jc or poly?

[dudelove]

if u want to talk about girls, then go poly. lol, get into business courses, and your class will be filled with girls :twisted::mrgreen:

bullshit dude..

unless u dont mind all the wierd chinese speaking girls

 

[hifi_killer]

Its not really fair to compare JC and poly like that.
Going to JC is mostly about getting into local unis eventually. And the local unis will be the most exciting and interesting part of your schooling life - Halls, ccas, girls, parties and student exchange programmes

Although the amount memory work and STRESS during your 2 years in JC is only a tiny fraction of what you will eventually have in 1 semester of a local uni. So in essence JC is meant to prepare you for uni. Nevertheless poly grads who made it into local uni tend to pwn most jc students.

 

[biopromax]

Poly cause theres IGNITE! hehe

 

[guitarsan]

Quit studying, go to australia, be a plumber.

Good call. Specialised tradesmen like plumbers, mechanics, electricians, etc. make good $$$ down there.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

I choose Polytechnic because the diploma courses are more specialized (e.g. Environmental science, Maritime engineering, Landscape design, etc) and you can go straight to full-time work in that field of study after getting your Diploma. Earn some money, and decide to go University when you feel like it or want an upgrade. And polytechnic learning is more hands-on too, more exposure within that field of study.

But seriously University is quite important. Diplomas are more valuable than 'A' level certificates because of the specialization, but sooner or later even a Diploma won't be enough. But I'm glad to be in a Diploma course. Kicks ass. And RP has Ignite!

 

[EugeneSmasher]

And forgot to add... No uniforms! :mrgreen:

 

[Whitestrat]

overseas better...
singapore education mould u into a worker,
so u will blindly work....

overseas builds on character and stuff..
so i think its shapes ur personality also...

That is complete and utter bullshit. How you end up is completely up to you. you can't paint a canvas if the canvas doesn't absorb colours, no matter where it's made.

That's precisely the sort of thinking you've mentioned that creates stereotypes and blind workers. If you're stuck in a situation, LEARN to sort it out yourself. Dont' blame it on external factors.

 

[Whitestrat]

which one provides a better curriculum and environment for education?

Define education yourself. Academic? Or Practical?

JCs prepare you for university. The academic route. It's a faster track into a local university. And it's great for building up networks. Future upper-tier networks. The NUS and NTU Alumnis are rather powerful. However, note that you MUST make sure you end up with a degree, or you're pretty much in a bad place. 'A' levels alone will dig your grave for you.

Polys allow you to enter the working force faster. And how you want to progress later, is up to you. They provide a more hand-on experience. Poly diploma holders tend to make up more of the middle management, though there are some exceptions, who basically end up getting a degree anyways. Those exceptions have to work a lot harder to prove themselves against a huge flock of degree holders and there are some employers that still think that degree holders are superior to poly grads.

All in all, this is a meritocratic society. How well you do depends on how good you are, and no, grades don't really have much to do with it in general, unless you're planning on joining the Govt organisations. It's about how sharp you are, how decisive you are, and how good your judgements are. That's got little to do with formal education, but more to do with family upbringing, and character.

I've seen cases where high-flying scholars are useless in the commercial environment. I've also seen poor graded graduates become highly motivated and efficient managers. There are extremes to both sides.

Bottom line is: YOU need to decide what you want. Not let others tell you what you should do.

Plus, JCs and Poly are not even on the same level. Diplomas are proper formal professional qualifications, while A levels are still academic steps onto a professional qualification. those who think Polytechnic education in Singapore is easier than getting a degree, think again. There's a reason why the electronics diploma in SP has a 40% attrition rate. Meaning, only 60% of the students who enrolled will actually graduate in the 3rd year.

 

[shredded]

if you're unsure on what field to go into and don't mind studying hard, choose JC

if you're pretty sure you want to do a certain course in poly, go for it.

anyway, there's been an increasing number of poly students who has made it to the local unis or overseas.

 

[ultracrap]

+1 to above post. dont go to poly and regret doing that particular course. but then again, the jc curriculum really f***s you up. its too rigorous and overwhelming, seriously. like im taking my prelims now and just dying. so if you have an idea of what you want to do, POLY. no idea, JC.

 

[Whitestrat]

anyway, there's been an increasing number of poly students who has made it to the local unis

How is this possible when only the top 5 percentile are given a place in the local unis? Foreign unis are nothing to shout about... There are foreign unis, and there are foreign unis... It all depends on WHERE you go.

 

[bobby]

Poly cause theres IGNITE! hehe

I'm surprised you qualified for either.

 

[Tairaa]

hurhurhur, poly ftw.

we think JC guys have heads too large for themselves :x

 

[bobby]

if you're unsure on what field to go into and don't mind studying hard, choose JC

if you're pretty sure you want to do a certain course in poly, go for it.

anyway, there's been an increasing number of poly students who has made it to the local unis or overseas.

That is true and not quite true at the same time.

A lot of Universities permit in students into their BA Degree programs who have a Diploma in an unrelated field. I suppose they do so on the pressumption that people can still change their minds about their career paths at that age in life.

 

[ryancrl]

bullshit dude..

unless u dont mind all the wierd chinese speaking girls

YES.

Needs moar quality over quantity.

 

[Bryandt]

JC, if you're able to study and don't really know what you wanna do in life yet

Poly, if there's something that you're really interested in and see yourself having it as a career in the future. :mrgreen:

So for people like me who can't study for nuts and didn't know what I wanted to do back then. DIE~!! Lol

However there was one thing I could do though... DRAW.

So I ended up taking a design diploma. Never regretted (probably 'cause thats the only thing I can do.. hahaha..for a practical day job that is)

 

[biopromax]

For my Poly life is very fun. With fun CCAs, FYP, Radio Campuses , Good food, holiday very long, no uniform, and Hands on. So easier to adapt to working life?

 

[jskadiang]

I'm surprised you qualified for either.

Ooh harsh.

 

[superpotato_30]

hurhurhur, poly ftw.

we think JC guys have heads too large for themselves :x

Correction. Its only what you think

Im in jc but 3/4 of my good friends come from poly.

 

[Jeff_SSG]

If u dun mind the years i strongly recommend poly..

Im from SP aeronautical engrg.. - a pretty much screwed up course right now coz SIA dont give exemptions anymore..
In poly (for my course) its easy to pass and not hard to get GPA 3.5 or above.. Do your tutorials and make sure those little In-Course assessment marks dont go to waste!!

Planning to go Uni frm poly?
Study SMART>>!!! PAST YEAR PAPERS ARE IMPORTANT TO GO THRU>> doing tat.. u will have a confirm "A" or distinction..
Depends on the course in Uni u apply for.. If u have a Certificate of Merit and wanna take aerospace engrng in NTU DREAM ON!! tat course is only for ALEVEL STOOPS>.. (i meant students)

Im now in NTU mechanical engrg.. talking abt experience here
A Level studs are ridiculously SELFISH abt knowledge but poly peeps are more helpful and aid u along the way..

Thats make take..