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.