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Originally Posted by bongewj
I will be studying Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor under DSTA scholarship. bond is 6 years. does that help?
In addition, can i know how much value an overseas education adds when looking for a job. Assuming that i leave after the bond, does it really matter if, e.g. i get a masters from stanford or mit? will they look at work experience more or education?
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You're in trouble.
DSTA is a phone caller's job. All you do is pick up the phone and procure equipment.
6 years is also a very long time. During those times, you will have your annual pay increases in small amounts. Not to mention that the scholarship is only worth SGD$30,000 per year. $120,000/6 = $20,000 paid back per year. Very slow repayment terms.
In 2010, there was a "graduate harvest" of 1st class and 2nd upper honours from
NUS to
DSTA. Pay ranged around $3600. So competition is going to be stiff. Their contracts last for 2 years.