I'm 17 this year. Waiting for my O' level results that will be
coming out soon.
I am looking forward to study overseas in Australia after
obtaining my diploma in sg. And since I am not planning to continue
further studies or to work in sg, I am considering of a shorter
route, which is taking my dips in SIM. It is only 1 year.
My dilemma is that SIM:
1) may not be trustable - as in, i've heard of student paying a
few thousands for a certain semester and SIM shortchanged them by
cutting down the number of lecturing and tutorial
classes.
2) the diploma cert may not be recognised in Australia. And even
if it is, I don't how reputable a dip cert is to the
Australians.
Going through a normal poly route is OK for me. But because im
taking a business course, I hear that year 1 is a pretty waste of
time learning very basic things and going at a very slow pace. I
find it a waste of my time, 1 whole year learning things that can
be done in a shorter period of time. Probably the reason why SIM
business diploma is only 1 year.
I would really wanna hear opinions and advise from other
Singaporeans. Probably someone who is or who know someone that took
diploma cert and have successfully applied for a uni overseas.