In Singapore, the A-Levels are very important because it would determine where you can enrol for college and if you can enrol in the course you want.
5 Tips to Develop Your Leadership Skills at University
These days, graduating with top grades is not enough to ensure success in your career. For a variety of jobs, the ability to lead well is highly valuable and can help you rise through the ranks. If you don’t feel very confident about your leadership qualities now, a great place to develop them is at university. In university, learning doesn’t just come from books and lecture notes. The campus is brimming with exciting activities where you can build public speaking, problem-solving skills and much more. There are lots of opportunities that take you outside your comfort zone and to guide your peers and community. Here are a few tips on how to take advantage of these opportunities and bring out your inner leader before you even enter the workplace.
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
Bringing in students and developing them into young tech leaders have always been the focus of GovTech. As the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation, GovTech is also the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS). Its role is to develop the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Sensors & IoT, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
What Do Scholarship Committees Look For?
The biggest question students have when applying for scholarships: “What are the criteria of an ideal candidate?” Definitely an important and valid concern, as knowing what the scholarship provider needs can help make the process much simpler. Ultimately, the selection process is still subject to different scholarship providers. However, the following are several general qualities and experiences (not ranked) that stand out to all committees when they are reviewing your application.
5 Simple Ways to Do a Digital Detox at University
Do you often get angry at yourself because you’ve just spent an hour or even more on your phone, scrolling through Instagram or Tumblr? Well, you’re not the only one. Plenty of university students struggle with the constant alerts on their electronic devices.
Seven Ways to Prepare for a Successful Networking Event
Networking events are a crucial way to meet new people, reinforce relationships with existing contacts and usually learn something new about your industry. While there are so many positive aspects to networking events, they also can consume a huge amount of time and resources if you aren’t judicious about which ones you attend.
Are You Scholarship Material?
Wear a tie or a jacket, a dress or pantsuit? Perplexed about what to wear to that scholarship interview? NTU HEY! Magazine speaks to some experts for suggestions.
A Respected National Audit Institution
I chose the AGO scholarship when I was looking through a list of scholarships available. I knew that it was something that I truly wanted, to be part of this meaningful work in ensuring public accountability in Singapore.
90 Award Recipients, One Defence Community
This article was first published on mindef.gov.sg site on 19 Jul 2019.
A Rewarding Career as the Nation’s Auditor
I chose this scholarship because I believe that the work I will be doing in this organisation after graduation is aligned with my interests and values.
Exploring Oneself with an Arts Education
The NUS Global Merit Scholarship keeps career options wide and free from obligations for students. Wesley Kam uses this freedom to rediscover how he can give back to the community.
Work Hard, Play Hard
Attracted by the vibrant student life, Mabel Tan makes the best of her many NUS Scholarship opportunities.