SMU economics or NTU Business

Originally Posted by Unregistered

There used to be quite a few SMU students at my firm a few years ago. The numbers are diminishing, as SMU students don't really have values like tenacity and being hard working. Many left within a few months for opportunities elsewhere.

SMU just breeds backstabbing politicians, fullstop.

I would disagree. As quite a number of people replied here already; smu students have more expoaure hands on and are very pro active. Its 1 of the reasons why I would choose them to work with.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

And your point is? This guy has a happy career, rather successful in life and can enjoy the fruits of his labour. So what if he was a nerd back in the first university, at a time when not many people even went to university? Meanwhile, you're just a struggling bitter young 'un who is mediocre and can't even spell properly wasting your life ranting online.

You sir, are a retard. Read this thread over again and come state his so called point or objective that the replier made.

Yes, he did use some profane terms like all god damm trolls on this forum, but i believe the point he was trying to make was that many many years ago there was only NUS as e uni of singapore that was only recognized and employers had not much of an option as compared to present day with more than 7 unis like SIT,SUTD, SIM etc.

As what this poster also mentioned:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

So competitive nowadays...

My cousin started out at Spring/EDB and is at MAS now doing quite well.

Back then in the late 90s, I think there was only Econs major from NUS FASS lol.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Think i'm really late for this since you probably started school already. Regardless of where you are, I personally think that both NTU BIZ and SMU BIZ/SMU ECONS all have very competitive students. The only thing that sets these two schools apart is that SMU students go all out to make connections, go to every event or seminar they can set their hands on, their school administrators are super proactive, so you are practically placed out there for people to bargain for you.

I have friends from both NTU BIZ and SMU BIZ, ntu peeps didnt change much still their same old self. People who go to SMU wants to be changed and go for internships even during their school term. Many employers i have heard now are inclined to employ SMU graduates since they try so hard to sell themselves, a sign of motivation. SMU students probably have more lobang also.

+1

Couldn't have said it more myself. These students don't need to be "forced" to take action or work hard. They are pro-active and vocal enough to do their job and contribute

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Wow maaaan. Someone really needs to chill the hell out and get a life! Who's the nerd here now LOL. Who gives a crap where this guy got his degree from or whether he was the nerd back in uni. He's happy with his life now. Evidently you are not. Who's the bigger loser here?

I'm not the one flaming to different threads made and certainly not the one showing how big my E-peen is

Calmyotitsnerd

Originally Posted by Unregistered

For me, if I had to recommend potential graduates I'd prefer SMU students. NTU students always stick to the conventional wisdom, which is safe, but may not always be right. They always follow strictly according to the knowledge taught to them by accademic institutions.

SMU students on the other hand, go all out to find new innovative ways that are outside or is an extention of what they are thought academically through creative thinking.

I do not know what "technical knowledge" you are referring to, because all uni's teach their students relevant information pertaining to their majors and SMU students are very well trained in terms of academic knowledge and Hands on know how, because of their MBA style of teaching where teaching is pro-active and every one is encouraged to speak up at all times and there is a greater flow of knowledge.

SMU students are more street smart, and can come with out of the box solutions not in their textbook to solve different challenges that arises.

I feel that it is NTU students who need more mentoring and guidance. I feel less worried working with an SMU student because I know he/she can be pro-active enough to go asking around for help if he/she needs it or to gain more new knowledge and find new ways to help out with the company.

The NTU are the more quiet laid-back ones that needs a jumpstart

Seeing replies on this thread just make me worried but to each his own I guess.

In certain disciplines such as Finance or Accounting, your basic grasp of "technical knowledge" and "conventional wisdom" (such as 1+1=2) need to be there in order to make meaningful discussions in order to be able to even challenge the norms. At my department, the ntu grads are clearly stronger in their technical foundations. Obviously this is not to say smu grads learnt nothing - just a tad weaker in the foundations and need more guidance and mentoring.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Seeing replies on this thread just make me worried but to each his own I guess.

In certain disciplines such as Finance or Accounting, your basic grasp of "technical knowledge" and "conventional wisdom" (such as 1+1=2) need to be there in order to make meaningful discussions in order to be able to even challenge the norms. At my department, the ntu grads are clearly stronger in their technical foundations. Obviously this is not to say smu grads learnt nothing - just a tad weaker in the foundations and need more guidance and mentoring.

Hmmm personal preferences i guess. For me, smu students i work with have no challenges obtaining mastery in their basic foundations. Its because they are already have a firm ground in their hands on and technical expertise they can innovate and come up with better ways to do things. That makes them stand out from the other 2 unis

But all unis produce grads that have strength and weakness too

I love how this thread has devolved into insecure SMU students taking wild swings at any self perceived slight to their school hahaha

does the 'S' in SMU stand for schmuck? I suppose the level of maturity of some of the posters here is also indicative of the quality of class 'participation' that occurs in this school

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I love how this thread has devolved into insecure SMU students taking wild swings at any self perceived slight to their school hahaha

Le me taking a stroll in le sg forums when suddenly..

A WILD NERD APPEARS

Originally Posted by Unregistered

does the 'S' in SMU stand for schmuck? I suppose the level of maturity of some of the posters here is also indicative of the quality of class 'participation' that occurs in this school

WILD NERD USES NERD RAGE.

ALL OTHER NERDS START RAGING.

ITS SUPER EFFECTIVE!

All trolls gain +50 exp

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I love how this thread has devolved into insecure SMU students taking wild swings at any self perceived slight to their school hahaha

You know whats more lovable? Self-absorbed f.uck nuts coming in here to wildly perceive anyone here who has good things to say about a particular uni to be "insecure and students of that school"

Originally Posted by Unregistered

does the 'S' in SMU stand for schmuck? I suppose the level of maturity of some of the posters here is also indicative of the quality of class 'participation' that occurs in this school

Actually it stands for "singapore"
.smu.edu.sg

But I think that word stated by you fully describes and define an arrogant incompetent twit like yourself. Afterall, what kind of foolish and contemptible moron would flame at smu students by merely seeing things that are posted on the forum..

You jealous bro?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I love how this thread has devolved into insecure SMU students taking wild swings at any self perceived slight to their school hahaha

does the 'S' in SMU stand for schmuck? I suppose the level of maturity of some of the posters here is also indicative of the quality of class 'participation' that occurs in this school

The level of intelligence radiating from this thread is simply astounding...

What uni do you come from anyway? SIM?