What's the diff between UK & US universities?
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i'm one year away from my A level results, currently taking ARTS in a junior college. i'm interested in the faculty of design or media.. the others just do not appeal to me. on the contrary, i'm still rather unsure of my choice yet.. designing, computer animation and all seems pretty good to me.
considering my standings academically, those gits from rjc and hci would probably take up all the spots in nus. for me, it's either NUS or universities in UK or US. i do not want to study in NTU etc..
btw u might ask, why the sudden surge of interest? well, that's because i, or i shall say my whole school went for the career exbition in suntec yesterday. to my disappointment i witnessed the ugly side of singaporeans yet again, when they rushed for freebies. many neighbourhood sch sch kids who are presumably intellectually challenged are spotted as well. i really have no idea why sec sch ppl are there..
on a side note, one of the 'exhibitors' who was a caucasian was quite hot. hahaha.. i think it's largely because of confidence.. i seldom see local guys who are so social and open.. it's such a waste if they're good looking too.. it's like untapped potential. do not be mistaken, this guy is not just any tom dick and harry but he's actually a qualified individual that's why he's chosen rite? my friend actually took a picture with him -_- -
ur topic title and what you typed has no link at all.
start improving on ur GP!
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thanks for the reminder.. actually i wanted to have a clearer idea of what' suits me better since i do not know much as of now.Originally posted by sinicker:ur topic title and what you typed has no link at all.
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US lah
cos donald trump is there -
well, you can start by looking at how the universities go about their grading...
not too sure about the UK ones but the US ones have different modules and stuff like that... you can do electives such as "tap dancing", "bowling" and "scuba diving".. and without some of these, you do not graduate... most are 4-year courses..
if the UK ones are anything like the australian ones i went through, they are module based, and depending on subjects, usually 3-year courses...
ultimately, all universities (good ones that is) guide you to develop yourself.. and teach you how to think, rather than what to think... you will be give a lot of freedom to learn what you need to learn without someone looking over you like a gargoyle...
and most of all, if you are going abroad for your studies, take the opportunity to broaden your horizons.. see what others in other parts of the world live like.. make friends with a wide spectrum of people.. for ultimately, it's an education in itself, which will be more valuable than actually getting that education you went for
good luck
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anyway, i just went to the UK Education Fair at Conrad Centennial Hotel today. exhibitors include university of surrey, university of warwick and a lot more. u need good grades like AAA/AAB/ABB/BBB to enter into courses there.
US.. i donolah.
but i think singapore employers would rather have graduates frm local uni working for them. unless you're on scholarship with some company which sent you abroad lah. -
Wrong.People I know, have told me that they would rather employ a person who has lived/worked outside and has shown an ability to survive in different environment.Originally posted by sinicker:anyway, i just went to the UK Education Fair at Conrad Centennial Hotel today. exhibitors include university of surrey, university of warwick and a lot more. u need good grades like AAA/AAB/ABB/BBB to enter into courses there.
US.. i donolah.
but i think singapore employers would rather have graduates frm local uni working for them. unless you're on scholarship with some company which sent you abroad lah. -
wow BEAR!!!1 good advice.Originally posted by the Bear:well, you can start by looking at how the universities go about their grading...
not too sure about the UK ones but the US ones have different modules and stuff like that... you can do electives such as "tap dancing", "bowling" and "scuba diving".. and without some of these, you do not graduate... most are 4-year courses..
if the UK ones are anything like the australian ones i went through, they are module based, and depending on subjects, usually 3-year courses...
ultimately, all universities (good ones that is) guide you to develop yourself.. and teach you how to think, rather than what to think... you will be give a lot of freedom to learn what you need to learn without someone looking over you like a gargoyle...
and most of all, if you are going abroad for your studies, take the opportunity to broaden your horizons.. see what others in other parts of the world live like.. make friends with a wide spectrum of people.. for ultimately, it's an education in itself, which will be more valuable than actually getting that education you went for
good luck
i miss you, how've you been??
i'll most likely go to US but my uncle, who's been giving me unconditional support ever since i stepped foot on this damned planet strongly objects as he feels that racism comes into the picture in the US, and singapore would be better as he still 'gets to see me'.. i can see my parents on a regular basis etc.
if not because of him and my grandparents -_-
i'd not hesistate.
now the question is, what course should i choose. -
yeah quite true.Originally posted by xinyi!:.... as he feels that racism comes into the picture in the US -
it depends ah. some of those who have studied/lived abroad appear snobbish as though the potential employer owes them a living..Originally posted by LazerLordz:Wrong.People I know, have told me that they would rather employ a person who has lived/worked outside and has shown an ability to survive in different environment. -
racism will happen anywhere..
even in singapore...
to choose properly, take the time... think carefully.. it will need some introspection, what you would like to do in the future, if you can do it, your strengths, your weaknesses.. all that.. weigh them carefully...
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hahaa i agree. Racism is quite dominant here over in my ex school.. most students are chinese.. though i'm not a racist myself, i feel that it's indeed saddening to witness ppl of diff skin color being put down or discriminated just like that...Originally posted by the Bear:racism will happen anywhere..
even in singapore...
to choose properly, take the time... think carefully.. it will need some introspection, what you would like to do in the future, if you can do it, your strengths, your weaknesses.. all that.. weigh them carefully...
and then make the decision..
i presume the situation in US worse than what we're experiencing.
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btw, neighbourhood school children or not, ultimately, everyone's still a person.. circumstances or their parents or their surroundings or even maybe nature cause them to be like that...
i've seen many from "good schools" turn out to be people i won't touch with a barge pole..
and why the secondary school students are there? there are such things as matriculation courses.. they go after secondary school and after a year, they have direct entry into universities..
as i've said, broaden your horizons... -
Originally posted by xinyi!:my disappointment i witnessed the ugly side of singaporeans yet again, when they rushed for freebies. many neighbourhood sch sch kids who are presumably intellectually challenged are spotted as well. i really have no idea why sec sch ppl are there..
1. "neighbourhood sch sch kids" are intellecturally challenged?
2. sec sch ppl cannot be there is it? -
ohh.. thanks for your enlightenment Bear..Originally posted by the Bear:btw, neighbourhood school children or not, ultimately, everyone's still a person.. circumstances or their parents or their surroundings or even maybe nature cause them to be like that...
i've seen many from "good schools" turn out to be people i won't touch with a barge pole..
and why the secondary school students are there? there are such things as matriculation courses.. they go after secondary school and after a year, they have direct entry into universities..
as i've said, broaden your horizons...
not trying to come across being arrogant but i really haven't heard of this before.. -
Wait a min... you say you're taking arts? I thought you're from science?
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how can arts students fail or do badly for gp? its highly ironic.Originally posted by sinicker:ur topic title and what you typed has no link at all.
start improving on ur GP!
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if you want to go to the US have to take SATS.