RNS Term (iBLOC)
This term is something like a "Special Term", just that we have more time (not as rushed as NUS Special Term period). However, this is only applicable to people who are serving national service and already have a reserved place in NUS. (Sorry girls) The price was about $700+ per module you take up, which can be quite pricy. However, you have an option to pay using your PSEA account, which SAF had topped up a generous amount. I highly recommend taking up this term, as it gives you a headstart, and it's a good transition opportunity to clear the rust in your brain.
On top of that, the modules which you take during this term are included in your free 20MC worth of S/U Grade-Free semester. So, if you didn't do so well, you can just simply S/U the module. (Note that you need a grade C and above to consider the module as "Satisfactory"). If you did very very very badly, there's also an option for NUS to drop the module. (You'll just have to retake the module again during the semester) With all these safety catches in place, the only factor left to consider is just whether you're willing to give up a small portion of your holiday for it.
Hi! I just came across your blog and it’s interesting! I myself will be a BME student in the upcoming AY so I am wondering if you could provide me with some insights and tips about how I should tackle my first year? And I was wondering if you could sell me your notes for year 1 for me to read up upon? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading my blog. I have an article 'how to score that elusive A/A+ in nus' which may be useful to you. In general, try to avoid cca's or activities unrelated to your career in future. Even if its unrelated, take up a role somewhat related so that you have something to write in your resume. Also, first-year theres free S/U, use this as a safety net, not as a privilege and abuse it. Its not an excuse not to study, play all day and pass. I had a couple of bad grades to learn that my studying technique was wrong and I changed.
DeleteUnfortunately, I've stopped selling my notes as I caught and exposed one student re-selling my notes even though they were watermarked.