Networking Group - JCs General

[Augmum]

ilovelaksa:

Hi, may I know when do the J2 usually step down from their CCAs?

Depends on which CCAs...what i heard is May...

[sparks]

Hi parents, can you pls recommend which laptop to get for dd for PW?


I know dd likes macbook air but I heard that the support for os is only 3 yrs?

How about others like Fujitsu Lifebook or Asus? What are the specs to look out for? Long battery, lightweight, good ram speed,…whatelse?

There’s a laptop fair at the poly next week. Can outsiders buy at these fairs? they offer freebies & 3 years warranty.

[zeemimi]

There is a IT show at suntec next wk.19/3-22/3. Can check out some good deals.

[sparks]

zeemimi:

There is a IT show at suntec next wk.19/3-22/3. Can check out some good deals.

I don't go for these fairs as they give me headaches (too many pp!)

Anyway, tks, just got a Dell Inspiron.

[spore_piper]

Hi Parents and JCs/Poly graduates


Came across this email:-

Essec Business School, the top business school in France, has been established since 1907. It has been consistently ranked high both in France and worldwide. Every year, the school trains between 4000-5000 business graduates (bachelor and masters). It set up its second campus in Singapore in 2005 to attract students who want a European education, with an Asian perspective.

Our Global BBA programme provides:
- International exposure (students study in at least 3 countries - Singapore/ France/ another one during their exchange programme)
- Innovative pedagogy based on the \"learning-by-doing\" approach. Our students accumulate at least 9 months of professional experience during their studies in order to be better prepared for the job market.
- 4 years programme delivered in English with the possibility for students to start their first two years in Singapore
- The ESSEC BBA programme is ranked number 1 in France. ESSEC is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS and several programmes are ranked among the best worldwide by the Financial Times.

Outstanding students may be selected for the International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) programme. They will have the opportunity to spend one semester in each of the following top business schools over the 4 years of studies:-
a) Mannheim Business (Germany)
b) Darla Moore School of Business (South Corolina, USA)
c) Fundação Getulio Vargas (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
d) Essec Business School (Cergy, France or Singapore)


Though the School originated in France, French language is not a prerequisite for admission to the Global BBA programme. The BBA course is conducted in English. Students will have the opportunity to learn French as one of the subjects offered.

Essec offers scholarships, especially for students choosing the Singapore track. We have 3 kinds of scholarships:
- “Pioneering Spirit Scholarship”: open to all applicants of the Singapore track - Up to 75% from total tuition fees
Criteria: 3 prizes available based on an essay
- Regional Diversity Scholarship: open to citizens from Asia-Pacific, Europe (except France), North America and South America
Up to 50% of total tuition fees - Criteria: Academic excellence and strong international background
- Singaporean Scholarship: open to Singaporeans - Criteria: Academic excellence

E-brochure is available from our website:-

http://www.essec.edu/programs/internati ... ogram.html


Sound very promising for any students who are interested in business administration.

[isetan]

sparks:

Hi parents, can you pls recommend which laptop to get for dd for PW?


I know dd likes macbook air but I heard that the support for os is only 3 yrs?

How about others like Fujitsu Lifebook or Asus? What are the specs to look out for? Long battery, lightweight, good ram speed,...whatelse?

There's a laptop fair at the poly next week. Can outsiders buy at these fairs? they offer freebies & 3 years warranty.

MacBook Air is still my DD fav. 3 year now and still good.

[DadOfGirl]

Break Almost over… MT grades already annouced & PW will be in few weeks.

I guess most JC has only conduct MID Year exam.
How are Parents feelign about Ultimate exam in Nov

[zbear]

Do Uni students require laptop or MacBook for daily use in the U?

[Mdm Koh]

zbear:

Do Uni students require laptop or MacBook for daily use in the U?

It's not a must but it will be very useful for them. They may have some free hours between lectures and they can use the laptops to work on their essays or presentations in the uni. Uni essays also require them to do research in the library. It's not possible for them to lug many library books home and some reference books can't be borrowed anyway, so having a laptop for them to work on will make things easier for them.

[micko07]

zbear:

Do Uni students require laptop or MacBook for daily use in the U?

I can't imagine not having a laptop at all, or at least some sort of access to a computer, although this might have to do with my subject (law). A lot of resources are now online, some of which are much harder to find offline or require you to go to a particular library (eg a specific journal article or case).

Personally, I prefer typing my notes - it's a lot faster than writing by hand, less painful, and easier to find things as well as make amendments. I also type all of my essays, unless my tutors specifically ask for it to be handwritten. Handwriting is definitely possible, but when you're looking at 2000-3000 words 3 times every 2 weeks, that's an awful lot of time to waste on writing.