Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by Alp @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:39:05 +0800

Alp — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:39:05 +0800

Originally posted by dkcx:

Isn't a pass in english all that is needed for most such courses?

Actually before really going to start a career in social service, i would advice u to consider starting 1st as a volunteer for a period of time and ensure that is really your interest before you consider making it ur career.

As a volunteer myself, i've seen many people who initially had alot of passion and interest but somehow things don't seem to turn out as what they were expecting and they slowly loss passion and interest to quit in the end.

Its best to have some experience, know that its really what you want before you go invest in time and money for a proper course since its too late to regret after you have obtained your cert.

Indeed, it's stated on the site that the minimum requirement for entry to social degree courses on english language is a pass. Even though it's stated plainly, I do enjoy overcoming the limits of my own ability, and also intend to head to the States to obtain an LCSW license to work there, if everything works out as planned. Afterall, that's where the main branch of social work started. So, it's really a marathon towards english competency in the short-term and long-term.

Truth be told, the lofty aspirations in my mind need to be brought down to the practical reality of the world. I've not volunteer in any professional organisations, though I do enjoy conversing with young children and elderly.

I agreed a voluntary session would help anyone seeking a long-term career in the social service to re-adjust one's expectations, re-align one's proper vision, and review the decision before it's being cast in stone. So, dckx, where do you actually volunteer? Care to share some info?

can the lousiest express class student go to JC? replied by yiha093 @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:40 +0800

yiha093 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:40 +0800

there is never an end to the road for you.

true i guess... based on 16 years only. haha !

can the lousiest express class student go to JC? replied by -Wanderer- @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:28:29 +0800

-Wanderer- — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:28:29 +0800

First thing that you should ask yourself is, what is your ambition in life? What do you have most passion for? What is the future job that you can envision yourself in next time? With that said & done, you work towards that goal.

And seriously, I don't see what is up with the stupid JC vs Poly debate. As everyone has said, there are its own pros & cons. And don't go to a JC for the sake of recognition, easier entry to Uni or whatever hoohah reason. Just do what you want to do.

My own personal experience is that I took the JC route, screwed up my A levels. But managed to enter engineering in NTU. And honestly speaking, I'm still wondering if this is my cup of tea. I'm struggling now as I find it hard to catch up with Uni life after a 2 years break due to NS and the accelerated pace of Uni life. Same for my poly friends and other JC friends. We are all trying to find our way around in this 1st year. So ultimately when you hit Uni, everyone is on the same equal plane. We just find a way to survive! But in the end, you must have a passion for what you want to do. And even if you realise that you have made the wrong choice, you can always switch. There is never an end to the road for you.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by yiha093 @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:27:43 +0800

yiha093 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:27:43 +0800

i think ur english is okay nehhh .

h2 chem qns replied by yiha093 @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:19:25 +0800

yiha093 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:19:25 +0800

based on sec 4 limited knowledge as compared to h2

fuel cell no electrolyte how to allow flow of ions and hence oxid and reduct which gives out electrons to discharge electricity?

taking a jab at 1iv . i guess its because of reactivity or eqn that proves the yield.. but then again, not plausible ~.~

qn 6 i use english only i interpret it as * state reactant what oxi state - to what product state*

? _ ?

h2 chem qns replied by absol @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:49 +0800

absol — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:49 +0800

1. Solid NaCl and conc. H2SO4 can be used to generate HCl in situ for the reaction with alkenes to produce choloroalkanes.

(iii) explain why 2-chloropropane is formed as the major prod. instead of 1-cholorpropane. (2 marks)

^i say its because of markonikov's rule but sounds dumb to me...or is it because the c=c with more H attached to it is more electron rich due to positive inductive effect of H, hence it is better at attracting the positive part of the addend ie H of HCl?

(iv) can a high yield of 2-iodopropane be obtained by a similar method by replacing NaCl with NaI? explain your answer with appropriate equations. (3 marks)

^dont know lol.

2. Hydrazine is sometimes used as a rocket fuel based on its reaction with oxygen. in this question you may assume that hydrazine is used in aqueous form in a fuel cell using dilute sulphuric acid as the electrolyte.

hydrazine = N2H4 (aq) in this case.

then my question is...since this is a fuel cell, it would be like 2 nonpermeable/seperate compartments right, 1 containing O2 gas and the other with N2H4, but why would they still need h2so4 as electrolyte?

reduction eqn: N2(g) + 4H+ + 4e double arrow N2H4(aq)

3. Au+ + e -> Au Ered=+1.69V

Au3+ + 3e -> Au Ered = +1.50V

using the above data explain why gold does not tarnish easily in air.

