Overseas Community Project 2009

About 3 weeks ago,
9 members of MWCSIG, together with the Freshmen went for an 8 days Overseas Community Project at Hai Nan!

Some photos to share:


MWC!
climbing up the volcano...

we went to visit one of their international school at Hai Nan, Wen Chang.

We also visit the primary schools....
...to teach....
...to play with them....

and to paint their school.



We have the chance to experience farm stay at one of their village in Wen Chang, named "xin jing chun".
We had the chance to...


...farm for the first time in our life....

....to make "Kong Ming" lantern...

....and to set them off into the sky at night.

Those times we had there were so memorable.
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This 8 days OCP trip was indeed fun and enjoyable. We've got the chance to make new friends and to know more about their life and culture. Also, we've learnt to be more independent and to treasure the things we had; Friendship and Kinship, they are priceless....

Get credits point by playing games?

While Lee Wei and Ying Yin is preparing themselves for the MIT GAMBIT interview, I was looking at what is happening the Gaming World. Well it is interesting to found a subject for College Students that is about playing Games instead of Creating Games.



Students in UC - Berkeley can take up StarCraft studies for college credits.
Click Here for more Details

One of the line that I am quite interested for the course is "Calculus and Differential Equations are highly recommended for full understanding of the course." I think it is mainly on to the - flanking maneuver.

Well, here is what I pickup from the course web site
Week 3 Question 1.
A Terran Siege Tank in Siege Mode attacks for 70 damage, has 150 hp, and 1 armor. This
means that after two upgrades, a Siege Tank can kill another Siege Tank in two hits
instead of three. What are other significant damage combos? Be sure to investigate not
just upgrades and numbers of hits, but also unit group combinations. Which numbers are
worth noting?

Week 3 Question 3.
Is it more advantageous to attack in a line or to envelop your opponent’s army? Prove your point using flux calculations.

I wonder what is the answers to that kind of questions?

My WiFi

Need to connect your Notebook to the internet at the same time connect to a device (PDA) through Wi-Fi?

What you need was to connect both to an Access Point then. You may face lots of difficulties trying to connect some device to the Enterprise Access Point.

Intel came out with a new solution.
Simply put it, Intel My WiFi turns a notebook into an Wi-Fi AP that seamlessly takes care of all of the Wi-Fi connection details, allowing users to quickly connect to their devices. On one hand this is great news for some.

However, I wonder whether, this has been tested with current many Companies Wi-Fi Network security feature that shuts down Rouge AP features? Like Trapeze or Aruba.

After 'O' level and wanna to study for free!!!!!!

Scholarships for Mobile and Wireless Computing Course.

We have several scholarships for 'O' level students when they apply for the Diploma in Mobile and Wireless Computing.

1) Industry Scholarships
You can be a

Avaya Scholar,
Cisco Scholar,
Sun Microsystems Scholar,
Microsoft Scholar,
Oracle Scholar,
BT Frontline Scholar.

Why apply for these Scholarships?
1) These Scholarships are bond free.
2) In the course of Mobile and Wireless Computing, students study subjects relevant to these industrial partners.
3) You can choose to study any type of degree course that you like after you graduated from the Diploma.

For example students will learn to configure Cisco Routers, Avaya PBX switches, Microsoft Windows 2008 Server and Oracle Database. They will also learn Sun Microsystem Java programming.

Hence Industry Scholars may stand a high chance of good job opportunities at the companies which sponsor them.

Click here to see how to apply.

2) IDA Integrated Infocomm Scholarships

This is scholarship by IDA to attract students to study in courses in Mobile and Wireless Computing.

IDA need talents in Mobile and Wireless Computing to help Singapore compete with the rest of the world. It is clearly shown the IDA Infocomm Technology Roadmap.

However students need to take into consideration that when you apply a degree course in Singapore, it need to be an infocomm-related degree.

7) Can scholarship holders go on to pursue a non infocomm-related degree?

Under the terms and conditions of the deed, IIS Scholarship holders have to pursue an infocomm-related degree at university level as part of the scholarship requirements. If you would like to pursue a non infocomm-related degree, the IIS Scholarship Secretariat may consider withdrawing the scholarship award; liquidated damages will be imposed accordingly by IDA.

