It's a little daunting, given the freedom to plan your own timetable and learn at your own pace. But this also means that you can overload your semester if you decide to finish a degree in 3.5 years instead of 4 years, for honors. ^^

I attended a tea session held at NUS today. It was really intriguing, how the CORS (Centralised Online Registration System) and how NUS works overall. I'm usually being asked, "Why engineering, or more specifically, electrical engineering? I guess it would be because engineering is integral in our daily life that we something don't notice it and that I would like to be at the forefront of these technological advancements. It's so exciting and interesting isn't it? And I'm more interested in electircal engineering than other engineering and so that's why I chose electrical engineering.

Anyways, before attending the talk, this was how my priorities are (highest to lowest) :
- Major EE
- Tuition
- CCA

And now, I have a different mindset. Any plans of tuitioning for an income would be put aside and instead I would concentrate on my studies. My parents changed their mind and decided to pay for my education (since they love me so much =p) , so instead of stressing myself out over the money issue, I should focus on my studies. There are just so many things to juggle, from the Core modules, GEMS, SS (Singapore Studies) to Creative thinking module (assuming I pass the QET and praying very hard that I do pass). And these are just part of the core and breadth modules. There's still the Unresticted electives I planning to take and spread out over 4 years. Oh yes, networking is a verty important and essential part of university life too and considering that these are my last few years in school, so I should enjoy it right? ^^ It's not all about studies.

Back to the topic, the talk today not only broadens my knowledge of how universities actually works, but also the diverse areas of modules (across faculties) you can take in NUS. Nus also offers a lot of opportunities too. From double degrees to double majors/minors to immersing yourself in student exchange programme and NUS overseas College. I feel so excited just thinking about it.

Having said that, it's understood and fair that a minimum grade is required to take part in these programmes. As they say, Jack of all trade and master of none is particularly pertinent in university as most of your assignments and tests are graded on a consecutive basis. I suppose everyone should be aiming for first class honors (me included =D), and so it's best not to take a bite more than you can chew and instead focus on the modules you selected.

NUS overseas College - going overseas and staying there for 1 year!
How exciting! To work full time as an intern in a start-up company and study part time in the one of the top universities globally, one of which is Stanford. This way, its financially and academically savvy. Imagine the overseas network and exposure you will gain, and getting to experience first hand how a start up company is run. True, being a start-up company (usually less than 20 employees) mean that you would have an unfair amount of workload not compensated by the amount that you earn, but you will learn more won't you? As compared to MNCs where you are given rountine jobs, I prefer start ups. However, the downside to this programme is that you will have to stay back for 1 semester (half a year) to graduate. =(


The question is, do I plan to go into the technological industry, more inclined towrds the electrical industry or something totally unrelated to what I'm studying - finance indstry? Well, it's not like I will be marrrying the industry for life but much thought should be given to this topic. In any case, for now, I'm planning to take one step at a time and work my way towards my goal. ^^ Jia you to everyone and myself! \(^o^)/