^i tried to explain something like because it has extremely negative Eox values, hence there are little oxidising agents strong enough with Ered > 1.5 to 1.69 to be able to start the redox reaction with Ecell>0, is that correct?

4. C2H6 + Br2 -> C2H5Br + HBr

(ii) explain why is this described as a free radical substituition reaction

(iii) explain why this reaction is an example of homogeneous catalysis.

5. this 1 involves 3 compounds M, N and Q.

M has a benzene ring with the branch CH2OH attached to it.

N has a benzene ring with the branch COOH attached to it.

Q has a benzene ring with a branch CH3, and taking that carbon substituted to be carbon number 1, on carbon number 4, there is an OH substituent on the benzene ring.

(i) describe and explain how the acidities of M, N and Q compare with each other

^i think this qns max 3 marks.

6. an industrial use of HCl is to make chlorine dioxide, which is manufactured on a massive scale for the bleaching of wood pulp and purification of water supplies. the reaction eqn is as follows:

NaClO3 + 2HCl -> ClO2 + 1/2 Cl2 + NaCl + H2O

Discuss the changes in oxidation no. of cholrine that occurs during this reaction.

^this qns i catch no ball. as in dunno what is happening in the eqn...i think its disproportionation of Cl in NaClO3, but...can Cl in HCl disproportionate also?

ty.

can the lousiest express class student go to JC? replied by yiha093 @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:06:20 +0800

yiha093 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:06:20 +0800

all move to near good jc lor. then motivated+ convience xD

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by dkcx @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:47:08 +0800

dkcx — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:47:08 +0800

Originally posted by Alp:

Hi, trueheart and dckx, once again, thanks to both of you for your inputs.

Trueheart,

The statistical information you provided through the link from NTU was insightful, as it offered a glimpse of past academic results in local context. However, I have neither the intent nor the interest to pursue a design course in NTU, or a teaching course in NIE. So, I believed the allocated places should be given to deserving students instead of those studying just for the sake of a getting a degree.

So far, I have done my research on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of different social service degree providers in Singapore. The major obstacle blocking the path is a good command of english language.

Isn't a pass in english all that is needed for most such courses?

Actually before really going to start a career in social service, i would advice u to consider starting 1st as a volunteer for a period of time and ensure that is really your interest before you consider making it ur career.

As a volunteer myself, i've seen many people who initially had alot of passion and interest but somehow things don't seem to turn out as what they were expecting and they slowly loss passion and interest to quit in the end.

Its best to have some experience, know that its really what you want before you go invest in time and money for a proper course since its too late to regret after you have obtained your cert.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by Alp @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:44:51 +0800

Alp — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:44:51 +0800

Originally posted by gunner77:

May i know which course you took at poly?

It's a hybrid course comprising engineering, IT, and design. It's name is rather ambiguous and doesn't fit the profile, if you ask me.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by Alp @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:38:04 +0800

Alp — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:38:04 +0800

Originally posted by dkcx:

Just a note, NTU ADM has students of lower results since ADM does not really put alot of emphasis into the results but requires each applicant to submit a project or something related to their course of interest and it is that project which is being considered for their admission and less their actual academic grades which is why the cutoff seems to be that low.

Originally posted by TrueHeart:

Hi Alp,

Do not worry about your poor grasp of English, for as long as you are willing to work hard on your language proficiency, it will definitely get better as time goes by. I also believe that there are language proficiency modules for most full-time counselling degrees, hence you can make good use of them if you are to take up this degree in UniSIM or other foreign universities.

By the way, please do note that Horticulture degrees are not available locally.

As a side note, I believe that the lowest GPA among poly students who entered the three local universities last year is slightly lesser than 2.55, which comes from the NTU Art, Design and Media degree course.

http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/pdfs/COP.pdf

By 10th percentile, they mean that 90% of the undergraduates for that particular degree course got a GPA higher than the amount shown.

NIE's 10th percentile is below GPA 3.00 as well.

http://www.nie.edu.sg/nieweb/programmes/loading.do?id=Foundation&cid=13467650&ppid=27164675

Cheers.

Hi, trueheart and dckx, once again, thanks to both of you for your inputs.

Trueheart,

The statistical information you provided through the link from NTU was insightful, as it offered a glimpse of past academic results in local context. However, I have neither the intent nor the interest to pursue a design course in NTU, or a teaching course in NIE. So, I believed the allocated places should be given to deserving students instead of those studying just for the sake of getting a degree.

