My first year at Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic is a renowned institution of higher learning in Singapore.
It was established in 1954 and is one of the oldest polytechnics in the country.
The campus has gone through several relocations over the years, starting from the Prince Edward Campus to the Ayer Rajah Campus and finally to the Dover Road Campus.
I remember being relocated to the Ayer Rajah Campus during my first year and then to the Dover Road Campus for the rest of my time there.
The facilities at the Dover Road Campus were much better and it provided a conducive environment for learning. Singapore Polytechnic offers a wide range of diploma courses in various fields such as engineering, business, design, and media.
1977 - When for my 1st lesson at Singapore Polytechnic's Prince Edward Campus
Before the term started, I attended the 1st year freshman orientation events.
We had talks, games, social dinners with the seniors.
At that time, Freshman orientation events were organized by Student Union (funded and managed totally by students).
We had specially designed T-Shirts and Paper folders with "SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC" branding.
1977 - Re-located to Singapore Polytechnic's Ayer Rajah Campus
By 2nd half of First Year Poly, I was re-located to Ayer Rajah Campus with better technical facilities.
For the machining workshops, I had to put on a long overalls with long sleeves to protect from sparks and cuts.
Not knowing where to buy them, I asked my mother to make the long overalls for me.
Four classes of students did not know where to buy the long overalls too.
When they saw me with my new overalls, they started asking where I got the overalls.
Soon, I was taking measurements and collecting orders at $30 each for my mother to make them !
1978 - Re-located again to Singapore Polytechnic's Dover Road Campus
2nd year Poly Semester onward, I was transferred to the new Dover Road Campus.
1978 In classroom with Ng See Lam at Dover Campus)
1978 Pretty girl in our class !