Bi-Weekly post on DPA Life
Written on: Monday, July 25, 2011
Time: 2:28 PM
Hey guys :)Time: 2:28 PM
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
HELLO PEEPS!
Written on: Monday, July 11, 2011
Time: 8:46 PM
Hello Everyone who's reading this!Time: 8:46 PM
As you can see, this blog had not have a proper post in a while.. But I can assure you this would change, starting from today.
Firstly, since this is my first post here, let me start by introducing myself!
My name is Tevin Chew, currently year 1 in Diploma of Accounting And Finance.
And of course, I DPA-ed into this course while studying for my O's last year!
Well to start of, I would just like to clarify with everyone that the process of DPA is not as difficult as it may seem. Personally, I was rather shocked when I realized I was accepted in as a DPA student as I always had the impression that DPA had a low acceptance rate and only 1 out of the many hundreds would be accepted. However, after being accepted, I was proven wrong! So for all of you who currently have such impression, let it go and be confident, you might be surprised what your outcome might be. Just remember, the three qualities of a DPA student is having the 'Drive', 'Passion' and the 'Attitude'.
If you are still not aware, all DPA students would have to go through an 8 week Polytechnic-Preparatory-Programme, PPP for short. Throughout this programme, I can assure you that you'll get to know many other DPA students from other courses and forge priceless friendships way before the actual school term starts. Besides, during the PPP, you'll also get a chance to complete 2 Cross-Disiplinary Subjects (CDS). This would give you a big advantage over other students since you'll be able to free up time even before school starts!
For more information regarding the PPP visit :http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/adm_exercise/dpa/dpa_ppp.htm
I really had a great time with my friends throughout this 8 weeks and I hope that you'd too! So what are you waiting for? Hurry before application closes this Wednesday. If you have any queries, you can leave a message on the Zopim chat box below or you could contact us at tp.dpateam@gmail.com
Tevin
Written on: Monday, July 4, 2011
Time: 10:45 AM
Time: 10:45 AM
HEY GUYS!
DPA 2011/12 is coming soon!
ARE YOU GUYS
FEELING EXCITED ?!
WHEEE!~
DO STAY TUNE FOR MORE INFO...
meanwhile,
check out our school website for more detail at
IT'S GONNA BE AWESOME!~
^_^
DPA Opening Ceremony
Written on: Sunday, February 6, 2011
Time: 9:38 PM
Time: 9:38 PM
Hey guys, l
Meanwhile you can find us at facebook: Temasek Polytechnic - Direct Polytechnic Admission
See you tomorrow!
Happy New Year.
Written on: Friday, December 31, 2010
Time: 1:03 PM
Time: 1:03 PM
IT'S NEW YEAR!
It was an eventful year of 2010. Its time we say goodbye to 2010 and welcome 2011 with our warmest hug. We shall hold on to the good times that we had shared and make 2011 a better year for all. TP'DPA wishes you all the best in the coming year!
Just a few months back, we had welcomed the third batch of DPA students who had successfully made it into Temasek Polytechnic. The bond between all of us grew stronger. Now that our very first batch of DPA students are in their final year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish them luck in their final year projects for a good graduation.
There will be more events coming up soon so remember to read your e-mails. In the meanwhile, enjoy your countdown to 2011 being watching fireworks, staying over, staying at home! Have a blast (:
Felix,
representing the whole of TP DPA Main Comm wishing you a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Just a few months back, we had welcomed the third batch of DPA students who had successfully made it into Temasek Polytechnic. The bond between all of us grew stronger. Now that our very first batch of DPA students are in their final year, we would like to take this opportunity to wish them luck in their final year projects for a good graduation.
In a few months time, we will be expecting the next batch of DPA students. I am sure all of us are excited.
TP'DPA Family welcomes you!
We wish you luck in your results and hope that you would be able to join the family very soon (:
TP'DPA Family welcomes you!
We wish you luck in your results and hope that you would be able to join the family very soon (:
There will be more events coming up soon so remember to read your e-mails. In the meanwhile, enjoy your countdown to 2011 being watching fireworks, staying over, staying at home! Have a blast (:
Felix,
representing the whole of TP DPA Main Comm wishing you a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Direct Polytechnic Admission 2010
Written on: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Time: 2:32 AM
Time: 2:32 AM
The five polytechnics – Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic – will each admit up to 2.5% of their Academic Year 2010 intake through DPA, or about 100 students per polytechnic on average.
Aren't you honored to be that 2.5%? :D
HO HO HO!
Written on: Friday, December 24, 2010
Time: 12:39 AM
Time: 12:39 AM
Today is Christmas Eve!
Time flies doesn't it? It felt only like yesterday when we first got our result slips, waiting nervously to get into TP! Now, it is soon our turn to welcome the 4th batch of DPAs to join the family!
Okay, here wishing you a Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everybody! :D
Spent quality time with your family, friends and with yourself too! Recharge and prepare to welcome the new year! For now... HOHOHO~ MERRY XMAS!