Click here to see more details.

Click here to see how to apply.

Temasek Polytechnic Scholarship

This scholarship is opened to any students that would like to study in TP. Hence student who wanted to join Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Mobile and Wireless Computing Course may want to take up this Scholarship.

Click here to see how to apply.

SDXC Card for Quad HDTV (Next thing after BlueRay)

There are many exciting things happening this year.
Recently Toshiba and some other Monitor Company release the next generation Quad Full High Definition (QFHD)(3840 x 2160) LCD screen. Basically, it is 56 inch in term of size.



Finally, it reach to a stage of decent definition for watching movies. I think it need some decent storage media. I hope SDXC (Up 2 Terabyte for Storage) will be the storage media for this level of definition. No need to worried about the scratches any more.



Hmmmmmm 2 Terabyte for storage. My current biggest hard disk is not even there yet. It would be interesting to carry one around and store lots of rubbish in it.

What Made Lee Wei decided to join Dip MWC after O Levels?

About Lee Wei

Lee Wei was from Temasek Secondary School and joined Diploma in MWC with an 'O' level aggregate of 12 points. He is the president of MWC's Special Interest Group (SIG). He pursued a course in IT as one of his interests, and here's what he has to say:

Editor: Lee Wei, how were your results all along in Sec Sch and also for Pri Sch?

Lee Wei: I was one of the average ones in my class, hovering a little here and a little there. I didn't do as well as I should have, and scored only 12 points. This was the case in primary school as well, also an average student, attaining a PSLE score of 238.

Editor: What were the criteria you considered during the Joint Admission Exercise? How was the process and how did you arrive at a decision?

Lee Wei: Definitely, it was interest. I was only interested in IT and Physics, and since I could not get into my dream JC, I decided, 'Hey, why not my dream Poly?'.

Editor :Why did you choose to study in Diploma in MWC? Which choice did you indicate Diploma in MWC as in your selection form for the Joint Admission Exercise?

Lee Wei: Well, it was stated on the TP website that MWC had programming, which I was fairly interested in. So up it went as my first choice.

Editor: What are three things you like/enjoy about Diploma in MWC?

Lee Wei: It has programming involved.
It is rather focused.
It is the future.

Editor: Who do you think is suitable to take Diploma in MWC?

Lee Wei: Well, anyone who fancies programming or gadgets. We get to deal quite a bit with PDAs and the likes!

Editor: Why do you think Diploma in MWC is a good choice to consider?

Lee Wei: It is the future; almost everything will be wireless. Furthermore, it also teaches you other general areas of IT.

Editor :What advice do you have for ‘O’ level school leavers who are going to make their selection soon?

Lee Wei: Follow where your interest(s) and dreams take you, no matter if its foreign or otherwise. With passion, you can overcome these minor obstacles with great ease. XD

What Made Ying Yin decided to join Dip MWC after O Levels?

About Tan Ying Yin

She is the Vice President of MWC Special Interest Group. Actively she took part in various events like OpenHouse, Xperiment Exhibition, Flag Day, Competition and so on. Moreover, she also help in co-ordinating various events.

Editor: Tan Ying Yin, how were your results all along in Sec Sch and also for Pri Sch?

I was formally from Geylang Methodist Primary School and Geylang Methodist Secondary School under Express Stream Academic. My results were quite average when I was in Primary school and when I'm in Secondary School, my grades improved a little and dropped back to average when I was in the upper secondary, mainly because I didn't like the subjects I'm studying at that time. Luckily, I managed to pass my O levels and made it to a Polytechnic.

Editor: What were the criteria you considered during the Joint Admission Exercise? How was the process and how did you arrive at a decision?

I did not consider myself to choose an IT course in the first place as my interest was in Business and Arts. So during JAE, the first 8 courses that I have choosen is all related to Business and Arts and the rest are IT. However, when the results were out, I was not posted to any courses at all! A close friend of mine was posted to MWC and was thinking about re-appealing. Thus, I followed her to TP to look for an advice. Our current lecturer attended to us, and provide us with additional information about the course. After giving some thought, my friend and I decided to chose this course!

Editor: What are three things you like/enjoy about Diploma in MWC?

