Interview with Ms Karen Chia
Ms Chia (extreme right, in red) with her students It may be the term-break for most students, but most lecturers are already busy planning lessons for the next semester. Ms Karen Chia from the School of Business Management (SBM) is no exception. She is a personal mentor to her class MK1321 - Diploma in Marketing, and also lectures on �Entrepreneurship and International Business�, a module that is infamous for being one of the most challenging of the SBM modules. Having been with NYP for 11 years, her passion towards her students and teaching has not withered since Day One. �My students are the main reason I love coming to work, and I find teaching and interacting with them the most exciting part of my day. I have had many batches who have graduated and still keep in touch,� says Ms Chia fondly. She credits the 3 R�s for her strong connection with her students. �The first R is �Relate�. Trying to relate to whatever triumphs or problems your students go through is important, especially ...