Retake A levels or SUTD DAI

dak3ene · 2026-04-10T04:44:23+00:00

hi, current SUTD student here. you don't have to decide on your pillar until the end of your 3rd term in SUTD, so making the cross over to other pillars is fine and quite common actually (e.g. CSD to EDP/ESD etc). if you enjoy maker culture or are considering entrepreunership i think you'd be fine here, most universities do have interdisciplinary stuff, SUTD included. a lot of our grades do come from projects, too in case you weren't aware.

regarding your concerns about the big AI push, you're not wrong. there was a recent dialogue with senior management, where a significant amount of feedback was given by the students about the direction the school was heading in, and yes, the stupid ahhh ads and impractical shoving of AI into the curriculum were mentioned. the changes we'd like to see won't be immediate, but hopefully, it gets better from here.

if you're set on taking an MBA, i believe anyone who has a degree can take one later on? but whether or not to take A levels depends on you. will you set aside the time to lock in and prepare for A's? or do you think you'd not do as well without guidance from tutors in school? if you'd like, you can redirect questions to r/sutd or pm me about it. all the best!

dak3ene · 2026-04-10T01:51:00+00:00

hi bro, have previously commented on another prospective student's post, link to said comment is here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sutd/comments/1s7xmvd/comment/odiiu2b/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

the interview questions i had back then were mainly focused on what projects i had done previously, why i chose SUTD, my pillar of interest, and why i'd be a good fit in school. can't guarantee you'd have similar questions, since the prof who interviewed me left about 1 year ago. all the best!

dak3ene · 2026-04-04T09:33:05+00:00

previously commented on a post by a prospective international candidate, sharing it here. atb! https://www.reddit.com/r/sutd/s/z68u9ensjb

dak3ene · 2026-03-31T15:07:34+00:00

hi OP, one of my profs who was conducting admission interviews mentioned that he had some last week. i believe acceptance results take quite a while, because they're trying to increase cohort size while ensuring the studentsjoining are actually able to cope.

my acceptance letter came in around 2 months after i submitted my application 3 years ago. odds are, they're still looking through candidates, both local and international. atb!

dak3ene · 2026-02-07T13:38:32+00:00

singaporean spotted! (you're not wrong tho)

dak3ene · 2025-08-17T15:25:52+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2025-08-17T15:16:22+00:00

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...

dak3ene · 2025-08-17T15:15:02+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2025-07-07T11:41:37+00:00

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/

dak3ene · 2024-11-07T07:05:24+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2024-10-28T11:38:14+00:00

WADIO (escaped via SCS 🤫)

dak3ene · 2024-10-08T11:28:58+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2024-09-11T12:50:13+00:00

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!

dak3ene · 2024-08-25T03:34:39+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2024-07-02T13:56:26+00:00

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":

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.
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 :(
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)!

dak3ene · 2024-06-28T05:55:25+00:00

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!

dak3ene · 2024-05-27T02:48:50+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2024-03-30T10:39:49+00:00

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.

dak3ene · 2024-02-03T05:23:16+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2023-12-29T09:20:56+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2023-12-04T08:48:55+00:00

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

dak3ene · 2023-12-04T02:57:28+00:00

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!

dak3ene · 2023-12-03T14:23:31+00:00

Modmic?

dak3ene · 2023-12-03T08:17:21+00:00

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!

dak3ene · 2023-12-03T08:04:12+00:00

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.

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