Applying to Universities
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Would like to seek parents’ views on what considerations go into your child taking up an overseas scholarship.
Other than the prestige, the overseas education opportunity, job security, and of course the costs consideration (that it doesn’t have to be self-funded). Are there concerns that at 18 years old, the child has to be sure (committed) that that’s the course, path & vocation sought, to undertake to be bonded for at least 6 years?
It’s just that these days, local Universities have a range of study abroad options, and though perhaps not the same as actually studying & living abroad for 3-4 years in a prestigious overseas University, that at least is also an avenue to "study abroad" somewhat, instead of deciding to take up a bond so early on at 18 years old?
There are always personal considerations that go into it, so am just seeking views / opinions. Thank you. -
I don’t think there are clear answers that fit everyone. Some kids take scholarships because there is no other way to go overseas. Some know quite clearly (or think they know) what career they want. Some don’t mind spending 6 years serving a bond, just for the experience and exposure, on the way to something else. 6 years is really not that long given that working life now stretches to 67, and most people go through several jobs in a lifetime. And some decide that the bond is not worth the experience.
Of course, all this is predicated on the assumption that studying abroad is a good thing. I would say that it depends a lot on the personality of the child. Some will thrive; some will not. Not everyone is suited to living overseas at 18, and some may well prefer to live and study locally. As you mention, there are options in the local universities to study overseas for shorter periods. -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1959150\" time=\"1579065083\" user_id=\"28674:
Thanks for input! I guess in some instances, going abroad perhaps allows one to take up a course that locally not offered etc, and if on scholarship there's the opportunity to also take up a course purely on interest / passion, not having to consider too much whether it will have \"employability\" issues Vs if self-funded then there will be more considerations!
I don't think there are clear answers that fit everyone. Some kids take scholarships because there is no other way to go overseas. Some know quite clearly (or think they know) what career they want. Some don't mind spending 6 years serving a bond, just for the experience and exposure, on the way to something else. 6 years is really not that long given that working life now stretches to 67, and most people go through several jobs in a lifetime. And some decide that the bond is not worth the experience.
Of course, all this is predicated on the assumption that studying abroad is a good thing. I would say that it depends a lot on the personality of the child. Some will thrive; some will not. Not everyone is suited to living overseas at 18, and some may well prefer to live and study locally. As you mention, there are options in the local universities to study overseas for shorter periods. -
CMF\" post_id=\"1959355\" time=\"1579148610\" user_id=\"11682:
That's assuming that the course of interest/passion is offered by the scholarship body. Scholarship bodies may be quite specific in what they want the student to study. But if they do offer it, they will definitely have a job available.
Thanks for input! I guess in some instances, going abroad perhaps allows one to take up a course that locally not offered etc, and if on scholarship there's the opportunity to also take up a course purely on interest / passion, not having to consider too much whether it will have \"employability\" issues Vs if self-funded then there will be more considerations!slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1959150\" time=\"1579065083\" user_id=\"28674:
I don't think there are clear answers that fit everyone. Some kids take scholarships because there is no other way to go overseas. Some know quite clearly (or think they know) what career they want. Some don't mind spending 6 years serving a bond, just for the experience and exposure, on the way to something else. 6 years is really not that long given that working life now stretches to 67, and most people go through several jobs in a lifetime. And some decide that the bond is not worth the experience.
Of course, all this is predicated on the assumption that studying abroad is a good thing. I would say that it depends a lot on the personality of the child. Some will thrive; some will not. Not everyone is suited to living overseas at 18, and some may well prefer to live and study locally. As you mention, there are options in the local universities to study overseas for shorter periods. -
Some students have received offers from local uni early admission
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ngl2010\" post_id=\"1959993\" time=\"1579513855\" user_id=\"40978:
Your kid? Congrats!
Some students have received offers from local uni early admission -
Yes! My daughter.
Offer from NTU Double major programmes， 2019 IGP AAAA
Thank you Nanyang JC! 谢谢你
Thank you Chung Cheng High School(Yishun)! 谢谢你
0 tuition, money no enough 銭不够用 :rotflmao:
EVERY SCHOOL A GOOD SCHOOL -
jtoh\" post_id=\"1960038\" time=\"1579561044\" user_id=\"19505:
Yes. Thank you. Now we don't have to wait for A level results already. :boogie:
Your kid? Congrats!ngl2010\" post_id=\"1959993\" time=\"1579513855\" user_id=\"40978:
Some students have received offers from local uni early admission
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ngl2010\" post_id=\"1960064\" time=\"1579576128\" user_id=\"40978:
http://www.sherv.net/
Yes. Thank you. Now we don't have to wait for A level results already. :boogie: -
John Lim\" post_id=\"1960059\" time=\"1579573293\" user_id=\"119435:[quote=\"John Lim\" post_id=1960059 time=1579573293 user_id=119435]
http://www.sherv.net/
Yes! My daughter.
Offer from NTU Double major programmes， 2019 IGP AAAA
Thank you Nanyang JC! 谢谢你
Thank you Chung Cheng High School(Yishun)! 谢谢你
0 tuition, money no enough 銭不够用 :rotflmao:
EVERY SCHOOL A GOOD SCHOOL[/quote]
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