Like my friend who posted two weeks ago it is my first time posting here.
My name is Ryan Toh, Year 1, from the Diploma of Accounting And Finance.
As Tevin has said about the outline on what you will get to do during the PPP duration, I will share my experience when I took my CDS.
Transnational Studies (TNS) is a compulsory CDS. For this CDS, you are required to stay at Temasek Green which is a residence area located at the end of the engineering school. You get to stay there with your friends for two weeks. Five person will be allocated a apartment and it is then where you get to bond with your classmates and know them better. During that two weeks will be the most enjoyable thing you will experience during the PPP.
For my elective CDS I took Jap language. You get to learn basic things about japan like how many prefectures are there in Japan and what are the names of their prince and emperor. You will also learn how to speak basic japanese too. The fun part of this CDS would be the final presentation skit where you need to act and speak in japanese. The skit was the most memorable part for me as I a guy acted as a Geisha hahas.
I really enjoyed throughout the duration of the PPP as I made awesome friends then which until now I will meet with them at least once each week to eat dinner.
If you have any other queries you can leave us a message on the Zopim chat box below or you can contact us at tp.dpateam@gmail.com
Ryan
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Written on: Monday, July 25, 2011 Time: 2:28 PM
Hey guys :)
Like my friend who posted two weeks ago it is my first time posting here.
My name is Ryan Toh, Year 1, from the Diploma of Accounting And Finance.
As Tevin has said about the outline on what you will get to do during the PPP duration, I will share my experience when I took my CDS.
Transnational Studies (TNS) is a compulsory CDS. For this CDS, you are required to stay at Temasek Green which is a residence area located at the end of the engineering school. You get to stay there with your friends for two weeks. Five person will be allocated a apartment and it is then where you get to bond with your classmates and know them better. During that two weeks will be the most enjoyable thing you will experience during the PPP.
For my elective CDS I took Jap language. You get to learn basic things about japan like how many prefectures are there in Japan and what are the names of their prince and emperor. You will also learn how to speak basic japanese too. The fun part of this CDS would be the final presentation skit where you need to act and speak in japanese. The skit was the most memorable part for me as I a guy acted as a Geisha hahas.
I really enjoyed throughout the duration of the PPP as I made awesome friends then which until now I will meet with them at least once each week to eat dinner.
If you have any other queries you can leave us a message on the Zopim chat box below or you can contact us at tp.dpateam@gmail.com
Ryan
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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
