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MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020722\" time=\"1618827913\" user_id=\"43981:
... Like slmkhoo advises, \"choose a course that interests her\" (though not much trust that \"any course at poly should lead to jobs\" ;-p). Recently, my dd was intrigued by the optician's devices, so we were discussing how she might study optometry, but not sure how competitive the entry requirements are; well, 车到山前必有路，船到桥头自然直?
(3) Eventually, it is still important to aim for a degree/ post-graduate studies, & overseas study+ work experiences, which I guess can take 1 step at a timeslmkhoo\" post_id=\"2020731\" time=\"1618833593\" user_id=\"28674:[quote=slmkhoo post_id=2020731 time=1618833593 user_id=28674]...There should be a list of cut-off points for each course on individual poly websites.
I wouldn't worry about \"being your own boss\" at the age of 17 - just choose a course that interests her, and that she can get in. Almost by definition, any course at poly should lead to jobs, otherwise the poly won't be offering them! Of course, she may need to be a bit flexible about exactly what jobs a diploma can lead to, but the reality is that every working adult now does several jobs during a working life, so the need to change, reskill and adapt is a given.... -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2020731\" time=\"1618833593\" user_id=\"28674:
There should be a list of cut-off points for each course on individual poly websites.
Ahh sky!! Those courses sound interesting.. i casually spoke to dd say mommy worry and she told me she has started to worry since last year.MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020722\" time=\"1618827913\" user_id=\"43981:
[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2020718 time=1618821908 user_id=130531]
OT: hijacking StarLight's thread...
Yes, I find polytechnic courses more interesting+ grounded than university courses - optometry, food science, perfumery, to name but a few. & I amuse myself looking out for opportunities for kids to have experiences with both realms - academic; real-world application
So far which ones do you think good/not bad in your opinion..difficult to get into these courses? I was listening to a lecture today..and feel a bit sad that certain professions that can be own boss last time may not be so feasible anymore in the near future and some go into teaching etc. I told dd even if able to get into jc, but no good results may be wasting time also.
Though more uni in Spore now, competition may be fierce too as lesser going overseas now I guess and dd says that may be the situation as of now only ..but still.. I think need to start thinking le.
I wouldn't worry about \"being your own boss\" at the age of 17 - just choose a course that interests her, and that she can get in. Almost by definition, any course at poly should lead to jobs, otherwise the poly won't be offering them! Of course, she may need to be a bit flexible about exactly what jobs a diploma can lead to, but the reality is that every working adult now does several jobs during a working life, so the need to change, reskill and adapt is a given.[/quote]Maybe I should rephrase that..more to say a flexibility of doing something on our own and can still earn some money..like say eg you learn piano maybe one day you decided to stay at home due to kids, probably can give some piano lessons, earn some pocket money. Maybe in future may not be such big problem too as more work could be done anywhere le. I see dd quite flexible in a way other than some obvious dislikes..recently hear her saying dont like arts subjects and she doesn't have much interest in comp IT stuffs, which I guess suppose to be more in thing for their generation?? -
sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2020735\" time=\"1618838737\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2020735 time=1618838737 user_id=130531]
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020722\" time=\"1618827913\" user_id=\"43981:
Sky, so far the obvious one is she enjoys Chinese but frankly speaking I don't see that her Chi so good leh.. I could see that she starts pushing herself to join more activities. But she did ever say whatever that can earn money..... Like slmkhoo advises, \"choose a course that interests her\" (though not much trust that \"any course at poly should lead to jobs\" ;-p). Recently, my dd was intrigued by the optician's devices, so we were discussing how she might study optometry, but not sure how competitive the entry requirements are; well, 车到山前必有路，船到桥头自然直?
(3) Eventually, it is still important to aim for a degree/ post-graduate studies, & overseas study+ work experiences, which I guess can take 1 step at a timeslmkhoo\" post_id=\"2020731\" time=\"1618833593\" user_id=\"28674:
...There should be a list of cut-off points for each course on individual poly websites.
I wouldn't worry about \"being your own boss\" at the age of 17 - just choose a course that interests her, and that she can get in. Almost by definition, any course at poly should lead to jobs, otherwise the poly won't be offering them! Of course, she may need to be a bit flexible about exactly what jobs a diploma can lead to, but the reality is that every working adult now does several jobs during a working life, so the need to change, reskill and adapt is a given....
So far apart from her school 'career' talk if I m correct, she is not exposed much to other professions..maybe we should start open our eyes big big when looking around. Optometry sounds interesting but my guess is should be very high bar entry lor for my dd.. for your dd great that she starts seeing her interest there! This got chance be own boss haha..
