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Carolyn Choo
10 Dec 2016

 BA Hons, UM majoring in English

Effective Reading Project for Primary Schools, Singapore

UM research fellowship on communication strategies for Malaysian
Preschool children

MA UM Linguistics
Lecturer in English and English Literature
Corporate communications and human resource management

Diploma in Montessori Method of Education (MSN, UK)

Head, Dept of Early Childhood Education, SEGi College Subang Jaya
Workshops and parenting sessions in Malaysia, Iran, Korea, Myanmar,
Vietnam, China
Secretary, ECCE Council Malaysia

After SPM : A new chapter begins

After SPM : A new chapter begins

Get a job : family business, be own
boss, internship
Volunteer
Take a break gap year
Travel
Working holiday

Further your studies

Plenty of options

What are your choices?

Have a plan.
Long term?
Know your priorities.
Do your research.
Make the right choice!

27 Fields of Study

Know your interest what

you like ;
your strengths what you are
good in (results)

Know your goals - Career

opportunities? Purpose in
life?

Let someone else

decide?

So

Source:
Jobstreet (2013)
According to a survey by JobStreet (2016), the top five industries
that are recruiting right now are;
1. Manufacturing & logistics.
2. Banking & financial services.
3. Construction.
4. ICT.
5. Wholesale & Retail.

For the full list of critical

occupations, please download
the pilot Critical Occupations List
2015/2016 at
http://www.talentcorp.com.my/m
edia-centre/publications.

Foundation courses prepare students for

degree programmes offered by the same
university.
general ones like arts and science
foundation allow you to go into a variety of
arts- or science-based courses;
specific ones like business or engineering
foundation that prepare you specifically for
certain courses offered by the same
university.

What to study?

specific skills training

in various areas such
as hair, make-up,
beauty, grooming,
event planning

Syllabus / course content

General vs specialised study
Academic vs industry driven vs holistic
Relevant, accredited and up-to-date
Popular still available?

Assessment method
Coursework, exam
Home grown or external

Which education route?

Where to study?
Abroad or local
Public or private
The right fit

Fees
Financial aid: Scholarships, loans,
grants quota and deadlines
Payment mode
Hidden costs???

Reputation
Rating, recognition
Teaching staff credentials,
industry expertise
Social media

Duration
Intake dates
Completion in time to move to the next
level of study

Location & campus size

Distance from home
City; outskirts

Environment &Library; IT
Quiet, lively, modern or lots of traditions
Library; IT
Accommodation; Dining; sports

Students
Student size and make up
Alumni & success stories

Student experience
Extra-curricular activities
Student support services
Industry links

 Research
Visit the campus
Talk to
Dreams and reality check

An investment of time and money.

Which offers the best roi on your postsecondary education?
What allows you to fulfil the purpose
of your life?