Story #14
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: My father recommended me to pursue the course and I developed an interest in the discipline from watching TV dramas.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Statistical analysis, designing a study, research methods, working in project groups and to some extent the theories from my course.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: I wanted to pursue a career related to my studies.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Psychologist (Conduct and analyse surveys, psychological interviews and counselling).
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Totally related - I acquired the skills required to perform the job through my undergraduate education/ The course was a pre-requisite for my job.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: Exposure to real life applications of the theories and research methods.