On Air !

We were in the car listening to an interview on radio FM93.8 this afternoon. The DJ was interviewing a group of undergrads about what a degree can and should do for them. I was quite put off by the first speaker, a girl and an apparent bimbo. When asked about what she thinks a tertiary education means to her, she said that at the end of it, she must be employable, but the most important thing is that the process is enjoyable. She quickly added that it's nice to get a degree at the end of it. I was like, what kind of undergrads do we have nowadays? How can she say something so bimbo-ish and STUPID on air?

I was making all sorts of comments about her when the DJ asked a question. He said, "Do you think a degree can prepare you for a job in the real world?" I was quick to answer loudly in the car, "Of course not la! No degree in this world could prepare anyone for a job entirely. Nothing beats real experience." My husband turned around and challengd me, "Call in and tell them your views."

Not wanting to be defeated, I whipped out my mobile and called in. To my greatest surprise, I got through! A lady on the other side answered hello, and I was so shocked that I asked, "Is this 93.8?" Haha! She said yes, and screened my opinion before asking me if I want to offer my views on air. I said OK!

Then I was really put on air. Hubby became interested and upped the volume of the car stereo a little, but it kindda distracted me coz there was a time difference between what I hear in my phone and the radio. Anyway, I answered as what I had told the lady earlier, and the DJ went on to ask another question.

He said, "Would you prefer to work for 3 years and gain the experience before getting a degree, or would you prefer to get a degree before getting employed?"

I said, "I think I would appreciate the knowledge before starting work. It will put me in a better position. However, before starting my degree education, I would do enough research to ensure that I am really interested in this area or field."

The DJ thanked me for my views.

What an episode! I didn't know that I would do such a thing on such an impulse, but it was really fun!