"Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:06:41 GMT

superduper — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:06:41 GMT

Are there any repercussions for being ‘addicted’ with internet gaming and spending lots of time on it?

How is it going to affect an individual’s future?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:37:37 GMT

sotamama — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 01:37:37 GMT

superduper:
Would a local Polytechinic diploma be a more viable means to an end after poor GCE A levels, rather than opting for a degree from a PEI (Private Education Institution) ?

Have you asked your child what he/she think about this option? Such a decision is very subjective, depends on each child's ability and preference. From A level to Poly, some see it as a waste of time and money; some see it as taking it slow is suitable for my child what's more the extra 2 or 3 years spent seems negligible looking at his/her long journey ahead. Poly is a good place for the child to explore where his/her interest lies. PEI can always come later in life.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:54:53 GMT

havok_ex — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 06:54:53 GMT

superduper:
Would a local Polytechinic diploma be a more viable means to an end after poor GCE A levels, rather than opting for a degree from a PEI (Private Education Institution) ?

It really depends on what your end goal is. If its just any degree, than PEI may be an option. But some students really do dream of studying in our local universities. I did have a few classmates that flunked the A-levels and went on to poly instead. One of them really thrived in poly, getting various awards and being on the Dean's list a few times. She would probably be heading to one of the local universities after graduation. So it should be up to the student.

In terms of 'viability'. If you are asking if which of the two are more 'employable' then it really depends. Local poly diploma holders usually have good employment rates. But of course lower salaries than degree holders. PEI's really vary quite widely.

If you decide to enter SIM-UOL studying business, you would still have many employment opportunities due to our strong financial sector. However, similarly, if you decide to study something like International Relations under SIM-UOL or sociology, your employment opportunities would be much lower. So it really depends on which specific PEI and which course.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:29:55 GMT

superduper — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 01:29:55 GMT

Would a local Polytechinic diploma be a more viable means to an end after poor GCE A levels, rather than opting for a degree from a PEI (Private Education Institution) ?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:48:27 GMT

sotamama — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:48:27 GMT

"Popular" means one that is liken by many people. Like i said i often see (1) and (2) in the CVs, means they are more popular than (3) & (4).

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:54:47 GMT

superduper — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:54:47 GMT

sotamama:
(I can only speak on behalf of my company, which is in the private sector. I have no idea how government agencies see it).

We will call for interview regardless which university the candidate has attended, as long as he/she has the traits we are looking for (for example, a fresh grad who studied in a relevant discipline; or a mid-level person who has relevant experience). I view them as the same. As the candidate proceed in his/her career life, relevant experience is more impt than which uni he/she graduates from.

Choosing a \"popular\" Uni is safer, but few years after, it is not so impt anymore.

In terms of starting pay, local uni graduates will attract a higher pay. But few years later, everything may change, depending on many factors such as which industry and the demand for that position.

How do you define \"choosing a 'popular' Uni\" ? Could you give examples of \"popular\" Unis.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:12:29 GMT

sotamama — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:12:29 GMT

(I can only speak on behalf of my company, which is in the private sector. I have no idea how government agencies see it).

We will call for interview regardless which university the candidate has attended, as long as he/she has the traits we are looking for (for example, a fresh grad who studied in a relevant discipline; or a mid-level person who has relevant experience). I view them as the same. As the candidate proceed in his/her career life, relevant experience is more impt than which uni he/she graduates from.

Choosing a "popular" Uni is safer, but few years after, it is not so impt anymore.

In terms of starting pay, local uni graduates will attract a higher pay. But few years later, everything may change, depending on many factors such as which industry and the demand for that position.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:09:59 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:09:59 GMT

sotamama:
As a HR Manager, i see (1) and (2) more often on the CVs.

So, as a HR Practitioner, do you call graduates of (1) and (2) for interviews. How do you view them? Are they placed on the same graduate salary scale as local uni grads?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:07:43 GMT

sotamama — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:07:43 GMT

As a HR Manager, i see (1) and (2) more often on the CVs.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:29:56 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:29:56 GMT

Would like to gather honest and impartial feedbacks and opinions with regards to the following fulltime SIM Global Education partner universities:-

1)University of London (external) - fulltime
2)RMIT University - fulltime
3)University at Buffalo, New York - fulltime
4)SIM University (UniSIM) - parttime

Please provide inputs as regards to how recognized and how well the graduates of these degree programmes are accepted by employers, as compared to local Polytechnic diploma holders.

Thanks!

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:59:50 GMT

kitty2 — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:59:50 GMT

superduper:
I would like to thank \"Havok_ex\" for his advice to start this new thread. Perhaps I should also highlight his quoted answer, which could help other forummers be more focused on their responses.

\"Havok_ex\" replied in another another thread to my earlier query:

\"You can simply start a thread to ask for opinions if you need advice on seemingly helpless situations.

As for your scenario, well, firstly, if a student has completed his diploma or A levels, he is probably no longer a 'kid' anymore and should be responsible for his/her own decisions.

If he decides to call it quits, well, maybe there are other options out there that may suit him better. If he is from poly, he can start working, see what he wants to do in life. Even if he is from A-levels, he can also start work. I had a few guy friends who also flunked A-levels. Some took the brave option of signing on to the Army/SCDF to take some time off studying. Two of them eventually qualified to NTU's part-time engineering degree and the rest are either waiting to enter Unisim part-time courses or are already enrolled.

Not wanting to study for awhile might not be a totally bad thing for a person. Sometimes, we just need to plan a little better.

1. Find out what you really want to do in life. A real passion. Getting rich and/or getting married is not a passion, it is a desire.

