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    All About Polytechnics

    Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Tertiary Education - A-Levels, Diplomas, Degrees
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      DadOfGirl
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      What are the disciplines NAFA offers?


      My DD has interest to do degree in Drama/Stage management/directing plays etc…
      She had ELDDS for sec school & JC & lot of leadships roles …
      Off late, she is leaning towards full time degree related to Drama society.

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        schweppes
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        DadOfGirl:
        What are the disciplines NAFA offers?


        My DD has interest to do degree in Drama/Stage management/directing plays etc...
        She had ELDDS for sec school & JC & lot of leadships roles ...
        Off late, she is leaning towards full time degree related to Drama society.
        DadofGirl

        Not sure if your girl is still keen on theatre or arts management. Can check out the websites of these institutions:

        NUS Theatre Studies - open house should be in March 2016

        Lasalle College of the Arts - open house on 15 and 16 Jan 2016

        NAFA - no news of open house but likely to be same time as Lasalle's

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          DadOfGirl
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          schweppes:
          DadOfGirl:

          What are the disciplines NAFA offers?


          My DD has interest to do degree in Drama/Stage management/directing plays etc...
          She had ELDDS for sec school & JC & lot of leadships roles ...
          Off late, she is leaning towards full time degree related to Drama society.

          DadofGirl

          Not sure if your girl is still keen on theatre or arts management. Can check out the websites of these institutions:

          NUS Theatre Studies - open house should be in March 2016

          Lasalle College of the Arts - open house on 15 and 16 Jan 2016

          NAFA - no news of open house but likely to be same time as Lasalle's

          Thank you for reply.. Marked dates already on calendar.. :boogie:

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            AcaNCafe Learning
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            Allow me to share what I have heard from others regarding the Poly course (before i continue, please be assure that I am speaking from a neutral viewpoint).


            Poly is a good place for kids to grow up learning how to manage their time and strengthening their EQs through relationship management (due to projects after projects). However, if the student does not have a strong convictions of why he/she chooses a poly course, he/she might face difficulties in handling the course, which might lead to failing or feeling upset with their own results. This can lead to motivation issues.

            Hence, the students would need to understand why they chose the course (i.e.: don't use poly as an excuse to escape from JC or other options).

            The O level results is on a release next week, I wish all success and flying color results 🙂

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              janet88
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              i didn’t know there is such a thing as CCA even in polytechnic.

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                floppy
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                janet88:
                i didn't know there is such a thing as CCA even in polytechnic.

                CCA in polytechnics are probably as varied, if not more, as JC offering. They are after all administered as tertiary institutions (similar to the universities) with a lot more autonomy and \"power\" vested in the students.

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                  janet88
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                  floppy:
                  janet88:

                  i didn't know there is such a thing as CCA even in polytechnic.


                  CCA in polytechnics are probably as varied, if not more, as JC offering. They are after all administered as tertiary institutions (similar to the universities) with a lot more autonomy and \"power\" vested in the students.

                  i was like, whew! no more cca stuff after secondary school. then cousin told me still have such a thing in poly...the points are to enter local U.

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                    schweppes
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                    janet88:
                    floppy:



                    CCA in polytechnics are probably as varied, if not more, as JC offering. They are after all administered as tertiary institutions (similar to the universities) with a lot more autonomy and \"power\" vested in the students.

                    i was like, whew! no more cca stuff after secondary school. then cousin told me still have such a thing in poly...the points are to enter local U.

                    Not compulsory to join a CCA in polys. It's still the GPAs (or grade point average) that's more important for uni admissions. But joining a CCA does give a more balanced and holistic edu life. For some students, it gives them a sense of belonging doing something they enjoy with like-minded friends.

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                      DadOfGirl
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                      DadOfGirl:
                      schweppes:

                      [quote=\"DadOfGirl\"]What are the disciplines NAFA offers?


                      My DD has interest to do degree in Drama/Stage management/directing plays etc...
                      She had ELDDS for sec school & JC & lot of leadships roles ...
                      Off late, she is leaning towards full time degree related to Drama society.

                      DadofGirl

                      Not sure if your girl is still keen on theatre or arts management. Can check out the websites of these institutions:

                      NUS Theatre Studies - open house should be in March 2016

                      Lasalle College of the Arts - open house on 15 and 16 Jan 2016

                      NAFA - no news of open house but likely to be same time as Lasalle's

                      Thank you for reply.. Marked dates already on calendar.. :boogie:[/quote]Visited Both Lasalle & NAFA open house on 15 to 17 weekend... Deadline for applying is this weekend... but still my DD undecided......
                      Took up 7$ hr cafe job and seems like no plan to do any proper degree even if A level result good...Sigh..

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                        janet88
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                        schweppes:


                        Not compulsory to join a CCA in polys. It's still the GPAs (or grade point average) that's more important for uni admissions. But joining a CCA does give a more balanced and holistic edu life. For some students, it gives them a sense of belonging doing something they enjoy with like-minded friends.
                        even though it is not compulsory, hope son will select something of his interest. thanks schweppes.

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