Studying abroad? Scholarships?? replied by UltimaOnline @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:18:21 +0800

UltimaOnline — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:18:21 +0800

Originally posted by SMT: Persona:

Hi guys! I'm new to this forum and I have some unanswered question about studying abroad and scholarships and I believe the answers can be found by fellow Singaporeans here.. Okay I would like to study abroad in Japan... But I don't know about scholarships, how to obtain and apply for it, what the requirements are, and will I have to go through NS first? If I have to go through NS then I probably might only go to Japan to work there but that'll be later... I don't know why but I like Japan for some reason.. So yeah I need advising...

>>> I don't know why but I like Japan for some reason <<<

Well, this american dude (video below) knows why *he* likes Japan :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51QXhWGoMHE

Studying abroad? Scholarships?? replied by eagle @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:27:58 +0800

eagle — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:27:58 +0800

If you are going after A levels, then yes you have to complete NS first.

If you are jumping there immediately after Os, then you can request for deferment, complete uni and then come back. This path is usually taken by those could afford it.

Free H1/H2 Maths help at Homework Forum replied by Law_2008 @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:46:31 +0800

Law_2008 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:46:31 +0800

Hi all,

I just finished my A levels and still waiting for the results. Anyone out there needs help for the above mentioned subject?

I have good knowledge in maths and always scored high distinction in the subject. ( I took NTU H3 Number and Matrices too) .

Any interested parties, please post your questions here.

Thanks

Studying abroad? Scholarships?? replied by SMT: Persona @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:37:48 +0800

SMT: Persona — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:37:48 +0800

Hi guys! I'm new to this forum and I have some unanswered question about studying abroad and scholarships and I believe the answers can be found by fellow Singaporeans here.. Okay I would like to study abroad in Japan... But I don't know about scholarships, how to obtain and apply for it, what the requirements are, and will I have to go through NS first? If I have to go through NS then I probably might only go to Japan to work there but that'll be later... I don't know why but I like Japan for some reason.. So yeah I need advising...

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by charlize @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:49:46 +0800

charlize — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:49:46 +0800

Originally posted by eagle: rubbish lor ah tiong not that good as you all made them out to be lor They will top the O Levels next time. By virtue of so many of them...

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by eagle @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:44:08 +0800

eagle — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:44:08 +0800

...route no need to think so far ahead. next year. more top o-level scorers are ah tiongs! rubbish lor ah tiong not that good as you all made them out to be lor

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by Uraniumfish @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:36:44 +0800

Uraniumfish — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:36:44 +0800

Originally posted by OasisBlue:

I am thinking of the same route as your sister too. But vet med is very exp. So i am trying to get scholarship. Then again, i think i may be going jc because i don't want to limit myself to one route, which may not succeed. I've also been advised by some vet students to go jc instead, though i am really interested in the diplomas in temasek poly. The % of poly students being accepted in vet uni seems low.

The AVA gives scholarships for veterinary courses.

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by skythewood @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:26:14 +0800

skythewood — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:26:14 +0800

Originally posted by wonderamazement:

go JC get A level how to work?

go Poly get Diploma at least more "Recognised"

depends on your game plan.

go JC, your plan is to go uni.

go poly, you might not go uni.

you might say if fail jc than how. i would say the game plan failed. just like if you fail poly than how.

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by charlize @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:25:16 +0800

charlize — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:25:16 +0800

All I know is that if you want to do accounting or auditing and you want to save money, take a diploma and then the ACCA.

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by sinicker @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:22:12 +0800

sinicker — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:22:12 +0800

10 years down the road........

more top o-level scorers choosing ITE route

no need to think so far ahead. next year.

more top o-level scorers are ah tiongs!

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by wonderamazement @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:20:20 +0800

wonderamazement — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:20:20 +0800

go JC get A level how to work?

go Poly get Diploma at least more "Recognised"

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by Y_Shun @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:18:52 +0800

Y_Shun — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:18:52 +0800

Go JC is better.

Go poly = hard to get to Uni

Go JC = easier to get to Uni.

Schools in singapore for CIE?? replied by UltimaOnline @ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:07:47 +0800

UltimaOnline — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:07:47 +0800

Originally posted by prg:

Can anybody give a list of schools in Singapore that offers CIE -A level?? Please provide appropriate websites if possible.

I have heard that the papers for Science and mathematics subjects are different in singapore from the ones world wide, something called Integrated Programme Singapore-Cambridge GCE. Is this true ?

