​Q:  How is Life now, as compared to when you were in SP?
A:  I would say that life in Singapore Poly was a little more relaxed as I had 3 years to obtain our diploma. In SP, I really had time to play, join clubs, and also work more. Whereas in SIT, I only have 2 years to complete my degree! 

Q:  What are the challenges you face now vs. those you have overcome in SP?
A:  It is definitely adapting to the new culture of education. The culture and system of education with UNLV is very different from what I have been used to for the last 13 years of education, in Singapore. I think that the U.S. educational system, which UNLV adopts naturally, has more freedom. That is definitely an eye opener.
 

The challenge in SP was probably to maintain my GPA. SP students are pretty competitive and many of them are “silent killers.” As such, I really had to be on my toes so that I do not lose out on my studies. It is still the same now, of course. But I guess I have learnt that I should only care most about how I am doing, and not how others are doing.

Q:  What changes have you gone through since entering SIT?
A:  I have learned to be more independent and to manage my time wisely, as this would probably be my last stint as a student. I know that once I graduate, I will be spending my time building my career, which means I would have less time for other things. Hence, I am capitalizing on opportunities to do as much as I can now, especially in the area of community service, starting up clubs, singing, working, and most of all, enjoying my life.

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Reflections of the Time in SIT
Q:  As a 2nd Year Student who was involved with the recent SIT Welcome Ceremony 2012, what memories flooded your mind during this Ceremony?
A:  I vividly remember the time I sat in the ceremony last year and how I was hoping to get involved in the next one, which is this year’s ceremony. Of course, the memories that came to my mind were the friends whom I have made during the past year and how we have learned to help and accept one another.

Q: What was your most memorable moment since you started the degree programme, and why?
A: My most memorable moment would have to be the recent SIT Welcome Ceremony because again, I was singing! Yes, I am that excited about music. I am glad to be able to share my passion with the audience on such an occasion. What’s more, I am excited at the fact that new students want to start music clubs after watching the performance! I cannot wait to create more such memories!​
 

Q:  Do you feel like there were differences between how you felt when you were a new student in SIT, as compared with the new students who had just joined SIT?
A:  Yes, I am sure there were differences but I have no idea exactly what it would be. When I was a new student, I was really looking forward to making this whole journey worthwhile, because unlike my other peers who left polytechnic and continued straightaway to universities, I actually went to work first. Hence, the feeling of making this worth it all probably is much stronger? So whatever it is, I do hope everyone is here to make this journey worthwhile!

 

Charging Ahead after SIT
Q:  What do you aspire to be and what do you hope to achieve with your degree?
A:  I will ensure that I continue to do what I am doing, concentrating more academically and to ensure that I graduate with flying colours! I hope my degree could bring me to greater heights in the years to come.  I hope to establish a stable career; one that can give me joy and not just monetary benefits. Other than that, I want to feel satisfied that I have made my journey in SIT worthwhile, not just academically, but through activities.