dReam Alumni Magazine March 2011 Issue by Republic Polytechnic, Alumni Services

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March 2011

Alumni Magazine www.rp.sg/grad

Everything starts from a dream

Dancing on the Fire

A social experiment that speaks volumes about Singaporeans

Get Reel

Behind the lens with RP film-maker

Open House 2011

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Publisher Office of Student and Graduate Affairs Republic Polytechnic 9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964 Editorial Editor Celine Yeo Artwork Zhang Miao Contributors Bob Tan Carissa Cheng Doris Teo Dr Jasmine Heng Jenny Chiong Jumaeen Bin Amat Kamsin Kanaga D/O Ramu Kathleen Yeow

Marjory Kho Maya Murni Nurhadi Khan Sai Myo Aung Samantha Choy Tan Lin Li Serica Yeo Meng Yee

General Enquires Email dream@rp.sg URL www.rp.sg/grad dREam. An RP Alumni Magazine. Everything starts from a dream. dREam is a quarterly publication which will keep graduates informed about the happenings in RP, continual education, career opportunities, networking sessions and more, to achieve their aspirations. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed or implied in dREam are those of the authors or contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.

Editor’s Note

Off the Floorball Court

Graduate Spotlight! Sai Myo Aung

Dinner under the Australian Sky

About the Reel Life

Sn@pshots at Open House 2011

Dancing on the Fire

Personality Profile: Nathan Ngeow

Get Connected! RP’s Graduates’ Portal. Your virtual one-stop service centre.

Calendar of Events

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s the editor of dREam, the first issue of the magazine for each year means the most to me. It signifies new beginnings, new exciting events and most significantly, a new batch of graduates from RP.

of the magazine. ‘Dancing on the Fire’ chronicles an impromptu performance in the heart of town by our students and explores the idiosyncrasies of Singaporeans. Read about it, laugh about it and think about your plausible response to a similar experience.

In this issue of dREam, we celebrate another new batch of graduates who will leave RP to further their education or join the work force. Whichever path they choose to take, we know that our RP students are going to get out there and make a difference.

With each batch of students who leave RP upon graduation, there will be a new influx of students who join this ever-growing family. Open House 2011 drew an astounding number of visitors who were introduced to the myriad of diplomas that the school offers. With a wide range of activities and performances to entertain potential students, photo opportunities were also aplenty. Check out the 2-page spread of the event in Sn@pshot and bring back some nostalgic memories of your first visit to RP.

Speaking of being different, read about one of our SHL graduate who took a different route to make films after graduation. Find out about his ‘reel life’ as he shares his film making experience and some sacrifices that he had to make for the love of his craft. RP students are a creative lot. From film-makers to budding writers, the creative energy is definitely vibrant in Woodlands. As part of our continual effort to encourage artistic expression, we will be including several creative writing pieces in the next few issues

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or the third year running, RP has hosted the annual Institute Varsity Polytechnic (IVP) Games. This year, dREam gets in on the sports action by getting up close and personal with one of our athletes. Mohd Jumaeen Bin Amat Kamsin used to be the Captain of the RP Men’s Floorball team. We find out how he prepares for the big matches, what motivates him and his aspirations for IVP. Jumaeen lets dREam that he has been playing sports since the day he could run. He quips that his passion for sports is the key has kept him playing until now. Having made a lot of friends from different countries through his sporting life, he always believes that hard work and perseverance are a few of the key factors to succeed in sports. dREam: Do you have any pre-match practises? If yes, what is it and why?