So far, I have done my research on the availability, accessibility, and affordability of different social service degree providers in Singapore. The major obstacle blocking the path is a good command of english language.

can the lousiest express class student go to JC? replied by absol @ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:21:55 +0800

absol — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:21:55 +0800

when i was in sec sch, i also thought i would maybe like to go poly instead. because everyone tells me that jc life is tough, its hectic, you just mug your life away etc.

somehow, after much thought, i decided going to a good jc might have more scholarship chances lol. and i still think going into a jc is a better route to aim for scholarships, correct me if im wrong. moreover, people usually adapt to changing lifestyles as they come, hectic or not, it dosent make a difference once you've adapted to that kind of life.

and so i ended up in a jc. all i can say is...if ure the average type of student with not much aims or whatsoever and want to go jc, try to go into a good one. the studying attitude of the general population in a better jc is vastly different from those in a not as good jc, as you will be more driven(by external factors eg peer pressure) to study for better results in a good jc..

though i have some friends who scored very well and simply go into a jc thats near their house for convenience's sake and still doing very well. if youre that kinda person either make sure you're very smart, or you're very motivated to do well...

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by gunner77 @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:59:19 +0800

gunner77 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:59:19 +0800

May i know which course you took at poly?

can the lousiest express class student go to JC? replied by eagle @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:38 +0800

eagle — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:38 +0800

Originally posted by dkcx:

A 1st class honours if obtainable is a key to further education opporunities, higher pay etc so i believe there are still people who are willing to sacrifice 1 year for. I won't deny the pay issue but some people might have a more long term goal in mind and will prefer to go slower but have more assurance for their results.

Chemistry lab is 3hrs in yr 1, 6 hrs each in yr 2/3 so i believe its more different as theres a larger emphasis on lab work. Everyone always try to get senior reports to copy but for my course, they for some stupid reason decided to make the yr 2/3 lab examinable so its no longer just doing a lab report but the understanding of the entire experiment becomes important for that exam which constitutes 50% of the overall grade.

They are indeed getting smarter :)

I think that's applicable to science fac so far... tough luck :)

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by dkcx @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:51:39 +0800

dkcx — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:51:39 +0800

Originally posted by TrueHeart:

Hi dkcx,

Thank you for adding that in. I was from NUS, thus I did not know of such a requirement.

Just to add on, from the fact that the 90th percentile is AAA/A, we can conclude that it is actually a very competitive degree course.

Cheers.

There are AAA/A people everywhere but i would say ADM students mostly have a passion for what they are studying and would require a certain level of ability before they are admitted.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by TrueHeart @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:48:44 +0800

TrueHeart — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:48:44 +0800

Originally posted by dkcx:

Just a note, NTU ADM has students of lower results since ADM does not really put alot of emphasis into the results but requires each applicant to submit a project or something related to their course of interest and it is that project which is being considered for their admission and less their actual academic grades which is why the cutoff seems to be that low.

Hi dkcx,

Thank you for adding that in. I was from NUS, thus I did not know of such a requirement.

Just to add on, from the fact that the 90th percentile is AAA/A, we can conclude that it is actually a very competitive degree course.

Cheers.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by dkcx @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0800

dkcx — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0800

Originally posted by TrueHeart:

Hi Alp,

Do not worry about your poor grasp of English, for as long as you are willing to work hard on your language proficiency, it will definitely get better as time goes by. I also believe that there are language proficiency modules for most full-time counselling degrees, hence you can make good use of them if you are to take up this degree in UniSIM or other foreign universities.

By the way, please do note that Horticulture degrees are not available locally.

As a side note, I believe that the lowest GPA among poly students who entered the three local universities last year is slightly lesser than 2.55, which comes from the NTU Art, Design and Media degree course.

http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/pdfs/COP.pdf

By 10th percentile, they mean that 90% of the undergraduates for that particular degree course got a GPA higher than the amount shown.

NIE's 10th percentile is below GPA 3.00 as well.

http://www.nie.edu.sg/nieweb/programmes/loading.do?id=Foundation&cid=13467650&ppid=27164675

Cheers.

Just a note, NTU ADM has students of lower results since ADM does not really put alot of emphasis into the results but requires each applicant to submit a project or something related to their course of interest and it is that project which is being considered for their admission and less their actual academic grades which is why the cutoff seems to be that low.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by TrueHeart @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:40:20 +0800

TrueHeart — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:40:20 +0800

Originally posted by Alp:

TrueHeart,

After much self-analysis, the area of studies which i have contemplated so far are:

Applied Plant Science (Horticulture)

Social Science (Counselling, Social Work)

Chef, specializing in japanese cuisine, or western - possibly italian.