Location wise so long within half a Spore is ok I think.
Oh yeah, I was thinking probably need the overseas study part..my previous plan was no need .. dunno will scare my dh of not. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020742\" time=\"1618842165\" user_id=\"43981:
...so far the obvious one is she enjoys Chinese... I could see that she starts pushing herself to join more activities. But she did ever say whatever that can earn money...
That's a good thing, MKs! As your dd joins more activities, she'll find her different paths. Is she excited about the year-end subject combination selection? -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020724\" time=\"1618828739\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020724 time=1618828739 user_id=53606]
Dd loves home econ
Just wondering...do your kids do any interesting projects in secondary school/JC? I mean those that have some real-life applications...which may lead to them having more interest in exploring that field...Sometimes I feel very sad that our kids don’t get to explore hands-on much in school. Mostly just drilling for exams.[/quote]
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sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2020747\" time=\"1618844291\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2020747 time=1618844291 user_id=130531]
Sky arh..actually I m prepared le. Just follow whatever given baMrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020742\" time=\"1618842165\" user_id=\"43981:
That's a good thing, MKs! As your dd joins more activities, she'll find her different paths. Is she excited about the year-end subject combination selection?[/quote]...so far the obvious one is she enjoys Chinese... I could see that she starts pushing herself to join more activities. But she did ever say whatever that can earn money...
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@MKs. The literature texts 👍
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MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020722\" time=\"1618827913\" user_id=\"43981:
Ahh sky!! Those courses sound interesting.. i casually spoke to dd say mommy worry and she told me she has started to worry since last year.sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2020718\" time=\"1618821908\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2020718 time=1618821908 user_id=130531]
OT: hijacking StarLight's thread......Yes amazing how time flies! Actually I m abit worry what is going to be dd's path after another 2 years. What course to take if go Poly etc..My mind still blank to be honest. What's now is different to what's then I feel...
Yes, I find polytechnic courses more interesting+ grounded than university courses - optometry, food science, perfumery, to name but a few. & I amuse myself looking out for opportunities for kids to have experiences with both realms - academic; real-world application
So far which ones do you think good/not bad in your opinion..difficult to get into these courses? I was listening to a lecture today..and feel a bit sad that certain professions that can be own boss last time may not be so feasible anymore in the near future and some go into teaching etc. I told dd even if able to get into jc, but no good results may be wasting time also.
Though more uni in Spore now, competition may be fierce too as lesser going overseas now I guess and dd says that may be the situation as of now only ..but still.. I think need to start thinking le.[/quote]Sounds a lot like kidzania! Wish it didn’t have to close. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020748\" time=\"1618845218\" user_id=\"43981:
Yes, I was about to comment that a few of my friends became chefs, housewifes, started their restaurants. And the boys who did D&T, became interior designers, carpenters and some in the construction business.
Dd loves home econzac's mum\" post_id=\"2020724\" time=\"1618828739\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020724 time=1618828739 user_id=53606]Just wondering...do your kids do any interesting projects in secondary school/JC? I mean those that have some real-life applications...which may lead to them having more interest in exploring that field...Sometimes I feel very sad that our kids don’t get to explore hands-on much in school. Mostly just drilling for exams.
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zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020724\" time=\"1618828739\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020724 time=1618828739 user_id=53606]
In some pri schools, there’s peer tutoring, see many “little” aspiring teachers-to-be. A child had to tutor someone who was weaker than her, she said she needed to “quit” cos it’s too hard. Glad she knows teaching can be tough albeit meaningful.
Just wondering...do your kids do any interesting projects in secondary school/JC? I mean those that have some real-life applications...which may lead to them having more interest in exploring that field...Sometimes I feel very sad that our kids don’t get to explore hands-on much in school. Mostly just drilling for exams.[/quote]
CCA and leadership positions within the school are also hand-on experiences. Budding singers from the choir, musicians from the Band, artists from Visual arts, not forgetting those who plays a sport. Who knows the school prefects /exco members eventually takes on politics?
Besides, I feel the drilling is part and parcel of building a strong foundation to learn more that is ahead. Math skills, language skills, common sense picked up when learning science.. they add up. I believe some have coding classes as well as drama, gymnastics.
In my child’s secondary school, there’s career guidance programs, interviews/CV and mentorship programs for the year 4s. So far, she had to sew some masks for charity...There’s d&t and FCE as well. Bakers, seamstress, all up to what you can imagine
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