Some Questions on Further Education
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Currently I'm working, and while I work I'm saving up for further studies. I don't think my grades would be good enough to enter NUS/NTU so I think I'm more likely to apply to study in an Open University (eg UNISIM) or something like that. Part-time study, basically.
I guess my question is this: I have interests in both the sciences as well as the arts, but what I have currently is a science-related diploma. However, I'm thinking of taking up a course like Communications Studies. I'd like to think that I can still hold my own in the course, basically because language appears to be one of my stronger points. Looking back at all my transcripts, I guess it is indeed true.
Anyway, I just thought of asking fellow forumers what they thought. Is it advisable to make such a change (from a science-related diploma to a non-science degree)? Would it also be advisable to study a course simply because of interest in the course, and not because of potential job prospects?
Do share your opinions with me, everyone.
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do you hope that further studies will open more doors in your area of interest?
How about your current work. Does it lean more to science or arts?
Starting over in a new field is tough... -
I would advise you to go overseas to a recognised university and study on - campus for a wider exposure. It is good to do things you are interested in but at the end of the day , you need to survive . So I am leaving you with my dad's advice :Originally posted by Tiggerific:Currently I'm working, and while I work I'm saving up for further studies. I don't think my grades would be good enough to enter NUS/NTU so I think I'm more likely to apply to study in an Open University (eg UNISIM) or something like that. Part-time study, basically.
I guess my question is this: I have interests in both the sciences as well as the arts, but what I have currently is a science-related diploma. However, I'm thinking of taking up a course like Communications Studies. I'd like to think that I can still hold my own in the course, basically because language appears to be one of my stronger points. Looking back at all my transcripts, I guess it is indeed true.
Anyway, I just thought of asking fellow forumers what they thought. Is it advisable to make such a change (from a science-related diploma to a non-
science degree)? Would it also be advisable to study a course simply because of interest in the course, and not because of potential job prospects?
Do share your opinions with me, everyone.
First you need to get a rice bowl (job) and do whatever to further enlarge your bowl ( open opportunities for jobs)
When you save enough for a rainy day
you can do whatever you like ( i.e. study out of interest) -
Hmmmm... I'm not too sure if I can actually find an answer to your first question. But I think yes, I do perhaps.Originally posted by mistyblue:do you hope that further studies will open more doors in your area of interest?
How about your current work. Does it lean more to science or arts?
Starting over in a new field is tough...
My job... actually, I do a massive variety of things in my job. Science and arts are both encompassed into it.
But yes, I do agree that starting out in a new field is tough.
Maybe I'm of this opinion (intention to switch fields) because when I was in Polytechnic Studying Chemical Process I found myself doing better for those language-based modules. And I've done pretty well for language throughout my entire education so far as well.
Would it be unwise of me to think of taking up an Arts/Language-Based course simply because I find myself to be more inclined towards Language/The Arts all this while? -
You do have a valid point indeed, with regards to studying overseas, but then, studying overseas does require a lot of money. I'm afraid of being too old by the time I have that enough money, maybe because I don't earn too much with my current job.Originally posted by fymk:I would advise you to go overseas to a recognised university and study on - campus for a wider exposure. It is good to do things you are interested in but at the end of the day , you need to survive . So I am leaving you with my dad's advice :
First you need to get a rice bowl (job) and do whatever to further enlarge your bowl ( open opportunities for jobs)
When you save enough for a rainy day
you can do whatever you like ( i.e. study out of interest)
And your Dad's advice is spot on indeed. That is exactly what I'd love to do. I only wonder if I can actually go round doing it though. *ponders* -
Anyway, thank you so much everyone, for your valuable input. I really appreciate your opinions. Keep them coming in if you'd like.
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What do you want in future??
No No, this is not your typical "think of what you want to be in future then work towards it" answer.
"In primary school, I wanna be a teacher.
In secondary school, accounting sounds good.
In poly, I want to go into engineering.
After poly, I ended up a toyota sales agent.
After marriage, I switched into property.
When I have kids, I drive a taxi.
.....and I'm still driving a taxi.
When do you wanna go?"
adapted, by liks.
Don't spent too much time thinking about it. Cos what you will do in future may be very different from what you took up, or your interest.
The popular question in love relationships is "True Love or Bread"?
The same question in your situation, can be losely translated into "Do you really want to do/study/work in something you Love, or do you want to be where the money is?"
Let's face the truth. Books who say "find something you love doing and you're never going to work another day in your life" did not say doing something you love equals to high income.
Books who say "love what you do and be the best in it with passion, brings you high income." How many can actually achieve that? How many people actually love what they do and will continue to love what they do for their life?
Hence what your interests are count only secondary. What counts is what you WANT in the future.
