JC or Poly?
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slmkhoo:
Sorry, not familiar with this. :oops: My time was before the modular system.
Actually, this is a 4-yr course. And we are encouraging her to take it a bit slower so it may take 5yrs!
U mean the students can now decide how long they take to complete a course? -
Imp75:
Is NTU Linguistics part of NTU HSS faculty? Reviews about the faculty are not that great....compared to NUS FASS...
Well, for students who have a choice, they can evaluate and compare. But students who only get 1 offer should just be grateful (as we are)! It's not like she's a strong student, so it may be better to be in a less competitive environment.
Yes, Linguistics is part of HSS. We don't expect her to get excellent grades or a \"good\" job. If she can get a degree (of any class), we'll be happy. We never expected her to get into a university at this stage and were thinking of it as a remote possibility after a diploma and working experience, so it's better than we expected. -
lego:
We didn't know either, but apparently the modular system means that students can take up to 2 extra years to complete their degree. They have to pay extra fees, though. I have heard of some who take time out to do longer internships, and some who start a business or do charitable work and so take it slower. A friend of ours told us this when we said we didn't think our daughter could cope with university. We hope it will be more doable if she takes it slower.
Sorry, not familiar with this. :oops: My time was before the modular system.slmkhoo:
Actually, this is a 4-yr course. And we are encouraging her to take it a bit slower so it may take 5yrs!
U mean the students can now decide how long they take to complete a course? -
Some students take longer to complete their degrees (usually up to 5 years) because they want to: pursue a double degree, go for overseas exchange, take one or two semester(s) off to go for internships, launch their own startup business and other varying reasons.
Most times, students take on average 6 modules a semester. I guess, if one wants a more manageable study schedule, then maybe go for 4 modules? Can seek course counselling from the school to understand better.
Happy for you and your girl, slmkhoo. She’ll be fine. -
schweppes:
Thanks! Yes, I plan to find someone to talk to for advice closer to the beginning of the academic year. It's too early to hunt them out now. Maybe in July,Some students take longer to complete their degrees (usually up to 5 years) because they want to: pursue a double degree, go for overseas exchange, take one or two semester(s) off to go for internships, launch their own startup business and other varying reasons.
Most times, students take on average 6 modules a semester. I guess, if one wants a more manageable study schedule, then maybe go for 4 modules? Can seek course counselling from the school to understand better.
Happy for you and your girl, slmkhoo. She'll be fine. -
Thank you for sharing, slmkhoo and schweppes.
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slmkhoo:
It's indeed a pleasant surprise to be able to enter NTU. From RP, she leapt into NTU to do a degree.:rahrah: it's ok if she is is slow. Whether she does it in 4 or 5 years doesn't matter.
Yes, Linguistics is part of HSS. We don't expect her to get excellent grades or a \"good\" job. If she can get a degree (of any class), we'll be happy. We never expected her to get into a university at this stage and were thinking of it as a remote possibility after a diploma and working experience, so it's better than we expected.
The important thing is to be happy.
My son just spent 1 month in SP. it's hectic and requires lots of discipline to want to do well. But he is happy with his course. I am happy for him. When in doubt, he will approach his lecturers. -
janet88:
\"leapt\" isn't the word I would choose! Maybe \"clambered\"... Anyway, RP was just a little side excursion between MI and NTU. I just hope she doesn't find university life too challenging.It's indeed a pleasant surprise to be able to enter NTU. From RP, she leapt into NTU to do a degree.:rahrah: it's ok if she is is slow. Whether she does it in 4 or 5 years doesn't matter.
The important thing is to be happy. -
slmkhoo:
it might be tough in the beginning but she will manage.
\"leapt\" isn't the word I would choose! Maybe \"clambered\"... Anyway, RP was just a little side excursion between MI and NTU. I just hope she doesn't find university life too challenging.janet88:
It's indeed a pleasant surprise to be able to enter NTU. From RP, she leapt into NTU to do a degree.:rahrah: it's ok if she is is slow. Whether she does it in 4 or 5 years doesn't matter.
The important thing is to be happy. -
Childrenisablessing:
Ya too many choice to decide in poly..DD doesnt know her interest yet. So she doesnt rule out jc.janet88:
My kids cannot go to JC...languages will kill them. Besides, these 2 are the hands on type. My son is enjoying his EEE course. That's most important. As long as he is enjoying the course, he will want to do well.
i am also thinking of encouraging her to go poly but she doesnt know what she wants to do yet... she only aims to go JC at the moment. so now i am in a dilemma how to advise her.
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