Hey guys, just got an offer from NUS and I was interested doing a second major in Music.
I truly enjoy playing the piano even though I am not so good at it so I was wondering if anyone here took or has taken a second major in music could give me some perspective on what to expect !
Hey all, just got offers from NUS BAIS and SMU CS but I am having a very hard time to decide as I rlly worked super hard to prepare for both interviews I did to get in.
SMU
pros:
CS gives me stronger foundations compared to BAIS
Undisputed best admissions office, much better than NUS/NTU
No to secure hall
Flexible schedule
Core curriculum is halved for CS students
cons:
Not globally recognised, as id love to work overseas in the future
Stricter grading system (Latin honours)
Research opportunities in Uresearch does not have as much as options as UROPS
Not sure if can do exchange easily
NUS BAIS
pros:
I really enjoy the business aspect of tech and how it is applied in different sectors
NUS name opens doors globally
Slightly more forgiving grading system
Much broader research opportunities
cons:
Weaker Technical base as the computing foundations is swapped for more applied modules (I do understand I can still take CS mods with my unrestricted electives)
Not sure how hard is it to secure hall
Further from home
Unsure on career opportunities, dk if the website is an accurate representation
What is important to me:
Being prepped for a career early on
Making friends
Semester or Winter exchange in China preferably
Doing research on the side (Multidisciplinary research, not just pure CS research)
Securing hall