yes, i know, have disappeared for quite a long time.
well, ive been really busy pulling myself together and making crucial decisions for my next step in life.
Yeah, i didnt do so well for my O levels, i wont say my results here.
But, thats over now. Main thing is to decide what i wanna do next in my life.
1. ITE? higher nitec.
2. Private diploma?
3. Army?
4. Poly?
These 4 options have their pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages.
Each of these options have their own setbacks.
Therefore, it is really difficult to decide.

Okay so currently, i wish to apply for a private institution.
Known as MDIS. some of you might heard of it, some of you might not.
MDIS is a private institution just like SIM.
I plan to go there to take my professional certificate in psychology and then diploma and so on and forth.
Yes, they provide courses too. and i want to take the course that i have the most interest in for a long time, School Of Psychology.
However, sadly, my interest has the least options in the future.
Meaning, if i take the path of psychology, my pathway, future job opportunities will be very narrow.
Why? Because in Psychology, you need a minimum of a DEGREE or MASTERS to get you a good place in the workforce.
Yes, a diploma is still a certificate, but it is not very recognized, plus the fact that it is from a private institution, my chances are slimmer.
I have done my research for the past 4 days.
Yes, non stop research and planning for this. I have been to so many websites, took down so many notes and information, called private institutions regarding enquiries and even attended a roadshow by MDIS earlier today at Orchard.
This is how dedicated i am in taking up psychology.
Yes, i do understand that it would be a very tough, stressful and tedious pathway, but what choice do i have?
Yes you can say why not go to ITE, but think about it, ITE offers me courses that i have totally no interest in. How am i going to study something for 2 years when i dont even like it.

i have quarreled with my parents and aunt over this.
You know parents nowadays, they dont trust anything that isnt under the government which in this case, is MDIS. They are just worried that i do not have a future or have a hard time finding a job when i grow up.
But please, there are many opportunities out there, i am sure i can find a decent job with a psychology cert.
I have quarreled with my aunt too...
why? because she is studying as a psychiatrist. Not related to Psychology, but somewhat the same path. She recently have been awarded 2 degrees and a masters. That, i have to respect. and she is hitting 40 soon.
I listen to her more about this because she has the most experience regarding this.
She keeps emphasizing the fact that this path is not good and risky and might not be able to find a job in the future.
I understand that she is worried too.
And please, i do not make my decisions rashly or impulsively. I think through hard and think for many days and do my own research. Which is why i am very reluctant to give up MDIS and the school of psychology.

I will definitely keep this blog updated on what happens next, whether i have successfully been admitted into the school or some other options.
All i need, is some support from my aunt or parents and i'll have more confidence in what im doing.
thats all for now.