We all know the reason people can't get into local universities is because there are too many foreign scholars our grades couldn't qualify. Well we're here to debunk the myth that studying in a private university means you're stupid! Studying in a private university doesn't necessarily mean the end of the road, the important thing is choosing a suitable university and the right course.
The main reason we chose our university was because it had a proper campus. Many degrees are offered by private universities but not all have their own campus. And frankly, it's depressing attending lessons in an office building.
An important thing to note in university is that you have to enjoy the subject you're taking, because you will be required to read so many articles. I would die if I had to read about molecules everyday.
As much as I would like to say that private universities are of equal standards to national universities, there is unfortunately a difference. Although we pay a premium for our education, the lecturers and tutors we get are not always ideal. We do have terrific lecturers who are very experienced and dedicated to what they do, but there are also those who don't seem to know what they're teaching. Horror stories of other institutions such as bribing the lecturer for exam answers are possible (other institutions!) but I've also heard stories about students flirting with professors in local universities for a better grade.
The thing about private universities is people end up here not because they're stupid (though it's sometimes the case), but rather time management -or the lack of it. The day before an assignment is due, my Windows Live Messenger list will be full till 3am. It's important to have the right attitude because good things will not just fall in your lap.
Expect many foreign classmates, but I enjoy talking to foreign people so it's fine with me(: The chinese students have it tough because they check every word in their assignment with their electronic dictionaries.
On a lighter note, here are some amusing observations:
- The indian lecturer who insists he's from Madagascar
- The girl who doesn't realise her skirt is too short and walks around flashing her v-jay-jay
- The american lecturer whose belly strains against his shirt, threatening to explode in our faces
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