フィリピンで働くオンライン英会話講師から見たシンガポールレポート第３弾です
Getting Around
Easy access to public transportation is one of the key points why economically progressive countries thrive. And in Singapore, public transportation is a piece of cake. There are three main types of public transportation; taxis (which are the most expensive), buses, and then you have the trains (which is the most convenient and perhaps the cheapest). Commuting in Singapore is even easier with the use of their “EZ Link” cards.
EZ Link cards are prepaid cards which are the size of your usual credit card. To use this, all you have to do is tap the card on a card reader, which will automatically scan and deduct the appropriate amount from your card. This card can be used when taking trains, buses, taxes, and you even can use this when you make purchases in some retail outlets. Very convenient!
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They say, it’s almost impossible to get lost in Singapore because of how small the country is. But I tell you, taking the bus could be a little bit daunting especially if you’re not sure which bus stop is your stop. I remember counting bus stops and remembering the signs, and yet even with all that fuzz, I still missed my stop. It was such a bummer.
On the brighter side, yes, it’s impossible to get lost in Singapore. A friendly note; if you feel like you’re already lost just look for the nearest MRT station and start from there. Taking the train is so much easier and is always a good starting point to your destination.
1978年生まれ。名古屋大学卒業、米国の大学院卒業(原子核工学修士)。20代はGE、BCGといった一流外資企業でプロとしての成功を一途に目指す。現在ミネルバ大学大学院にて勉強中。著書「一生食える「強み」のつくり方」
外資時代、圧倒的なレベルを求められる超プロの世界にはついていけず、挫折。 30代になり大手メーカーに勤務しながらも、今まで習得してきた「英語力(米国大学院)×財務スキル(GE)×戦略立案力(BCG)」のかけ算で、バリューイングリッシュを設立。同校の学長を務める。
多忙な留学・社会人生活の中でも、効率的に次々とスキルを習得する力には定評(理系ながらTOEIC 980点)。近年では大学にてキャリア論の講義も担当。
