Me Time!

[zac's mum]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2125043\" time=\"1702958887\" user_id=\"43981:

Their courses are usually for how many years for students to get 2 years exemption? Are they usually 4yrs ?

DH had dip in biochem from sp; Uni of Queensland gave him 2yr exemption for their 3yr Bsc biochem (no honours year). So he went straight into their final year. He had a flatmate who had dip in hospitality from tp; same uni UQ gave him 1yr exemption for their 3yr BA English course (also no honours year). So he spent 2 years there.

Fast fwd many years, the bachelor’s degree opened the door to their first job, but both guys have moved on, into completely different industries (min requirement was simply a bachelor’s in any field) and doing well financially, living happily ever after.

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2125043\" time=\"1702958887\" user_id=\"43981:

Their courses are usually for how many years for students to get 2 years exemption? Are they usually 4yrs ?

I think that getting exemptions may not always be a good thing - some students need time to think and digest material, and some don't work so fast, or perform well under pressure. Unless there is a pressing reason for starting to earn, or the child will find the slower pace a drag, I would say that taking more time should be regarded as a privilege, not something to be avoided. Taking longer to complete a course may allow your daughter to get better results in the end.

The next generation will probably have to work till 70+ if life expectancy keeps increasing, so I don't see that there is a hurry to start work.

[zac's mum]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2125046\" time=\"1702960501\" user_id=\"28674:

I think that getting exemptions may not always be a good thing - some students need time to think and digest material, and some don't work so fast, or perform well under pressure. Unless there is a pressing reason for starting to earn, or the child will find the slower pace a drag, I would say that taking more time should be regarded as a privilege, not something to be avoided. Taking longer to complete a course may allow your daughter to get better results in the end.

The next generation will probably have to work till 70+ if life expectancy keeps increasing, so I don't see that there is a hurry to start work.

I agree that our kids’ generation are under less pressure to start working early. Few of us need our kids to support us immediately upon graduation because we are still capable of supporting ourselves.

For those 2 guys I mentioned who got the exemptions, they were indeed under huge pressure to start supporting their families asap. In fact they had started working using their dips. Then they realized how stagnant the wages for dip holders would be, wised up on their own & sought to get the max ROI for their future. They took loans from relatives for the 1-2 yrs overseas fees, and studied super hard for that duration, came back exactly as planned and enjoyed the pay jump while returning their debts for the next season. A student needs to be strongly motivated if want to take this route.

For kids who still dunno what they want, drag it out longer till they mature and wake up is probably better.

[MyPillow]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2125047\" time=\"1702961732\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2125047 time=1702961732 user_id=53606]
I agree that our kids’ generation are under less pressure to start working early. Few of us need our kids to support us immediately upon graduation because we are still capable of supporting ourselves.

For those 2 guys I mentioned who got the exemptions, they were indeed under huge pressure to start supporting their families asap. In fact they had started working using their dips. Then they realized how stagnant the wages for dip holders would be, wised up on their own & sought to get the max ROI for their future. They took loans from relatives for the 1-2 yrs overseas fees, and studied super hard for that duration, came back exactly as planned and enjoyed the pay jump while returning their debts for the next season. A student needs to be strongly motivated if want to take this route.

For kids who still dunno what they want, drag it out longer till they mature and wake up is probably better.[/quote]

even choose diploma also need to know which course to go into. thus there are still many students going to JC first, as they are still not sure what they wish to pursue in degree.
agree that the new generation has more time to consider whats next for tertiary , anyway - seem like they need to work a life time ... :roll: but to work till which age is also personal & lifestyle choice

[MrsKiasu]

2yrs here and 1 yr in Aust…looks like a good deal.


Some may not know what they want to become. Told dd that she got to aim to get a degree…when most ppl studying at her age, it is better that she is doing the same thing ie to study…more mature then. Don’t think we need them to give us living expenses, give is bonus of course will be happy. Dh says must be able to earn money next time. Check whatever can think of first coz don’t know if need more help in the next ‘junction’.

[sharonkhoo]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2125051\" time=\"1702973509\" user_id=\"43981:

Some may not know what they want to become. Told dd that she got to aim to get a degree..when most ppl studying at her age, it is better that she is doing the same thing ie to study..more mature then. Don't think we need them to give us living expenses, give is bonus of course will be happy. Dh says must be able to earn money next time. Check whatever can think of first coz don't know if need more help in the next 'junction'.

That's exactly what I told my older girl - she didn't know what she wanted to do, and she was relatively immature. So we said to study something, anything, just \"buy\" an extra 4 years and grow up more! Even now, she doesn't really have much idea of what she really wants to do, but we told her she needs to be able to put food on the table, clothes on her back, and a roof over her head eventually, so as long as she doesn't hate her job, she should stick with it till she has a clearer idea of what she wants to do next.

[lee_yl]

Home sweet home. Purposely chose to come back on Tue noon to beat the Causeway jam. Took us 60mins to clear both countries’ immigration.


Left JB on Sunday to drive up north for another 2 days before we returned to Singapore. Yesterday and today, I had a throbbing headache and I thought I caught COVID in Malaysia. But my headache was gone after I crossed into SG 😂

Conclusion, maybe stress can induce headache as I was worried I might get stuck for few hours hrs at immigration, cannot access to toilets. :nailbite:

[ChiefKiasu]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2125071\" time=\"1702998217\" user_id=\"17023:

Home sweet home. Purposely chose to come back on Tue noon to beat the Causeway jam. Took us 60mins to clear both countries’ immigration.

Left JB on Sunday to drive up north for another 2 days before we returned to Singapore. Yesterday and today, I had a throbbing headache and I thought I caught COVID in Malaysia. But my headache was gone after I crossed into SG 😂

Conclusion, maybe stress can induce headache as I was worried I might get stuck for few hours hrs at immigration, cannot access to toilets. :nailbite:

Welcome back! I didn't know high tide can cause headaches...
You are back just in time for Christmas. Got all your presents ready?

[MrsKiasu]

Welcome home too, leeyl


And chief's posting makes me laugh even after reading it more than 1 time lol.

Eat tangyuan first.

[MyPillow]

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2125071\" time=\"1702998217\" user_id=\"17023:

Home sweet home. Purposely chose to come back on Tue noon to beat the Causeway jam. Took us 60mins to clear both countries’ immigration.

Left JB on Sunday to drive up north for another 2 days before we returned to Singapore. Yesterday and today, I had a throbbing headache and I thought I caught COVID in Malaysia. But my headache was gone after I crossed into SG 😂

Conclusion, maybe stress can induce headache as I was worried I might get stuck for few hours hrs at immigration, cannot access to toilets. :nailbite:

welcome home safely.. where is up north - malacca or KL.
i also scared cannot go toilet due to traffic jam...