The three things I enjoy about MWC is programming, the CDS (Cross-Disciplinary Subjects) offered and the people in TP! I know alot of people out there hates programming and are influencing others not to take IT. It is so not true! Programming is so fun to learn! Every time when I managed to solve something difficult in programming, I will feel a great sense of satisfaction and the urge to improve even more! Even though I could not get into the course I want to be in initially, the CDS offered by TP allows me to do so. I took up Entrepreneur, Singapore Law and Psychology during the past semesters in TP and they were great! In TP, we play hard and study smart. The people in TP are so fun to mix with!

Editor: Who do you think is suitable to take Diploma in MWC?

Anyone! Our course involves mainly on mobile and wireless technologies. For example, by using your mobile phone, you can access to the internet by Wi-fi, book tickets, etc. They works just like a portable computer. Can't you see that the world is getting more and more dependent on mobile and wireless technologies. Thus, we believed that the furture belongs to the wireless world!

Editor: Why do you think Diploma in MWC is a good choice to consider?

It is challenging and never fails to excite you on how technologies are so powerful nowadays. I never regret coming to this course at all!

Editor :What advice do you have for ‘O’ level school leavers who are going to make their selection soon?

If you did not managed to get into the course you wanted, do not be downhearted. Try to give yourself more options to consider.Studying in MWC has changed me, to be a more responsible and a studious person. Even if you cannot get into the course you are interested in, try to be optimistic! For example, I wan to be an entrepreneur in the future, although I cannot get to any business course, MWC and the CDS which I have taken are able to teach me relevant information about business, so that in the future I can manage my business better!

What Made Dave decided to join Dip MWC after O Levels?

About Dave Chen Qinghao

Dave was from Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School who joined MWC with an 'O' level aggregate of 18 points. His current CCAs in TP is in the Student Interest Group, holding a Public Relations Secretary post and also in the Informatics and Information Technology Studies Club as a Sub-Committee Head. Here is what he told us.

Editor: Dave, how were your results all along in Sec Sch and also for Pri Sch?

Dave : Average

Editor: What were the criteria you considered during the Joint Admission Exercise? How was the process and how did you arrive at a decision?

Dave : The nearer the better for me.

Editor :Why did you choose to study in Diploma in MWC? Which choice did you indicate Diploma in MWC as in your selection form for the Joint Admission Exercise?

Anything related to IT and business was my interest, however my result is only good enough to enter IT course. MWC was 1 of my 12 choices however it was not my first choice. But i still enjoy having fun in learning in MWC.

Editor: What are three things you like/enjoy about Diploma in MWC?

First : The helpful lecturers
Second: The interesting modules
Third : The fun friends

Editor: Who do you think is suitable to take Diploma in MWC?

Basically anyone interested in knowing more about how mobile application in your phone work and those who want to know more about networking.

Editor: Why do you think Diploma in MWC is a good choice to consider?

I believe MWC will give you a bright future as if you notice, technology around you are becoming more wireless.

Editor: What advice do you have for ‘O’ level school leavers who are going to make their selection soon?

Do not be dishearted in any course you might get into, just work hard and it will pay off.

The world's slimmest LCD TV

Hi there! We apologise for the lack of updates! Time really flies! We're in year 2009 already!

I've just read an article posted by Yahoo which is rather interesting; thus, I'm going to share it with all of you here. As mentioned in the title of this post, my entry today will be about the world's slimmest LCD TV.

(credits from http://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/slideshow/personal-technology-photo.html?imageUrl=/afp/20090105/r_p_afp_tc_other/ptc-skorea-tv-lifestyle-com-7569dab57dea0&sp=-1)

This LCD TV is a product from South Korea's Samsung Electronics and it measures only at 6.5 millimetres thick!!! This is even slimmer than most of the mobile phones we are using! Isn't it amazing!?

Some information about the product:
- 40 inch LCD television
- 6.5 millimetres thick
- 12.2 kg
- Embedded with a fast wireless connection
- Signal cables are not necessary
- Estimated price range: 490,000 yen

According to Yahoo, this new product will be displayed during Consumer Electronics Show 2009 in Las Vegas from the 8th to 11th January. Hopefully this new product will launched in Singapore soon!

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