202 1 Problems Needing Attention in Studying in Singapore

202 1 Problems Needing Attention in Studying in Singapore

First, private choices need to be cautious.

If you don't apply for public schools in Singapore, private universities in Singapore are also a good choice, but some schools are inevitably not qualified enough. Remind parents and students that they must pay attention to:

1. It is necessary to confirm whether the applicant school has the qualification certification of the Education Department of the China Embassy, and whether it has obtained the quality grade qualification certification and the guarantee mark of the consumer association.

2. Inquire and understand the relevant information about studying abroad, such as the qualifications of the applying school, through the Education Foreign Supervision Information Network of the Ministry of Education, or consult the foreign embassies in China and the Study Abroad Service Center of the Ministry of Education.

Second, attendance.

Immigration Singapore is very concerned about the attendance rate of international students. If the attendance rate is less than 90%, they will be directly sent back to China and refused the next visa application.

Therefore, in order to avoid such problems, international students must ensure their attendance in class. If there are special circumstances such as sick leave, they should apply to the submitting school in time. (Singapore schools only look for sick leave written by western medicine! Sick leave issued by Chinese medicine is not recognized by the school)

Third, the problem of life.

1. About wearing

The temperature in Singapore is warm and humid all year round, with an average annual temperature of 22-27℃. In terms of clothes, you need to prepare shirts, T-shirts, pants, shorts and other clothes, and you need to bring formal clothes. Of course, you need to prepare some formal clothes, because it can be used in some formal occasions, such as school receptions and various activities.

2. About diet

Due to the local multiculturalism, Singapore has gathered various ethnic specialties, including Chinese food, Malaysian food and Thai food, so there is no need to worry about the inadaptability of the diet.

3. About accommodation (renting)

All lease conditions should be recorded in black and white, including any extra expenses of the landlord; Remember the verbal and safety of the housing agency; Don't sign the lease without the correct name and address of the landlord.

4. About travel

Singapore has developed public transport facilities, including taxis, buses and subways, so it is quite convenient to travel in Singapore. In Singapore, you can take the bus and subway with "Yi Cartoon". It is worth noting that cars in Singapore drive on the left!

Students in private schools are not allowed to go out to work. If found, they will be sent back to China directly.

5. Don't litter.

In Singapore, littering is the most easily violated law. You know, in Singapore, this is considered extremely impolite behavior, and you will be fined 1000 Singapore dollars. At the same time, you may be punished by labor law. This is something that international students must keep in mind. This is not only a strict provision of Singapore law, but also a direct manifestation of your personal quality and cultivation.

6. Protect the public environment

In Singapore, there are strict measures to protect the public environment, such as spitting, not flushing after going to the toilet and other minor problems in real life, which have been brought into the legal system. In addition to financial fines, according to the labor law, many of them will be punished twice, and crossing the road is also prohibited.

7. Smoking instructions

In Singapore, people really don't approve of smoking. Smoking is strictly prohibited in elevators, public transport, public buildings, especially in government offices. Offenders will be fined S $500. Ask the other person's permission before smoking.

8. Language problems

Because Singapore is a bilingual country, Chinese can be communicated freely in the local area, so many people may ignore some language problems. For example, in Singapore, the meaning of the word quality and quality is completely opposite to the domestic usage and meaning.

The domestic terminal building is called the passenger terminal building over there, and there are still many such problems. If we don't pay attention to this language phenomenon, it will easily lead to unnecessary misunderstandings and contradictions.

Four. Other issues

1. Studying and working abroad

Full-time students of public universities in Singapore must work no more than 16 hours per week during their school days, but they must obtain the consent of their schools in advance. During the school holidays, international students can work full-time without applying for a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower.

2. Overstaying problem

For international students, after arriving in Singapore, they should get the "Student Pass" from the local immigration office as soon as possible, which is a permit provided by Singapore for international students to participate in the new full-time courses. The validity of the visa depends on the length of the course students attend, and they can make multiple trips.

With this certificate, international students can freely enter and leave Singapore during their studies. However, it should be noted that when holding a student ID card or other long-term card, you must pay special attention to the validity period and remember to update it in time before the certificate expires.

If overstaying is found, the lighter will be fined, and the heavier will face imprisonment. And once the record is left, it will be very difficult to apply for a visa later.

Guide to studying in Singapore.

I. Official accreditation

Singapore has its own accreditation system for higher education institutions, Edutrust. Since 20 10, we have been conducting an all-round audit of domestic universities. Accredited schools are all excellent universities with excellent academic performance, and they are also the first choice for everyone to study abroad. Don't worry about being recognized.

When you choose the students to study abroad, go to official website first to see if the school has received the certification of Edutrust, which will have obvious signs. Only with certification can we safely carry out the next inspection.

Second, partners

The overseas cooperative institutions of the school can also show the reputation of the school from the side, because they are generally cooperative institutions at the same level. If you don't know much about the school and the strength of the school, you can look at the reputation of the school that he cooperates with.

Moreover, if there is better university cooperation, we can obtain various resources from each other, and students can better receive teaching and enjoy resources. If you can exchange studies, you can also get two academic certificates.

