Recently, SPM has been announced. Congratulations to all of you who has passed the level. Regarding this post, of course there will be a lot to self questioning on what is next to study or not to study 😆. Well, always keep in mind that any religion will always mention, knowledge is best weapon. And, this is true indeed. I was being laid off. Now I am starting my own business on the thing that I am expert in and of course it is also related to my hobby. To do all these, I am really relying on the knowledge and my research that I have done. Even now, I am still a student.
Come back to the topic.
After high school, there are options to go for higher institutions such as universities, colleges, polytechnic or even professional courses. Even you failed your SPM, it doesn't mean you have failed in your life! You still have options!
Path after SPM
For those who passed (as long as you PASSED), be grateful that you have more options. To go University for undergrad courses, first you need to go through foundation course (aka. asasi or matriculation). Here, it prepares you for the obstacles that you will have to face during your undergraduate studies. Besides, you can choose diploma courses in university or colleges or even in polytechnic. During this time, you will see the different level of teachers who will narrow down your focus and let you become better than they are. In fact during this time it is really fun as you will learn more than that in the school. But from all of this, how you want to choose the program that you want to study?
To choose a course to enroll, you need to know yourself what you like. Maybe you can look into something about your hobby which can relate to the courses that you want. Example, you like playing online games. Online is related to internet, communication, electronics, programming, IT, AI and so on. From here, you can narrow down to something that catch your interest. Besides, we also have chatgpt which can narrow down to you interest of study. You can ask that chatgpt to help you to find which kind of course suitable for you. But do think of the consequences of the course that you are doing. The prospects of the degree that you obtain, will it be secure you a job or not? All this info you can find it from the respective university website about the job prospects. Do a bit of research from the website. Future also important unless you know how you want to shape your future. Upon choosing the courses, do check about validity or certification of the courses from MQA. In Malaysia, for any courses that you enrolled, MUST be MQA certified.
For duration of study, professional courses like engineering, there will be at least 4 years of undergraduate study. But you might question why not 3 years? Professional courses are audited by the professional bodies. In engineering, it has Engineering Accredited Council (EAC) to monitor. Law they have their bodies and so on. These bodies are the people who guided the courses so that it adhere to the current standard of qualities. But this will be varies for diplomas and certificates level.
For those who are doing not good in your SPM, cheers! You already passed the stage of your study life. But you still can opt for the professional courses too. Through out my teaching career, I do met those who are not good in their study. To my surprise, my that student already plan for culinary course. This is a very good option too. Besides, there are many courses like this available. You know you can ask Google about this like "courses without SPM". Furthermore, you need to pickup the skills of interest and certificates to show that you too can survive! Your knowledge is different from others. Just keep in mind that, not all animal can climb tree.
All in all, we still have STPM level. STPM is just like matriculation. This one also prepare you well for further study. I personally recommend to go for this level of you can not get a place in the varsity. Study is not hard, everything is in the book. It just the matter of you yourself have the initiative to push yourself or not. Besides, make education as your part time business, you will surely learn more!
Where ever you are, do choose your friends wisely. They can bring a different level of you. Be humble, be nice to your teachers and friends too even though they give hard time. (Hard time is only when you are working). Last but not least, do enjoy of your study life. This is final stage you will be with your friends. All the best!
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