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F E B 1 5
Korean Cultural Exchange 13 Feb 15
안녕하세요 Ann-Yeong-Haseyo!
Campus Life organized the
Korean Cultural Exchange event
on the eve of Valentine’s Day
which was attended by thirty-
seven participants from
various programs in
Kaplan.
Turn over to read more...
I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :
P A G E 2 F E B 1 5
Co
ver Story
Cover Story:
Korean Cultural
Exchange
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Campus News:
The Kaplan Way
Leadership award
2014
Event Highlights:
SPD Charity Hong
Bao
3
CDS Editorial :
Jump The Boat?
Hot Jobs
4
Event Highlights:
Writing Your Way
To A Job Interview,
Managing Job
Interviews, Diploma
& ACCA
Graduation
Ceremony
5-6
Upcoming
Events:
Open House 2015,
Career Readiness
Clinic, Writing Your
Way To A Job
Interview, Good
Writing Skills,
Writing Lab: Writing
& Referencing Skills,
Exam Welfare
7-10
Interest Group
News: Kaplan Elites
Season Wrap Up,
Kaplan Knights Final
Game For BBAXN
Season 18
Interest Group
Upcoming Event:
Basketball Trials , S-
Club meeting, Open
Mic Thursday,
Kaplan Elites Kick
about session
11-
12
Information 13
Sandbox: Earth
Hour, What On
Next Issue, Student
Deals, Diploma in
Mass
Communication
14
Continued form page 1…
The event started with a dance
class taught by two lovely Korean
volunteers, who were straight out
of a SNSD MTV. Participants of varying abilities learnt fun
dance moves to the K-Pop song, Good Boy, first practiced
as a group and then team demonstrations before a solo
dance-off to fight out the title for best dancer!
Under the patient guidance of the young Korean teachers and Kaplan Student Committee
(KSC), everyone was able to dance in sync and raises hope for a flash mob in campus
one day! After a dance-off Edwin Lim was eventually voted as the best dancer by the rest
of the participants.
Following the energetic dance, two KSC members
commenced to teach some basic Korean language and
simple phrases.
Participants were
taught to introduce
themselves in Korean, which got everyone
excited. Soon enough, the whole room resonated
with Korean chatter as everyone rattled off.
The next and final part of the evening was Taste
of Korea – food tasting and learning how to make
the Korean rice roll known as Kimbap.
Ingredients for this staple included steamed rice,
seaweed, cucumber, carrot, pickles and cooked omelette.
Creative juices soon flowed as everyone started to roll their own version of Kimbap.
Some added cold noodles and fillings from their leftover dumplings. One participant
happily named her Kimbap the Korean Popiah (a local spring roll filled with similar
ingredients). Teams then had to introduce their Kimbap in the new Korean language that
they learnt.
Teams were judged on
their participation,
teamwork and creativity.
Eventually, two teams
stood out. Team Man-Doo
and Team Rice Cake
ended up in a tie through
points picked up from the dance, language and food
challenges. Both teams then battled it out in a tie-breaker themed around Korean
linguistic ability. The judges
announced Team Man-Doo
as the winning team for
their superior content and
showmanship.
SPD Charity Hong Bao 13 & 16 Feb 15
A big thank you to all for your
generous contribution to SPD Charity
Hong Bao 2015! In true Kaplan
tradition, we did not forget the needy
during the Chinese New Year
festivities. Organized by the Student
Affairs & Graduate Services Office,
volunteers from the Kaplan Student
Staff and committee helped to appeal
for funds at the fundraising booths on
13 and 16 February held at both
campuses.
Assistant Manager Edmund Cheong is a pastoral care counsellor in Kaplan. He
consistently focuses on making sure all our students have access to pastoral care
for mental wellness. Often this means going above and beyond to solve problems
that may be hidden below the surface.
Edmund was recently awarded The Kaplan Way Leadership Award 2014 for
Shared Value for his dedication to his work. A stellar case study highlights
Edmund’s dedication to his work. A young man with Asperger's syndrome had
enrolled at Kaplan. His family kept this condition hidden because they feared he’d
be asked to leave yet another school.
During one class the student had become distressed and confused and his
condition came to light. Edmund recognized in the student great potential because
of his writing and programming abilities. He resolved that with extra support, the
student could succeed.
So, Edmund worked with faculty to create a schedule that engaged him
in his work without getting overloaded. To create a personal bond,
Edmund learned on his own time the student’s favorite video games so
they could discuss them during counselling sessions.
