A thought in my mind.

This is just a random thought that passes through my mind last sem, I didn’t give it a thorough thought. But now, I don’t know why it comes back again.

I thought of changing my course to MAEC. Pros and Cons to it.

My mother asked why am I only studying Math. I said it’s my major, but I study things with regard to many types of mathematics, which is why I took 3 modules per sem for the math major core. “U only study Math, what about other things?” That time, my cousin also encourages me to take up econs, it’s a very flexible and marketable subject. However, at the time I was applying, I didn’t know how Econs in uni is like. Writing essays and case studies? I am not good at it. But after I took a sem of econs as UE, I realize it wasn’t what I had thought earlier. Perhaps I couldn’t judge much at only a module (which I think econs major will find it quite manageable). In addition, when I was in JC, I felt studying econs was a lot more stress than other subjects, because it deals with a lot more of concepts and memory work which I am not good at. I couldn’t concentrate on it when something is distracting me. Furthermore, I didn’t score well in A level Econs.

I think MAEC is the only course which distinguishes you as a student of NTU SPMS, besides, I think it is more prestigious too. For the rest of the 3 courses, NUS offers too and they offer you with double majors, what sort of combination you want. In addition, I have already checked out the MOE website which mentioned that a degree from NUS stats can allow you to teach in Sec sch, no longer what I have read last year. However, in the MAEC part, the possible teaching subject is only math but not econs. Although I have already wanted my path to be teaching, a degree in MAEC will be more marketable than with only a single major right? At least with a math and econs, I can still venture into society with an econs background. I really think econs is a very useful subject, but the concepts are too much for me. Hai, I fear this and that, then there are not much choices for me already. I will never accomplish anything if I don’t step out of my comfort zone. I find that I am only touching on Math, Math, Math .. although there are minors and electives. There is still not much variation still, being a single major degree, rather than a combined degree which touches on both elements. I find that I am studying without any aim but to score well in exams. But still, it has its limitations as compared to a double major as well. My plan is doing a single major and double minor, but if I am an MAEC student, I will be doing combined degree and single minor (what will be my 2nd teaching subject then?) Does double minor sound quite useless? Or should I just go and take second major, then I must while change course to math and econs. Anyway, zy mentioned to me that MAEC is a competitive course, on one hand fighting with econs major, on the other hand fighting with math majors like us... Well, I think I’m crazy and too ambitious. Econs is a nice subject, I like it. But, to me, it’s just 吃力不讨好。

I have counted my Aus. Actually, math majors like me can finish their cores in 2 years. But there are certain levels we can’t possibly clear everything at one go. So we actually spend another 2 years clearing other electives. Is having 45 Aus of UEs a good or bad thing? Some would rather devote their time to core instead; some would like more electives to choose from (aimlessly). Actually, 45 Aus are enough to take a second major, with some overloading of Aus. Ok, I am ambitious again. Is having a higher GPA good? Or the content that you are studying is important?

Perhaps if I really change course, I may not adapt to the change of environment. Though there is a possibility that a MAS student can change course. Who knows? I may drop back again.

Am I really really going to step out of my comfort zone? I have already gone this far, should I just give up my thought? I hope I won’t regret. At least I am still doing a minor (hopefully I can use this to earn my second teaching subject)