<p>Thinking about studying abroad at National University of Singapore next year. I'm positive it'll be fun, but I'm worried about how rigorous it will be. I currently go to UCLA and it's pretty hard, how will NUS be? Anybody have any experience with it?</p>
<p>Thanks so much,
Chris</p>
<p>Completely different playing field. That is of course if you are taking actual NUS classes. If its just some program redesigned for Americans, then it won’t be hard.</p>
<p>Really? That bad? I will be taking real NUS classes, but they will all be in english and will be anthro, history, and what not. Will that be really rough?</p>
<p>Social sciences will be easier than math/science. I’d probably compare it to 300-400 level classes at a minimum. This is because there are less liberal arts in an NUS degree, and students spend more time focusing on a single subject. So a second year student at NUS is farther ahead in their specific subject than a sophomore at a US school. Basically, it won’t be a cakewalk like a 100 level poly sci class. I’d go for it if I were you. It’d be a great experience IMO. A strong combination of culture and academics. It’s not like its going to be a joke of a study abroad experience like if you were to go to fiji, etc. And if you make friends with domestic students, you could have some pretty strong connections in Asia.</p>
<p>Thank you adam, I really appreciate it. One last question, how do HKU and NUS compare academically? HKU is generally ranked higher but is it harder? Haha I’m just scared of getting creamed by some crazy classes.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Have you taken 300 and 400 level classes at UCLA? If so, you are adequately prepared. If I had the choice of HKU and NUS, I’d probably take NUS. In Singapore not only does everyone speak English, for some its their first language. A lot of people will go and do IB, consulting, etc. in Singapore because of this (that and tax rate). </p>
<p>I think the difference isn’t going to necessarily be in coursework, but in student work ethic. </p>
<p>Do you know how UCLA is going to count the credit? Will they count it as just credit, or are they going to factor in grades?</p>
<p>Hi, no I have only taken lower division courses at UCLA. I speak cantonese so im not too worried about language. I love Singapore and Hong Kong as cities, and am extremely partial to food in both cities.</p>
<p>Would this work ethnic be higher or more strenuous at HKU?</p>
<p>THe reason I am asking is because I am taking these classes for credit and grade, and I hope to go to law school in a few years, where having a high GPA is almost required for top schools.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all your help</p>