Study Skills Workshop

You will learn:

Memory Skills
Concentration Techniques
Notes making skills
Confidence Booster

FMO Photos

Courtesy of photographers of the MI Club, some of the orientation photos are up in the web. Check out these albums.

Additionally, class photos are also uploaded onto the OLT albums.

New Email - Outlook.com

With the new email services @ outlook.com, our student emails have been changed to <YourAdmissionNumber>@mymail.nyp.edu.sg.

Basically, we are going to have better function & features than previously. It have a huge mailbox storage size of 10GB with maximum attachment size of 20MB per mail. Not only that, you can pick your own web browsers like IE, Firefox and Safari too.

Since our email have changed, websites which require our email to login will be impacted too. For example, "http://msdn70.e-academy.com/nanpol_seng" which provide us with the Microsoft software throughout the school semester.

So start trying out your new email account :)

Postscript - On Default Password

1. NRIC Number (All Caps)
2. Passport Number
   

Contributed by Ci Qing

Bursary Application - 20 APR -17 MAY '09

Hi, if you are in need of financial assistance, do consider applying for the CDC/CCC-Poly Bursary ($1200) and MOE Bursary ($800). More information can be obtained from this page. The application period is from 20th Apr to 17th May 2009.

THE first Day

so finally these are the shots of the first day of the FMO
snippets of the OGLs and freshmen in action will be seen
enjoy!!!

Contributed by Gaya

Freshmen's cheers by Gaya

the first day of FMO...what can i say...AMAZING!!!
from the beginning to the end it just got me going down memory lane again...back to my orientation.
the gungho OGLs, the constant encouragement, the shy and slightly hesitant freshmen..hahaha...
its all the same all over again and i had fun running around getting shots of moments that they might one day be a part of, as OGLs, again!
the complete circle isn't it
i am really lucky to be doing this for FYP...who would want to complain, i get to watch the fun ;)
look out for more posts people

Buying a Laptop

Please refer to this post and the links below. They may answer your questions on which laptop to buy, coming promotions and roadshows.

Fujitsu - http://www.asiapac.com.sg/nyp_ifl/
ACER - http://www.acer.com.sg/nypcnl/
Sapura Technology - http://www.sapura.com.sg/nyp/

Happy getting one :)

OGL Training Camp - Sharing from Seniors

"This camp is one of the most successful camps I have ever seen. It’s not just because of the EXCOs of this camp, but also the OGLs that participate in this camp. The OGLs told me “seniors, we learnt a lot from this camp, this camp teaches me how to be more discipline and also how to work as a team” I feel the sense of achievement as this is what we seniors want to teach them and now they have learnt. It will be up to them to teach to the next batch of OGLs."

MI Club President & Camp Commander. Jingjie

"During the camp, their discipline level is very low. They treat the camp more of a leisure camp then a training camp. When we push them harder, they get into the situation and learn from the mistakes they did. They also learn the differences between on and off tag. The serious attitude during work and when we play around and joke. I see many potential leaders and great supporters in the OGLs ... Their changes in planning stage really makes me feel proud of them. They changed to a more discipline and caring as a whole."

Mei Yi

" ... the camp has really prepared them for the planning stage which is the crucial part of the whole event, "Freshmen Orientation"."

Shu Hui

OGL Training Camp 2009

From OGL Training Camp 2009

"The OGL Training Camp is one of the BEST camp I have attended. It instilled great discipline and also at the same time, allowing us to be trained to be OGL." AJ

"With this training camp, I understand how a team should work and how to solve conflicts among each other. Also, I discovered that being in a team gives me a sense of belonging. This camp is definitely an important stage before the planning stage for the Freshman Orientation 2009. " Audrey

"Other than teamwork, discipline is another important thing I learn from this Orientation Group Leadership Camp. We must have self discipline to be able to complete the task on hand which we will continue the flow of the other works. This will also contribute to the overall development of the project on hand. In short, this Orientation Group Leadership Training Camp helps us bond with each other and we learn to adapt with one another. This way, we benefit and be able to cover each other’s back." Jung Meng

