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[sharonkhoo]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132598\" time=\"1713057834\" user_id=\"17023:

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.

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.

[Imp75]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132598\" time=\"1713057834\" user_id=\"17023:

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.

In the end, how did you advise what is a suitable course based on her inclination/personality?

[lee_yl]

Imp75\" post_id=\"2132629\" time=\"1713068937\" user_id=\"2358:

In the end, how did you advise what is a suitable course based on her inclination/personality?

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

[lee_yl]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2132603\" time=\"1713059980\" user_id=\"28674:

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.

Ah, I see. Thank you for your sharing.
Yes, I am surprised she bothered to observe the personalities of friends who picked Biz and imagine herself pitching against them.

[MyPillow]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132668\" time=\"1713147132\" user_id=\"17023:

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

wise choice too
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)

[Imp75]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2132668\" time=\"1713147132\" user_id=\"17023:

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

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.

[Imp75]

MyPillow\" post_id=\"2132670\" time=\"1713149482\" user_id=\"70594:

wise choice too
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)

I don’t think she’s referring to SMU Econs.

[MrsKiasu]

What is DSE,DSA,CHS?


student transport pass can go chinatown, honglim, market street for delicious lunches?? :love:

[MyPillow]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2132674\" time=\"1713150711\" user_id=\"43981:

What is DSE,DSA,CHS?

student transport pass can go chinatown, honglim, market street for delicious lunches?? :love:

i mean if campus in city, alot of choices for food , shopping , girls benefit
https://www.transitlink.com.sg/undergraduate-concession-card/

[doodbug]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2132674\" time=\"1713150711\" user_id=\"43981:

What is DSE,DSA,CHS?

student transport pass can go chinatown, honglim, market street for delicious lunches?? :love:

CHS = College of Humanities and Sciences

DSE = Data Science and Economics - this is a direct-entry, crossdisciplinary degree offered by NUS CHS.