MinYu :D
I Just Wanna Be Me
Written on: Friday, December 17, 2010
Time: 10:22 PM
Time: 10:22 PM
Temasek Polytechnic's latest commercial "I Just Wanna Be Me".
The song, "I Just Wanna Be Me", is by Cupid's Heartbreak, a band made up of TP students.
Song sang by our very own, Jon from Visual Communication DPA Year 1!
Say helloooooo to holidays!
Ameer
When life's get hard, screw it.
DPA Chalet Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Written on: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Time: 4:22 PM
Time: 4:22 PM
Early Birds
Maggie all day long.
Hope you guys enjoyed it! More pictures at Jovina's Facebook Account.
Ameer
When life's get hard, screw it.
We celebrate the nation's 45th anniversary
Written on: Monday, August 9, 2010
Time: 12:35 AM
Time: 12:35 AM
Here's wishing the Nation a very happy 45th Anniversary
Also, happy holidays to all DPA and TP Students.
To the Design Students, we're all behind you, just one more week left, so Gambatte!
To the O level students awaiting DPA Results, all the best too, we're looking forward to waiting for the results too!
DPA 2011, coming soon.
Written on: Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Time: 8:06 PM
Time flies, doesn't it?Time: 8:06 PM
Previous post was merely talking about the last day of the PPP, and right now we're in the midst of the Term Tests here in TP.
This means that the application for DPA 2011 is going to be open soon! If you're one of the O level students who's planning to apply, here's the information you'd need...
For those keen to apply, here's the link to the DPA Portal: http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/dpa. Application will open on 8 July 2010, and will be done online via the DPA Portal.
The portal's pretty self-explanatory, and there are instructions to how you can go about applying, so you can refer to them.
In case any one of you is still looking into DPA, or don't know what is DPA, here's the official TP FAQ page for DPA: http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/adm_exercise/dpa.htm
Of course, if you've any questions, do feel free to drop a tag at the tagboard and one of us would be here to help. Alternatively, you can drop us an email at tp.dpateam@gmail.com for longer questions.
For now, Happy Holidays, and study hard for the Os!
PPP Closing Ceremony and beyond..
Written on: Friday, April 9, 2010
Time: 3:53 AM
Time: 3:53 AM
April 1st marked the end of the Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP) for the 2010 batch of DPA students, as the 8-week programme drew to a close. Within the span of 8 weeks, 136 DPA students went through Cross-Disciplinary Subjects as well as School-related coursework, giving them the feel of a polytechnic education before starting the school term in Mid-April.
The Closing ceremony held on the 1st of April was one that was short and sweet, but one which brought back memories of the past 8 weeks. Throughout the short period of time, the friendships that formed and the experiences that were shared were priceless, and this simple ceremony summed up the emotions for everyone and gave everyone the time to remember the good times.
The Closing ceremony held on the 1st of April was one that was short and sweet, but one which brought back memories of the past 8 weeks. Throughout the short period of time, the friendships that formed and the experiences that were shared were priceless, and this simple ceremony summed up the emotions for everyone and gave everyone the time to remember the good times.
For a bit of fun, the lecturers that have guided the students through their studies during the PPP have identified a few within the many for their different outstanding characteristics. Awards like "Mr Master Chef" and "Little Miss Chatterbox" were among the many that were given out.
April 1st also saw a joyous occasion for one particular group as a fellow DPA mate celebrated her birthday on the previous day. Seen here are the group presenting the birthday card and presents.
The seniors also planned a special one day event that coincided with the closing ceremony, as a form of recreation for the juniors (especially after being through the academic demands of polytechnic life), as well as a time for everyone, senior and junior, to bond as a DPA community.
Games were planned, which saw teams split up to compete amongst each other, but more importantly to work closely as a team.
Though no official statistics were taken, it was definitely sure that bonding did happen, if you get what I mean... *winks*
The "Amazing Race"-style games led them all around the east side of the island, uncovering the region for those unfamiliar to the area and challenging residents of these areas on their knowledge of the places, to find the stations.
At the end of the day, students converged at the end point, which as a surprise turned out to be a chalet, with BBQ provided. This turned out to be a turning point as the events do continue on till night. Students really had the chance to unwind and relax after all the studying required during the PPP.
This event was really a new one, for both the planners as well as participants. For the participants, it marked the end of the PPP as well as a prelude to the new beginnings that polytechnic life would entail. As time passes by, one would definitely remember the times back in DPA where everyone shared the same project blues, and suffered the cruel examinations together. It is also a time where DPA students explore their new surroundings together and really start to discover their school.
Meanwhile, the Academic Experiences give students a headstart in knowing what is to be expected by lecturers once term starts. PPP is a time where one would really start to know more about one's new surroundings and oneself, in these new surroundings.
Though the DPA PPP for the 2010 batch is officially over, many out there are still reliving the times during PPP, and it is sure that many would continue to remember them for many years to come.
And with that, the Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP) for the DPA batch of 2010 draws to a close, as everyone gets ready for term to start soon.
DPA Event 2010!