These and other support strategies helped turn things around. The
student did well in his courses and earned a Diploma. This allowed him
to pursue a further degree in programming, something that had been
unthinkable before Edmund’s interventions.
Edmund helps our students achieve goals beyond what they and others
believe are possible. His exemplary approach to student support and
counseling ensures our commitment to expanding educational access continues to be a reality. Well done, Edmund!
Cam
pu
s New
s
The Kaplan Way Leadership
Award 2014 for Shared Values
Edmund with the members of the Kaplan Senior
Leadership team from US.
P A G E 4
Are you unhappy with your
current job? Do you drag
your feet to work every day?
Do you feel burnt-out even
before you start your work
day? Chances are that you
are ready for a career
change. But before you start
making your way to ‘greener
pastures’, ask yourself this
question - “Am I really ready
for a career change?”
Changing your career is a
big decision that you will
have to make. You would
not want to be in an
irreversible situation where
you realise that you prefer
to be in your previous job.
So before you embark on
your journey to this big
switch, you might want to
list down the pros and cons
of your current job. Putting
these points down on paper
will allow you to see your
current position more
clearly. Be objective and do
not be biased in noting
these points just because
you want the change. Be
sincere to yourself and
evaluate your points
critically.
With the list of opinions that
you have now, do you think
it is wise for you to make the
career switch? If you do,
then you will need to start
planning for the transition. It
takes plenty of preparation
and careful consideration to
move ahead. Study the
steps needed and find out
the skills or qualification that
you need to move on to
your desired position. This
information will help you
make decisions on the
direction that you should be
heading to.
The next thing that you
should do is to network with
those who are already in the
field that you are planning to
move in to. Get feedback
and insights from these
people as they can provide
you with crucial data which
could help you start in the
industry with the best foot
forward.
Finally, if you have a spouse
or a significant other, it is
important to discuss your
plans and ask for his/her
opinions and support.
Managing your partner’s
expectations and hearing
his/her viewpoint does
matter because you will
need to prepare him/her for
the changes ahead.
Expect plenty of setbacks
and challenges as you
move on in your new career.
It is no easy task to take on
a change especially if you
have been in your previous
job for quite some time. You
will need plenty of
perseverance and be
resilient to go through the
change. Open up your mind
to climb up the steep
learning curve. Ultimately,
do not take hasty steps but
plan your way carefully and
wisely. Also, work with
individuals who can assist
you with the transition. So
how much greener is the
pasture on the other side?
Only you will know when
you are there.
Sources:
http://
financialplan.about.com/od/
planningforlifestages/a/
ready-for-a-career-
change.htm
http://www.forbes.com/sites/
jacquelynsmith/2012/11/12/
how-to-start-thinking-about-
a-career-change/
C A M P U S L I F E U P D A T E
Hot Jobs
Click on the positions below
for more details.
Full -Time
Positions
Various positions
at Kaplan
Singapore
Accounts cum
Admin Assistant at
Institute of Arts and
Sciences
Internships
Internship at
Kaplan Singapore
Part-Time
Positions
Computer Trainer/
Lego Robotics at
Cyberland
For more job
opportunities, please
visit Kaplan Campus
Life CDS Job
Portal and Kaplan-
Jobstreet Career
Corner.
CD
S Edito
rial
Jump The Boat?
P A G E 5 F E B 1 5
interview skills, all aimed to help
participants better prepare
themselves for interviews.
Early on in the workshop, trainers
Lynn & Eugene staged a mock
interview session whereby
participants observed and
highlighted verbal and non-verbal
mistakes made. Common mistakes
interviewees make and killer
questions to anticipate during an
Elated to finally receive that phone
call invitation to an interview? This
is just half the battle won. So, what
do you do next to prepare for your
interview?
The Managing Job Interviews
workshop, organized by Student
Affairs & Graduate Services Office
on 3 March 2015, provided insights
into professional interview
behaviours and tips to improve
Student Affairs and Graduate Service
Office organised a resume writing
workshop to share tips and the finer
points on resume writing. The three
hours workshop also touched on cover
letter writing and what constituted a
good and bad resume.
Registration for the next upcoming
resume writing
workshop on 8 April
2015 is now open.
Visit our campuslife
website for more
details.
Writing Your Way To A Job Interview 10 Feb 15
Managing Job Interviews 3 Mar 15
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interview were some of the
contents covered.
Make the first step now and
prepare to win the battle of getting
the job you desire. Join the next
workshop on 8 Apr 2015,
Wednesday.
