My NUS Story

Amos Tan DDP in ChBE + Econs & USP

outline

• • • • • Workload USP: can I cope?

Advantages and Struggles of DDP+ USP USP Curriculum & Student Life What next?

module allocation

• • • Engineering: Typically Preallocation Economics: MPE then bidding USP: Foundation: Preallocate Inquiry: Bidding • If all else fails, find Lesley Poong 

workload

Year 1 Semester 2

workload

Year 2 Semester 1

workload

• 24-28 MCs per semester • 26-30 Curriculum hours • 24-46 hours of project/ tutorials/ assignment

USP: can I cope?

DDP + USP

Struggles • • • • Opportunity cost: NOC, Internships, UE Write great long essays while doing complex math NUS becomes your first home not your second Freshmen 15

DDP + USP

Benefits • • • • Makes you both multi- & inter-disciplinary Your Future Increased opportunities for International Programs Community of like-minded individuals

4 USP Curriculum

• Requires 3 Foundation, 8 Inquiry • and 1 Reflection Not required to take EG1108/EG1109/PC14 31/CM1501

USP Life

• • • • Residential Life Interest Groups Sports Family away from home

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