Oversea or local Uni........

[seiko.citizen]

For those currently studying, or graduated.

Did you attend local uni or go overseas to study.

Once again Ill start. Local uni for now, waiting to see how my studies go, maybe i can do one semester in S'pore......... maybe even study at their campus if it is built in time.

[ahwoon]

I did my BEng in England. Prior to that, I was doing my part time in NTU, but as it's a 5 years course, I kept wondering should I continued to endure the next 5 years or go abroad and do it in 2 years time.

In the end, I applied my uni thru UCAS, and travelled alone to a foreign land for my study.

Never regret the decisions. Total spent $60K, this include all my expenses such:
1.0 air tickets (returning every year)
2.0 tuition fees
3.0 makan
4.0 clothing
5.0 accomodation
6.0 books and photocopying (zapping in UK is ex)
7.0 travelling among UK and western europe
8.0 condoms..

[armchaireconomist]

Did my basic degree in local uni. Then went to UK for my post-grad.

Think first and foremost, cost is a concern. You wouldn't want to go on a shoestring budget and everyday eat bread or maggi mee there.

That's why I opted for UMIST instead of LSE even though was accepted in both. London was way too expensive, while Manchester was much cheaper. So can have a proper meal and a few pints instead of maggi mee.

So if can... it's always good to live in another land and gain another perspective. That's more valuable than the degree than you are there for. But of course, have fun but don't lose sight of the original purpose why you are there.

[triton]

did overseas study.

personally i feel that it is an enriching experience. however, going overseas to study, one must be open to culture diversity.

if not, it will not be as rewarding and enriching as it is for some.

studying methods, teaching methods, living lifestyle, so many things different from home country.

there are pros and cons studying local or overseas.

study local - dont need to worry so much about expenses because live with family, most things taken care of. while studying overseas, need to budget.
study local - if need any help(non-academic) can always ask around or go to parents, study overseas - have to take care most of the things oneself.

i feel that if one is able to study overseas, one should embrace the opportunity. there is so much more to learn and seek.

[Oceanklassik]

Wah u all so fortunate. Go "big learn" (university). I graduated with a P S L E, many-many-many-many yrs back and slog until today...

[triton]

actually in what u learn up to university allows specific skills to do a job. however, if not street smart also no use. u may have PSLE education, but u can be earning more than what a graduate.

to be a academic certification only says so and so has attain this level of knowledge ACADEMICALLY. the society, or working life is a different ball game altogether. no books can teach u that.

Wah u all so fortunate. Go "big learn" (university). I graduated with a P S L E, many-many-many-many yrs back and slog until today...

[ahwoon]

Wah u all so fortunate. Go "big learn" (university). I graduated with a P S L E, many-many-many-many yrs back and slog until today...

Last time PSLE now all very rich towkay now. Maybe hav few shop houses in Geylang, eng eng go and collect rental.

[Oceanklassik]

Basket why u say geylang le? Nt orchard load or bt timah le? Look dwn on psle ah ?!

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Kidding la. Just for fun and laughter, ok. I agree wif wat triton hd said but tis is SING-JIA-POOR hor. Society here sees it differently.

[ahwoon]

Basket why u say geylang le? Nt orchard load or bt timah le? Look dwn on psle ah ?!

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Kidding la. Just for fun and laughter, ok. I agree wif wat triton hd said but tis is SING-JIA-POOR hor. Society here sees it differently.

Where got dare? geylang rental not low ok, dun pray pray.

[Oceanklassik]

You got "BEng" and some more from Engrand and you talk like that ah

[ahwoon]

You got "BEng" and some more from Engrand and you talk like that ah

If my england good, I go study Law like Mr Lee lor. Won't stuck here in the factory.

[leslie]

For those currently studying, or graduated.

Did you attend local uni or go overseas to study.

Once again Ill start. Local uni for now, waiting to see how my studies go, maybe i can do one semester in S'pore......... maybe even study at their campus if it is built in time.

go smu study lah..all my ang moh frens dropped out from carnegie mellon & berkley to apply for a place at smu after reading the recent news..fresh grads got 10k starting pay...

[Darkangel]

I am going to ask this in a few years time haha...

[seiko.citizen]

actually in what u learn up to university allows specific skills to do a job. however, if not street smart also no use. u may have PSLE education, but u can be earning more than what a graduate.

to be a academic certification only says so and so has attain this level of knowledge ACADEMICALLY. the society, or working life is a different ball game altogether. no books can teach u that.

correct Triton, all textbook if forget can buy from emporium paperback edition. Life on the other hand no manual, you fu*k it up, you suffer the consequences. Not like uni, can appeal etc etc.

go smu study lah..all my ang moh frens dropped out from carnegie mellon & berkley to apply for a place at smu after reading the recent news..fresh grads got 10k starting pay...

my uni is related to SMU i think, and not very far from my uncle office. Geylang to SMU i think no more then 20mins bus ride.

[Nooch]

In Singapore, 1 thing our 'Powers that be' emphasized on education and more education thus as a result, local employers and all their bodies judge ur competency by ur paper. So they rather hire a cock with papers and a person with good business acumen without paper.

Very sad here, society like dat. I think in 5 yrs they hire toilet cleaner min qualification u need is 'o' level.

i personally thinking of doing private uni..In future when I saved enough, I can't rule out migration. Won't 1 my kids to be exposed to this type of stress level.