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Jumaeen: Yes I do. I always listen to my mp3. I usually listen to fast paced songs before the game to keep me hyped up. Floorball is a fast tempo game so the music that I listen to keeps me at a tempo that I need to be.

dREam: What was your greatest challenge in being the captain of the Floorball (M) team this past season? Jumaeen: It was a very tough year for us because all the key players had graduated. We had to start from the basics. Other teams were not that good but they were more organised and structured in terms of how they played the game. I consider our team to be comparatively young team because our juniors didn’t carry that much experience. The seniors had a difficult time playing alongside the juniors due to the amount of experience and playing level. There were a lot of things that we need to share with them but time was a constraint. dREam: If you could be the captain of the team again for another year, what would you aim to achieve? Jumaeen: This year we ended the tournament with no medals. However I felt that we could have done better. If I could be the captain again, my aim would be to go to the finals and hopefully win a silver medal. Even though we were not experience as compared to other teams, we were on par on court, under our coach’s guidance.

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Graduate Spotlight!

he University Of Adelaide is a member of Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. With 5 Nobel Laureates, 102 Rhodes Scholars and 104 Fulbright Scholars under its belt, it is definitely a university of choice amongst students. In this issue of dREam, we invite Mr Sai Myo Aung, a current student in University of Adelaide, to share his learning experience in the Bachelor of Computer Science program. This program produces graduates who are able to design computer-based solutions to the problems of information management and processing in industry, commerce and the public sector. Mr Sai Myo Aung graduated from RP in 2007 with a Diploma in Industrial and Systems Engineering. dREam: Why did you choose University of Adelaide for your course of study? Mr Sai Myo Aung: There are a couple of reasons why UOA is my top choice. Firstly, the Bachelor of Computer Science program is being offered on intensive mode, which means that I will be able to complete it within a short duration. The program is not financially taxing as students are only required to pay for the course enrolled in each trimester.

And lastly, the class size is capped at 35 people per course and only on weekdays. With that, we are able to carry out discussions more effectively. The 5-day class schedule also frees up my time to catch up with friends and family over the weekends.

dREam: What do you miss about Republic Polytechnic? Mr Sai Myo Aung: The facilities on campus! Specifically, the library, the Sports Hall and the canteen. I guess it is because those were the places that I frequented most often when I was a student.

dREam: Briefly describe your study experience at Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre.

dREam: Please share your formula for success with our fellow graduates?

Mr Sai Myo Aung: The school encourages independent learning although most of the staff members and lecturers are always ready to help and give advice.

Mr Sai Myo Aung: Be conscientious when doing research, persevere when solving problems and very importantly, have good time management.

dREam: Has Problem Based Learning (PBL) at Republic Polytechnic helped you in your university learning experience? Mr Sai Myo Aung: PBL has helped with my learning at University of Adelaide in many ways. Most of the coursework requires indepth research and three years of PBL have given me the skills to do so. All thanks to PBL, I’m also conditioned to the fact that there are always different ways of solving a problem or completing an assignment. By reading more on the topics covered during lectures, I’m able to understand the course better and invariably, do better in my assignments.

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graduate spotlight!

SAI MYO AUNG

Dinner under the

AUSTRALIAN SKY

n 28 February, P/CEO, Mr Yeo Li Pheow and two other staff members, Mr Koh Chee Kiat and Dr Wang Jianguo caught up with some RP graduates who are pursuing their further education at the University of Adelaide. During the dinner, Mr Yeo, Mr Koh and Dr Wang updated the students about the work attachment program, which have been introduced to RP as well as the other changes on campus since our graduation. It was a meeting of minds and exciting new ideas that left everyone invigorated at the end of the evening. Although Republic Polytechnic is comparatively young and taken a different pedagogical approach, the students who have graduated from the school have proven to be equally competent. In this aspect, I’m grateful to RP and problem-based learning for preparing me well for university life. I am also

positive that RP will continue to motivate and prepare students who are looking into higher education. One of the attendees at the gathering, Joyce, commented that “it was a great meeting up with Mr Yeo and his colleagues.” She was glad to know that there like new courses introduced to the school and was visibly excited about Oliva, the new fine-dining restaurant initiated and managed by the students from School of Hospitality. Huda, another graduate who attended the function said that having dinner with her fellow Singaporean schoolmates and staff members from her altar mater made her feel closer to home. Hearing what P/CEO, Mr Yeo had to say about the changes in school had also motivated her to

Text by: Tan Lin Li Serica work harder in her next two years of school at the university. From all of us at the University of Adelaide, thank you for the visit and well wishes! Our heartfelt congratulations to the students who will be graduating from RP this year! We’re sure RP will continue to produce generations and generations of outstanding graduates in the years to come.

