They think (correctly) that education is the key to success in life. No affirmative action for them. They excel in academics through merit, not quotas.I still rarely see them playing sports for hours on end (or really at all) when I drive by the sports facilities. Perhaps that just doesn't lead to a career.
(My roommate in university was from Singapore. I liked the guy a lot but he was no fun. Even took him up to The Reservoir one time. He was shocked and immediately left.)