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You won't believe how many Singaporeans are desperately wanting to migrate
More than half encourage their children to study abroad.
Singapore often scores high in terms of safety, standard of education, economy and in other measures but a new study released by Ipsos & SSI show that 42% of Singaporeans will still choose to leave the country if given the chance.
Melanie Ng, Head of Ipsos' Market explained that while Singapore is indeed a 'fantastic' city to live in, for some Singaporeans, freedom of choice may be more important than the comfort and safety the country can provide.
“In Singapore, a typical complaint is the fast pace of life that is synonymous with city living, and another being the relatively limited opportunities to explore niche careers such as those in arts and music. Hence the impetus to migrate perhaps stems from a person’s desire for a different lifestyle, or for a place where someone’s unique interests are viable career opportunities," she said.
Furthermore, the study found that Although 74% of Singaporeans rated the Standard of Education here as good/excellent, 56% would still encourage their children to study outside of Singapore.
To this, Melanie adds, “While there has been considerable effort put in place to ensure that a university degree is accessible to all Singapore children, studying and living overseas is thought to provide a richer learning experience – opening students up to new cultures and perspectives – and teaching them to be independent and accountable. By going overseas, our students also have the choice to pursue broader study streams that we may not be able to offer at the moment.”
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