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About the

‘REEL’ LIFE by Bob Tan

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evin Sean is a student I had the absolute joy to facilitate back in 2006. Belonging to the first batch of Woodlands campus students, Kevin first impressed with his zeal in capturing moving postcards of his experiences learning in RP. Typically getting all of his classmates involved in his fledgling productions, Sean had both a passion and eye for immortalizing poignant moments on top of pursuing qualifications in Sports and Leisure Management with the School of Sports, Health and Leisure. Today, he is executive producer at ‘The Changing Point Productions’ (TCP Productions), a homegrown independent film production group run by freespirited film enthusiasts with a passion for online youth drama productions. It is my pleasure to catch up with him for this interview. First meeting - introductions please, and how would you describe yourself in one word? Hi there, I’m Sean Kevin, an SHL alumnus and I graduated in 2009. I majored in Sports and Leisure Management during my 3 years at RP! I’m Eurasian and I am known to be extremely extroverted!

Worksheet What are your three most memorable moments studying in RP: Well my top 3 memorable moments studying in RP will be: 1. My first year with an awesome class W25B. We gave ourselves the name “Yindepunainais” and went out everyday after class. It was just crazy. 2. Making awesome friends! I made many true friends in RP. I still keep in touch with many of them today. There were many facilitators that made an impact during my 3 years at RP too! They gave me genuine trust and faith in many things I wanted to do. I’ll remember these people for life. 3. The so-very-different systems we had! RJs! 6P’s! I remember I had to depend a lot on myself to get work completed! Because I was the pioneer batch from SHL, there were no seniors to guide us! We could only rely on our course mates, which helped us bond pretty well!

Second meeting - Now that we know about your experiences in RP, please share with us how life is like today. You studied sports and leisure management, how did you end up making films? I’m currently serving National Service. And ORD awaits in July! As for how I got into making dramas, that’s a question that I’ve been asked many times! What happened was that I got a call from MediaCorp one day telling me that I clinched a role in the ‘I Not Stupid sitcom (TV Version) that I auditioned for! I then chanced upon how the whole media industry worked and that ignited my interest... The rest as they say, is history... I started looking for people with similar interests and set up my own production group (TCP Productions)! We started off in Oct 2006 and come think of it, we’ve come a long way. My pioneer batch of crew members were all my friends from RP! I guess they are many reasons why I managed to hold on until today. I never thought that my production group will last till today, I never imagined that it would grow from a small team of 5 to the 40 people we now have. The local media have also showered us with a few reports and I’m sincerely grateful for all of the help and support my friends, family and the public had for me and my team! Words can’t express the gratitude I hold to them all! Second breakout - Reflect on some of the good and bad in making films, what are some of the sacrifices you have had to make - and why is it worth it? The good is that we get to experience different scenarios and characters through ‘reel’ life. As for the cast members, it’s a chance for them to portray different roles that may stretch their imagination and talents. For the crew members, there are endless opportunities to work with and within different environments. For example, we are currently filming a new show where the female lead plays a village girl. Thus, we will be heading to kampungs to film her scenes! We also get to work with many different organisations. Last year, the Singapore Flyer sponsored a private capsule to let us film a scene! The bad would be the uncertain climate here in Singapore! And also, you may meet pretty nasty people sometimes. But I guess it’s all part and parcel of our job scope. All in all, it is worth it because we love it more than we dislike its disadvantages.

First breakout - Think about the experiences in RP (both within and outside of the classroom) that defined you. I guess the only similarity I can find is that my life revolves around routines. Pretty much like RP’s schedules right? I also think that I like to separate work from personal relations. When I was in class, I used to get upset when team members didn’t contribute to the powerpoint slides!

