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I have learned basic first-aid procedures and how to perform CPR in varying situations. Interestingly, a lot of us were so stressful during the test that our hands were shaking as we applied CPR to a dummy! Luckily, I was able to pass the test and I am a certified First Aider until the end of 2007. A course with useful skills and debunks various house-hold cures we take as medicinal fact. | I have learned basic first-aid procedures and how to perform CPR in varying situations. Interestingly, a lot of us were so stressful during the test that our hands were shaking as we applied CPR to a dummy! Luckily, I was able to pass the test and I am a certified First Aider until the end of 2007. A course with useful skills and debunks various house-hold cures we take as medicinal fact. | ||
* [http://www.redcross.org.sg/ The Singapore Red Cross Society] | |||
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In all, it was a very informative and eye opening course for me. It allowed me to be more knowlegable of body language, which turns out to be a useful skill to be applied daily. I would recommend anyone to take a course in body language. | In all, it was a very informative and eye opening course for me. It allowed me to be more knowlegable of body language, which turns out to be a useful skill to be applied daily. I would recommend anyone to take a course in body language. | ||
* [http://www.nus.edu.sg/nex/ NUS Extension] | |||
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Interestingly, this course was not about the instructors, but fully depends on the enthusiasm of the participants ourselves! Initially we were quite quiet and we were forced right out of our comfort zones. Quickly, we learned the value of enthusiasm in our lives, and the need to practice it daily. In all, it was a great course to be in and I am convinced it will help enhance the way we deal with 'dificult people'. | Interestingly, this course was not about the instructors, but fully depends on the enthusiasm of the participants ourselves! Initially we were quite quiet and we were forced right out of our comfort zones. Quickly, we learned the value of enthusiasm in our lives, and the need to practice it daily. In all, it was a great course to be in and I am convinced it will help enhance the way we deal with 'dificult people'. | ||
* [http://www.singapore.dalecarnegie.com/index.jsp Dale Carnegie (Singapore)] | |||
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==Job 1: Traffic Warden== | ==Job 1: Traffic Warden== | ||
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In hindsight, I have greatly enjoyed my time working at the kindergarten. Free time between shifts, meeting the staff of the kindergarten (who adopted me as their 'child'), meeting the kids, greeting the bus drivers, and getting to talk to parents and grandparents. Those were good times indeed. | In hindsight, I have greatly enjoyed my time working at the kindergarten. Free time between shifts, meeting the staff of the kindergarten (who adopted me as their 'child'), meeting the kids, greeting the bus drivers, and getting to talk to parents and grandparents. Those were good times indeed. | ||
* [http://www.newtonkindergarten.com/home.asp Newtown Life Church Kindergarten] | |||
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So far so good I can say. I truly respect those who serve in a lot of shifts for the cafeteria, as it is service to the college community as a whole. Something tells me working in the Dining Services helps build a sense of service among the students. Well, I maybe wrong either way. | So far so good I can say. I truly respect those who serve in a lot of shifts for the cafeteria, as it is service to the college community as a whole. Something tells me working in the Dining Services helps build a sense of service among the students. Well, I maybe wrong either way. | ||
* [http://www.dickinson.edu/dining/ Dickinson College Dining Services] | |||
Revision as of 03:18, 19 September 2007
Courses Taken
First Aid
After finishing my high school, I had some free time (about 4 months) before my army enlistment. During this period, I decided to take the First Aid Course provided by the Singapore Red Cross Society. It was to pique my interest in medicine, and to learn a useful skill that comes handy in times of emergency. The class comprised of a mixture of people from different backgrounds, from housewives to students.
I have learned basic first-aid procedures and how to perform CPR in varying situations. Interestingly, a lot of us were so stressful during the test that our hands were shaking as we applied CPR to a dummy! Luckily, I was able to pass the test and I am a certified First Aider until the end of 2007. A course with useful skills and debunks various house-hold cures we take as medicinal fact.
Body Language
In addition to the First Aid course, I took a 3 day course titled 'Body Language, Creative Expression & Personal Branding', by Bob Feldman, held at NUS Extension at Park Mall. I was perhaps the youngest participant, as the rest were working adults and one was a fresh graduate. I wanted to take this course to explore the unspoken realm of body language, which I thought would be useful if I wanted to study medicine (meeting people often). The course taught us how to be able to discern people's attitudes or moods, and express self-confidence through this medium.
In all, it was a very informative and eye opening course for me. It allowed me to be more knowlegable of body language, which turns out to be a useful skill to be applied daily. I would recommend anyone to take a course in body language.
The Dale Carnegie Course
After I left the SAF, I had some spare time on my hands (yet again), and it was a good time to finally take a break and recuperate before college started. My mother was a 'Dale Carnegian' and she advised me to take this recognized course. Following her wisdom, I decided to take this weekly course.
No one can truly affirm himself to be a born master of interpersonal communications. With some unpleasant experiences in the army behind me, I used them to evaluate the logic behind the many simple and yet effective strategies given to us.
Interestingly, this course was not about the instructors, but fully depends on the enthusiasm of the participants ourselves! Initially we were quite quiet and we were forced right out of our comfort zones. Quickly, we learned the value of enthusiasm in our lives, and the need to practice it daily. In all, it was a great course to be in and I am convinced it will help enhance the way we deal with 'dificult people'.
Job 1: Traffic Warden
Believe or not, the summer break I had after the army proved to be a very involving one for me. During the summer, the kindergarten at my church (known as Newton Life Church Kindergarten) had a traffic problem. The school specified that no parents could stop their cars in front of the church, as it would cause needless congestion and endanger the children. The Senior Pastor caught a few parents breaking the rule, and was almost ready to take serious action (close the entrance for cars to the church).
So, the principal of NLCK was looking for someone who lived close by and had some free time, and that had to be me. Well, I accepted their offer and began working for the kindergarten as a traffic warden, to stop the cars from stopping at the prohibited area and direct them into the car park.
In short, some parents were supportive and some were not. Even one left the school because of me I think. During my period of service, I worked closely with the principal and implemented new strategies at minimizing the congestion in the church.
In hindsight, I have greatly enjoyed my time working at the kindergarten. Free time between shifts, meeting the staff of the kindergarten (who adopted me as their 'child'), meeting the kids, greeting the bus drivers, and getting to talk to parents and grandparents. Those were good times indeed.
Job 2: Dining Services
I'm a freshman at Dickinson College, and all of us have to serve in the cafeteria. I have only worked a total of 3 shifts so far, and I can say I find it enjoyable. Note, I am not a masochist, and I am not obsessed with red shirts.
The posts for each shift is divided into floor and dish. Simply put, 'floor' would deal with anything related to jobs at the serving area (or floor), such as restocking of utencils or manning the salad bar. 'Dish' personnel work with the huge dish-washing machine behind the doors, clearing the trays and taking out the cleaned ones.
So far so good I can say. I truly respect those who serve in a lot of shifts for the cafeteria, as it is service to the college community as a whole. Something tells me working in the Dining Services helps build a sense of service among the students. Well, I maybe wrong either way.
