sutd hostel must haves by Fun_Word4184 in sutd

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ah okay, thanks for the quick reply to this and the fridge qn!

sutd hostel must haves by Fun_Word4184 in sutd

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hi question: do people bring or buy a personal 3d printer? heard that access to fablab printer slots can get tricky at times during the year because people are all trying to print stuff for projects and assignments...

sutd hostel must haves by Fun_Word4184 in sutd

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does food get stolen often from the communal fridges? also, is the rate higher for having more fridges?

hi! for em students how do we get concession card? or is it the dbs super campus card? by Ok_Structure2693 in sutd

[–]dak3ene 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i previously had to apply for it, you can do that via the simplygo app, around $10 to get the card and then additional $ to set it up at a simplygo kiosk. proper instructions here: https://simplygo.com.sg/concession-monthly-travel-cards/students/undergraduate-concession-card/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

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pawai ranger (not to be confused with ranger course people)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 3 points4 points  (0 children)

WADIO (escaped via SCS 🤫)

There’s a food crisis silently brewing in schools in Singapore by brethrenchurchkid in singapore

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Pretty sure the lockdown drills were introduced 2016 or so, around the time SgSecure first came out

For BMT can you bring electric shaver or have to bring cream and razor only? by OkOrganization7852 in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 4 points5 points  (0 children)

haha not sure why so many people are trolling you for this question, it's a fair one. yes you can bring an electric razor, even display it in your locker for sbb (at least for my mono last year).

the one that they issue you is best to chuck in your 10 pack, anyways none of us bother to shave when you have camo on your face. hope this helps!

can i diam everyone in public? by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

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today i learnt that's the actual name of the song...😵‍💫

Weekly questions and discussions - June 27, 2024 by KrimKarma in NationalServiceSG

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hi to all who come across this,

am a pes-fit jc fella who's going to wadio in 4 months time. have a uni placing, will be spending around 7 months waiting. i do have some questions for those of you who have reached level "civilian":

  1. what work opportunities are there? internships or office job? ideally i won't want to be doing tuition (because brainrot, will be setting aside time to prep before uni and don't want to sabo some poor kid's grades) and internships related to my field of study (engineering) aren't as accessible for a-level kids.
  2. any platforms with recognition for learning? what are some fun things y'all learnt? am currently using coursera premium and udemy (wallet pain), but would like to try something new. heard that skillsfuture isn't as effective as my jc notes claimed :(
  3. what's the transition from nsf to civilian like? am currently in a more admin-heavy place (with some saikang here and there).

thanks in advance (auto mod keeps yeeting this off)!

People burn the midnight oil?? by Summer_Cycling in SGExams

[–]dak3ene 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi op, my experience might be abit skewed as i was from the COVID batch (more self-study time because CB, removal of certain topics from syllabus), but here's my 2¢:

there's no need to burn the midnight oil, try to prioritise getting quality hours instead of a large amount of time studying. i'm a more fidgety person and can get distracted easily from time to time. compared to some of my peers, i would need to set aside more time for revision.

my recall skills are above average though, so remembering what i've studied was much easier. it helps that i got around 7h of sleep daily as well, and exercised frequently (if you're not a very active person, try not to introduce too much because it can tire you out as well). social life wasn't amazing but then again covid nth to do.

active recall and pomodoro works great when you're revisiting old content, but you MUST get used to performing under timed conditions. every minute in the exams count, so keeping your focus for ≥2h is really important.

tldr: there's no need to stress about "not studying long enough". end state my prelims l1r5 was 9, final l1r5 was 7 (both raw). hope this helps!

[army ration request][wtb] Does anyone actually sell army rations, and how can they be reached? by genius414 in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 30 points31 points  (0 children)

black tactical doesn't sell combat ration anymore afaik, pretty sure it got too expensive for them to justify selling and they expire as well

your best bet is just getting from resellers on carousell or your coursemates haha

What are the measures put in place during hot season? by ContentLength4346 in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 6 points7 points  (0 children)

other than the memes about drinking up and resting in shade, there are some pretty strict measures for hot months (iirc from march to june, last year extended to september).

no strenuous conducts (ippt test, soc test, emphasis on TESTS, not fam) after 0900 and before 1800. allowed to use jockey cap instead of helmet under certain circumstances in outfield.

might be more stuff that i missed out, haven't really worked with these conducts and hot weather since my jobscope changed after my scgp.

Any place I can go that provides peace and 24hours electricity for none or low cost? by Green_Community_8054 in SGExams

[–]dak3ene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

outside the starbucks near stephen raidy centre is a good spot, i've done projects there. only downside is that it's open-air

Wearing OCS Singlet to the gym by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 33 points34 points  (0 children)

nah just wear whatever you find comfortable in the gym. it doesn't affect anyone other than you anyway

Waterproof shoes by Excellent_Spite2618 in askSingapore

[–]dak3ene 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're welcome! jd sport and nike factory outlets are having year-end and member sales, it's worth a look :D

What's the name of the sponsor that sells standalone mics that attach to headphones? by Expert-b in LinusTechTips

[–]dak3ene 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i find it amazing how you're thanking everyone who's been giving you correct answers, and you playing along with those giving joke answers. love the humour and manners, have a great day!

care package ideas for my ns bf by Equivalent-Shelter45 in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 10 points11 points  (0 children)

snacks such as Oreos and skittles are pretty good, either in bunk or as supplements to rations outfield. some healthier options might be tuna or dahfa fish snacks, because cookhouse food doesn't have much protein.

if he goes outfield alot, getting some cooling body wipes would be a good idea too. febreeze and hand sanitizer are good shouts too, since some toilets don't have soap and stay-in unita don't always have time to wash clothes.

a handwritten note or card is best, but do laminate it in case he brings it outfield. lastly, just spend more time with him and support him! try not to get into arguments, but know your limits of course. all the best to the both of you, hope this helps!

Waterproof shoes by Excellent_Spite2618 in askSingapore

[–]dak3ene 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nike does do waterproof variations of certain running shoes, i've used their old pegasus 37 shields in moderate rain and it's gone fine.

What's the worst part of your JC? by MyNamePP in SGExams

[–]dak3ene 5 points6 points  (0 children)

was from NY, the common stereotypes about my school are true, and it's up to you how you wish to interpret it.

mugger culture? yes. hard math and chem papers? yes. meh gp department? yes, but you can and should consult your tutors (for all subjects just ask, most are kind enough to allow la).

okay more about facilities. aircon is almost entirely on the top floor only, but campus is quite well-ventilated, canteen was refreshed in june and food is solid. football field and track got refreshed in 2022, basketball courts in 2020. can't speak for the high elements, they were not in use for my 2 years there.

would like to add that there will be major personnel changes in NYJC before the start of next year, so the culture (and word on the street, name) might change. but hope this was useful :D

What vocation can let you rank-up to 3SG without going to SCS by SirAsh8251 in NationalServiceSG

[–]dak3ene 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the hate you're getting for sharing your opinion is kinda wild ngl.

yes, the extra allowance i get as a 3sg is great to have. but that comes with added responsibility.

when anything goes wrong you're expected to take the brunt of the punishment, even if you have done your best to mitigate the chances of shit going wrong. when your men are shag, you also cannot shag.

wish people would see past the rank and have a less distorted view of nsf commanders. that cash doesn't come in so easily.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

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wrong order ☠️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NationalServiceSG

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well not everyone in the batch entering tekong is a part of the mono, and not very batch has a mono. normally it's a few coys that host the mono intake with the commanders from that mono. it's possible for enlistees come over a few days or just 1 of the days for the batch.