University courses

[Olive3]

Left 100% to the child’s decision without any (bias) input from parents, I’ve personally come across a handful of kids who opted for Uni courses in a more applied learning environment and enrolled in SUTD & SIT, despite achieving RP of high 80s/90. Some parents have not heard of these 2 Universities or their courses in Singapore. NUS & NTU, and possibly SMU are more popular.

[MrsKiasu]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2056098\" time=\"1642499138\" user_id=\"2358:

At least your daughter has an idea. My girls are clueless and says \"we follow you and papa footsteps\" .....not smthg I am keen on Hahaha.....

It looks like she is more motivated to earn money..I would think that if tell her which profession can earn more money she will go for it, provided she can have the choice la (this is the difficult part). I don't think she based it on her interest..We talked before like few years back when she was in Pri..she says she wants to follow my foot step..my original profession and my dd2 says she wants to be like me, SAHM :faint:

Both you and yr dh in acctg/finance? I think it is good right..

[MrsKiasu]

What mommies think abt local private U? Is it better to go overseas if given a chance then?

[Imp75]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2056110\" time=\"1642501407\" user_id=\"43981:

What mommies think abt local private U? Is it better to go overseas if given a chance then?

Unless it's ivy leagues, I will not sponsor or allow my girls to study overseas...so yeah they better work hard/smart to qualify for local uni heehee.....

[ChiefKiasu]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2056110\" time=\"1642501407\" user_id=\"43981:

What mommies think abt local private U? Is it better to go overseas if given a chance then?

Doing an overseas course is better, provided the overseas university is reputable. The experience is invaluable. Otherwise, better to do NUS/NTU or other local U.

[zac's mum]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2056118\" time=\"1642503545\" user_id=\"3:

Doing an overseas course is better, provided the overseas university is reputable. The experience is invaluable. Otherwise, better to do NUS/NTU or other local U.

I agree with the above reasons.

Also, pragmatically, some overseas reputable Unis (eg. Tier 1 Aussie ones) are relatively easier to get into than NUS/NTU (equivalent courses).

After graduation, if come back to SG to work, HR dept of many govt-linked employers will offer higher starting pay versus NUS/NTU grads.

[ChiefKiasu]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2056117\" time=\"1642503279\" user_id=\"2358:

Unless it's ivy leagues, I will not sponsor or allow my girls to study overseas...so yeah they better work hard/smart to qualify for local uni heehee.....

I'm not sure an Ivy League university is really desirable It's famous mostly because of all the celebrities that attended the colleges there. Better go for MIT or something

[Imp75]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2056121\" time=\"1642504543\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2056121 time=1642504543 user_id=53606]
I agree with the above reasons.

Also, pragmatically, some overseas reputable Unis (eg. Tier 1 Aussie ones) are relatively easier to get into than NUS/NTU (equivalent courses).

After graduation, if come back to SG to work, HR dept of many govt-linked employers will offer higher starting pay versus NUS/NTU grads.[/quote]

Hmm...why do govt pay a premium to say aussie grads over our local grads?
Anyway my main concern is really safety.... I don't feel good leaving my girls alone studying overseas....

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2056110\" time=\"1642501407\" user_id=\"43981:

What mommies think abt local private U? Is it better to go overseas if given a chance then?

Depends on the child. Some will benefit from the independence; on the other hand, some may crash and burn if they are not ready for the responsibility. Of my 2 girls, one went overseas and one stayed in Singapore. The one who went overseas is the sensible, mature, responsible type - we were fairly sure (nothing is ever 100% certain) that she would cope well and thrive, and it would be a good growing experience for her. The other one we kept at home as we (and she) knew she couldn't manage on her own, in terms of just living, and studies.

In terms of quality of universities, many overseas universities are no better, and many are worse, than our local universities in standards. The only benefit may be that it gives the child an experience of independence (see above).

[sharonkhoo]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2056098\" time=\"1642499138\" user_id=\"2358:

At least your daughter has an idea. My girls are clueless and says \"we follow you and papa footsteps\" .....not smthg I am keen on Hahaha.....

Check the reasons why - maybe they like what they see about your work? That's not a bad thing. I wouldn't mind my kids following in my footsteps, as long as it's really what they like.