<![CDATA[Studying Parent?]]>KS parent here who is presently studying part time.


Raise hand please 😄

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I am self studying of ACCA, currently reach Level II... as nobody look after my kids... 😢

I study only after they sleep or wake up early in the morning...

Maybe you will ask, why so hard working??? Well, just want to study hard to get a Prof Cert to earn more $$$ for my kids sake ... :love:

Tough ah... but never give up!!!!! 🙏

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wimdils:
hi all,


will graduating end august in double degree in tourism mgmt and mktg by murdoch uni. the classes are held at starhub bldg daily, three hours for each subject. last paper of the last trimester is on the 22 aug. so wish me luck!!
hi hi, am taking my master from murdoch too... last paper and last trimester on the 18th Sept..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/49280https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/49280Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:20:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:43:01 GMT]]>hi all,


will graduating end august in double degree in tourism mgmt and mktg by murdoch uni. the classes are held at starhub bldg daily, three hours for each subject. last paper of the last trimester is on the 22 aug. so wish me luck!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/48560https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/48560Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:43:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:06:32 GMT]]>

EN:
[quote] I mention in this forum tat Im studying???


age must be catching up on me. how come I cant recall
hmm...I thought I read it somewhere & not in this post that you are studying. Well, I might be mistaken then. My bad...[/quote]Maybe ya read from other forum 🙂

Anyway, Im taking a course in Human Factors & System, as I have keen interest in improvement & human cognitive reaction when face with different situation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45010https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45010Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:06:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:25:30 GMT]]>[quote] I mention in this forum tat Im studying???


age must be catching up on me. how come I cant recall[/quote]hmm...I thought I read it somewhere & not in this post that you are studying. Well, I might be mistaken then. My bad...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44724Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:25:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:55:32 GMT]]>

insider:
Govt really sets aside much fund to give us for upgrading. Last time only up to diploma level and now can take it up to first degree and master's. If have time, all should go look see look see what course can take to benefit self (provide can afford the time).

I second tat.

Got my team to go for various upgrading course since last year....

For Sillyporean
Adv Dip - 90% subsidiary
Degree - 40% subsidiary

with present downturn, its the best time to go for upgrading

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44618https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44618Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:55:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:52:50 GMT]]>

EN:
FMz wrote [quote]kudos to you

Thanks mate. I stand myself corrected. I study from 5-6 am on the examination week. Even on the very crucial week itself, I cannot bring myself to get up at 5am everyday. I actually snooze the alarm clock up to 6 am than scramble at 6 - 7 am to study before preparing to go off to work. But I did give my heart and soul effort on the last two days before the exam's start. keke.

So, I read in another thread that you are studying too. So...care to share?[/quote] :? :? I mention in this forum tat Im studying???

age must be catching up on me. how come I cant recall

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44615Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:52:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:51:24 GMT]]>

ZacK:
FMz:


wat ya studying?

Doing a diploma course relevant for my work in the financial sector... which is an approved course eligible for subsidies under the financial sector development fund 😄

tats great 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44613https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44613Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:51:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:27:10 GMT]]>

EN:
[quote]Yes - actually in the beginning schellen threatened to teach DD to speak Japanese so that they could talk \"behind my back\" in front of me. But now, we have in fact on occasion spoken in Japanese so that DD doesn't understand what we're saying. It's very useful. Hee hee.

Be very very careful. I agree with BigDevil. Your dd might one day just pick up the language naturally.
[quote]And beautiful women. [/quote]On behalf of schellen, I :heresmyfish: :P[/quote]Actually, DD picks up Jap faster than Chinese and her pronunciation is spot-on. (Her Chinese still sounds like an ang moh's.) :roll:

Don't worry, I look for the \"ikemen\". :drool:

7.7. What is an ikemen?
Ikemen comes from Japanese ikeru \"cool\", \"good\", \"exciting\" and men (面) \"face\". It is used for a good-looking man, for example Kimutaku (Kimura Takuya). The men in ikemen has nothing to do with the English word \"men\".
(Taken from http://www.sljfaq.org/afaq/ikemen.html)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44538https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44538Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:27:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:22:20 GMT]]>[quote]Yes - actually in the beginning schellen threatened to teach DD to speak Japanese so that they could talk \"behind my back\" in front of me. But now, we have in fact on occasion spoken in Japanese so that DD doesn't understand what we're saying. It's very useful. Hee hee.[/quote]
Be very very careful. I agree with BigDevil. Your dd might one day just pick up the language naturally.
[quote]And beautiful women. [/quote]On behalf of schellen, I :heresmyfish: 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44533Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:22:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:59:21 GMT]]>

sashimi:
EN:


