Now, after the end of my relief teaching at CCHSM, I headed back to school, SP. Being a student once again.
In fact, my polytechnic days were pretty monotonous. Didn't exactly spend a lot of effort studying. Most of the time, giving part time private tuition, and back to CCHSM for my CI duties.
My first year in SP was a piece of cake. The first year modules were kind of general and that it's not too difficult to understand the concepts and hence, their applications. Also, with the academic advantage over the rest (I think my course requires a maximum of 18 points for entry, but I entered using a single digit), scoring excellent results is not an issue for a start.
Also at this same time, my participation in CCHSM NPCC was immense. In fact, I spent more time and effort in CCHSM NPCC than in my school work. It was also, at this point in time, that the people in my credit list as mentioned, were becoming NCOs for the unit. Unfortnately, it was also at this point in time where there is a change in command of the officer-in-charge. Normally, you can expect new leader with the zest and vibes to carry out a lot of activities. It was not the case in this situation. Initially, things were rather OK. But towards the end, things get bitter. The story is so long that I would not be able to move on, so that portion of memory is dedicated to those who knew about the incident, and those whom are involved.
Moving on, for my second year, I got to choose a major of study. There's "Industrial Chemical", "Food Technology" & "Polymer Technology" options. Initially, I'm very keen on the "Industrial Chemistry" option. But somehow, I changed my mind and went for the "Food Technology" option. Reason being, for "Food Technology", I can venture into business and F&B aspect, and not totally very Science oriented. And that's how I am who I am now.
OK, there's no more CCHSM NPCC for me for my second year due to some issues. I didn't do anything much but focus a bit more on my studies and more onto observation. Observing more of the people and things around me. Blah blah and blah.
Final year. Final year project. I'm working with 2 other classmates on formulation a new age beverage. I'm not too sure if you guys recall of a kind of soft drink, with jelly beads suspended in it. Yes, suspended. Not floating or sinking. When you shake the can of bottle around, the beads will still be suspended. Spent most of my time in the laboratory doing trials and conducting tests and then preparing some business proposals and reports, and conducting surveys and sensory evaluation for the product. And finally, the packaging and marketing of the product. All work, but it makes time flies.
Although there's no more CCHSM NPCC, I still make it a point to keep in touch with the people in my Credit List. That explains why we were still togther as a group till now, and that's more than 10 years ago!
After graduation from SP with a Diploma in Chemical Process Technology (Food Technology)(With Merits) (Yes, that's how long my diploma is, can you imagine when I was asked to fill in my highest education level in the various forms), I began to work for a fair bit before moving on for National Service next. I worked in a private tuition centre, marking papers and so on. Earning a bit of money along the way.
Next up, about my life in National Service. Because of its sensitivity, it will be just some interesting snippets. So stay tuned...
In fact, my polytechnic days were pretty monotonous. Didn't exactly spend a lot of effort studying. Most of the time, giving part time private tuition, and back to CCHSM for my CI duties.
My first year in SP was a piece of cake. The first year modules were kind of general and that it's not too difficult to understand the concepts and hence, their applications. Also, with the academic advantage over the rest (I think my course requires a maximum of 18 points for entry, but I entered using a single digit), scoring excellent results is not an issue for a start.
Also at this same time, my participation in CCHSM NPCC was immense. In fact, I spent more time and effort in CCHSM NPCC than in my school work. It was also, at this point in time, that the people in my credit list as mentioned, were becoming NCOs for the unit. Unfortnately, it was also at this point in time where there is a change in command of the officer-in-charge. Normally, you can expect new leader with the zest and vibes to carry out a lot of activities. It was not the case in this situation. Initially, things were rather OK. But towards the end, things get bitter. The story is so long that I would not be able to move on, so that portion of memory is dedicated to those who knew about the incident, and those whom are involved.
Moving on, for my second year, I got to choose a major of study. There's "Industrial Chemical", "Food Technology" & "Polymer Technology" options. Initially, I'm very keen on the "Industrial Chemistry" option. But somehow, I changed my mind and went for the "Food Technology" option. Reason being, for "Food Technology", I can venture into business and F&B aspect, and not totally very Science oriented. And that's how I am who I am now.
OK, there's no more CCHSM NPCC for me for my second year due to some issues. I didn't do anything much but focus a bit more on my studies and more onto observation. Observing more of the people and things around me. Blah blah and blah.
Final year. Final year project. I'm working with 2 other classmates on formulation a new age beverage. I'm not too sure if you guys recall of a kind of soft drink, with jelly beads suspended in it. Yes, suspended. Not floating or sinking. When you shake the can of bottle around, the beads will still be suspended. Spent most of my time in the laboratory doing trials and conducting tests and then preparing some business proposals and reports, and conducting surveys and sensory evaluation for the product. And finally, the packaging and marketing of the product. All work, but it makes time flies.
Although there's no more CCHSM NPCC, I still make it a point to keep in touch with the people in my Credit List. That explains why we were still togther as a group till now, and that's more than 10 years ago!
After graduation from SP with a Diploma in Chemical Process Technology (Food Technology)(With Merits) (Yes, that's how long my diploma is, can you imagine when I was asked to fill in my highest education level in the various forms), I began to work for a fair bit before moving on for National Service next. I worked in a private tuition centre, marking papers and so on. Earning a bit of money along the way.
Next up, about my life in National Service. Because of its sensitivity, it will be just some interesting snippets. So stay tuned...