If it is true, how different is it? Is it possible to take only the papers that are same worldwide, instead of the singpore ones??

I have already taken physics, chemistry and maths subjects, outside singapore (AS level exam) which have for eg. chemistry subject code: 9701. this subject seems to have a different subj. code in singapore. Is it possible to take just the Cambridge GCE 'A' Level instead of the Integrated Programme in Singapore??

Please do provide extra information, as I'm not knowledgable about this!!

SEAB (Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board) is phasing out the 'A' level syllabus (the international CIE syllabus) in favour of the Higher (H2/H3/H1) syllabuses.

Strangely enough, according to the SEAB website below, from 2009 onwards (inclusive), private candidates are only allowed to take the new H2 syllabuses, but school candidates (the 'repeat students') are still allowed to take the old 'A' level syllabuses syllabus (the international CIE syllabus).

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

http://www.seab.gov.sg/

You may try to contact the schools on this list to see if you can register with them to take the old 'A' level syllabus (the international CIE syllabus) :

http://www.singaporeexpats.com/guides-for-expats/international-schools.htm

If you wish to consider taking the Singapore H2 syllabus exams (it should be regarded as equivalent to the old 'A' level syllabus, and it is still certified by Cambridge University), but would like to inquire further on this matter, contact SEAB.

Chemistry (some experimental questions) replied by UltimaOnline @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:56:08 +0800

UltimaOnline — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:56:08 +0800

Originally posted by bonkysleuth:

I was going through my textbook and found some experimental steps which I do not understand why they should be performed.

1. Before reacting some metal strips, you are required to clean it with sandpaper. Why is that so?

2. What is the salt given off when H2SO4 reacts with NH3?

3. In identifying Anions, what is the purpose of adding silver nitrate after adding HNO3? (eg. to test for Cl-)

4. What are the uses of the products of the Haber process? The product here refers to NH3, does it?

Do respond to my queries if you can. Many Many thanks!

Good attempt at helping bonkysleuth, starmoonsun. Though you didn't directly answer his questions, but your comments are fairly correct, if incomplete.

Q1) starmoonsun has given the reason, though he/she didn't explicitly identify the compound, which is the metal oxide (which may or may not be insoluble and corrosion resistant, depending on the metal. Regardless, sandpapering would do the job of removing the oxide layer).

Q2) (Proton transfer) x 2 from the diprotic acid to the base; conjugate base is the deprotonated sulfuric acid aka sulfate(VI) anion, conjugate acid is the protonated ammonia aka ammonium cation; hence salt formed = (NH4)2SO4(aq).

Q3) If a white ppt is observed, the white ppt must be AgCl(s) and hence Cl- ion must have been present. A higher order question here would be, "Give two possible reasons why nitric acid must be added, before adding AgNO3(aq)". For the answer, control-F (ie. "find") "silver nitrate" here :

http://www.sgforums.com/forums/2297/topics/320107

Q4) See

http://www.google.com.sg/search?hl=en&q=uses+of+ammonia&meta=

Schools in singapore for CIE?? replied by prg @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:33:23 +0800

prg — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:33:23 +0800

Can anybody give a list of schools in Singapore that offers CIE -A level?? Please provide appropriate websites if possible.

I have heard that the papers for Science and mathematics subjects are different in singapore from the ones world wide, something called Integrated Programme Singapore-Cambridge GCE. Is this true ?

If it is true, how different is it? Is it possible to take only the papers that are same worldwide, instead of the singpore ones??

I have already taken physics, chemistry and maths subjects, outside singapore (AS level exam) which have for eg. chemistry subject code: 9701. this subject seems to have a different subj. code in singapore. Is it possible to take just the Cambridge GCE 'A' Level instead of the Integrated Programme in Singapore??

Please do provide extra information, as I'm not knowledgable about this!!

Chemistry (some experimental questions) replied by starmoonsun @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:14:40 +0800

starmoonsun — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:14:40 +0800

please correct me if im wrong! im not very sure too

1. i think becuase metal like aluminium forms a protective layer around itself,making it unreactive. thus use sandpaper to rub away the protective layer in order for it to react.

2.erm. ammonium sulphate. Nh4SO4 and hydrogen gas i think

3.so that the ions that u dun want to have reaction with will no react.

