If you don't show me the door, I'll dig my way through

I've met Mr Wu, the influential retiree in Ang Mo Kio, whom I heard might be able to give a hand by connection through his extended network. Although he can't help me personally, he told me to mention his name in the OCBC bank in Ang Mo Kio.

I've met Mr Albert Tan, the manager of the OCBC bank. He told me that his bank does not provide for SIM students. He suggested Maybank or DBS. DBS spoke the same of OCBC, and Maybank dished out unrealistic terms and condition in my point of view.

I've approached the Community Development Council, for I heard of an educational scheme. The information counter told me that that was for young married couples who are providing for their children's education.

I've approached the Resident Council, just in pure hope. The receptionist bluntly told me that there was no scheme to help me.

I've approached my uncle, who just found a job after 9 months of retrenchment. He would try to help. But I would suggest he help his son, who is going to graduate from Raffles Institution in a couple of years.

I've approached my mother, a retiree at the age of 46. She and her family had enough to support the home expenses, and their son to university in the far future. Does that entitle me a loan of 23K from them, then?

I've met Assoc Professor Chin Tet Yuen, MP from the Sembawang Town Council. After expessing his deepest sympathy in light of my situation, he advise that I work a couple of years more to stablise myself financially.

I've drafted a letter to MOE, which depicts a desperate attempt to convince them to fund me. Vicky told me that she had a friend who succeeded in accepting a grant from MOE.

This is no doubt a retribution of the complacency that saw me through my days in schools, from Primary to Junior College. I took education for granted in a knowledge-based society like Singapore. I never expect it to be this tough in an attempt to pursue studies. For those who went through this smoothly, you are blessed, and saved from the desperation plight. MOE shall perhaps be my last hopeful resort.

Man, I'm reaching my wit's end.