Monday, December 29, 2008

Tell me

Should I go Australia?

Sunday, December 28, 2008

2009 is reaching in less than a week. My parents is popping me with this question once again, 'What are you going to do after Jan 2009??'

Damn it. And once again, I'm back into this dilemma situation again..since graduation. There's two possible routes that I figure out.

1. Go Australia, persuading Bachelor (Honours) in Food Science, in RMIT
2. Work for 2 years, and apply for BSc (Honours) in Multimedia Design and Technology, in SIM Uni.

Definately, number 1 more realistic than number 2. I have my diploma in that related field, and of course I should continue with that. Plus, it will be more easier to get a job with a degree than diploma, especially when my academic and portfolio in polytechnic don't really seems impressive. If I choose route no. 1, I will be able to move on with my life, rather than get stuck in this situation again. Complete my studies, and get a stable job and take care of my family. If I go overseas, I can use this opportunity to be independent. I can't be a baby forever, under 24 hours protection from my parents, right?
However, I'm not exactly prepared for overseas studies. I'm different from everyone. I'm also worried, not being to communicate with the locals. I'm not an out-going person, I had no confident with my English standard. I may end up being a 'chee-na' in Australia. So how?

As for number 2, of course, no place is better than home. Studying in Singapore is 100x better than in overseas. No homesick. No money problems. Definately in comfort zone. But is it realistic enough? I have to work for 2 years, as it's one of the admission criteria. There's no gurantee what after 2 years. With the bad economic now, can I really find a stable job for 2 years? Even if I got a job, I work for 2 years, and studies in SIM. By the time I completed my studies, I will be 25? 26? Is it too late? My father may have to retire in few years time. How can I take care of my family if I don't have a stable job? And also, will I still be able to 'bring' myself back into study mode after 2 working years?

It's a big headache.