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What made you choose to study overseas in x country?

NTuandNTu? to attend, both already had a specific course in Malaysia. Applying with a personal
Before deciding on what university fees are cheaper than private universities

in mind, they only needed to figure out statement, Ze An even got a principal’s
which university provided the best course recommendation letter, nailing him a

down to universities that ranked high for he still scored wonderfully and used it
Interviewing People Who Could Be You! material for them. Wen Xu narrowed spot in NTU even before SUEC, though
computer science, applying with his SUEC for scholarship applications. Ze An also
results alongside a personal statement and prefers a Chinese-oriented environment,
Jointly reported by: scholarship interview. but didn’t choose China due to expenses
Lee Jun Koi Sr1ScC and censorship.
Jess Khoo Sr2ScA
Meanwhile, Ze An chose to study
in Taiwan since their national university
Imagine yourself atop the stage, flanked by your classmates, as you bathe in the
glory of success, reaching the finalé of your high school years. Congratulations, you’ve
graduated! But as the wave of accomplishment you’re riding on slowly ebbs away, you’re
left stranded with a rather pressing question.... How much are the expenses to live in your current country?
Tips on managing work and studies?
...

For expenses, their main students also have to work in Singapore
“What’s next?” concerns were regarding rent. Rent costs for 3 years before going anywhere else.

approximately RM2000 monthly for Wen Xu, Wen Xu’s personal preference for working

“NTU as in my NTU?” 5th June, 2023. while Ze An spends RM1500 for half a year. while studying would be to limit work to
Fortunately, tuition fees and living expenses 16 hours a week (40 hours when off-term)

“No wait, I mean the other NTU-’’ Two alumni, graduates, seniors, friends. are mostly relieved by their scholarships. as he works part-time currently (but we
can’t say too much, we have an NDA). For

We interviewed Chan Wen Xu and Ngew Ze An, both graduated in 2021 having The universities also provide part- soon-to-be pharmacist Ze An, his course
taken SUEC. Wen Xu currently studies computer science in Nanyang Technological time jobs and work-study schemes for certification isn’t eligible in Malaysia, thus
University (NTU) in Singapore, while Ze An studies Pharmacy in National Taiwan students. In Singapore, international forcing him to work overseas instead.

University (also NTU).

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