Final Meeting - Presentation. In 100 words or so, some advice for our current students back in RP. RP gives its students the freedom to pursue their interest. This is the best time to go explore what you really want to do. Take up electives that you may have interest in and who knows, that may be your forte! Have fun and enjoy the process of discovering your interest! For more information/films done by Kevin Sean’s production group, head on over to their website at www.thechangingpointproductions.com

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SN@PSHOTS! RP Open House 2011

Dancing on the Fire By Samantha Choy

An impromptu performance by two unfamiliar faces in a crowded place. Just what are the reactions of passers by? Let’s find out.

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final year student in Republic Polytechnic, Nathan is currently taking his Diploma in sonic art at the School of Technology and Arts. Being in “Jammerz Arena” (an interest group in RP) and having performed in many events in and outside school, Nathan is definitely one aspiring musician. Enjoying the opportunities and experiences he has gained in RP, he will be taking his music to a higher level after graduation.

Nobody said playing with fire has no risk. This is a dangerous task that should be undertaken when fully prepared for the consequences. When hindered in a crowded environment, some people might just blow their top or start shoving people. Despite the dangers of the concrete jungle, sacrifices must be made in order for us to find out if the arts can indeed appease the raging fires of impatience and annoyance. With the objective in mind, fellow journalist, Clara and myself dressed up in modern day Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn get-up

and hit the streets. At City Hall MRT station, we belted out “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” in perfect symphony. As we sang, we were imagining the questions that were running through the public’s mind. ‘Why are these two girls singing in public? Is this a performance? Are they famous people? Wait, just what is going on?’ We then started singing “The French are glad to die for love.” Voices gradually grew louder, “They delight in fighting duels.” With a few onlookers, we started moving to the rhythm of the song to raise our prominence. Many more pairs of eyes started turning in our direction but no one seems to be angry that we were in their way. Joo, a digital marketer in her 40s was one of the few onlookers who stood around to watch our performance. She mentioned that Singaporeans tend to not appreciate street artists because of our conservative culture. Having some travel experience, Joo mentioned that street artists are a common sight in Europe.

We continued to sing as if we were performing on Broadway. Stares, pointing and occasional smiles were part of the package, but no applause. We wonder if in our culture, to show appreciation by looking? Or are we just extremely uncomfortable that someone not famous is doing something out of the ordinary? It may appear so, until someone came by. A toddler stood wideeyed and mesmerised at the whole scene. The child was not influenced by anyone watching us nor was his reaction influenced by his parents’. We had a feeling that we would not get a single applause by the time we ended the experiment. To our surprise, a group of teenagers walked by and clapped as the performance came to an end. Maybe there is still hope for the many unrecognised talents out there. Perhaps in another decade, passers-by may be more generous with their time and appreciation.

What instruments do you play and what made you choose those instruments? I play the guitar and synthesizer. Guitar because I thought it was flashy and cool and it might probably attract girls but I soon grew out of that thought. Now I love the guitar because it allows me to express my emotions. The synthesizer is something I picked up recently. I want to broaden my musical capabilities as learning never ends. Have you ever thought of setting up your own band with your fellow schoolmates? Besides playing in the “Electricwaves” under Jammerz Arena, I have another band outside of school. I’m part of a four-piece Thrash Metal band called “Skullmania” and we have been playing together for about two years now. We also have some recorded material which we plan to release soon. What made you join the Jammerz Arena in RP? Music and performing are my passion. Being in this interest group allows me to showcase my talent on a stage for audience to enjoy. Another advantage of being in the IG is that I improve on my techniques and gain experience through the performances. How long have you been in Electricwaves? I’ve been with the group for about a year now.

