All About Overseas Education
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Schootopia\" post_id=\"2132558\" time=\"1712941063\" user_id=\"143961:
You can consider attending international summer school... Gives you an opportunity to check out the country, school, student life, and subject you are interested in. Learn to be independent. They have this in the States, UK, China, Japan etc. Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Berekley, Oxbridge, 北大, Tokyo Uni etc.
Some will take anyone from 13 - 18.
... may be the only realistic hope for bragging rights that you attended Harvard at 16
In case interested:
https://oxfordsummercourses.com/
Otherwise, there are also online courses in the open uni websites. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132538\" time=\"1712921147\" user_id=\"17023:
Being introvert and being able to do class participation- I think is trainable. When grades are involved, everyone will automatically speak up, whether you like it or not. For business courses, I feel like being more articulate and being able to bring ideas across, is very important.
I too thought it would be good training to send my introvert daughter to SMU Biz to be more outspoken which is a good life skill to have. However, when my friend told me it may backfire and she might not enjoy her 4yrs there, I panicked. Even my neighbor said DD1 is not suitable for SMU Biz. Neighbor described my DD1 as quiet, detailed person more like an accountant.
I did ask DD1 to describe her dream job. She said she would like to work in an office, look through charts/files/documents, etc. and do not want to be out to meet / talk to different clients on a regular basis. Therefore, after much discussion, we decide to give up smu biz.
Just last week she asked about SMU Biz again, I told her don’t talk about it, Uni application closed! -
My boss was a very senior legal professional before he went into business. Once i witnessed a business collaboration discussion between our company and a higher education institution in Spore. The higher education institution spoke at great length about how to collaborate. My boss listened attentively. When its his turn to respond, he started by uttering 5 words: “we’re blank piece of paper”. He then went on to elaborate little more, on how he is willing to listen to suggestions.
My boss style is man of relatively fewer words. His style of communication is concise and efficient. He focuses more on substances (core message) and not forms (smooth in delivery?)
what I want to say is introverts still can be effective in seminar style learning environment like the SMU’s in the long run. As long as the student has the perspective of keeping the focus on “substance” in mind and not to be distracted by other “forms” things, especially when it’s not in that student’s nature to behave that way. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"2132576\" time=\"1712979440\" user_id=\"2358:
Yes, sure can. DD’s PW got A, can talk and present well with practice. But she has other considerations too. For one, she looked at her friends who applied for smu biz, they are mostly outgoing and chatty personalities. She’s not sure if she could stand out from them then her chances of getting 2nd upper would be lower.
Being introvert and being able to do class participation- I think is trainable. When grades are involved, everyone will automatically speak up, whether you like it or not. For business courses, I feel like being more articulate and being able to bring ideas across, is very important.
Another consideration is thar she thinks she would not enjoy meeting clients on a regular basis. Biz, I would imagine need to bring in businesses / revenue for the company to get recognized. If only do some backend stuff, progression may be slower. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132598\" time=\"1713057834\" user_id=\"17023:
Good that she understands herself. I also switched to a much more backend job because of my personality. Doesn't mean I can't meet people and talk, but the job didn't require so much of that. Yes, progression is slower, but as long as they can hold a decent job, I don't think it's a big deal.
Yes, sure can. DD’s PW got A, can talk and present well with practice. But she has other considerations too. For one, she looked at her friends who applied for smu biz, they are mostly outgoing and chatty personalities. She’s not sure if she could stand out from them then her chances of getting 2nd upper would be lower.
Another consideration is thar she thinks she would not enjoy meeting clients on a regular basis. Biz, I would imagine need to bring in businesses / revenue for the company to get recognized. If only do some backend stuff, progression may be slower. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132598\" time=\"1713057834\" user_id=\"17023:
In the end, how did you advise what is a suitable course based on her inclination/personality?
Yes, sure can. DD’s PW got A, can talk and present well with practice. But she has other considerations too. For one, she looked at her friends who applied for smu biz, they are mostly outgoing and chatty personalities. She’s not sure if she could stand out from them then her chances of getting 2nd upper would be lower.
Another consideration is thar she thinks she would not enjoy meeting clients on a regular basis. Biz, I would imagine need to bring in businesses / revenue for the company to get recognized. If only do some backend stuff, progression may be slower. -
Imp75\" post_id=\"2132629\" time=\"1713068937\" user_id=\"2358:
Ask her to rethink whether SMU Biz style of teaching is really suitable for her. Decision was firmed up after we visited the NUS/NTU/SMU open houses and asked lots of questions at the Biz and Econs booths.
In the end, how did you advise what is a suitable course based on her inclination/personality?
My daughter will go for Econs. Probably Econs to pair up with something else later on. Econs with Data Sc, Business Analytics or Quantitative Finance. These will come later -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2132603\" time=\"1713059980\" user_id=\"28674:
Ah, I see. Thank you for your sharing.
Good that she understands herself. I also switched to a much more backend job because of my personality. Doesn't mean I can't meet people and talk, but the job didn't require so much of that. Yes, progression is slower, but as long as they can hold a decent job, I don't think it's a big deal.
Yes, I am surprised she bothered to observe the personalities of friends who picked Biz and imagine herself pitching against them. -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132668\" time=\"1713147132\" user_id=\"17023:
wise choice too
Ask her to rethink whether SMU Biz style of teaching is really suitable for her. Decision was firmed up after we visited the NUS/NTU/SMU open houses and asked lots of questions at the Biz and Econs booths.
My daughter will go for Econs. Probably Econs to pair up with something else later on. Econs with Data Sc, Business Analytics or Quantitative Finance. These will come later
its either a double major or Major and minor right? i think in this area, smu offers more flexibility to mix n match
among the courses it offered., i recalled NUS not so much flexibility on offering minor courses, plus student got to be eligible , chosen not sure any interview or not , right from the start of submitting nus applications
campus in city, save time on transport. every day can wear nice nice, alot of nice food around. use student transport pass can go chinatown, honglim, market street for delicious lunches (cheaper ones if need be) -
lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132668\" time=\"1713147132\" user_id=\"17023:
Why don’t u enrol directly into DSE or DSA? I don’t think DSE can’t pair up later can u? cos the first year modules from DSE is different from the CHS common curriculum. That’s what I heard at the OH.
Ask her to rethink whether SMU Biz style of teaching is really suitable for her. Decision was firmed up after we visited the NUS/NTU/SMU open houses and asked lots of questions at the Biz and Econs booths.
My daughter will go for Econs. Probably Econs to pair up with something else later on. Econs with Data Sc, Business Analytics or Quantitative Finance. These will come later
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