<![CDATA[Term Holidays for local University students]]>On a side note, please make sure your children do get some internship experience.

Nowadays, if you don’t have any prior work experience when you graduate, it’ll be very difficult to find a job.

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nani:
What about those in Business Accountancy course, are there any tasks during the holidays?


Thanks
For NBS Accountancy & Business there is an attachment in the May - July holidays. http://www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/Undergraduate/Bachelor_of_Accountancy/Pages/Programme_Structure.aspx

Should be the same for NUS.

Edit: It will occur only once out of the three/four years.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662864https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662864Sat, 02 Apr 2016 17:46:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:07:43 GMT]]>What about those in Business Accountancy course, are there any tasks during the holidays?


Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662651https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662651Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:07:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Sat, 02 Apr 2016 01:40:18 GMT]]>

nani:
mathtuition88:

For most students, internship is optional.


In NUS, from experience, during vacations there is most likely nothing ongoing, unless the student signs up for (optional) vacation courses/internship/exchange.

That's comforting to know that its optional. Thanks.

Anyone else has experience on someone you know that have many tasks to do during vacations, be it Semester 1&2, from Year 1-4?

Year 4 students doing final year project with lab component may have to stay back to do experiments. One of my friends from Life Science had to go back to school to conduct cell experiments everyday, otherwise the cells would die.

Despite that, university holidays are more relaxing than JC holidays. Usually for JC students, there is a big test coming right after the June holiday so there is no opportunity to relax. For universities, each semester is separate, so there is no major exam right after the holiday.

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slmkhoo:
nani:

Why do you need to give up? We manage to do long & short during the major years. But asking now cos ain't sure about Uni.


My kids are nearly done with school already. One may start work next year (if she continues to study, maybe we will be able to arrange something) and the other will be in university in 2018. We suspect that opportunities for longer family holidays will be pretty much over after this year.

That's true :(..once starts work will probably be lucky if we can max out a 14 days trip :roll:

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nani:
Why do you need to give up? We manage to do long & short during the major years. But asking now cos ain't sure about Uni.

My kids are nearly done with school already. One may start work next year (if she continues to study, maybe we will be able to arrange something) and the other will be in university in 2018. We suspect that opportunities for longer family holidays will be pretty much over after this year.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662637https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662637Sat, 02 Apr 2016 01:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:22:34 GMT]]>

nani:
kennethTutor:

[quote=\"nani\"]Thanks for your input.


So the final year is as good as no vacation break. May I know for the non-academic in Dec is it compulsory? What are the consequences if we do not attend.

Reason asking as my family intend to be away for the whole month.

Non-academic activities typically are mainly related to Hall and CCA. These events are student organised.

In NUS & NTU, one reason why students participate in these activities is due to the points system for Hall (Hostel) allocation.


I guess your child is starting university in the upcoming academic year (Aug 2016). So if you miss some events due to holiday, it may affect your child's chances for Hall Admission in the next academic year (Aug 2017).

On the other hand, if your child is not interested in staying in Hall, it's perfectly fine to go on holiday.

Let me know if you need more information!

Pardon my ignorance, but don't the students in year 1 start living in the hall/hostel when they enrol in Aug? What does it mean by getting the chances for Aug 2017?

Thanks[/quote]Kenneth meant Hall allocation for \"the next academic year\"...
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@ Kenneth...pls check PM...would like to check with u some points regarding Hall allocation...TIA !!

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kennethTutor:
nani:

Thanks for your input.


So the final year is as good as no vacation break. May I know for the non-academic in Dec is it compulsory? What are the consequences if we do not attend.

Reason asking as my family intend to be away for the whole month.

Non-academic activities typically are mainly related to Hall and CCA. These events are student organised.

In NUS & NTU, one reason why students participate in these activities is due to the points system for Hall (Hostel) allocation.


I guess your child is starting university in the upcoming academic year (Aug 2016). So if you miss some events due to holiday, it may affect your child's chances for Hall Admission in the next academic year (Aug 2017).

On the other hand, if your child is not interested in staying in Hall, it's perfectly fine to go on holiday.

Let me know if you need more information!

Pardon my ignorance, but don't the students in year 1 start living in the hall/hostel when they enrol in Aug? What does it mean by getting the chances for Aug 2017?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662547https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662547Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:58:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:57:32 GMT]]>

kennethTutor:
nani:

Thanks for your input.


So the final year is as good as no vacation break. May I know for the non-academic in Dec is it compulsory? What are the consequences if we do not attend.

Reason asking as my family intend to be away for the whole month.

Non-academic activities typically are mainly related to Hall and CCA. These events are student organised.

In NUS & NTU, one reason why students participate in these activities is due to the points system for Hall (Hostel) allocation.


I guess your child is starting university in the upcoming academic year (Aug 2016). So if you miss some events due to holiday, it may affect your child's chances for Hall Admission in the next academic year (Aug 2017).

On the other hand, if your child is not interested in staying in Hall, it's perfectly fine to go on holiday.

Let me know if you need more information!

Pardon my ignorance, but don't the students in year 1 start living in the hall/hostel when they enrol in Aug? What does it mean by getting the chances for Aug 2017?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662546https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662546Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:57:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:26:01 GMT]]>

CarrotTree:


Does this also mean that the student's internship ( overseas or local ) also fall during their holiday break? so it quite difficult to plan for all in the family when there are those in secondary level
There are short and long internship. For some courses it may be optional.