So, do you converse with each other in Japanese when you are talking about dd in front of her and not wanting her to know? 😉

For me, pretty much for pleasure - I love the Japanese people and their culture, not to mention their big robots. And beautiful women. 😄

Yes - actually in the beginning schellen threatened to teach DD to speak Japanese so that they could talk \"behind my back\" in front of me. But now, we have in fact on occasion spoken in Japanese so that DD doesn't understand what we're saying. It's very useful. Hee hee.

Don't be surprised when your DD starts understanding a little Japanese. Kids can really pick up languages very well.

DW and I used to talk behind DD using Cantonese. Now DD pretty much can converse a little in Cantonese!

But I guess that's one good way to get them interested and pick up another language.

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EN:

So, do you converse with each other in Japanese when you are talking about dd in front of her and not wanting her to know? 😉
For me, pretty much for pleasure - I love the Japanese people and their culture, not to mention their big robots. And beautiful women. 😄

Yes - actually in the beginning schellen threatened to teach DD to speak Japanese so that they could talk \"behind my back\" in front of me. But now, we have in fact on occasion spoken in Japanese so that DD doesn't understand what we're saying. It's very useful. Hee hee.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44153https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44153Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:10:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:55:06 GMT]]>

EN:
Hi Schellen & Sashimi aka the lovely couple 😄


Nice to know that both of you are taking up the same course. Is this course needed for your daily work or is it for pleasure?

So, do you converse with each other in Japanese when you are talking about dd in front of her and not wanting her to know? 😉
I've \"graduated\" from taking normal Japanese courses for now but sashimi is still learning. Yes, it's needed for my daily work but I acquired the skill before I got the job. I just decided to continue several years after I first picked up the skill, to refresh and have fun, since like sashimi said, the pace is slow so it's suitable for busy working people.

We do use Jap sometimes but sashimi's Jap still has a long way to go so sometimes, he doesn't understand me too. DD may sometimes ask us what we said so we may use a mixture of \"cheem\" Mandarin, simple Jap and basic Hokkien to converse if we are talking about her. If she asks, we may not give her the whole truth. 😉 However, it does make her want to learn more about the languages...for a while. :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44118https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44118Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:55:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:28:01 GMT]]>Hi Schellen & Sashimi aka the lovely couple 😄


Nice to know that both of you are taking up the same course. Is this course needed for your daily work or is it for pleasure?

So, do you converse with each other in Japanese when you are talking about dd in front of her and not wanting her to know? 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44108Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:28:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:24:30 GMT]]>[quote]Govt really sets aside much fund to give us for upgrading. Last time only up to diploma level and now can take it up to first degree and master's. If have time, all should go look see look see what course can take to benefit self (provide can afford the time).


I almost forever combing for courses for my staff. Those Office Skills, PR workshops, Diploma in Business (actually good for centre supervisors to have this or else most of them only know about kids and not much of business and ultimately some of these supervisors will be an owner one day). I am all to train staff to be the best that they can be but just too bad that most of them are not interested. Everyone in my centre can attend Office Skills course (cost to me about $70 and govt subsidise about $150, around there) for a 3-day course but many just not interested and it's kind of made me sad (or disappointed). Personally, I took full advantage of the fund to attend all the Word / Excel / Access Expert level coz why not?? (I took part time 8 lessons x 3 hours per week). Skills and knowledge that are added on to self are just additional assets that are good to have...[/quote]I am one of those not interested, very reluctant individual to take up courses and studies. Of course, personally, I do have plans to take up leisure/hobby courses that I found interesting like piano and professional baking.

But my boss set 1 course per quarter and even dictate which course we are supposed to attend. Now sure why of all the colleague I am chosen for \"7 habits of effective leader\" course and the next will be advance excel because she thinks that the old and the new software version is completely different. Wonder how she comes into that conclusion when I am the only one in the office with the lastest software version and the rest still use the old one. Haiz.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44107https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44107Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:24:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:15:01 GMT]]>FMz wrote [quote]kudos to you [/quote]
Thanks mate. I stand myself corrected. I study from 5-6 am on the examination week. Even on the very crucial week itself, I cannot bring myself to get up at 5am everyday. I actually snooze the alarm clock up to 6 am than scramble at 6 - 7 am to study before preparing to go off to work. But I did give my heart and soul effort on the last two days before the exam's start. keke.

