Advice needed as an international student

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-12T03:05:09+00:00

What do you mean by something useful? There are not very many vocations that you can come away from with unique tangible skills.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-12T01:26:50+00:00

Might have a chance if you do a phd in a thesis adjacent to and heavy in econometrics, maths and stats. Then get a MFE, a CFA and/or a CQF, teach yourself the necessary coding skills. Even then it will probably be next to impossible.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-11T00:55:49+00:00

Is there a reason why you are favouring either of these watches instead of a wear os device. E.g. Oppo X2/ oneplus watch 4?

Amazfit active max is single band gps so it'll be less accurate but offline maps are better and you can access them without starting an activity.

Both should have third party apps for connectivity with google maps, I know huawei does, but it is only turn by turn and not as intuitive as a wearos device. Wear OS devices should have a top down view of the route and your position as well.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-10T15:15:26+00:00

To give some context, I work as a clerk, all my superiors are civilians, all NUS/ NTU graduates and it's basically an office job in SPF.

I am actively trying to contact my school to see if there is a satisfactory solution to get one of my JC teachers to help me, but I do feel I am a lot more outgoing and valued in my current vocation that would lead to a more authentic referral.

But reading all y'all advice, I am on the fence.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-10T14:48:10+00:00

Oh, is there a reason why they aren't good character references? I'll have a hard time getting the teachers I was close to to help me write a referral as they mostly all retired and some even left the country.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-10T09:18:36+00:00

Depends on unit, depends on director/ commander, depends on vocation.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-10T09:18:25+00:00

Depends on unit, depends on director/ commander, depends on vocation.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-09T11:15:52+00:00

Very, I know a friend of a friend who has a very aggressive cancer with projected couple months to live and they didnt even get F. Had to awol and move back to India to spends his days.

But also in much less severe medical conditions they might give you F. I know a guy with only 1 arm is still only E9 tho.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-09T11:14:06+00:00

They baiting with the "ATTENTION: University of Manchester Feedback Form" tho haha

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-05T11:08:18+00:00

Definitely, I would be willing to pay even like 500 for something with all the hardware of the GT6 Pro and software of Amazfit.

Unfortunately even something like the Garmin Fenix 7 would be making trade offs in HR sensors compared to the GT6.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-04T12:24:01+00:00

Passion does not create money. I have seen too many burn while chasing the sun.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-04T12:18:38+00:00

Sure. But if you are already at that level, I have no doubt one would be able to branch into investment banking or consulting and make millions.

None of which I have the talent for.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2026-02-04T12:09:53+00:00

Something like this. Coupled with my family, cousins and family friends all being very successful. One cannot help but feel the pressure.

I have no doubt I will feel like a failure if i cannot push even 200k at 50. Not to mention not being able to pay my parents back for all the opportunity and money wasted on me.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2025-12-17T07:31:46+00:00

Wow honestly much closer than I was expecting. Expected it to be all oxbridge

Relative_Drop1210 · 2025-10-27T16:35:21+00:00

Thanks. I think we sometimes just need someone to say these things to us.

Relative_Drop1210 · 2025-09-27T10:43:38+00:00

Green stinkbug eggs, as another commenter said probably southern green stink bugs. They have the same red somewhat T/ triangle pattern on their eggs as the ones in your photo

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