2. Plan it out: what are the different routes of getting there? Can you afford it?

3. Go and do it.

Not getting into local uni is not the end of the world. It is hard to get in, its meant to be hard, thats how we know that these institutions are of great quality. Just because you're not smart enough for it doesnt mean you are stupid. You might need to take a longer route. Maybe do your A-levels twice or even three times.\"

:goodpost: wonder the employers will be bias as to consider those who are local uni grad :?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:41:43 GMT

ChiefKiasu — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:41:43 GMT

superduper:
Would you objectively say that all overseas universities partnering SIM GE should be better than other private institutional partners like PSB, MDIS, Kaplan, etc...?

We certainly have a better relationship with the overseas universities than other institutions. The UK lecturers will come to give revision lectures every year 2 months before the exams. Also, I've had students in my classes who top the examinations across all institutions across the world (yeah... they are not only the top national scholars... they are top global scholars!). So you form your own conclusion

Then again, we are OOT. Back to the topic, please.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:21:27 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:21:27 GMT

ChiefKiasu:
superduper:
Which overseas universities in SIM GE would you advocate enrolling?

I mostly teach the University of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) so I would be biased towards that :).

Would you objectively say that all overseas universities partnering SIM GE should be better than other private institutional partners like PSB, MDIS, Kaplan, etc...?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:32 GMT

ChiefKiasu — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:32 GMT

superduper:
Which overseas universities in SIM GE would you advocate enrolling?

I mostly teach the University of London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) so I would be biased towards that :).

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:51:11 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:51:11 GMT

ChiefKiasu:
superduper:
Do you teach for SIM GE or UniSIM ?

Mostly SIM GE

Which overseas universities in SIM GE would you advocate enrolling?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:48:56 GMT

ChiefKiasu — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:48:56 GMT

superduper:
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Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:48:37 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:48:37 GMT

I would like to thank \"Havok_ex\" for his advice to start this new thread. Perhaps I should also highlight his quoted answer, which could help other forummers be more focused on their responses.

\"Havok_ex\" replied in another another thread to my earlier query:

\"You can simply start a thread to ask for opinions if you need advice on seemingly helpless situations.

As for your scenario, well, firstly, if a student has completed his diploma or A levels, he is probably no longer a 'kid' anymore and should be responsible for his/her own decisions.

If he decides to call it quits, well, maybe there are other options out there that may suit him better. If he is from poly, he can start working, see what he wants to do in life. Even if he is from A-levels, he can also start work. I had a few guy friends who also flunked A-levels. Some took the brave option of signing on to the Army/SCDF to take some time off studying. Two of them eventually qualified to NTU's part-time engineering degree and the rest are either waiting to enter Unisim part-time courses or are already enrolled.

Not wanting to study for awhile might not be a totally bad thing for a person. Sometimes, we just need to plan a little better.

1. Find out what you really want to do in life. A real passion. Getting rich and/or getting married is not a passion, it is a desire.

2. Plan it out: what are the different routes of getting there? Can you afford it?

3. Go and do it.

Not getting into local uni is not the end of the world. It is hard to get in, its meant to be hard, thats how we know that these institutions are of great quality. Just because you're not smart enough for it doesnt mean you are stupid. You might need to take a longer route. Maybe do your A-levels twice or even three times.\"

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:46:34 GMT

ChiefKiasu — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:46:34 GMT

superduper:
Do you teach for SIM GE or UniSIM ?

Mostly SIM GE

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:43:16 GMT

superduper — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:43:16 GMT

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how to change my current password to a new password? I can’t seem to find this function in Kiasu Forum.
I want to change the current password to a new password which I can remember better.

Please advise. Thanks!

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:38:03 GMT

havok_ex — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:38:03 GMT

ngl2010:

Actually there are a few free tuition around but a lot of people are not aware.

I think that's the biggest problem with mendaki as well. There are actually lots and lots of academic help for needy Malay/Muslim students provided by mendaki. From free tuition from pri-sec school and heavily subsidised tuition fees in university, mendaki provides a lot and I am one of the beneficiaries. But the problem is that mendaki has very poor outreach and publicity. Not many of these needy students actually know that they are eligible for said benefits, which I think is a problem. I've met quite a number of my own malay peers who decided against continuing their studies of getting a degree because they wanted to work and support their families instead. Mendaki also has 0% interest loans for private uni students like SIMGE, so its not only local uni students that benefit. In the long run, getting a degree before working would have helped them out even more. I took it upon myself to tell my own friends about it. One of them was even eligible for a 100% subsidy. But he only knew about it and applied for it after spending a year in NUS. Meaning he paid for a year of tuition fees that could have been avoided.

Many of my non-malay friends often wonder why malay students dont study harder to get into local universities if they have a a heap of subsidies that can pay their way through a degree. The problem is, not many of the capable students actually know that these subsidies are available. They avoid trying to get into university because they simply dont think they could afford it.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:08:06 GMT

isetan — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:08:06 GMT

GRC- shld be Jln Besar as the home is near Kitchener Road.

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:03:05 GMT

jetsetter — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:03:05 GMT

isetan:
starlight1968sg:
[quote=\"isetan\"]We were doing some charity works last Friday for the needy. It's a one room flat of 6 living together. It's a poor family of low income of $800per month. Needs to feed 4 ongoing school children. We spoke to the child who just gotten his psle results of 173. He is going to the normal stream soon and we do a lot of encouraging words to him and that life don't end there. He is enlightened by our words.

OT: any social benefits in terms of financial assistance provided? what about the cdac (?) providing tuition to children who are relatively weak in studies?

Yes They have gotten social benefits for this Muslim family but not too sure any tuitions provided.[/quote]Got. Dun worry....seek help from Mendaki Tuition Scheme (MTS)

Whose GRC?

Reply to "Seemingly Helpless Situations" - Parental Discussion Thread on Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:00:48 GMT

superduper — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:00:48 GMT

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