Five things I wish I�d known when I joined NYP
When I found out I was joining NYP after my �O� Levels, I was worried about coping with a new environment. Even before the Freshmen Orientation Camp, I had asked relatives and siblings who had studied in polytechnics about all the ins and outs of polytechnic life. My emotions were like a roller coaster and I wanted to know exactly what to expect before entering NYP. Time does fly and now I am in my second year in NYP. I have learnt a lot, but if I could start all over again, there are five things I wish I�d known: 1. Know Your Course Specializations NYP offers about 50 diploma programmes, and certain courses have their own specialisations, which have to be selected in the second or third year. For example, Molecular Biotechnology offers specialisations in Biomedical Sciences or Molecular Biotechnology, while Business Management offers seven specialisations! Most of my friends did not know this, which led them to making last minute decisions. I�d recommend that you find out m...