"I learnt a lot of things in the camp. One of it will be the importance of teamwork, without teamwork, we will not be able to complete the games. Teamwork is also important as as long as we all stand up for each other, One For All, All For One, nothing is impossible at all!" Ethel

"After this camp, I have a new view for being a ogl. Starting, I thought joining ogl is just having fun and making new friends, but now I think being an ogl is not an easy job, they are a lot of responsibility. Even though being ogl is tough, I never regret joining." Eugene

"Every camp is all about having fun, making friends and enjoying the games. However, this camp, known as the Orientation Group Leader training camp, is totally different from a normal camp. This camp ensures the total greatness in emphasising team bonding and spirit." Fathur

"Personally I feel that this camp really bond us together." Shi Yong

"The camp allows us to create a unique bond of friendship among our fellow OGLs. It has a very unique way of instilling the different values that we need to know. Though it was tiring but all in all it was worth it. It also proves that not everything can be learnt in a typical classroom or lecture environment. Most poly students are also “hands on people”. Hence the camp is a very good for poly students." Hannah

"... the seniors always give us good encouragement whenever we felt like giving up." Hazip

"This camp let us come together and have a common goal to strive together. We learnt to compromise and communicate with one another to solve problems. Discipline is also one of the things that I learnt. We must have self-discipline to finish all the work that we are assigned to before we play. There’s a time to play and time to work." Iris

"In NYP, we were given a chance to lead the new batch of freshmen around the school. But nobody is born a leader. We need training. I feel that the trainings and the programmes benefits us a lot. It teaches us almost all the attributes in being a good leader. I was in a uniform group and I think that this camp is even better than my previous training camp. It really let me know myself better." Jun Ye

"The deepest impression I had was when we had to present on the situational scenario and our team only came up with only 5 ideas, each person 1 idea ... Being a shy girl, it was a challenge for me to present straight and explain to the seniors and Ms Cynthia my points. But however nervous I was, when it’s my turn to say my points, words just flew out fluently. Never did I imagine that I can do that in front of crowds! It was a breakthrough for me but nevertheless, I still got a long way to do before I can express myself better." Ai Tong

OGL Training Camp 2009 was organised by students in the Multimedia & Infocomm Club. The above highly condensed quotes are just their sharing. Expect Part 2, Part 3, ... Part x ... :)

Jobs Alert

Alumni looking for someone who is interested to do a part-time programming work from home ? Got to be keen in LAMP and pretty ok with PHP. Probably meet up once a week. Paid monthly. Email us if you are keen.

Going Dalian, China

Hi Everyone, Yong Wee and Keng Toon are organising an educational trip to Dalian on 15th June. If you are keen to go, please contact them at 65500962 & 65500824 respectively. Details on the trip are as follows :

Visits include

• Dalian Software Park (大连软件园)
• Hewlett Packard (HP)Global Solution Centre (惠普全球客户服务中心)
• NeuSoft (东软)
• Dalian University and Institution
• Sunasia Ocean World (圣亚海洋海底世界)
• Xinghai Square (星海湾广场)
• Waxwork World Celebrity Museum (世界名人蜡像馆)
• Film and Television Arts Centre (影视艺术中心)
• Geology Museum (地质博物馆)
• AND many other places ...

Cost is approximately $1260 for 6 Days & 5 Nights. Funding is available. Please contact the organisers for more information.

Interview @ SMU

I recently got shortlisted for an interview with SMU in the faculty of Accountancy. Somehow, it feels like a JOB INTERVIEW. While at the waiting room, it was very suffocating as everyone out there were all so nervous. It was an individual interview therefore making me feel like a pressure cooker that might explode any moment. I got interviewed by a Professor and a year 3 student. Questions were more centered on why I chose the course and how big an interest it is for me. I remember 1 question which made me think hard. "What legacy do you want to leave in a company that you're going to work for". I can't remember what i said but it's a good question for me to ponder about. So all in all, I'm keeping my fingers crossed hoping that I can get in! ALL THE BEST!

For an interview:
Be Yourself
Be Calm
Be Confident
and most importantly, SMILE!