Third, the background configuration

A university with a long history is not necessarily a good university, but the proportion of good universities in new universities is certainly not as high as that in old universities, and the network resources behind the schools are not comparable, so we should try our best to choose a good history and a good reputation.

The scale of the school should match its own development. At least ensure that the hardware can be used for teaching better, and the teaching equipment will not be stretched, thus affecting students' normal professional study. Of course, the service of the software should also be comfortable.

Fourth, social recognition.

In addition, it is necessary to examine the evaluation of the school by society, enterprises and students, both positive and negative, and we should not just look at the results given by the school officials, because only students who have studied can give real service and life.

Society and enterprises will accept graduates, and their ability can indirectly reflect the teaching level of the school, so it is also worth learning.

Extended reading: learning the common sense of Singapore etiquette and taboos

First, gifts and giveaways

When Singaporeans invite you to their home for dinner, bringing a small gift (a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers) will make the hostess very happy. In Singapore, it is impolite to open a gift in front of the giver, so don't be surprised that the host won't open the package immediately after receiving your gift.

Second, table manners.

Singaporeans often use chopsticks and spoons, and restaurants also provide forks. You can use it when eating chicken or other poultry. Especially when eating with Malays and Indians, you can imitate them to use their right hand instead of chopsticks and use banana leaves instead of plates. When eating, chopsticks should not be placed on bowls or plates, and should not be crossed. They should be placed on brackets, soy sauce plates or plates. When there are sailors, fishermen or other boating enthusiasts at the same table, don't turn over the half-eaten fish on the plate. You should remove the fishbone and continue to eat the fish below, otherwise it will mean capsizing.

Third, pay attention to environmental sanitation.

In Singapore, we must always pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene! Spitting and littering will be punished 1000 yuan! Strictly enforce the law in places where smoking is prohibited, and a fine of S $500 will be imposed for no smoking.

Fourth, taboo.

(1) behavior taboo

The following actions are considered extremely rude by Singaporeans: pointing your index finger at someone, hitting the other person's open palm with a clenched fist, or clenching your fist with your thumb between your index finger and middle finger. Don't put your hands on your hips at will, otherwise it will be misunderstood as anger.

(2) New Year taboo

Don't sweep the floor or wash your hair during the New Year, or your good luck will be swept away. Don't break anything in the house, especially the mirror, because it will herald the division of the family or other unfortunate things; Don't wear old clothes, needles and scissors, they will bring bad luck.

(3) digital taboo

Singaporeans think that 4, 6, 7, 13, 37 and 69 are negative numbers and hate "7" most, so they try to avoid this number at ordinary times.

(4) color taboo

Singaporeans regard black as an unlucky color, and purple is not popular. They prefer red, which symbolizes solemnity, enthusiasm, excitement, courage and generosity. They also welcome blue and green.

(5) Pattern taboo

Singapore prohibits the use of Tathagata images on commodity packaging, and also prohibits the use of religious terms. Taboo patterns of pigs and turtles.

(6) Conversation taboo

When socializing with Singaporeans, we are forbidden to talk about political gains and losses, racial friction, religious right and wrong, spouse situation and so on. I prefer to exchange travel experiences and see local delicious food and famous restaurants during my trip. Singaporeans are introverted and joke less. And don't say "congratulations on getting rich" to Singaporeans, because they understand "wealth" as "ill-gotten wealth" or "rich and heartless".

Extended reading: reasons for studying in Singapore

1, high education quality and high diploma recognition.

Singapore's education system is a global innovative education system, and the investment of Singapore government in education accounts for 4% of the gross national product. Following the education system of the Commonwealth and the international teaching level, many world-class universities favor Singapore's basic education courses.

2. Social stability and low crime rate.

Singapore has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Therefore, students studying in Singapore have neither personal safety concerns nor easy to go astray.

3. Cultural diversity and tolerance

Singapore is a multicultural and inclusive country. You can see many languages, colors, cultures and religious beliefs everywhere in this city. Moreover, there is a large proportion of Chinese in Singapore, and there is little difference in living habits and thinking patterns.

4. Unique bilingual teaching system.

The unique experience in bilingual education environment is one of the important reasons for attracting a large number of international students to study abroad. In Singapore, students can greatly improve their English level in the whole English teaching and living environment. As one of the mainstream languages, Chinese can also ensure students' daily communication.

5. There are many opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.

Singapore has a highly developed economy, many employment opportunities and a broader development space. Moreover, the school has also built a recruitment platform for students, which has improved the employment rate of students. The starting salary of Singapore University graduates can reach 65,438 RMB +0 to 40,000 RMB, and the employment rate is over 90%.

6. springboard for European and American countries

Singapore is regarded by China students as the most suitable springboard for studying abroad, and is called the "golden springboard". Many students want to study in Europe and America, and they have no language scores, so Singapore is a good transition place.

7. The cost is lower than that in Europe and America.

The annual tuition and living expenses in Singapore are about18-280,000, including many scholarships and grants.

8. Close to China.

It only takes 4-5 hours to fly from China to Singapore, and the air ticket is less than 1000 RMB. You can go home to visit relatives during winter and summer vacations or longer holidays.