Written on: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Time: 9:57 AM
"near the end, we start thinking about the beginning."
On the contrary, I think we think about a previous end when we are reaching a new beginning. IT school is having their orientation today and business will be having theirs tomorrow. School is starting officially. And our direct poly admission exercise ended almost a month ago on the 20th of march.
But it is not the end.
It is something about the way we spent three months together in the same shoes that really binds us together. Not only that, how often do you meet people you can trust so easily after being put through countless tests ie. high elements? It was heartwarming watching us all in the first four days of the poly preparatory programme. I for one, trust people like Mark and leonard now. mark pulled me over the wall and Leonard belayed me, much to my shock. ha ha.
That was the fun. then we settled down to seriousness together. Soon we became so bonded and we met everyday. We may be a small group in comparison to one empire at the foc, but in terms of life and spirit, we come out tops. the DPA group is definitely larger than life. We are all bonded in different ways. public speaking, psychology class, japanese class, trebouchet groups, business, it, Applied Science engineering, design,HSS. We all have different courses and reasons in common with one another but there is one thing that binds us all as one. What is that?
We were each other's first friends in TP. And we are the DPA students.
I see why now Kyle didn't take us into one single group. We would have pwned everyone. nah just kidding. The thing is, we've known each other for months. And we have been through so much more. We wouldnt have needed to wait till the third day to get high and we wouldn't have had those first awkward moments. We'd be a small group all right. But things work better in small groups. Still, we had a reunion. And for many of us, we signed up with foc because many dpa students were going. Personally I didn't like the mingling thing but it was lovely the way dpa reunited for jam and hop. Personally I have never gotten so happy and high with anyone before. It made my night, really. We were all sweating like pigs but who cares? we were having too much fun to stop. Maybe we should have mixed. But we don't know when we will see each other again. We love each other. There is no staying away.
omg mushy. Am i really me.
Oh well DPA pwns! And as we near the beginning of a new school life with new people, we look forward to seeing people with things in common with us. but each and everyone of us will still have something in common with each other, and forever. We will never forget what we've all been through. And let us make it a deal to always say "hello! Distrubing personalities around!" and give each other a hug when we meet along hallways. he who does not will get struck by lightning when walking along that useless connection between business and design that has a one-of-a-kind shelter, the kind you can still get wet despite walking under it. i have not even officially started school and I am complaining about tp's facilities! reminds me of one of our psychology of creativity classes.
Till we meet again, at our never ending beginning! DPA! eh eh eh eh ah.... DPA!
amore Meiyan LRM
A new beginning
Written on: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Time: 9:57 AM
"near the end, we start thinking about the beginning."
On the contrary, I think we think about a previous end when we are reaching a new beginning. IT school is having their orientation today and business will be having theirs tomorrow. School is starting officially. And our direct poly admission exercise ended almost a month ago on the 20th of march.
But it is not the end.
It is something about the way we spent three months together in the same shoes that really binds us together. Not only that, how often do you meet people you can trust so easily after being put through countless tests ie. high elements? It was heartwarming watching us all in the first four days of the poly preparatory programme. I for one, trust people like Mark and leonard now. mark pulled me over the wall and Leonard belayed me, much to my shock. ha ha.
That was the fun. then we settled down to seriousness together. Soon we became so bonded and we met everyday. We may be a small group in comparison to one empire at the foc, but in terms of life and spirit, we come out tops. the DPA group is definitely larger than life. We are all bonded in different ways. public speaking, psychology class, japanese class, trebouchet groups, business, it, Applied Science engineering, design,HSS. We all have different courses and reasons in common with one another but there is one thing that binds us all as one. What is that?
We were each other's first friends in TP. And we are the DPA students.
I see why now Kyle didn't take us into one single group. We would have pwned everyone. nah just kidding. The thing is, we've known each other for months. And we have been through so much more. We wouldnt have needed to wait till the third day to get high and we wouldn't have had those first awkward moments. We'd be a small group all right. But things work better in small groups. Still, we had a reunion. And for many of us, we signed up with foc because many dpa students were going. Personally I didn't like the mingling thing but it was lovely the way dpa reunited for jam and hop. Personally I have never gotten so happy and high with anyone before. It made my night, really. We were all sweating like pigs but who cares? we were having too much fun to stop. Maybe we should have mixed. But we don't know when we will see each other again. We love each other. There is no staying away.
omg mushy. Am i really me.
Oh well DPA pwns! And as we near the beginning of a new school life with new people, we look forward to seeing people with things in common with us. but each and everyone of us will still have something in common with each other, and forever. We will never forget what we've all been through. And let us make it a deal to always say "hello! Distrubing personalities around!" and give each other a hug when we meet along hallways. he who does not will get struck by lightning when walking along that useless connection between business and design that has a one-of-a-kind shelter, the kind you can still get wet despite walking under it. i have not even officially started school and I am complaining about tp's facilities! reminds me of one of our psychology of creativity classes.
Till we meet again, at our never ending beginning! DPA! eh eh eh eh ah.... DPA!
amore Meiyan LRM
About me
What is Direct Polytechnic Admission?
1. The Direct Polytechnic Admissions (DPA) Exercise is an admission exercise which allows students who have the passion and
aptitude for applied learning to secure a place in a polytechnic course before you sit for your ‘O’ Level examinations.
2. It’s an avenue for students whose passion and talent in a specific field are not fully reflected in their examination results.
Why DPA?
It gives us greater flexibility to select you based on a wider range of your talents other than your examination results.
You get to enjoy special preparatory programmes which let you chalk up poly credits counting towards your graduation before your friends even enrol!
What our Pioneers say!
Cheryl:
“Initially, I wondered why my other secondary school friends were playing while I was studying and starting my poly life so soon. Over time, I have learnt many things from DPA.
My Cross Disciplinary Subjects: Japanese Language and Psychology of Creativity, are subjects that I don’t find in my secondary school. I also learnt to be a leader when we were camping together.
It's more than studies in Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP). It's all about fun, learning, interaction and friendship. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Nur Fazleena:
“I personally feel that DPA is very enriching as we are given a broader view and better insights about the courses offered in the Business school. Also,we are lucky to be able to try out some CCAs.
PPP helps us to be more familiar with the TP environment and culture. We have the chance to bond with the seniors too. It feels great to be among the unique first batch of students.”
Zhi Yong:
“DPA - It’s an exercise we would never want to miss, a journey that leads to great friendships and unexpected valuable learning as well.”
Kenneth:
"DPA is one admission exercise different from any other Direct Entry Exercise. The friends you make here last forever.
Besides, DPA allows me to finish three CDS and collect nine credit units within the fun-filled eight-week PPP in TP."
Theresa:
"DPA gives an edge over the rest? Definitely! And it comes with whole lot of fun, learning and excitement.
The best part is I get to meet friends that I would never let go of."
Meet the Main Committee of TP DPA!
If you guys have any burning questions that you need to ask, feel free to ask on our Zopim Chat, or you can also drop us an email at tp.dpateam@gmail.com!
DPA IG Main Committee 07/08
DPA IG Main Committee 11/12
Advisor-Mentor: Shawn Chia President: Ameer-Alrasyeed Vice President: Lee Chuen Heng Honorary Secretary: Noviyena Assistant Honorary Secretary: Euroy Chong Honorary Treasurer: Yen Mei Yi
Quartermaster: Koh Min Yu Assistant Quartermaster: Choon Kiat Media Head: Pang Chee Kin SubComm Head: Jovina Ang Assistant SubComm Head: Aria Sim
