuit Breaker’ made the news on BERITAmediacorp, Ms Nur Friday related that she wanted to use her voice to shine light on lower-income households who may have fallen through the cracks.
Even though she comes from a lower-income household, Ms Nur Friday said she was grateful for the privileges she’s had in life, such as getting to pursue tertiary education and seeking help from her university when needed.
She has dedicated a Facebook post to acknowledge her life’s blessings, discuss poverty in Singaporean society, and how we can support initiatives seeking to better their lives.
You can check it out here.
Wishing Nur Friday all the best in her studies
Now that ‘Circuit Breaker’ is over, Ms Nur Friday quipped that she still returns to her space of productivity in the corridor every now and then to study.
But since it’s the holidays now, she gets to spend more time being at home with her loved ones instead.
Ms Nur Friday’s determination to pursue her degree despite the restrictions posed during ‘Circuit Breaker’ speaks volumes of her character. She believes that if there was one good reason she would fail, it wouldn’t be because of ‘Circuit Breaker’.
MS News wishes her all the best in her studies, and hopes she’ll get to realise her ambition of becoming a preschool teacher.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [email protected].
Featured image adapted from Beritamediacorp and courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday.
Student Spent 10 Hours Studying In HDB Corridor Daily During 'Circuit Breaker' So She Could Focus
SUSS Student Studied 10 Hours A Day In HDB Corridor During ‘Circuit Breaker’
When ‘Circuit Breaker’ happened, it was decreed that everyone needed to stay home as much as possible, and to only head out for essential purposes.
For 27-year-old Nur Nadirah Friday, this meant that most of her family of 6 had to stay together at home the entire time.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
As they lived in a 2-room rental flat in Punggol, adhering to Covid-19 safety measures also meant that their lives were temporarily disrupted due to lack of space.
Making the most out of what she has, Ms Nur Friday – who is pursuing a degree at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) – spent around 10 hours a day studying in the HDB corridor.
She shares with us her ‘Circuit Breaker’ story, and how she aspires to use her time in the spotlight to help lower-income families.
Studied in corridor for 10 hours daily to minimise disruptions
Speaking to MS News, Ms Nur Friday – the second oldest child in the family – said she and all 4 of her siblings had to stay home during ‘Circuit Breaker’.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Her mum, who works as a pharmacy assistant, was an exception as she was deemed an essential worker.
There was little to no room for her to study, as her siblings, aged 21 to 29, had to attend conference calls and online classes at home.
So, she decided to study outside in the corridor instead. Her daily schedule back then looked like this:
- Starts studying from 2pm-6pm
- Takes a break
- Continues studying from 9pm-12am
- Takes another break
- Studies again from 2am-5am
Studying in wee hours of the morning was conducive
Ms Nur Friday told MS News that she didn’t sleep very well during the ‘Circuit Breaker’ period.
Since she was also working as a part-time tuition teacher, she got by with less than 5 hours of sleep, power naps in between crunch time, and lots of coffee every day.
Ms Nur Friday is pursuing a degree in early childhood education
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
But on the brighter side, she noticed how studying in the wee hours of the morning was rather conducive, as it was a lot quieter and she could concentrate deeply.
As a bonus, she even got to know her neighbours better, as she grew familiar with their schedules after seeing them going off to work and returning home daily.
Kept cool with frequent showers & DIY sunshade cover
Given how the weather was particularly warm in Apr-Jun, the aspiring preschool teacher said her trusty USB-powered fan didn’t feel like it was cooling enough.
Not only that, the sunlight can get a little glaring in the day, which made it harder for her to read from her laptop screen.
That didn’t stop her, however. Instead of investing money into buying a sunshade cover, she made one on her own using cardboard.
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Support from mum & significant other kept her going
Days were long and the hours were tough during ‘Circuit Breaker’, but having her mum and significant other support her kept her going.
She would have Zoom calls to bond with her significant other when they were separated.
Ms Nur Friday and her significant other Hilsann Yong
Image courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday
Her mum, on the other hand, offered food and constantly checked in on her.
Wants to use her voice to help lower-income families
Ms Nur Friday revealed that her father had passed away 20 years ago, and her mum had single-handedly raised 5 children in their small rental flat.
Since her story of perseverance during ‘Circuit Breaker’ made the news on BERITAmediacorp, Ms Nur Friday related that she wanted to use her voice to shine light on lower-income households who may have fallen through the cracks.
She said her family’s circumstances also made her question about what it means to be in a meritocratic society, and how social mobility can be difficult to attain with limited access to resources.
Even though she comes from a lower-income household, Ms Nur Friday said she was grateful for the privileges she’s had in life, such as getting to pursue tertiary education and seeking help from her university when needed.
She has dedicated a Facebook post to acknowledge her life’s blessings, discuss poverty in Singaporean society, and how we can support initiatives seeking to better their lives.
You can check it out here.
Wishing Nur Friday all the best in her studies
Now that ‘Circuit Breaker’ is over, Ms Nur Friday quipped that she still returns to her space of productivity in the corridor every now and then to study.
But since it’s the holidays now, she gets to spend more time being at home with her loved ones instead.
Ms Nur Friday’s determination to pursue her degree despite the restrictions posed during ‘Circuit Breaker’ speaks volumes of her character. She believes that if there was one good reason she would fail, it wouldn’t be because of ‘Circuit Breaker’.
MS News wishes her all the best in her studies, and hopes she’ll get to realise her ambition of becoming a preschool teacher.
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [email protected].
Featured image adapted from Beritamediacorp and courtesy of Nur Nadirah Friday.
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not really... pek hoon kar like to make use of the corner stairwells to shoot a shot or you can some drunkards peeing there. the bawu is damn kuat I tell you.
Good for her. Hope she gets her degree and make a better life for herself. I bet she will do better in life than most samsters here
Absolutely agree and I am with you on this.
I admire her gumption. love the sticker on her laptopGood for her. Hope she gets her degree and make a better life for herself. I bet she will do better in life than most samsters here
she will be successful
success via adversity
success via adversity
yes as if there are jobs. Smart
it's perfect to be outside under shade with natural air ventilation in sg. relying on a/c is cruelty indeed.
if she really want to success in life and future she should study the right course and find a job in other countries like Australia or Canada and if she like the job and the country she (which i strongly believe she will) she should settle down there 
honestly working in singapore is very toxic place. people there will make use of u and backstab u for their own gain!
honestly working in singapore is very toxic place. people there will make use of u and backstab u for their own gain!
It's pointless if cannot speak mandarin. Better look for jobs overseas in ang moh land.
if she really want to success in life and future she should study the right course and find a job in other countries like Australia or Canada and if she like the job and the country she (which i strongly believe she will) she should settle down there
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