However, my 6-month internship as a production assistant at Hoods Inc. Productions left me feeling that a career in a media industry was unsustainable for me as it lacked structure. I was still interested in media, but also had some interest in programming and art – my interests sound very diverse, so I didn't think that I would find a course that encompasses all of these. However, I chanced upon NTU's Information Engineering and Media (IEM), under the School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and decided to take a risk by applying only to NTU with various combinations of that discipline with different second majors. I was accepted as a student in IEM with a second major in Entrepreneurship and have learnt greatly and made meaningful friendships with like-minded peers. 

Uni life is very different from JC's, with continuous assessments meaning that one has to put in sustained amount of effort throughout the semester to do well. While I struggled with adjusting, I had the support from my friends who I can turn to for help on tutorials and take-home assignments, and professors that guide me through concepts that I don't understand. 

IEM is a course that offers diverse modules like programming and art, allowing students to appreciate and hone their creativity in integrating the two studies in areas like game creation or interactive design. As the popular saying goes, "A jack of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than the master of one." In such a fast-paced world where skillsets required are ever-changing, I believe that taking a course like IEM that offers breadth instead of depth readies us students with the adaptability and tenacity needed for the fast-paced job market. Furthermore, as students in IEM, we are also constantly working with our peers on projects like web development, game creation or application development, allowing us to get a taste of working in similar teams in the workforce. This better equips us with the communication and collaborative skills needed in the future. 

Apart from studies, I am still able to find the time to participate in various school activities like my CCA, Concert Engineers (live sound/audio support) and my school's CCA, Garage@EEE, allowing me to explore various leadership roles. This hence enriches my uni life with strong bonds of friendship and opportunities to develop as a person. 

To my juniors, I hope this sheds more light on life in NTU, and all the best with A Levels and uni application! "