CuteCuteMommy:

Wow, u still have free time to take up other courses to complement your degree?

From my understanding, not much time left for family n personal too being a law student.
Most weekends and weekdays are burnt till late mornings esp when there are cases to study and work to be done.

Could any law undergraduate or graduate verify if this is true for law students?


Thank you.

Kinda an old post since it has been almost two months, but excalibres actually mentioned that he's a business undergrad, not a law undergrad. As a law undergrad though, I can confirm that yes, you won't have much time for family, nor time to spend on your hobbies. Maybe just a few hours to spare each week.

Don'tMessWithMommy:

Hi,


Anyone can advise what is the difference between Applied Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistic in NUS?

Any information will be helpful. Thanks!!!

Hi, my reply is a little late but hope I can still help! Ill answer this without regard to the uni, because math across unis around the world are typically split into these two branches.

Basically applied maths is the study of using math to solve real world problems. It uses math to study, explain and predict the real world. In that way it's very closely related to physics too due to mechanics.

I'm not sure whether you mean 'Mathematics and Statistics' or the two separately. I'm not clear on Statistics in NUS but I assume Mathematics on its own refers to pure maths. Pure math is really the study of math for the sake of it. You study the theories and intangible problems of math. You delve into the very basic definitions and learn to understand them. It's really like studying a science. Applied mathematicians will then use the discoveries and theories of pure math to solve real world problems.

Can't really answer the statistics part as I'm unsure, but I think it has the similar separation of pure and applied as well!

You guys need to chill.


Seriously? Arguing and ranking JCs over who has a UAP of 80 or 81? Does this really matter in the bigger picture? Does going to a jc with an 81 mean UAP guarantee a higher chance of success in As over one with a mean of 80? Did you know a difference of one point is not even worth one H1 grade difference in the range of A to E?

I think we can all agree that the three JCs mentioned in the past few posts (ny, tj, ac) are all good schools that do their best to push their students. The same goes for every JC as well.

The mean UAP of a school, even if it may affect your perception of the school's standards, should not affect your child's potential when it comes to scoring for As!

Comparing JCs, right down to the decimal point, to numbers next to each other, to a value added award which hasn't even exist for years is downright inane as well as unnecessary.

You want your child to excel? That shining mean UAP of your choice institution you chose based on that UAP isn't going to mean anything more than 'oh look, the students in our school all came in with lower COP than the others wow we're so good!'

I understand your concerns as a parent about the discipline issue, but flexibility isn't always a bad thing. Hope I gave a clear big picture about nyjc though!

Maybe I have overstated the rules here about uniform, but the main concern seems to be about hair length and colour.


As said, NYJC isn’t as strict because the school believes that the students knows what is important. When I say that the dye must not be obvious, I mean it in such a way like you can’t tell if that student’s hair is actually dyed slightly brown, just slightly washed out from years of swimming or they just have slightly lighter hair colour. If you highlight your hair like your favourite K pop idol, of course you’ll get caught. Nothing more obvious than what I said. Students who dye remain a very very small minority, and with the COP dropping I don’t see this number increasing. Hair for boys may be given a bit of leeway in length, but it still has to be neat, nothing wild is allowed. Many students still maintain a decent-by-Singapore-school standard without reminders.

Regarding the drop in COP, I agree that it’s mostly due to the school’s publicity effort rather than A level results. However with each batch having such a different group of students every year, we cant expect the J2s with a slightly higher COP to match up to the J1s when they do their As next year. The tutors have to refine and change their methods literally every year to suit an ever improving demographic, so give some time for the COP to settle down.

It was mentioned that a principal with have to oblige to have a more relaxed environment if he mingles with the students ‘too much’ as if it’s a bad thing. Trust me that when a principal mingles with a student, it heightens morale and it’s definitely a good thing. Jc is already a pressure cooker, no need to make it stay rigid. A relaxed environment will be better in the long run as students can feel more at home in school

Regarding subjects, my understanding is that many JCs still have a list like S01, S02, A04 etc to tick when it comes to choosing combination. For nyjc, it’s four empty boxes for you to fill in. Just make sure to meet the minimum one contrasting subject requirement and your 3 h2/1 H1 or 4 h2. You could literally take a combination like H2 Geography, H2 English Language and Linguistics, H2 Math and H1 General Studies in Chinese. I can’t see checked boxes offering this. Note: I may be wrong so feel free to correct me!

Alright, I know I may sound a bit pushy, but back then as a student in nyjc, I enjoyed many privileges that my friends from other JCs didn’t. Waking up later, dress down days, open school campus on weekends, night study that actually went into the night etc. They would always gawk in surprise at the amount of trust given to the students. That’s what made me believe nyjc is different and special. Note that I said privileges, because these are not rights. The school trusts that the students do not abuse the privileges and it has been shown batch after batch that students are willing to work with the school. I really hope the more conservative parents here can look past the more ‘liberal’ aspects of nyjc and consider the good the school can offer in terms of student welfare, support and flexibility. Trust me, when the exams start in jc, attire will be the least of your problems (and dyeing their hair will be the least of your dc’s concerns).

momkiasu:

Hello, my eldest son is currently taking his 'O' levels this year, he was asking me about which JC should he go to and was wondering how is it like in NYJC? Is there anyone that might be able to explain more information about the school? Greatly appreciated, thanks!

