Thanks for the input so far, everyone. I haven't broached the subject again since that night.
Originally posted by oxford mushroom:
Guess you need to convince your parents you have considered all the implications and yet certain that you can do it. If you have a government scholarship (which proves that the funding agency believes you can do it), I doubt your parents will object.
I've had a look at the government scholarships offered before, and industrial/product design's not something any of them cover. Besides, what use would it serve in the civil service...
Originally posted by browniebaobao:
Are you the only son?
They still have my older sister, she's already working.
Originally posted by browniebaobao:
If so, I can understand why they dun want u to go.
How long is the whole course?[/quote]3 years, mate
[quote]Originally posted by browniebaobao:
Well, if I were you, of course I would want to get more exposure and study overseas. However, I will spare a thought for my family first.
If the course offered here and over there do not have much difference, then maybe u might want to consider again?
Sometimes in life, we have to give up something that we really want.. but dun look at it as a 'missed opportunity'. Look at it at the postive light, it's not a bad thing to stay here, you still have your family and friends here with you.
Maybe I'm mistaken, but I have the impression that immersing myself in a different culture will enrich me. The exposure to a different sort of mindset is important to me, and maybe even in my ideal job, something I would forgo my comfort zone for. And
Umeå have offering this for a lot longer than our universities - doesn't that count too?
(Yup, that's the BA course I'm eyeing)
