I understand that the local uni scholars get first bite of the cherry - they've priority applying for internships. How does that work?
Since uni scholarships are largely based on A level results, does that mean competition for uni internships starts at JC level? Due to the integrated program where one's JC can be more or less settled by the time one completes primary sch education, does that imply that the internship rat race starts at PSLE?
OMG! What am I saying! :nailbite:
Jokes aside, as a parent, all I want is for my kid to be happy. He can choose to be an engineer, teacher, lawyer, entrepreneur, whatever. He's not a trophy who needs to be earning big bucks so that I can show off to relatives during CNY gatherings. That's just shallow. I believe most of us here feel the same way.
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RE: CNA Article - The Big Read: Fuelled partly by youths' anxiety, the internship rat race has unintended effects
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RE: DSA 2024
Nothing personal here but I feel that it’s not nice to share a school’s email reply verbatim in a public forum.
Nothing wrong if we paraphrase the reply and share though. No offence to anyone please. -
RE: DSA 2024
skii\" post_id=\"2133906\" time=\"1715766235\" user_id=\"82603:
Dsa max at 30% or so per intake right?
Then the rest of the 70% AL
4-6 how?
Tuition or no tuition, they will also get their place after S1 posting.
But it’s good to know what the interview will ask such questions.
Thanks ah.
In any case, by the time those kids hit sec sch (not just RI or IP), they'll be so busy it's simply impractical to be receiving tuition for more than 2-3 subjects. In fact, even 3 may be a stretch if one hopes to actively engage in CCA and still maintain an acceptable amt of personal time for leisure. -
RE: DSA 2024
Twinkiestars\" post_id=\"2133858\" time=\"1715683766\" user_id=\"97569:
In a dilemma here Whether to use two choices for one school or to spread out the choices. DC has two schools he’s interested in and undecided about the third choice. Both schools he likes are not that realistic choices but he wants to try anyway. Should we spread out the choices or just try for the two schools he likes?
You mentioned that both are not realistic choices so imho to use two choices for one school is really like throwing good money after bad.
But then again, pls only DSA to a sch that your kid would consider accepting and not bcoz of FOMO. Of course, there might be the firm fav between the 3 but personally, I would encourage my kid to use the third choice only if he has some interest in that sch. DSA is after all, a double-edge sword. -
RE: DSA 2024
doodbug\" post_id=\"2133024\" time=\"1713853095\" user_id=\"13281:
Interesting. If you don't mind sharing, what did your DS eventually pursue in university?
Econ. My kid has a few offers from local and overseas uni to read this subject. He was never interested in the more popular courses such as med, law nor comp sci and only settled on econ during NS, for now (he has another chance to change his mind next year).doodbug\" post_id=\"2133024\" time=\"1713853095\" user_id=\"13281:
It's also good that as parents you did not insist that the kid continues to build on his 'MO competitive advantage', and to allow him to pursue other interests.
I think MO at higher levels can be very dry, and I don't blame him for ditching it towards the end. I remember those times when I had to send him to NUS/NUSH for those external training sessions and wondered what were they all about coz he was never at the top end of the class and they only choose the top few for overseas competitions. Anyway, I think the time spent in MO aided him in his H3 Math paper later on, so I would say it was still beneficial.doodbug\" post_id=\"2133024\" time=\"1713853095\" user_id=\"13281:
Remind me of how we had this impression that kids should take triple science in upper sec to have good exposure to STEM and to make choices on which STEM fields to go into - both my kids did and in spite of decent science results, promptly decided STEM is not for them! :rotflmao:
Mine was pretty decent in STEM subjects too, all the way to Y6. And then he tells us, \"I'm not interested in engineering nor computing in uni.\" -
RE: DSA 2024
bbbay\" post_id=\"2133017\" time=\"1713831016\" user_id=\"175278:
Mabbe I'll share my kid's educational journey from S1 to JC2. He was offered CO from both NUSH and RI at P6 DSA via Math. In the end, he chose RI as the vibes from the Open House were good. As parents, RI was also our school of choice as we preferred that he received an all-rounded education rather than specializing at such a young age.
I think it’s the same over at Rs and HC/NY, as long as students have no imposter syndrome - always want to be better than others, they should manage ok.