Written on: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 11:06 PM
I hope everyone has had a great PPP so far. As the PPP is drawing to a close, we have organised an event for all of you.Time: 11:06 PM
Here are the details as follows:
Date: 1st April 2010
Time: Event will commence exactly after the Closing Ceremony
Cost: $8 for event + $12 for DPA T-shirt
For the main bulk of those who have paid, this does not concern you, but for those who have not paid yet, we would like to collect the money from you on the day itself.
I am sure everyone has many enquiries, and many people have already asked about the details. Thus, we have decided to reveal that the $8 paid will include a chalet.
This Chalet was meant to be a surprise for all of you, but due to the many questions received about the ending time, we feel it would be fair to reveal this chalet to you. We still guarantee that this event will be a blast!
Thus, you may leave at any time that you want to after the event, but dinner will be provided as well so you are encouraged to stay on for the chalet.
Lastly, if there are other enquiries, you may post them on the tagboard at the side and we will try to answer them at the earliest possible moment.
We Come With Hype 2010!
Written on: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Time: 1:51 AM
Helloooooooo new persons! :DTime: 1:51 AM
I was given the honor to help update the DPA blog. hahaha!
So, i hope you all had a good time during the orientation and had awesome bonding with awesome friends while playing awesome games.
(but if you did not, don't blame the DPA seniors please, we didn't come up with the programme. ahahahaha)
Photos of the orientation are available in the DPA facebook group! Remember to join alright! :)
Add your DPA seniors toooooo!! D: (what happened to my group?? TnT)
Also, i heard that some of you would like to buy the DPA shirt? Whaaa~ exciting! That, we will have to get back to you i think. I was also informed that some of you super enthusiastic people would like to come up with shirt designs too! If you have any, post a topic for yourself under the group discussion boards and we can have a poll going. :D
We look forward to know as many of you as possible! We will soon! Have fun in TP!
See YA!
~the megancake
Photos of Scavenger Hunt
Written on: Sunday, June 28, 2009
Time: 5:47 PM
Time: 5:47 PM
Hi guys! The pictures of the DPA Scavenger Hunt have finally been uploaded to a hosting site.
Just click the image above and it will bring you to the gallery page where you can view photos which you want to download and save them into your computer.
Enjoy!
With regards,
Roderick
Pictures of PPP Closing Ceremony!
Written on: Friday, April 10, 2009
Time: 9:27 PM
Time: 9:27 PM
Hi everyone! I know that some of you have been requesting for the photos taken during the PPP Closing, so I have uploaded all those photos into an image hosting site which allows you to download the full picture resolution.
Click on the picture above and it will bring you to the gallery!
With regards,
Roderick
Note:
If some of you are looking for the pictures taken during the Unique prize presentation of the Mr & Mrs ___, my apologies that I do not have most of them because the lecturers were taking those photos. Nonetheless, I will upload those which I have in a few days' time.
Also, if you're not able to find the photos which you are looking for in the gallery, it means that I do not have the photos. Putting it in a simpler way, I was not the one who took the photos. However, I can help you to put through your request to have those photos uploaded.
New Feature!! beta1.0
Written on: Thursday, April 9, 2009
Time: 12:54 PM
Dear all DPA-ians,I have added a new cool feature here on DPA Blog! Tired of MSN, Digsby online? Now, let me introduce to you this new system. Zopim!Time: 12:54 PM
You will see this at the bottom left corner of the page,
Click that bar to chat! In the meantime of beta testing, you probably either might be chatting with a real person from DPA if not a bot (Computer artificial intelligience robot).
Have fun and enjoy your holidays! Enjoy this new feature!
Love,
Ken
Written on: Sunday, April 5, 2009
Time: 8:44 PM
Hello people.Time: 8:44 PM
I think it's time we should update something. =D
Our blog is rotting like shit.
Oh wells, congrats to the second badge of DPA students. Finally, after all those programmes and COUNTLESS ICE BREAKING games, you guys managed to break through and proceed YEAR 1! CLAPS* CLAPS*
All the best yo!
May you guys
Anyways, I know you guys are waiting for pictures PATIENTLY. But, the pictures are still with someone. I don't know who. So continue to wait for it PATIENTLY.
Apparently I wanted to update about the "MR" and "MISS" awards with the pictures. But I only remember a few of them and I don't have the pictures. *&^%&*
Anyways, EUGENE received the MR BOSSSSSSY, ZIBIN received MR SERIOUS, MANDEEP received erm, um, MR SOMETHING and WEIJIE received MR PREFECT or something.
AIYAH, I forget la.
Okays, next up.
I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE AN OUTING!
PEOPLE, YOU HEAR THAT?!
OUTINGGGGGGGG! YES. O-U-T-I-N-G!
Can you guys fast fast end camp. LIKE PLS.
I really wanna meet u all la. =(
Okays, signing off.
Cheers,
JOEYYY =D
=D
Written on: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time: 3:34 PM
Time: 3:34 PM
Guess we are in the mist of holiday?
Enjoy!
And for DPA-ians having lessons Good luk! =D
Cool!
Written on: Monday, March 2, 2009
Time: 12:37 AM
DPA = Time: 12:37 AM