What do you enjoy about being a part of Electricwaves? I love that I’m able to perform with my friends and set up our own shows. There is an ongoing Jammerz Arena programme called the ‘Uprising’, which we are quite heavily involved in. Other than performing, we also dabble in other areas of the production like technical set ups, marketing, media relations etc. Being part of the production team allows me to grow not just musically, but also provides the exposure for running a music event. How has RP supported your music ambition? RP has been supporting the band by providing sound equipments and rehearsal space. We’re lucky to enjoy these perks as non- RP students have to pay a high price for them! We also have an IG advisor who helps in organising our schedule for shows and events. How has your band contributed to RP? I think Electricwaves as well as Jammerz Arena as an IG have contributed to RP’s cultural scene. Through our music, we try to promote the school not only as a learning environment but a thriving arts hub nurturing young talent. Have you thought of pursuing your musical career after graduation? Yes I would definitely want to pursue music as a career. I’ve always wanted to be a session musician. In the near future, I also plan to enrol in the Musician’s Institute located in Los Angeles, USA. Apart from attending school and playing music, how do you spend your free time? I hang out with friends, catch a movie, and head to the club once in a while. Although I have to admit that I spend a lot of my time on my instrument. I’m also quite obsessed with guitar gears. I think if you’re not into music, you’ll find me a boring person to socialise with.

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magine, being pressed for time; either late meeting someone or rushing to get a desired bag on sale. The last thing anyone needs is a person blocking his way in a crowded place. The situation worsens when it’s two people, standing at the exit of Raffles City Shopping Centre, one of the busiest MRT stations in Singapore. When people are scurrying by, trying to meet their appointments, having someone step on their toes might trigger off an explosive reaction.

Nathan Ngeow: Wild for music By Carissa Cheng

Broadway in Singapore: Singing “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” at the crowded exit of Raffles City MRT station did not anger people walking by but garnered some attention.

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Graduates’ Portal

The One Stop Guide for Alumni Text by: Kanaga D/O Ramu, Graduate of Class 2011.

he RP Graduates’ Portal, www.rp.sg/grad, is a one-stop virtual service centre for both RP students and graduates. Find out how this portal can be part of your life and how you can stay connected with your alma mater even if you have graduated.

HAPPENINGS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT TIPS

Update your particulars on the website and enjoy up-to-date job alerts and the latest RP news!

There are many recreational activities and self-enrichment programmes that planned with you in mind. Find out what’s happening on campus and sign up for these exciting events today!

Unsure about your career decisions? Get some advice from RP’s panel of career coaches who will help you define your job search. Other than just giving you advice, the career coaches provide students and graduates with useful workshops that increase their chances of getting jobs at their preferred organisation.

Brightsparks: This is one of the most popular sites among students these days. On this site, you can see a list of ALL the scholarships offered in Singapore. By filling up just ONE form, you can start applying for your scholarship.

RP EJOBS PORTAL

Now that we have gone through what the GRADUATES’ PORTAL can offer, check out the amazing treat RP is extending to us!

Log on to see the job opportunities available to you. This portal enables students and graduates to build their resumes online. Jobs Central ‘s ‘Bright Minds’ scheme enables potential employers to see the students’ and graduates’ resume online.

Here’s the kicker: Did you know that there is a ‘Club Republic’ card that can get you discounts, rewards & special offers with specially chosen merchants like Cathay Cineplex. With the card, you can also make use of Republic Polytechnic’s facilities, just like you used to when you were a student.

HIGHER EDUCATION Want to pursue further education but not sure where to start? Click on the graduates’ portal to find out how. Information about university open house, admission datelines are all available online.

Graduates’ Portal is also available in Facebook.

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Join our Facebook site and receive important and exciting news/updates on your facebook page instantly!

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or this issue of dream, we are giving away 3 pairs of Movie tickets. All you have to do is read the magazine and answer the following question.

In the article, ‘Dinner under the Australian Sky’. which city in Australia did P/CEO visit?

