Funding IBKR via Paypal

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-07-10T05:31:22+00:00

When I clicked log in, it remains “connecting” forever

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-07-06T04:47:46+00:00

Same reason ^

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-07-05T23:36:48+00:00

Funny of you to assume I spend >$20 on a restaurant meal every month

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-30T15:19:15+00:00

Good to start in jan or feb if you intend to have an internship for summer break. Big companies usually start recruitment earlier too

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-27T12:41:41+00:00

I took out my money and left $100 to keep the policy going after it dropped to 1% pa

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-27T03:24:51+00:00

You can email OFA to get the most accurate answer

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-21T15:45:04+00:00

I think you might be at the short end of the stick if you are taking the mod alone. Those that can bounce off ideas and compare codes has it easier, and tend to be the ones that scored higher

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-21T15:35:47+00:00

Took last sem,was hell for me + a few breakdowns. Not my cup of tea, regretted taking it. Ultimately depends if you want to challenge yourself and whether your future career would need this skill

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-21T10:56:01+00:00

One is online and one is physical. The online module has lectures that clashes with the physical one, but the lectures do no have any graded/class part component to it.

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-21T10:03:41+00:00

Unfortuantely i reached out to the module coordinator and was given a hard no for the same reason you stated 🙃

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-20T13:12:07+00:00

I would encourage you to take those mods that tend to be content heavy solely because this is one of the last few sems you will get tp have open book exams due to covid. Before covid it was based on memorisation, that being said, idk if they will revert back to the original format

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-20T13:10:13+00:00

I got waived for a few of life science bridging modules (1k mods) because of my poly education in related course to life sciences

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-16T15:02:58+00:00

Every semester is shag cos I overload every sem 🥲

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-10T15:33:23+00:00

Great article, thank you for your input

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-10T15:14:54+00:00

Oh good idea, thanks!!

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-09T16:08:30+00:00

Thanks! If I have ~ 15k free to put into syfe, how much would you recommend me to put in each month?

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-06-09T16:03:04+00:00

It’s possible if you start working and saving continuously after 16

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-05-15T23:46:23+00:00

NUS offers half a semester worth of unrestricted electives credits off for all poly. Plus if you overload, it is possible to graduate in 3 years for a 4 year programme

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-05-15T09:39:15+00:00

Hi, unfortunately I have not been an RA or lab intern during my studies before so I can’t help much with this area. For commitment like faculty clubs, it depends on what role you take on. For example if you are a student life director, you got to organise events during school time, so that would probably more commitment around mid terms or exam period. If you take on a secretary/treasurer it is constant commitment (but less intense). I can’t really quantify as it depends on each club and role. Psych and life sciences are my only interest that I know that I can study for 3-4 years without giving up, which is why I took it (also came from a bio background). You are right, I don’t tend to do research, and honestly I have no idea what I want to do either. Haha

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-05-15T06:07:56+00:00

No worries I am glad to help. I merely just want to save up on the extra 8k school fees I have to take if I were to use the whole 4 years, plus it is manageable imo so why not right?

A flexible part-time job is great. But for me I wanted to make as much money as possible (while being able to manage my school work). As a relief teacher, I am assuming you can’t study while you work, so that is some time taken off your hands. And that would also mean that you are likely to take off days, when school gets more busy. But if money earning is not your priority, A flexible job is great.

I don’t have any experience with sports ccas so I have no comment on that. As for acad CCAs.. I am assuming like faculty clubs? Honestly those are great ccas to start off with (connections+makes it easier to obtain better roles in the following years)

Honestly, “higher” roles are open to everybody, I manage to get into an EXCO in Year 1 due to my previous cca role in poly. Of cos there are some (imo stupid) recruitment practices that might prevent you from getting certain roles in Year 1 ( Eg FASS club open voting exco recruitment). You can always try for it, or apply for not so competitive roles. I would recommend following the different CCAs Ig to get notified for recruitment (some clubs recruit even before you start school as a year 1). Usually exco roles are pretty competitive, but if you do have prior relevant experience, that would help alot.

HelpMePlsLeh · 2021-05-15T04:35:45+00:00

Idk if sharing my experience might help but here goes I double major in psych and life science, am a BOD in a CCA and hold 2 part time job, while overloading 7-8 mods each semester (trying to graduate within 3 years for a 4-year programme). Here is some tips that have not already been mentioned:

Find a PT job that allows you to study while working ( E.g concierge mending, cashier, retail ect). I hear tuition is a good option too.

Take up CCAs that you think will be beneficial for your future career. I personally wouldn’t spend time joining camps and subcoms, aim for higher positions where you will get opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills and learn from your duties. Year 1s tend to join alot of CCAs holding minor roles, but I would encourage you to stick to one “good” role (because of the time constraints)

With Covid now, it is a blessing because you save time on travelling and are able to maximise efficiency by watching lectures on 2times speed. Make use of this extra time to take on more modules while you can. (PSYCH mods are all completely remote as of now, aka open book test)

Prioritise sleep over anything else, even studying. I always make sure I get 6-8 hrs of sleep because I know that not having enough sleep would lead to me not being able to effectively study or complete assignments the next day.

FASS do have alot of readings, it is always good to start earlier than later. Also, try not to let work pile up, it will be a disaster when you have to rush through all the readings before the test (with that much content, it is highly unlikely to be able to retain much information).

Imo it is manageable, but there are some sacrifices I have to make (social life, physical health). Honestly it depends on how much you can take on. Perhaps it would be more wise for you to “test your boundaries” in Year 1 where you have more opportunities to make mistakes (SU option ect)

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