In general R and HC primary role is to produce leaders; NUSH to produce scientists. Students from R and HC may as well learn to manage “competitive tensions” right from the start. The scientists may produce advance AI algorithm. The CEO may need to face grilling in Congress one day to defend the product.
R and HC have changed compared to 10 years ago. Now more on balancing individuals well fare and achievements.
Throughout the 6 yrs of the IP journey, I could see that his interest slowly but surely veers away from MO to be replaced by other aspects of school life. Due to his strong MO foundation, he was still able to get gold for SMO in lower sec despite the lack of practise but by upper sec, silver became the norm and he didn't even bother to register for SMO by the time he reached JC.
Looking back, RI was an inspired choice as it exposed him to a wider variety of options, compared to a specialized school. His preferred undergrad course is also non-STEM. His experience showed us that young kids' interests and preferences change over time, and in our son's case, it was quite a drastic change.
Granted, there are kids who are mature enough to know what they really want to focus on at 12 (and I salute them for being so mature) but mine is not one of them. -
RE: Networking Group - JCs General
Imp75\" post_id=\"2120447\" time=\"1696990428\" user_id=\"2358:
One of my relatives has ESIS and MOE's HP scholarship. For the HP one, she got $1K cash iirc.
Ok hahaha the subsequent scholarship is not a great deal after all…….still need to pay the hefty Sch fees… -
RE: All About Right Brain Training
alexalimhm\" post_id=\"2117435\" time=\"1692951166\" user_id=\"182123:
1-2 yr old seems to be a good age to start, at least by then the toddler should be able to communicate adequately.
I think it really depends on the preference of the parents. Heguru offers a range of courses with different focus that caters to different age groups ranging from 6 months old to 12 years old.
Parents can start lessons at any age before 12 years old, but I believe most parents typically sign up before 6 years old.
I know some mummies started Heguru when their child is around 6-12 months old.
Some prefer to wait a little older to start at 1+ or 2+ years old.
I also know some mummies who have been with Heguru for a long time when the child was a few months old to Primary one now.
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RE: DSA 2023
enenmama\" post_id=\"2118448\" time=\"1693921215\" user_id=\"85465:
Mine is already serving NS and so his was way back in 2016. That's quite some time back.
Thank you. What you highlighted is also my concern. I fear now might be too early at 12 to dive into something so focus ( which can also means narrow). Now he has deep interest in Math but I am unsure if it's accelerated learning and it gets too complex, will his passion persist or his interest might fade?
For now, he is very positive abt NUSH but we won't know till the path is taken.
May I know for your child, did he/she choose NUSH in the end?
Thank you again!
In the end, he chose another IP sch which is also strong in Math and the Sciences. As a parent, I agreed with his choice as I preferred him to become more of an all-rounder than specialist at such a tender age. Looking back, it was the correct decision as his passion for MO slowly gave way to other interests as he progressed through sec sch and JC. By the time he reached JC, his MO interest has totally vanished and he didn't even bother to compete in SMO.
It's strange but when I look at my niece and nephew, they are obviously linguistics students but ended up being mildly interested in STEM while for my son, it's the exact opposite. Mabbe too much exposure from a particular domain can turn people off (he was heavily involved in both internal and external MO prg in sec sch) unless one is truly passionate about it in the first place. -
RE: DSA 2023
enenmama\" post_id=\"2118290\" time=\"1693826428\" user_id=\"85465:
I understand your concern as I had mine during my kid's time. If it's tuition you're worried about, isn't it better that there won't be any available for NUSH curriculum? The only way for students to clarify their doubts is to approach subject teachers. This being the case, parents get to save money, and we know that tuition fees do add up for the family.
DS is offered CO for NUSH and CHS.
He is confident but we are a bit apprehensive. We know little abt the curriculum and also concern that it might be difficult to seek help (e.g tuition) if he struggles to cope?
Rather than be concern about the availability of tuition resources, I feel that a more pertinent question is gauging how passionate your kid is in Math and the Sciences. From my observation, kids' interests do change as they grow up from tweens to teenagers, and exposure to non-STEM domains may appeal to some of them later on in life.
You have a happy problem. Good luck!