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2. If students are good at mathematics
and science, but not so interested in England and Ireland
them, should they give up the science
stream?
If the ability is not an issue, choices
should always be made according to
personal interests. This is because
when one is intrigued by things learnt
in the stream, no matter how difficult
it is, they would try their best to
understand it. In contrast, if a person
is not interested in the chosen stream,
no matter how easy it was, it will still

be difficult for that person.

3. If students are good in both arts and
science, how should they choose?

In this case, students are encouraged
to do an aptitude test to find out
their career goals and come up with Angela sharing her experience
an ideal decision. It is important

to note that, unlike science stream On the 29th of July, Kuen Cheng High After a short Q&A session, Angela Koh
students, it is harder for art and School Counselling Department jointly Zi Xuan, an alumna of Kuen Cheng High
commerce stream students to cross organised a sharing session, for Senior School and a current student at the University
over to the science department since Middle Two and Three students, with the of Glasgow shared her experiences studying

their science knowledge is limited till United Kingdom Education Centre (UEKC) abroad.
Junior Middle 3. regarding further studies in England and
Ireland. Joyce then shared some information

Finally, the webinar came to about part-time jobs and the accommodation

an end with a group photo session. The session kicked off with Dr Joyce options available. In addition, she told us
Many thanks to Madam Lim and from the UEKC playing a video to give that what’s most important is self-discipline
the Counseling Department for students a preliminary understanding of and financial management.
organising this fruitful webinar for these countries.

all Junior Middle 3 students as they The session ended after a lucky draw
learned more about how to choose Next up, Ms Charlotte from UKEC and taking a group photo.
their streams for the Senior Middle shared information on education pathways,
years. course categories, qualifications, fees,
scholarships, backup routes and application Reported by: Goh Zhi Xin Sr2ScA
methods. Photography by: Counselling Department

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