Hello,

School culture is very friendly and open, not really elitist in any sense. Good mix of students from different secondary schools except for the fact that there are many Chung Cheng (both main and yishun) students since they're affiliated. Not to the point where they're everywhere though. Tutors are caring and willing to go the extra mile (I believe most JC tutors are like that), such as staying in school till night for consultations or even coming back during weekends.

Principal and school management is extremely student-centric; student and staff welfare is a high priority. Happy teachers and happy students will definitely produce good results! School is lax when it comes to uniform (4 dress down days a week) and hair (never heard of anyone being caught for that long hair, coloured hair etc, just make sure it's reasonable or dye isn't too obvious) because the school trusts the students. And also tbh, there's no real link between the results and turnout anyway.

The school does its best to provide the best studying environment possible for students. The campus is open daily till about 9pm, including Sundays and public holidays (maybe slightly earlier for those days). Loads of benches and tables around so you don't have to fight for seats in the library to study and there's wifi in the classrooms! You can print notes in the library, computer lab using your ez-link card to pay (if I'm not wrong, there's currently such a facility even in the canteen). Classrooms are all unlocked (except for level 5 aircon rooms) so you can always grab a room (or book one when night study commences) to study or discuss projects. Super conducive studying environment plus the fact that food is available nearby; there's a coffee shop a 5 mins away, and nex 10 mins away.

As said, principal is extremely student-centric. Mr Kwek is very experienced and knows how to communicate well with students. He always has the students of NYJC on his mind. Really funny and passionate man, probably the best principal I've ever known! He will personally counsel and talk to students who have difficulties, whether at home or in their studies. He even pushed a cart of apples around school to give out to students during the pre As/prelims/promos night study sessions! If that's not caring for your students I don't know what is. And me devoting a paragraph to him says a lot too

Subject combinations are flexible. You can literally take almost any combination as there are no fixed choices to choose from. Of course if you choose a really unique combination, your timetable will be uniquely odd as well, sometimes having a three hours break before a lesson slot from 5-6.30pm. But if you choose a standard combi (say PCME), you'll have a normal timetable as many other JCs should have. That being said, our timetables alternate (Week A and Week B). Not sure why, maybe just to break the monotony of a repeated week.

Lessons mostly start at 8.30am or 9am (for days without flag raising). There are occasional 7.30am lessons (maybe 2 to 4 in the two weeks cycle depending on your timetable). This means more time to sleep, less squeeze with other students on public transport and just a better start to your day in general. From what I observe, I don't think our lessons end later than other JCs? Also, NYJC is only a 3-5 minutes walk away from Lorong Chuan MRT and a 7-10 minutes walk from Nex. Many buses serve the school as well.

CCAs are largely student-run with teacher ICs there being to facilitate admin matters with the school. The student population is largely supportive of the different CCAs (turning up for matches, concerts etc) and you could even create your own CCA or SIG (student interest group) if you can get a sufficient number of people.

Academics-wise, NYJC has been getting better through the years. The school has very strong Math and Science departments, not too sure about the Arts since I was from the Science stream (hybrid combi though). We also have the Chinese Language Elective Programme (many chinese subjects) and Art Elective Programme (H2/3 Art!) for those interested. That being said, there have been concerns about NYJC being a 'Chinese' school. Having CLEP in the school doesn't imply that, really! Admittedly, most of our students are Chinese for some reason, but the school culture isn't any more 'Chinese' than any other JCs. There will be your fair share of Chinese-leaning speakers and English-leaning speakers, just like any other JC.

Having said all that, I would really recommend NYJC (as with many other alumni and students who always do so and promote the school year after year) to your son!

Kengen:

Appreciate your advice if buisness in NUS/NTU/SIM require interview. Thanks.

NTU might have interview if your grades are borderline. SIM has an interview for all full time programmes. Not so sure about NUS.

mothernancy:

Anyone know if there's a event course in any uni? Like learn to manage events kind.. My niece asked me but I thought it sounded more like a poly course. Any ideas?

NUS has a degree in project and facilities management. Your niece could take a look at that.

DadOfGirl:

Gap year is going to happen by default... i guess. Yes ... trying to save admission rights first ... then of course saving subsidized degree..But , if we apply then dun go fro interview , it will look bad on applicant. Any way reply came that it will not be held against ... so we will decide.

She want to go overseas , live on her own and do some training in Drama /acting etc.. so there is no knocking around here and get some insight with passage of time..

She has been to NUS therature workshop for a week during sec3... stay there for a week, but she didn't like set up in NUS.Went for WeeKim Wee comminicaton workshop in NTU... but no to that as well.

I find it quite odd that you want to make choice of career based on success in CCA...... She took ARTs combinaton in Secondary sch and JC , so i expect to get humanities degree first... then do whatever you want to do...

Without degree , it's difficult to fall back on other jobs ,if passion doesn't workout

Making a career based on your CCA choice is totally fine. By your logic of doing a humanities degree since she did an arts combination, there shouldn't be any JC graduates who jump ship directly into the music/art/sports/theatre industry since there's no such 'combination' (excluding the actual A level subjects of H2 Music, Theatre etc), but there are many.

Would you and your dd consider a Diploma in Theatre (three years) that can lead up to a Degree in Theatre Arts (one year) from NAFA?

KSP:

Is it true those in top tiers have to be more independent whereas those in mid or lower tiers are provided with more hand holding?

Not necessarily. It is more up to the tutor's teaching style as well as catering to individual students. Of course, weaker students will be given more guidance, and every school will have its own range of weaker students. Conversely, every school will have motivated and independent learners as well.