{"id":15518,"date":"2024-04-18T13:37:49","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T05:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chs.nus.edu.sg\/?p=15518"},"modified":"2024-04-18T14:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:05:53","slug":"from-polytechnic-to-university-a-freshmans-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chs.nus.edu.sg\/2024\/04\/18\/from-polytechnic-to-university-a-freshmans-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"From polytechnic to university: A freshman\u2019s perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/chs.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Amir_Pres_Formal_crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1526\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Polytechnic and A Level routes offer different pathways to university education. Is it more challenging for polytechnic students to adapt to university life? <\/p>\n<p>Year 1 Life Sciences student Muhammad Amir Hakim Bin MOHAMAD RAIZAL, who hailed from Singapore Polytechnic, believes that the ease of adapting depends on students&#8217; individual learning styles, motivations and career goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.science.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Muhammad-Amir-Hakim-crop.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Indeed, in his experience, the transition to the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) proved to be relatively &#8220;seamless&#8221;. Being graded per semester during his time in polytechnic better prepared him for NUS&#8217; cumulative grading system, while learning in polytechnic during the disruptions of the pandemic was also a precursor to navigating NUS&#8217; blended learning approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.science.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/03_LR.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Embracing &#8220;the dynamic academic environment of university life&#8221; and diving into the vibrant student life and the diversity of events catering to students from diverse backgrounds are &#8220;aspects of university life that I thoroughly enjoy,&#8221; he says. In no small part, these experiences helped him to settle into the new routines and environment of university life.<\/p>\n<p>It was the passion to contribute to the student community that led him to assume the mantle of President of the 44<sup>th<\/sup> NUS Students&#8217; Science Club, where he and his team seek to create an inclusive environment that &#8220;fosters a sense of belonging and lifelong connections&#8221; for students.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.science.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Muhammad-Amir-Hakim-04.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Amir is currently contemplating taking a Psychology or Asian Studies minor. He says, &#8220;The prevalence of mental health issues underscores the importance of delving into the psychological aspects of human behaviour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> He adds, &#8220;Psychology aligns naturally with my academic journey, offering insights into the intricate workings of the brain and the motivations behind human actions, a knowledge base which is essential as I aspire to be a healthcare professional.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.science.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1787.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The HSA1000 Asian Interconnections course, which provides a tapestry of diverse perspectives on Asian culture, also piqued his interest in Asian Studies, sparking his interest to delve deeper into the intricacies of our region&#8217;s heritage. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He adds, &#8220;Pride in my own cultural background inspires me to explore and understand other ethnicities, especially those closely intertwined with our homeland.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.science.nus.edu.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_1967_lr.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While he has always been scientifically inclined, he thoroughly enjoyed Common Curriculum courses like HSA1000, HSS1000 Understanding Social Complexity and HSH1000 The Human Condition. <\/p>\n<p>He says, &#8220;Particularly striking was the interactive nature of these courses, facilitated by intimate tutorial sessions that encourage peer discussion. \u00a0Within this supportive environment, I discovered the value of diverse perspectives, as our classroom became a sanctuary for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polytechnic and A Level routes offer different pathways to university education. Is it more challenging for polytechnic students to adapt to university life? 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