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Hi everyone I dont really know where to ask this but I’m considering NUS BES but have some reservations after looking at LinkedIn.

It seems the majority of grads end up in NParks or NEA. For those in these roles, is the career progression as stagnant as it appears from the outside? I’m also seeing a fair number of people in ESG consulting or research, but a surprising amount are doing MBAs later on...does this mean the BES bachelor's isn't sufficient for corporate climbing?

I’m currently doing relief teaching and enjoy it, so MOE is a definite backup for teaching stuff like geog/ss, but I want to explore other sectors first without getting locked in too early.

Questions for Alums (if anyone stumbles across this post):

1. If you aren't in a Stat Board, what is your role and how was the pivot?
2. Why are so many people taking MBAs? Is it for a career switch or is the BES degree too niche for senior management?
3. For those in ESG consulting, how does the pay and growth compare to traditional consulting or finance?

Thanks guys! I have to make my uni decisions really soon and I'm still very conflicted!

Hi everyone, I’m currently stuck in a massive dilemma and need some fresh eyes on my options. I’m interested in sustainability, but to be honest, my interests are pretty all over the place (lowkey would have liked to do a liberal arts degree if l could) I’m looking for something that won't box me in too early.

My current local offers that I’m leaning towards:
• NUS: Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) + RVRC
• SMU: Deferred Declaration of Degree (D3) with seats in Integrative Studies (BIS) and Computing & Law

Offers that lm also thinking about
- ntu acc and biz ddp
- Sutd dai with merit scholarship

Wondering about the career prospects for both as careers for env studies grads don’t seem to be very fixed and I’m unsure if there’s a large enough demand for env studies grads apart from civil service/esg consulting? Other considerations include staying in hall and while l know smu cis kids have a slight preferential treatment to getting a slot in Prinsep, I’m unsure how guaranteed it is? Also smu cis doesn’t even have a graduating batch yet so I’m also a bit iffy on career prospects for smu integrative studies grads bc one would have to explain one’s very specific degree to future employers and they could potentially raise an eyebrow

I wanna have a j*b in the future pls pls pls

As a side note, I’m also I’m currently working as a relief teacher and do not mind teaching as a back up job (bc l think interacting with the kids is quite fun and they nvr fail to amuse me), however I know that whatever l apply to teach in the future is very dependent on what l study too. My parents think that the Smu course is better and l also have mixed reactions from my friends so yeah l’m deciding to seek advice here! Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks guys!

Hi everyone, might get doxxed bc of these vv specific set of options but I’m looking for some perspective on my university offers. I’m torn between a few very different paths.

I might want to work in something sustainability related, but I’d like to keep teaching as a viable backup if the corporate route doesn't suit me. I’ve a lot of varied interests and l do like art making/design as well as policy work. I’ve been doing relief teaching/tutoring so far and l do quite like it too but l also know what l study now would also impact the subjects i could teach in the future. (I wanna teach either art or geog preferably)

Other Offers:
RISD: Architecture (B.Arch)
KCL: Law
NUS: Environmental Studies (Reserved) or Economics
NTU: Accountancy & Business DDP

I’m trying to weigh these based on financial ROI and career prospects.

• RISD is honestly my dream school for architecture, but the debt/cost is massive and I’m worried about the lower starting salaries for architects compared to tech/law.
• SUTD (DAI) seems like a strong middle ground. The scholarship is a huge plus, but I’m not sure about the reputation of the school compared to the big 3 and I lowkenuienly my math kinda sucks and there’s a lot of math in sutd
• SMU CIS offers a lot of flexibility and l like the idea of having the Computing and Law as the backup degree but there’s no GES for CIS bc it’s such a new course so I’m highkey worried abt the career prospects

KCL law is probably the most stable option but the fees are crazyy

NTU is my more "stable" professional option but it does seem highkey hella boring and it does feel further away from my interests in design and sustainability. But it’s two degrees within 4 years which is kinda cool

NUS full time employment rates for env studies seems kinda low based on the GES and while I’m interested in it, l want to have a j*b. Also sustainability seems like something l can go into without having to study a degree for it. Also not sure if im suited for econs bc of how math heavy econs is in Uni vs jc

Any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks guys :)