4. NH3 is the only product right? so ya.

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by eagle @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:22:11 +0800

eagle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:22:11 +0800

Originally posted by GHoST_18:

be it local or overseas...

it's all about the degree in the end...

my point is,

the time difference wouldn't be as large as you have claimed if you compared within the country

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by GHoST_18 @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:37 +0800

GHoST_18 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:37 +0800

Originally posted by eagle:

dun compare local and overseas uni la

For me,

2 years (a-level) + 4 years (local university) = 6 years (total)

2 years (a-level) + 3 years (US university) = 5 years (total)
Or 4 years in the US uni for a double degree...

Also save 1 year

be it local or overseas...

it's all about the degree in the end...

Chemistry (some experimental questions) replied by bonkysleuth @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:00:51 +0800

bonkysleuth — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:00:51 +0800

I was going through my textbook and found some experimental steps which I do not understand why they should be performed.

1. Before reacting some metal strips, you are required to clean it with sandpaper. Why is that so?

2. What is the salt given off when H2SO4 reacts with NH3?

3. In identifying Anions, what is the purpose of adding silver nitrate after adding HNO3? (eg. to test for Cl-)

4. What are the uses of the products of the Haber process? The product here refers to NH3, does it?

Do respond to my queries if you can. Many Many thanks!

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by Karma88 @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:13:30 +0800

Karma88 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:13:30 +0800

PooLy mor char bor

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by skythewood @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:30:07 +0800

skythewood — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:30:07 +0800

Originally posted by GHoST_18:

for my case,

2 years (a-level) + 5 years (local university) = 7 years (total)

3 years (poly) + 3 years (2 years exemption in overseas university) = 6 years (total)

i save 1 year by going to poly...

do ur maths...

who say go poly no good...

what course need 5 year one? it sounds like one of a kind course...

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by skythewood @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:03 +0800

skythewood — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:03 +0800

Originally posted by hampden11:

Its not the case all the time. Australian Universities often give credit exemptions to poly students for their prior learning and often takes from a semester to about 2 years off their course syllabus depending on the relavance to the degree from the diploma they did.

I would agree that it would be a better choice to enter poly to get a diploma first as its qualification will be recognised by the local universities as well? And if they dun accept you, you can always get into either overseas universities with credit exemptions or do courses in PSB and MDIS offering overseas degree where you may graduate faster with exemptions than compared to the local universities.

I think poly route now-a-days are the win win situation with nothing to lose.

What you all think?

are you discussing about credit exemption?

I thought we were discussing about A levels and poly, which one is easier to get into uni.

From what you said, yes, they give credit exemption. credit exemption not equal to easier to enter the uni.

What is this 'H1 H2 H3' thing? replied by sbskidz @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:50:37 +0800

sbskidz — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:50:37 +0800

heyhey.

Can i take up 4H2 subjects instead of 3H2 and 1H1?

Tks. (:

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by Richsteo @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:16:55 +0800

Richsteo — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:16:55 +0800

What MINED needs to do is identify the career pathways of all occupations. The pathways must include the technical skills and knowledge that do not need University Education such as :

Health Technicians -- these same techcos can progress to be doctors should they wish to one day when the bridging courses and training become available. Not difficult at all. All it needs is for the educationists to work and think outside the box. The several tiers that can provide for a health technician to progress from looking after the hygiene of say a clinic to a technician for servcing and repairing health equipment (medical engineering stuff), to nursing, management of a hospital etc. are pathwaus that have not been clearly stated.

Likewise Engineers technicians can become paper degree holders too. Strangely enough these engineers who come from the ground-shop floor are usually better engineers than the fresh uni graduate. The pathways are a blur and many who have come up this way has been by sheer hard work after poly.

So wake up educationist and help tye young aspirants. Come down from your ivory tower and show the way. Create levels of expertise and training avalability to progress from O to U.

"More top O-Level scorers choosing polytechnic route" replied by OasisBlue @ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:58:00 +0800

OasisBlue — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:58:00 +0800

Originally posted by Uraniumfish:

My sister who just sat for her o level paper this year, is interested in taking a veterinary course in a uni from australia. People who want to go to uni usually take jc right? But she wants to take the 'veterinary technology course' in a polythen go for the uni degree. she says that they will auto accept the diploma and it will be easier as she 'specialise' earlier than jc student.

I am thinking of the same route as your sister too. But vet med is very exp. So i am trying to get scholarship. Then again, i think i may be going jc because i don't want to limit myself to one route, which may not succeed. I've also been advised by some vet students to go jc instead, though i am really interested in the diplomas in temasek poly. The % of poly students being accepted in vet uni seems low.

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