The last option is entirely reserved for the moment; I have read accounts of Hell's Kitchen, and wondered if it was a good idea to even think about it. The ability to work under pressure, long working hours, low pay, and in front of great heat are some of the traits required of a startup cook working to be upcoming chef.

For social science degree, I am not sure if I am able to cope due to my poor grasp of English Language. The same goes for applied plant science in horticulture.

Given the choice, I would have picked social work a long time ago, as i believed this is a very meaningful career geared towards individuals who wants to make the world a better place for others of lesser privileged.

Hi Alp,

Do not worry about your poor grasp of English, for as long as you are willing to work hard on your language proficiency, it will definitely get better as time goes by. I also believe that there are language proficiency modules for most full-time counselling degrees, hence you can make good use of them if you are to take up this degree in UniSIM or other foreign universities.

By the way, please do note that Horticulture degrees are not available locally.

As a side note, I believe that the lowest GPA among poly students who entered the three local universities last year is slightly lesser than 2.55, which comes from the NTU Art, Design and Media degree course.

http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/pdfs/COP.pdf

By 10th percentile, they mean that 90% of the undergraduates for that particular degree course got a GPA higher than the amount shown.

NIE's 10th percentile is below GPA 3.00 as well.

http://www.nie.edu.sg/nieweb/programmes/loading.do?id=Foundation&cid=13467650&ppid=27164675

Cheers.

Sec 2 Streaming replied by Hehe-Haha-Hoho @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:34:45 +0800

Hehe-Haha-Hoho — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:34:45 +0800

Guess I will choose between A/B/C/F.

With B being 1st.

SS/History or SS/Geography? replied by Hehe-Haha-Hoho @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:33:51 +0800

Hehe-Haha-Hoho — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:33:51 +0800

I guess I will be taking Geography, because I'm afraid of getting marks deducted from SBQ

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by alfagal @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:18 +0800

alfagal — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:18 +0800

no point getting nicer scores for O's...go for another dip or deg..

dont waste time and money..youth is limited..

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by dkcx @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:32:47 +0800

dkcx — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:32:47 +0800

Originally posted by Alp:

I certainly hoped, and wished not, but from what i have observed so far when i applied for jobs by picking up their subtle signal cues, the faces of the interviewers gave way. :(

It's as if my dip is not good enough...

Hmm, i will still recommend u try to persue a uni education if u can ever afford it. Currently economy is just recovering so companies might be more particular about the people they hire but don't feel demoralised because of ur O's results.

Pure Geog Question ( 2235/02) replied by validation @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:28:53 +0800

validation — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:28:53 +0800

hi guys,

im still confused between 'ecotourism'
and 'community based tourism'...

wads the difference between these 2 and how

do they play a part in sustaining tourism?

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by Alp @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:26:33 +0800

Alp — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:26:33 +0800

Originally posted by dkcx:

Have u really been been penalised when u apply for jobs due to ur poor O's results?

I certainly hoped, and wished not, but from what i have observed so far when i applied for jobs by picking up their subtle signal cues, the faces of the interviewers gave way. :(

It's as if my dip is not good enough...

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by Alp @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:21:11 +0800

Alp — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:21:11 +0800

Originally posted by TrueHeart:

Hi Alp,

Perhaps you will like to share with us as to which area of studies you are interested in. Putting that aside, I will strongly suggest that you do not attempt to retake your "O"-lvls, since you already have a Diploma from a local poly. Your GPA of 3.0 is enough to enter a few of the courses in local universities as mentioned by Forbiddensinner, though the most important thing is that you must have an interest in these courses.

Cheers.

TrueHeart,

After much self-analysis, the area of studies which i have contemplated so far are:

Applied Plant Science (Horticulture)
Social Science (Counselling, Social Work)
Chef, specializing in japanese cuisine, or western - possibly italian.

The last option is entirely reserved for the moment; I have read accounts of Hell's Kitchen, and wondered if it was a good idea to even think about it. The ability to work under pressure, long working hours, low pay, and in front of great heat are some of the traits required of a startup cook working to be upcoming chef.

For social science degree, I am not sure if I am able to cope due to my poor grasp of English Language. The same goes for applied plant science in horticulture.

Given the choice, I would have picked social work a long time ago, as i believed this is a very meaningful career geared towards individuals who wants to make the world a better place for others of lesser privileged.

Woes of a To-Be Private Candidate replied by dkcx @ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:15:26 +0800

dkcx — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:15:26 +0800

Have u really been been penalised when u apply for jobs due to ur poor O's results?

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