P A G E 6
Diploma & ACCA Graduation Ceremony
7 March was an
unforgettable day for 273
diploma and ACCA
graduates. It marked a
milestone in their individual
lives as they received their
hard-earned conferment
degrees. Held at the
prestigious Fullerton Hotel,
the event celebrated our
graduands’ achievements
watched on by faculty and
their proud family members
and friends.
Prize winners Monica
Santoso and Tang Wei
Meng received the Kaplan
Academic Merit Scholarship
Award Winners. Tang Wei
Meng received the CISI
national Award as well.
This award is given to top
scoring Singapore
candidates who are
recognised for their
achievements in the global
wealth management and
capital markets industry.
The ceremony wrapped up
with a delicious spread at
the cocktail reception. The
newly conferred graduates
took pictures and selfies to
keep this day recorded. It
was truly a day to
remember.
As our graduates embark
forward in their pathway of
life, we wish them success
in their future endeavours!
C A M P U S L I F E U P D A T E
7 Mar 15
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Visit http://kaplanopenhouse.com.sg/ for more details of the Open House.
Up
com
ing Even
ts
P A G E 9
Did you know?
You can now sign up for interest
groups and events via Kaplan
Campus Life on both the website
and through Facebook links.
Click here to find out more.
Up
com
ing Even
ts
P A G E 1 1 F E B 1 5
The Kaplan Elites finished fourth in the Singapore Futsal Academy
League Play-Offs. It was a hard fought season for the Elites after
playing nine league matches since November 2014. The results were
particularly impressive considering that the team had only started
playing together for six months. Well done Kaplan Elites!
The Kaplan Knights played their final league
game against Hammertime Basketball Club
in the BBAXN Weekday League Season 18
held at the School of Physical Education on
3 March 2015. Although they were trailing
the opponents at half-time, the Knights
continued to fight on and won the game with
a tight scoreline of 45-42. The Knights now
stands at the second position in the league
and will only know their final standings after
the final game which will be played on 17
March 2015. The top 4 teams will play off for
the promotion to Division 1.
Kaplan Knights Final Game For BBAXN League 18
Kaplan Elites Season Wrap up
Interest G
rou
ps
P A G E 1 3 F E B 1 5
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be!
Career Development Series – Building Your
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Managing Your Heart-ware
Do you know Kaplan offers career services to those who would like some career
guidance and advice?
The Career Development Series (CDS) is a 3-dimensional career advisory series
of developmental workshops, previews, and talks, coupled with individual or small
group career counseling/coaching services to help prepare you to enter industry.
We have also developed a dedicated job portal for Kaplan students to help them
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Bring your
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The Diploma in Mass Communication programme awarded by Kaplan
is now offering a practical module - Radio Production and
Broadcasting* with Singapore Media Academy.
For more details, please email to Jackson at [email protected]
or contact him at 8569 7948.
In support of Earth Hour 2015, Kaplan will be implementing a 2 day initiative
to reduce our demand on the environment .
Friday, 27 March 2015 – A Wear Less Day
As our commitment to Earth Hour air-con temperature will be set to 25 deg
C all day. Dress cooler!
Saturday, 28 March 2015 – Lights Out Day
Non-essential lightings would be switched off from 12.30pm till midnight. It
would not have any impact on-going classes and office works.
Earth Day Initiative by Kaplan in support of Earth Hour 2015
What’s in the next issue?
Event coverage on BizBuzz Night, where students get seek peek of
how a networking session feel like.
Do you want to know how to Make People Listen Up, when you are
presenting? Get to know the dos and don’ts of public speaking skills.
More upcoming events lined up for May and June!
Insight of the basketball trials held at the OCBC Arena.
All the buzz from our first Career Central.
is brought to you by the Kaplan
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Office (SAGSO). SAGSO is located at PoMo Campus level 6
(next to classroom 603). SAGSO welcomes your article
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A note from Capitaland which manages Wilkie Edge building:
NOTICE OF REPAINTING WORK CARRIED OUT AT WILKIE EDGE
Started in February 2015, 30% of painting works has been completed for WIlkie Edge on Level 1 & Level 2 retail area, areas of the Carpark, office lounges. Thank you for your patience and for bearing with us while the works are in progress, and may have resulted in any inconvenience in the process.
For the period of 17 Mar 2015 through the next month, painting works will commence for the external façade area near the Loading/Unloading bay or Smoking area. We would be cordoning up the area and would try as far as possible to keep the smoking area available. We appreciate that you could circulate the information to your colleagues , students and even visiting guests of this.
We regret any inconvenience caused and look forward to your kind understanding and co-operation.
Capitaland management