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To participate, simply email your answer to dream@rp.sg with your name, NRIC and Club Republic membership number. Closing date for the contest is 31 March 2011. All winners will be notified by email. Terms and Conditions: • Only Club Republic members qualify to participate in this contest • The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence or claim in relation to the judges’ decision will be entertained.

calendar of events 03 March

04 April

05 May

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Australia Medicine & Health Science Open Day Venue: Orchard Hotel, Grand Ballroom Level 3 Thinking of furthering your studies? Not sure of which University to apply for? Fret not! Come on down to the Australia Medicine & Health Science Open Day to seek advise on your study and career opportunities.

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SIM GE Open House @ SIM Venue: SIM HQ | 461 Clementi Road Come and experience VIBES@SIM and get a taste of our vibrant campus life!

SAS Graduation Party Venue: Fort Canning Park

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Effective Marketing for Business Growth* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

Building High Performance Team on Pulau Ubin* Venue: Republic Polytechnic and Experiential Learning Centre @ Ubin

SAS Freshman Camp Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus Remember those days when you were just a ‘freshie’ at RP? Join us and share your experience with the year one students!

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Productivity with Warehouse Technologies* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

Orientation Programme Venue: Republic Polytechnic Bask in the fun and excitement at RP’s Orientation Programme 2011. Let’s welcome the new batch of RP students with a BANG!

JobCentral - How to write winning Resume Venue: Singapore Management University Equip yourself with resume writing strategies, which will help you write the best resume that showcases your achievement and abilities.

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2-Day Shackleton Leadership Programme* Venue: Republic Polytechnic and Experiential Learning Centre @ Ubin

Demystifying Web and New Media Marketing* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

JobCentral - How to speak with charisma & confidence Venue: Singapore Management University Equip yourself with important public speaking skills and become a confident and charismatic public speaker.

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JobCentral - How to ace interview Venue: Singapore Management University Always wonder how to ace those interviews? This workshop will equip you with top interview skills that will help you improve your employment opportunities!

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

*For more information on CPD programmes, log on to www.rp.sg/cpd. Club Republic members would get to enjoy the programmes at a discounted rate.

Student Life Activities Fiesta Venue: South Agora and Agora Hall 3 &4

REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS EXCEL AT UQ

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Experiential Learning Course for Service-Learning Teams* Venue: Republic Polytechnic and Experiential Learning Centre @ Ubin

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During Semester 1, 2010, 59 students from Republic Polytechnic studied at The University of Queensland (UQ).

Graduation Ceremony 2011 Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre

Kailun Donovan Huang, Bachelor of Science

Many of these students achieved exemplary results and eight received the distinguished honour of a Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement, receiving an overall semester Grade Point Average of 6.00 (out of 7.00) or higher.

Expedition Planning and Management: High Altitude Climbing* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

The following students received a Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement and have given permission for UQ to publicise their names:

JobCentral – Dealing with Workplace Conflicts

Venue: TBC Having some problems at work? Can’t seem to get along well with your fellow colleagues? Come join us and learn how you could manage conflicts better and get the best out of workplace relationships.

Mr Kailun Donovan Huang

Bachelor of Science

Ms JingTing Ye

Bachelor of Communication

Miss Gurveen Kaur Sandhu

Bachelor of Science

Ms Yen Siew Loi

Bachelor of Science

Ms Seok Wei Lim

Bachelor of Science

Mr Wei Hau Goh

Bachelor of Science

Miss Jelisa Mingrui Lin

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

UQ congratulates these students and wishes them further success in their studies, and a bright career.

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Warehouse Security Management* Venue: Republic Polytechnic Campus

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Momentum Dance Festival Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre RP’s annual dance festival is back!

Why choose UQ?

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Career 2011 Venue: Suntec City Level 6 Just graduated? Looking for a job? Come on down to Career 2011 @ Suntec City Level 6, to check out the job openings that are available !

Visit us online at www.uq.edu.au/international to discover why UQ is one of Australia’s leading institutions.