1. Money with a life style of clubbing every weekend with gals swarming around you and you can pick which one you want to bring home?
2. Money and Prestige with a lifestyle of the rich and famous, being in the news, being constantly hounded by people?
3. Average singaporean family in 5 room HDB with wife and 3 kids?
4. Recognition by the media, constantly in the news for doing heart breaking charity work to the homeless, war-torn countries but have only enough to get by?
The permutations are endless.
It doesn't matter what your interests are in, or where your strengths lies.
What matters is what you WANT in the future.
Imagine the scenrio: My strength is in painting. I get my joy in painting, but my family hardly have enough to get by. True someday my paintings may be recognised and sell for a million each, but the keyword here is someday.... -
thank you for your input. will bear your words in mind as i do the math.Originally posted by sonic_16:What do you want in future??
No No, this is not your typical "think of what you want to be in future then work towards it" answer.
"In primary school, I wanna be a teacher.
In secondary school, accounting sounds good.
In poly, I want to go into engineering.
After poly, I ended up a toyota sales agent.
After marriage, I switched into property.
When I have kids, I drive a taxi.
.....and I'm still driving a taxi.
When do you wanna go?"
adapted, by liks.
Don't spent too much time thinking about it. Cos what you will do in future may be very different from what you took up, or your interest.
The popular question in love relationships is "True Love or Bread"?
The same question in your situation, can be losely translated into "Do you really want to do/study/work in something you Love, or do you want to be where the money is?"
Let's face the truth. Books who say "find something you love doing and you're never going to work another day in your life" did not say doing something you love equals to high income.
Books who say "love what you do and be the best in it with passion, brings you high income." How many can actually achieve that? How many people actually love what they do and will continue to love what they do for their life?
Hence what your interests are count only secondary. What counts is what you WANT in the future.
1. Money with a life style of clubbing every weekend with gals swarming around you and you can pick which one you want to bring home?
2. Money and Prestige with a lifestyle of the rich and famous, being in the news, being constantly hounded by people?
3. Average singaporean family in 5 room HDB with wife and 3 kids?
4. Recognition by the media, constantly in the news for doing heart breaking charity work to the homeless, war-torn countries but have only enough to get by?
The permutations are endless.
It doesn't matter what your interests are in, or where your strengths lies.
What matters is what you WANT in the future.
Imagine the scenrio: My strength is in painting. I get my joy in painting, but my family hardly have enough to get by. True someday my paintings may be recognised and sell for a million each, but the keyword here is someday.... -
How well is 'well'?Originally posted by Tiggerific:Hmmmm... I'm not too sure if I can actually find an answer to your first question. But I think yes, I do perhaps.
My job... actually, I do a massive variety of things in my job. Science and arts are both encompassed into it.
But yes, I do agree that starting out in a new field is tough.
Maybe I'm of this opinion (intention to switch fields) because when I was in Polytechnic Studying Chemical Process I found myself doing better for those language-based modules. And I've done pretty well for language throughout my entire education so far as well.
Would it be unwise of me to think of taking up an Arts/Language-Based course simply because I find myself to be more inclined towards Language/The Arts all this while?
Throughout your entire education, so what does your entire education comprises of?
How long can your love and passion for Arts and Language burn...? Can you meet a minimal rice bowl? Can you live with that life style?
What if everything turns out to be quite so different...? Would you be able to take it? -
Well, for a start, with distinctions and A's? But my education is like that of most people of my age I guess: a diploma and my O's.Originally posted by Devil1976:How well is 'well'?
Throughout your entire education, so what does your entire education comprises of?
How long can your love and passion for Arts and Language burn...? Can you meet a minimal rice bowl? Can you live with that life style?
What if everything turns out to be quite so different...? Would you be able to take it?
Meeting a minimal rice bowl should be too much of a problem, because although my current job doesn't make me that rich, I wouldn't really starve with it. And my expenditure isn't really high: with my salary I just give a portion to my folks and the rest I basically keep.
So hopefully, if it all turns out rather differently, I will still have my current job and a pool of savings to fall back on? -
Well... Depends on what sort of life you wish to live.. How high a risk you wanna take... And far you would like to stretch yourself...?Originally posted by Tiggerific:Well, for a start, with distinctions and A's? But my education is like that of most people of my age I guess: a diploma and my O's.
Meeting a minimal rice bowl should be too much of a problem, because although my current job doesn't make me that rich, I wouldn't really starve with it. And my expenditure isn't really high: with my salary I just give a portion to my folks and the rest I basically keep.
So hopefully, if it all turns out rather differently, I will still have my current job and a pool of savings to fall back on?
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Take up literature studies and teach!
I would say go with your strong points ya. -
Thank You, all, for your input. You've all been a most massive help. My sincerest thanks, really.
