Reflection of a year 2 student.

Hey peeps!

I’m Aisyah, year 2 student, in semester 2.2, to be exact. Before you go, “she must be one of those Director’s List students or someone from SIG, blogging for IMI”, well, for the record I’m not. I’m just an average student, sharing my school experiences.

Before entering TP, I was from ITE. Therefore, I did experienced culture shock when I saw the kind of workload I had to face in polytechnic. ITE was of course more relaxed. During 1st year, I remembered having to take my 1st CDS in semester 1.1. It is because I had deferred 2 modules as I had taken it before in ITE. My careperson, Ms Nat, thought that it would be good if I started on my CDS earlier. Thus, I settled on “Intro to Japanese” for a start. I love semester 1.1 as I can always go off earlier than my classmates. During the term break in semester 1.1, me and a group of friends, together with Ms Josephine (whom taught me VDT & NMT) , visited Northview Primary School. It is part of our efforts to spread the happiness during the festive period. I really enjoyed the time I spent with the kids. I’m sure my friends did too.

I got my 2nd CDS in semester 1.2. I took “Public Speaking”. It is really fun! I always look forward to the classes. Oh yes, by now, I had gotten used to programming as a must-have module. There was once, I had to rush a programming dateline, for the module Animation Programming (ANP). It was also on my birthday. I felt really demoralized and sad. My only consolation is that I can enjoy myself after all this is over. And yep, I did enjoy myself after that.

Oh here comes the fun part! I cleared my 3rd CDS even before I entered year 2! Yup, you heard that right. I took Transnational Studies (TNS) vacation. 2 of my friends got through too, so it was fun getting to stay in a flat with your friend for 2 weeks, going home on weekends. It’s similar to guys booking in and out of camp when they’re doing their National Service (NS). I stayed at Temasek Green, the block of apartments beside TP. I love staying together with my friends even though we are of different races and religions. We respect each other and we would always go out together during those 2 weeks. Till now, we still keep in contact.

Come year 2, it gets even more hectic! I love the modules I was taking in semester 2.1, but the workload was kinda crazy. I do appreciate the times when the lecturers actually extended our datelines, maybe due to the fact that the datelines clash with other modules. A special mention to Mr Douglas, the lecturer in charge of IN3D, for being generous and helpful when it comes to datelines. We as students, really appreciate your kind gestures. Oh I have a favourite module too. It’s Human & Computer Interaction (HCI). Lectures are done by Ms Nat, and my tutor is Mr Vijayan. He’s one of the best lecturers that you can ever ask for. He’s very nice, encouraging, and full of ideas and at the same time makes you get out of your comfort zone so as to give your best in everything you do. I always look forward to his lessons. This semester was also the time I started to stay overnight in school with friends in our effort to complete our work together. My friends and I would meet at the school bus stop around 10 pm, and then make our way to the concourse.

Now in semester 2.2, I’m doing my option, Edumatics. We have to do teaching plans and did a lot of research on learning styles, for example. I’m also having term teaching. It is way different from the normal semester teaching. The modules have to be cleared in a term and thus, the datelines were

speed up to an earlier date. That’s the disadvantage. The advantage is that, I am now enjoying my term break without any assignments or projects! How awesome is that?! I never thought that this day would come true. Heheheh. I was only taking 3 modules in term A of semester 2.2. When school re-opens, I have to take another 2 more modules. Nice right? But the workload and stress level is somewhat more manageable for Term A at least. I hope Term B will be nice. After that will be the school vacation, and then poof! I will be in year 3.

Alright, that’ all I’ve got to say for now. Hope you all like what you have been reading. Sorry if it was a bore. Bye! J

Our seniors have finished their Major Project and one team is here to share about their experience. They have created a application known as "Cyber wellness A Virtual Tour for Parents". It is an application designed for Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC).

It aims to encourage parents to learn about the digital world while taking place in an interactive, fun and engaging learning environment. It is a mixture of interactive video and games. The top 3 main topics covered in this application; social networking, cyber bullying and online security.

Alicia

During this MP, I learnt that looking at different angles to solve a problem is important. When one solution failed, there are other solutions to act as back up. When I was editing one of the videos, I initially planned to use this method called tracking. Unfortunately, there were complications and the method cannot be used. Therefore, I tried another alternative way to emphasize the specific part. In addition, i also learnt that communication is important (for both with the client and our team members). For our MP, filming was required. The filming process can be rather difficult and tiring sometimes. However, I felt that it is the most enjoyable period throughout the whole MP. It was interesting and fun with all the funny NGs and such.

In my opinion, I felt that to do a good MP, planning out the whole schedule and really following it is important. Also, when planning, always try to set the completion date earlier in case there are changes to be made at the last minute. Not forgetting, there is final report to complete within the dateline too!

Overall, I gained good experiences from working with the client. It allows me to have a clearer view of how working in the IT/media department will be like.

Foong Ting

I had learned and gained a lot of experience from this Major Project. 

I found out that it is not easy to follow a schedule exactly, there bound to be times where the project will be delayed.

Hence, planning ahead of the deadline is very important.

Although during the process some of us were lost and not sure what we were supposed to do next, we were able to get back on track and complete the application. It was a good experience to be able to have an actual client from external to feedback to us, it makes me feel that I am in the actual working environment.

Ain

By taking Major Project this semester, I had the opportunity to explore possibilities working with an industrial partner.

It is an eye opener and provides a real life experience in a working environment. As there were minimal assistance from

lecturers and students, the learning medium was through research and lots of reading from online resources and books.

While at it, we learn a lot of things and apply it to the project. One of the ways that we overcome the challenges and pressure

is to remain calm and positive. What I learn is that procrastination, lack of leadership and team work will effect the quality of work.

Make a wise decision when choosing group mates because it is important to have people working together and on the same page as well.

These are some screenshots of their work!