Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Table of Contents
0. Introduction
1. Why did you choose Temasek Polytechnic?
2. Why did you choose polytechnic over JC?
3. Why did you choose your current course?
4. Describe your school culture/spirit?
5. How is the academic rigour? Is everyone fixated on results?
6. Describe your typical school day
7. What is the class size and gender ratio?
8. Was the it tough to get into a CCA?
9. What are some special traditions/ activities your school has?
10. Are tutors easy to approach and open for consultations?
Introduction
This section is written by Teleschope
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic is a leading institution of higher learning in Singapore. It has 6 academic schools with 37 diploma courses and over 14,000 students. TP aims to prepare its students for a future of dynamic change with relevant knowledge, life-long skills, character and a thirst for continuous improvement. The school also emphasises on a global and industry based education, with numerous exchanges and internship opportunities up for grabs.
Disclaimer: Any views or opinions in this article are from either current or past students from the respective schools and do not represent those of Teleschope, unless explicitly stated. All students have been anonymised for privacy reasons.
Q1. Why did you choose Temasek Polytechnic?
“ It is the only poly that had the course i wanted.”
Q2. Why did you choose polytechnic over JC?
“ I had no interest in most subjects in jc, and I felt that I would be able to cope better doing subjects/modules that i enjoyed. Also, I had an idea of what I want to pursue in the future so going to poly means that I would start learning about things that are relevant to the things I want to do next time.”
Q3. Why did you choose your current course?
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Apparel design and merchandising.
It is a fashion course, in the first year we learn about the general things of fashion such as illustration, sewing etc. and in the second year we can choose either design or merchandising (business/retail).”
Q4. Describe your school culture/spirit?
“ I havent really experienced it because of hbl and have only been to school less than ten times.”
Q5. How is the academic rigour? Is it competitive?
“It can be…
quite stressful at times
because in design school, there arent really any tests so most of the work is accumulated for grading so we have to be consistent and manage our time properly. As for competition, I don’t really feel that much of it as of now because I haven’t really interacted with my classmates enough. But when it comes to work…
everyone is willing to help each other out
not afraid to share ways to improve.”
Q6. Describe your typical school day
“it depends on the modules for that term. for this term, my schedule is 9–12 module 1, 12–3 module 2.”
Q7. What is the class size and gender ratio?
“ 22 people, 3 guys, the rest girls.”
Q8. Was the competition to get into a CCA tough?
“I recently applied for a sports cca but I have to go through trials (which has not been confirmed because of the situation) according to the in charge of the cca, 60 people applied and only 12 can get in.”
Q9. What are some special traditions/activities?
“ I am not very sure, as I have yet to experience it.”
Q10. Are lecturers easy to approach and open for consultations?
“ yes, it is…
very easy to talk to the lecturers and they are very willing to give advice and help you to improve.
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