“The Bachelor of Science program allowed me to strive for two majors out of the various majors which I feel would be good for my future endeavors. During the program, I took various courses that exposed me to other fields that I normally would not think I’d be interested in. “There were a significant amount of practical sessions which allowed me to put what I’ve learnt into real world applications. Tutors involved in these practicals were specialized in their fields and were at hand to further elaborate on the complexities of their field. UQ also conducted fieldtrips, such as the one I went to at the Australian Army Malaria Institute, to observe first-hand how the knowledge we learnt is used in the real world. “I love the lifestyle in Brisbane. It is a balanced mix of the relaxed lifestyle of Perth and the busy rush of Melbourne. The people here are also very friendly and you can basically strike-up conversations with anyone on the street. This lifestyle makes me love Brisbane. “Through my time at UQ I finally found what I would like to do in life as UQ exposed me to more than what I had expected to see. With the knowledge I gained at UQ, I believe I can achieve much more.”

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STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEMES

MOMENTUM 2011 In its 4th year, Momentum 2011 aims at promoting dance as a form of expression as well as showcasing the best dance talents to be found in schools and institutions of higher learning in Singapore. With the theme of ‘Emotions in Motion’, MOMENTUM 2011 looks forward at expanding its purpose, program and partners.

The Needy Student Fund was introduced in Academic Year 2010/11. Since its inception, around two hundred students from low-income families have benefited from the two financial assistance schemes under the fund:

Dear Graduates!

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fun and excitement

• Student Emergency Money Scheme (SEMS)

SEMS provides a one-off financial relief to students who encounter unprecedented emergency situations such as death and hospitalisation of immediate members.

• Student Pocket Money Scheme (SPMS)

Student who find it a challenge to sustain a daily living expenses (food, transport etc.) may apply for SPMS assistance for up to 3 months.

at RP’s Orientation Programme on 13 - 15 April 2011.

The school hopes to support financially disadvantaged students through their education by subsidising basic food and school transportation costs.

Let’s welcome

Here are some comments from the Needy Student Fund recipients:

the new batch of RP students with a

BANG!

To register,

email help-graduate@rp.sg with the following informations:

1) Your name 2) School (e.g. SAS, SEG) 2) Contact number 4) Email 5) Dates that you are available (e.g. 13, 14, 15 April 2011)

“This scheme has definitely helped me in times of need and

Billed as being youthful, vibrant and daring, the week-long Momentum 2011 Dance Festival resonates with the feelings of today’s youth and celebrates the love and appreciation for dance – from the traditional to the contemporary. The exciting program culminates in the Showcase – a kaleidoscope of exciting and eclectic dance pieces guaranteed to evoke diverse feelings in the audience. Details of the Momentum 2011 are as follows:

Fringe Events • Festival Launch

Show Dates: 19 May 2011, Thursday Time of Show: 4.30pm – 5.15pm Venue: South Agora *Free Event

• LEAPS!

A FIRST!! Featuring works by our very own RP student choreographers Show Dates: 19 May 2011, Thursday Time of Show: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: TRCC Dance Studio 1 *Free Event

• Arts Platter (Traditional)

Show Dates: 24 May 2011 Time of Show: 4.30pm – 5.15pm Venue: South Agora *Free Event

especially when I need just that extra bit of money during emergencies.”

“Every cent has helped lessen the worries I had or even at

Main Showcase

“The SPMS has helped me to cover my transportation cost

Show Dates: 27 and 28 May 2011, Friday and Saturday Time of Show: 8pm – 9.30pm Venue: TRCC Theatre; Level 1 Ticket Price: $10 To book your tickets, kindly email your request to TRCC_Events@rp.sg.

least to fill my tummy so as to go through the long hours of school....” and definitely that took some burden off me.”

For more information and donation to the Needy Student Fund, please email to Help-Student@rp.sg.

*Information is accurate at time of print.

This is an

invitation to you to be part of our Momentum 2011 – Republic Polytechnic’s Dance Festival.