So, I read in another thread that you are studying too. So...care to share?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44104Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:15:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:09:06 GMT]]>[quote] High 5 EN!... I just got mine too... A satisfactory pass grade for me ... I can understand what you are going thru cos work stress, family commitments plus time with kids... No joke. Yeah happy to have passed
[/quote]Congrats Zack! I was so...happy that I did my singing. Did you do your belly dancing? 😉
[quote] Just received my module 1 results in the mail today... kekeke managed to scrape a pass... 4 marks away from fail grade actually ... DW will always when I cant finish studying before the exam ... but knowing that a pass for me is quite a miracle in itself... will still when I clear my paper. [/quote]Who cares about what marks we got. Hearing a pass is good enough. Actually the week before exam, I am already thinking of what excuses to give boss since I have succumb to fate that I shall fail. Ya, I know it's a defeating attitude. Kind of unsure what I can do but the result sometimes can be surreal. :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44102https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44102Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:09:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:20:08 GMT]]>

FMz:

wat ya studying?
Doing a diploma course relevant for my work in the financial sector... which is an approved course eligible for subsidies under the financial sector development fund 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44081https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/44081Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:20:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Studying Parent? on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:06:18 GMT]]>

insider:
one other friend is a trader for Japanese market, basically use Japanese everyday in their work.

Hmm? He wouldn't happen to be named \"D*##@s\" would he?
insider:

Schellen, do you mind to share which institution you go to for your JLPT2 lessons? My daughter is interested in pursuing it but somehow I know self study not easy (tho can tell that she is determined, still feel it's difficult to learn alone). Will get her to check the schedule of the institution to see whether she is keen to squeeze the lessons into her routine or not. Think probably she has to choose among her hot yoga and electric guitar lessons if want to take lessons for JLPT2. So got to depend on the schedule available...
Yeah, self-studying a language is not helpful. One needs to actively use it - with classmates, colleagues, etc.

I study at Tenrikyo, as schellen mentions. Tenrikyo is one of the many religions in Japan. \"Tenrikyo's worldly aim is to teach and promote the Joyous Life, which is cultivated through acts of charity and mindfulness called hinokishin.\" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenrikyo). Tenrikyo is not evangelist in any way. They are in fact, a bunch of very amusing, cheerful people with no airs whatsoever. I love the staff, esp. my current teacher. We just a got a new principal and he's very funny and cool, who strikes 1001 poses in photographs and can also play the one-man band. Oh, and the male teachers are always very popular with the girls.....

I digress.

The thing about Tenrikyo's courses is that it's relaxed and slow - provided you want that (good for busy people). They teach the same course materials as, say, Ikoma, but at half the pace. Lessons are 2 hours per week for each level. Costwise it's only $430 for a full year inclusive of textbook and membership fees (one level, there are a total of 7). JLPT prep course is $85.

In fact, if anyone wants to take the JLPT prep courses, this semester comes with my highest recommendation, cos the teacher doing it is very good. She's very nice, very smart, bubbly personality and dedicated. I'm going to miss her when she goes home next year.

JLPT3 prep is on Tues 6.30-8.40, starting Aug 4. I need to double-check which day JLPT2 prep is on, will get back. Registrations on open right now btw. You can call Lucien-san at 62214035 between 2-8pm to find out more.

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insider:
Thanks sashimi and schellen for your helpful advice!


My friends have been really working hard for JLPT1 as said and two of them ever been to Japan for two years to work and study the language and one other friend is a trader for Japanese market, basically use Japanese everyday in their work.

Schellen, do you mind to share which institution you go to for your JLPT2 lessons? My daughter is interested in pursuing it but somehow I know self study not easy (tho can tell that she is determined, still feel it's difficult to learn alone). Will get her to check the schedule of the institution to see whether she is keen to squeeze the lessons into her routine or not. Think probably she has to choose among her hot yoga and electric guitar lessons if want to take lessons for JLPT2. So got to depend on the schedule available...
You're welcome. 🙂 It's at Tenrikyo Mission Center's Cultural Section, located at 25th floor of International Plaza (next to Tanjong Pagar MRT station). Although they are from a religious group, you do not have to convert or be subjected to their religious teachings, unless you choose to. I think sashimi can give you a better idea of the lesson schedule for classes since he'll be starting normal and JLPT3 prep classes next week. Or you can call them: 62214035 anytime from 3-8pm on weekdays and 10/11-4 on Saturdays. All lessons start next week. JLPT prep course is once a week and only one day (per level) so your DD may have to check her schedule first. It will end during the week of JLPT so this year, the week will be Nov 30-Dec 3. You pay for course materials, usage of facilities and a half-year membership that allows you to borrow stuff from their (small but comprehensive) library and join in their other activities. Teachers are here on a 2-year service as part of their religion, I think, so there are no tutor fees. We paid in cash so I don't know if cheques are accepted. No NETS or credit cards.

