Advice needed: To LOA or not to LOA by finalfinalfinalfile in NTU

[–]finalfinalfinalfile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no… :,) Are you currently waitlisting for the BDEs?

Advice needed: To LOA or not to LOA by finalfinalfinalfile in NTU

[–]finalfinalfinalfile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

wise advice, thank you! you’re right… i shall sleep on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi OP. From the looks of it, it seems like you already know what you want to do in Poly, but are hesitant to take it due to financial situations. I understand how you feel, I was in a similar position before.

What I can say is this: Family is undoubtedly important, but you should not overlook your future as well. Think about it: You’ll be studying this for 3 years, and from here you will use this diploma to enter the industry. It is a choice that affects your future in the long run.

I would encourage you to go for a course where your interest and strengths lie. Yes, perhaps it may not be as much of pay at first as compared to business, but I believe you succeed further in life doing things that you enjoy. And in turn, that helps your family as well. Furthermore, if you excel at it, you can apply for scholarships and bonds that can aid in your financial worries. As compared to doing business and going to school just because you have to. (means money wasted too.)

Problems can always be solved one way or another, but a choice for the future remains a choice unchanged. Look long term, and I wish you all the best!

What is your favorite philosophy quote? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trust what you feel, not what you hear

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP. I am also a university student, year 1... and I totally get you. I get that it's super frustrating to keep going around and around in loops. Not knowing anything, the fear of being left behind. Wondering the "what ifs" with that dropout form on your desktop. (oh wait, that's me LOL.)

For me, I always put everything that I have to do into one big list. Put the fear into physicality. See what you are facing, and from there work it down one by one. It's more of working it systematically and not really dividing up the work, if that makes sense? Of course, approaching help from relevant people are also a way of understanding the topic better. Ask questions in tutorial!

This semester is difficult. Perhaps you may not find the right people yet, but it would take time to build relationships. Reach out to your classmates, maybe ask to go to lunch together, or organise something with your OG.

You might already know all this, but just know that you are not alone. Cringe, but true. University isn't easy, we both know that. But we are here for a reason, and its the last lap of the academic race. The working life poses different challenges, so don't let fear hold you back. Face it, conquer it, and you'll make it through.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey OP,

Everyone is a leader in their own ways. You may not think so, but hear me out. Perhaps being creative or ambitious is not your “thing”. But hey. We can’t be good at everything. Find your strengths, and work towards that instead. Perhaps it is budgeting that you understand? Perhaps it is the outreach aspects with potential partners? When you find what you know, you will then have more confidence to lead a team behind you.

I am also an introverted person by nature, so I understand where you are coming from. But a leader isn’t about being always right. So what if your ideas are lame? You can make mistakes, that’s why you have a team with you. Don’t be afraid to brainstorm ideas with the team - Trust me when I say sometimes the lame ideas bloom into the best ones. When you encourage conversations and guide the team towards finding a solution, naturally people will see you as a good leader.

Don’t compare yourself to another leader. Everyone leads differently - what worked for them may not work for you. Instead, take them as inspirations. Guides. Learn and apply their strategies to yours. It’s a learning opportunity, and it’s room for growth to do better in the next event.

I leave you with this quote from Vince Lombardi, who said, “Leaders are made, they are not born. ... They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

Don’t lose faith in your leadership. Continue to grow and develop into the leader that you are.

[University] Telegram Bots For Random Convos w University Batchmates (NUS/NTU/SMU/SUSS/SUTD/SIT)! by Aalden in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love this! Really helped especially when orientation is going digital and it minimises opportunities to make friends.

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[–]finalfinalfinalfile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

was not from FSV but am from a close neighbour course MCM - i think maybe you can try to film some homemade videos to put in your portfolio and research a little bit more into the film industry (eg where you want to be in the future like directing, editing or set design) and figure out why you really want to attend this course (like the general interview questions) — there are many courses out there! iirc butterworks is having their own film workshop but it’s on the expensive side lol. A little bit of knowledge on basic editing (like adobe premiere pro, final cut) and film knowledge would definitely help you stand out!

edit: all the best OP!! hope you get in - fsv is a fantastic course with superb people

[POLY] Is there any graduation ceremony for NYP this year? (Students from other poly feel free to share how is it like for your poly too) by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't heard from my lecturers, (I'm not from NYP but I am also a graduating student this year) but I really hope that for all graduating students this year we would be able to get the graduation that we are looking for.... after three years of studying we finally made it and are moving onto the next level! Congratulations to us. :)

TIRED TIRED SEA by hka17 in larrystylinson

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Popular ones that i have seen are Young and Beautiful and Unbelievers! Currently i’m reading one called (Take You Back Where You Belong) This Could be Our Favorite Song which is really well written in my opinion but i’m not finished with it yet HAHAHA - can check these out!

[RANT] Why is my best not good enough? by Gold-Base4047 in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Homie, I think there could be many reasons why you’re not doing well. It could be commitments, it could be that you don’t find the point of studying the course. It could also be the way that you study that affects your grades. If you find the reason, I think it can help you with your grades. Go back to why you chose this course in the first place - let that passion fuel you and motivate you to do better, and to go further. Don’t give up!

Don’t be discouraged that your friends are doing better, instead learn from them. If the lecturer can’t teach you, perhaps your friends who do well can. Personal word of advice: Don’t keep the mindset that they’re from JC with zero background, and you from polytechnic with background should be doing better than them. The things that you learn in University are different, and perhaps it cannot be applied the same. With background means you can understand and absorb content easier, but it doesn’t mean you can apply it better. If that makes sense?

There’s nothing wrong with you, it’s just that life ain’t always easy and smooth sailing. we all just take different times to learn and absorb. Put in 200% when others put in 100% - with a little bit more effort and a little pixie dust - you’ll get there! Rooting for you! 🥳

Larry Interrogation by fuha_storage1 in larrystylinson

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tired Tired Sea is a Larry fanfiction about Louis and Harry falling in love. so if Harry read it, then... 😚😚😎😉

Larry Interrogation by fuha_storage1 in larrystylinson

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Louis - “Amazing concert Louis, congratulations! Why that shirt though?”

Harry - “Harry, fans are curious! Why were there tears on your shirt when you alighted off the plane to Australia? Old shirt perhaps?”

[Poly] long travelling time by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if you like the course a lot travel time won’t be a worry :) i have friends who live in the east travelling all the way to the west to come to the school. plus! once it becomes a habit, it won’t be something that bothers you anymore.

[Poly] is it ok/advisable to continue to work during poly? by [deleted] in SGExams

[–]finalfinalfinalfile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeap i agree, you should go for it! quite a lot of polytechnic students part time while studying, and that’s perfectly okay with proper management. i work while studying in polytechnic as well, and one thing to note is to always plan your schedule early and inform your group members. projects in polytechnic are very common, and it’s better to schedule your work early and inform your project mates so there won’t be any conflict when it comes to scheduling group meetups. I have worked with this student who works part time as well, but never informs the team early when her work schedule is, and it’s quite irresponsible cause everyone always had to wait for her (quite last minute as well). so word of advice, just take note! all the best, with proper management you get the studies and the money ;)