how do you support yourself financially? (undergrads)

[iceshiel]

undergrads... are you still receiving allowance from your parents? or you work part-time for extra cash?

 

[lapucelle]

undergrads... are you still receiving allowance from your parents? or you work part-time for extra cash?

hmmm i think most undergrads dun take $ from parents.

for me i use my army savings + tuition job earnings (up to 4 lessons per week when i'm more broke) + scholarship allowance (meagre sum)

 

[iceshiel]

hmmm i think most undergrads dun take $ from parents.

for me i use my army savings + tuition job earnings (up to 4 lessons per week when i'm more broke) + scholarship allowance (meagre sum)

my army salary is f***ed up and i have no scholarship lol. im looking into giving tuition... although it definitely wont work if uni gets really busy.

 

[lapucelle]

my army salary is f***ed up and i have no scholarship lol. im looking into giving tuition... although it definitely wont work if uni gets really busy.

uni never really gets busy if u plan ur time well. at least not for most courses.

most of us complain that we have no time cos we always leave everything to the last minute. just look at how much some of us spend our time here and it gives u an idea of how free we actually are.

i spend a bit more cos i cab to school all the time. with tuition alone should be enough to cover for most basic expenditure.

 

[The_Davis]

holiday jobs during april/may-july/aug can help a lot

 

[Engineer]

uni never really gets busy if u plan ur time well. at least not for most courses.

most of us complain that we have no time cos we always leave everything to the last minute. just look at how much some of us spend our time here and it gives u an idea of how free we actually are.

i spend a bit more cos i cab to school all the time. with tuition alone should be enough to cover for most basic expenditure.

where u live?

 

[Engineer]

hmmm i think most undergrads dun take $ from parents.

for me i use my army savings + tuition job earnings (up to 4 lessons per week when i'm more broke) + scholarship allowance (meagre sum)

4 lessons per week is considered a lot ?

 

[lapucelle]

4 lessons per week is considered a lot ?

hmm i live in two places. usually I'm at Bukit Panjang area. 4 tuition lessons a week can get you about anything from $150 - $400 depending on the rates u charge. i would think its sufficient to spend for the week.

in terms of shiongness, you can take 2 lessons in the weekend, mornings are good cos it doesnt really take up your day. then 2 more lessons in evenings during weekdays. That still gives you plenty of time for yourself and your schoolwork.

 

[havocidal]

mmm... side business + freelance work for me

 

[Lecundra]

4 lessons per week is considered a lot ?

he charges extortionate rates

 

[Engineer]

hmm i live in two places. usually I'm at Bukit Panjang area. 4 tuition lessons a week can get you about anything from $150 - $400 depending on the rates u charge. i would think its sufficient to spend for the week.

in terms of shiongness, you can take 2 lessons in the weekend, mornings are good cos it doesnt really take up your day. then 2 more lessons in evenings during weekdays. That still gives you plenty of time for yourself and your schoolwork.

true 4 lessons a week is not alot but if u live in the east u can't really afford the cab fees
travelling time is too much. wonder if they shld webcast everything

 

[Engineer]

he charges extortionate rates

he can if ppl is willing to pay

 

[The_Davis]

can try looking for work on campus too

 

[Geforce3]

he can if ppl is willing to pay

ppl are willing leh

 

[Engineer]

not many willing to pay $75 - $100 one lesson for an undergrad this kind of rate can hire school teacher liao leh

 

[lapucelle]

not many willing to pay $75 - $100 one lesson for an undergrad this kind of rate can hire school teacher liao leh

hmmm. its actually the norm for JC level tuition by undergrads. most of my friends who tutor at JC level take about $40-$50 per hr. Sec sch is about $30-$40 per hr.

So one lesson usually can hit $75-100.

you just need to be picky, dun take any tuition assignments that come along the way. wait for one that is well-paying and convince the parents/agency that you are the best person for the job. usually the better paying ones come towards the end of the year when Os and As are approaching.

 

[lingringning]

hmm i live in two places. usually I'm at Bukit Panjang area. 4 tuition lessons a week can get you about anything from $150 - $400 depending on the rates u charge. i would think its sufficient to spend for the week.

in terms of shiongness, you can take 2 lessons in the weekend, mornings are good cos it doesnt really take up your day. then 2 more lessons in evenings during weekdays. That still gives you plenty of time for yourself and your schoolwork.

I prefer weekdays night. Weekends are for myself - do project + revise + cca

true 4 lessons a week is not alot but if u live in the east u can't really afford the cab fees
travelling time is too much. wonder if they shld webcast everything

I stay in south-east. One journey takes me 1.5-2hrs

holiday jobs during april/may-july/aug can help a lot

can try looking for work on campus too

Tried during this vacation, can't find...

hmmm. its actually the norm for JC level tuition by undergrads. most of my friends who tutor at JC level take about $40-$50 per hr. Sec sch is about $30-$40 per hr.

So one lesson usually can hit $75-100.

you just need to be picky, dun take any tuition assignments that come along the way. wait for one that is well-paying and convince the parents/agency that you are the best person for the job. usually the better paying ones come towards the end of the year when Os and As are approaching.

"...take any tuition assignments that come along the way..." -- tt's what i regreted...
JC students hard to find...

 

[The_Davis]

hmmm. its actually the norm for JC level tuition by undergrads. most of my friends who tutor at JC level take about $40-$50 per hr. Sec sch is about $30-$40 per hr.

So one lesson usually can hit $75-100.

you just need to be picky, dun take any tuition assignments that come along the way. wait for one that is well-paying and convince the parents/agency that you are the best person for the job. usually the better paying ones come towards the end of the year when Os and As are approaching.

you mean the more "desperate" ones

 

[SposSG]

can try looking for work on campus too

on-campus jobs are quite a good option. the pay isn't as good but its more flexible. i managed to slot my working hours in between classes and usually they are more understanding that you'll need a break during exam period.

and you might be able to get a job that provides relevant experience for your future career (read: something you can write in your resume, unlike giving tuition). that was a big plus point for me.

 

[lapucelle]

on-campus jobs are quite a good option. the pay isn't as good but its more flexible. i managed to slot my working hours in between classes and usually they are more understanding that you'll need a break during exam period.

and you might be able to get a job that provides relevant experience for your future career (read: something you can write in your resume, unlike giving tuition). that was a big plus point for me.

yeah especially being a research assistant - nice on the CV. NUS standard pay for most on-campus jobs is $8.74/hr for undergrad and $15/hr for graduate students. pretty decent if you clock enough hours. however, they also often have a max number of hours you can clock per week.

when yr 1 yr 2 i think u can try looking for things like com lab jaga, events helper, etc... when yr 3 yr 4 then can start looking for research assistant kinda job.