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ZacK:
ChiefKiasu:

[quote=\"FMz\"]KS parent here who is presently studying part time.


Raise hand please 😄

Quite a few... the two that come to mind are:
ZacK
EN
ChiefKiasu's DW (Does she count?)

Just received my module 1 results in the mail today... kekeke managed to scrape a pass... 4 marks away from fail grade actually ... DW will always :rant: when I cant finish studying before the exam ... but knowing that a pass for me is quite a miracle in itself... will still :hugs: when I clear my paper.

I am the type of students that teachers and parents hate to have cos I'm super lazy and will only study to pass 🙏 ... Dun expect me to prepare in advance for classes or do assignments... Took 2 days of leave to study and on the 3rd day go for exam :!: ... And I wonder why my blood pressure is always HIGH perhaps always living close to the edge 😛

Wonder if I am setting a bad example for DSes or perhaps I'm helping them to mentally prepare DW's expectation on them when they take their exams in future :|[/quote]wat ya studying?

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jedamum:

Congrats on passing!! :celebrate:
My husband is your type. He spent 48hrs wrapping up his honours final year project when he had 6mths. Bearly passed and he still hip hip hooray cos it's finally over :roll:. Last min assignments, the next day exam, the day before still play online games :x ; then 11th hour do last min revision. Not some major paper, just some certification; he didn't want to go indepth cos he said it isn't essential at his current level yet (btw, he has a big book of certs :roll:). He is waiting for the next intake to study for some more certification. can get his coy to subsidise in exchange for some bond.
And we keep all his last min antics out of ds1's earshot.....he can't know that his dad is a last-min-man. :roll: 😉
Hiya jedamum... Thanks!

I'm sure your hubs amd I would be great friends haha... Actually for people like us... Wonder what will happen if we are more conscientious and put in a lot more study time??! ... Hmmm Prof Brainy we are not!... So this is the best that you will get out from us 😉

And mind you that does not mean that we do not produce good quality work... We will prioritise and weigh the cost benefit and do enough to get the work done according to the benefit it will bring 😄

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ZacK:

Just received my module 1 results in the mail today... kekeke managed to scrape a pass...

I am the type of students that teachers and parents hate to have cos I'm super lazy and will only study to pass 🙏 ... Dun expect me to prepare in advance for classes or do assignments... Took 2 days of leave to study and on the 3rd day go for exam :!: ... And I wonder why my pressure is always HIGH perhaps always living close to the edge 😛

Wonder if I am setting a bad example for DSes or perhaps I'm helping them to mentally prepare DW's expectation on them when they take their exams in future 😐
Congrats on passing!! :celebrate:
My husband is your type. He spent 48hrs wrapping up his honours final year project when he had 6mths. Bearly passed and he still hip hip hooray cos it's finally over :roll:. Last min assignments, the next day exam, the day before still play online games :x ; then 11th hour do last min revision. Not some major paper, just some certification; he didn't want to go indepth cos he said it isn't essential at his current level yet (btw, he has a big book of certs :roll:). He is waiting for the next intake to study for some more certification. can get his coy to subsidise in exchange for some bond.
And we keep all his last min antics out of ds1's earshot.....he can't know that his dad is a last-min-man. :roll: 😉

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EN:

The very reason I sing \"yippe ya ya yippee yippee yaa\" when I learnt that I pass.
High 5 EN!... I just got mine too... A satisfactory pass grade for me 😉 ... I can understand what you are going thru cos work stress, family commitments plus time with kids... No joke. Yeah happy to have passed :celebrate:

Actually I'm happy also becos that means I can claim subsidy from garmen! cos mine is a govt approved course... 5 modules at SGD2375.40 (including GST) EACH :faint: ... And people ask whether education biz is profitable or not!

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