The short ones occur during the long holiday break (Late May - July).

The long ones occur during Semester time and it can eat into the holiday. Typically it lasts for around 5-6 months.

Check your child's school's website for more information on when the internship will occur. Usually, the school will suggest a time period so you can plan in advance. Typically it occurs in Year 2/3.

For example, this is the information for attachment for NTU's EEE:http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/CurrentStudents/undergraduate/undergraduatefull-time/Documents/Attachments.pdf

Look for the red column that states the condition students must fulfill before being eligible for internship.

Also look out for the time period.

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nani:
Thanks for your input.


So the final year is as good as no vacation break. May I know for the non-academic in Dec is it compulsory? What are the consequences if we do not attend.

Reason asking as my family intend to be away for the whole month.
Non-academic activities typically are mainly related to Hall and CCA. These events are student organised.

In NUS & NTU, one reason why students participate in these activities is due to the points system for Hall (Hostel) allocation.


I guess your child is starting university in the upcoming academic year (Aug 2016). So if you miss some events due to holiday, it may affect your child's chances for Hall Admission in the next academic year (Aug 2017).

On the other hand, if your child is not interested in staying in Hall, it's perfectly fine to go on holiday.

Let me know if you need more information!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662474https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662474Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:15:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:18:20 GMT]]>Why do you need to give up? We manage to do long & short during the major years. But asking now cos ain’t sure about Uni.

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zbear:
nani:

Peak season is one thing but no choice that's when family can get together for a vacation.


I also have a difficult time trying to plan a family holiday as both my kids have their own activities n dates always clash.

:mad:

We're giving up! We are planning a short one (long weekend type) in June and maybe a longer year-end one as my older daughter takes her A levels this year. After this, not sure if we can do any more longer vacations. My husband is dying to get me to travel without the kids!

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mathtuition88:
For most students, internship is optional.


In NUS, from experience, during vacations there is most likely nothing ongoing, unless the student signs up for (optional) vacation courses/internship/exchange.
That's comforting to know that its optional. Thanks.

Anyone else has experience on someone you know that have many tasks to do during vacations, be it Semester 1&2, from Year 1-4?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662342Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:07:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:35:54 GMT]]>For most students, internship is optional.


In NUS, from experience, during vacations there is most likely nothing ongoing, unless the student signs up for (optional) vacation courses/internship/exchange.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662310https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662310Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:35:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:34:11 GMT]]>

nani:
Peak season is one thing but no choice that's when family can get together for a vacation.

I also have a difficult time trying to plan a family holiday as both my kids have their own activities n dates always clash.

:mad:

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kennethTutor:
nani:

Hi


anyone can advice for nus/ntu vacations in june & dec, do they still have to go back for projects etc?

Appreciate an urgent reply. Thanks

June holiday is the long holiday. Typically it starts mid-late May and ends by early August.

December holiday is the short one. Typically it ends early January.


For academic projects, some projects may last an entire academic year. For example, my Final Year Project (Engineering major) started from July and ended May the next year. My December holidays was mostly spent in school.

Check with your school's office if there's any such projects. They should be able to help you.


For non-academic projects (e.g. CCA or hall-related), students can be quite active during the holidays.


Does this also mean that the student's internship ( overseas or local ) also fall during their holiday break? so it quite difficult to plan for all in the family when there are those in secondary level

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662255https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662255Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:48:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:46:27 GMT]]>Peak season is one thing but no choice that’s when family can get together for a vacation.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662238https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662238Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:46:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:08:43 GMT]]>I didn’t know Uni vacation falls at the same time as Pri/Sec/JC holidays so again, going away on holiday will be during peak season.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662231https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662231Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:08:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:33:53 GMT]]>Thanks for your input.


So the final year is as good as no vacation break. May I know for the non-academic in Dec is it compulsory? What are the consequences if we do not attend.

Reason asking as my family intend to be away for the whole month.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662225Thu, 31 Mar 2016 22:33:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:36:58 GMT]]>

nani:
Hi


anyone can advice for nus/ntu vacations in june & dec, do they still have to go back for projects etc?

Appreciate an urgent reply. Thanks
June holiday is the long holiday. Typically it starts mid-late May and ends by early August.

December holiday is the short one. Typically it ends early January.


For academic projects, some projects may last an entire academic year. For example, my Final Year Project (Engineering major) started from July and ended May the next year. My December holidays was mostly spent in school.

Check with your school's office if there's any such projects. They should be able to help you.


For non-academic projects (e.g. CCA or hall-related), students can be quite active during the holidays.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662196https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662196Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:36:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:26:00 GMT]]>Hi


anyone can advice for nus/ntu vacations in june & dec, do they still have to go back for projects etc?

Appreciate an urgent reply. Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662113https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1662113Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:26:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Term Holidays for local University students on Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:24:46 GMT]]>You can google online for the university's academic calender. It really depends on which uni your child is in. If she is entering in 2016 then you are looking for Academic Year 2016-2017 calender.


NUS: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info ... 6-2017.pdf
NTU: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergra ... 16-17.aspx

SMU: http://info.smu.edu.sg/courses/acad_cal ... 016-17.pdf

December vacation period for these 3 universities is approximately from 5 Dec to 9 Jan.

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