Twice the Knowledge and Double your Edge - Kaplan

I know today is the release of A Level Result.
Been a JC student, after getting their results,
they are very excited in taking up University Courses.

Whether is it studying in Local University or Private,
they JUST wanna keep a place for their favourite or desirable courses for their future.

But, very often, when we are choosing from so many different degree options in a university, we all hope that we can take up more than one option.
True ??

Today, in my post,
i want to introduce a very familiarized University in Singapore.
You may have came across or heard the name before through either your friends or family members: Kaplan

(*Hint: the highlight has been circled in red)

Kaplan offers a range of degree courses from Marketing studies to Computer Science.
They are not afraid of losing YOU to become one of their member(student).

Among one of the courses Kaplan has offered,
Murdoch University has come out with DOUBLE MAJOR degree.


What is Double Major ??
A double-degree program, sometimes called a combined degree, conjoint degree, dual major, dual degree, or simultaneous degree program, involves a student's working for two different university degrees in parallel, either at the same institution or at different institutions (sometimes in different countries), completing them in less time than it would take to earn them separately. The two degrees might be in the same subject area (especially when the course is split between countries), or in two different subjects. - Wikipedia on double-degree


So,
here's a question for you to think through:
if you have this opportunity to choose between the lists of double major degree programmes that Kaplan offers, how best would you use this skill to advance your life's goals?



My answer:
I'm currently a year3 Polytechnic student when the new semester begins on April16.
I do have plans to further my studies in taking degree courses.
But, i guess, it will be a different course from what i've been studying currently in poly.

I'm taking an IT course in poly, but i'm thinking of taking up business degree.
I know it seems different but i will put in double the effort in my studies.
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Coming back to the major question.
After venting through the list of options Murdoch University has offered,
here are some of my DREAM courses which i'm interested in:
(all are Double Major degree)

• Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics, Information Security and Management and Business Information Systems (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Hospitality & Tourism Management (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Public Relations (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Human Resource Management (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Events and Human Resource Management (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Management (Double Major)


• Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Events and Hospitality & Tourism Management (Double Major)

I know i seems greedy.
Your first reaction may be: WOAH!
Right ??!!

I know most of the courses are so-called 'hot courses' = popular courses among students/teenager/young adults in the 20th Century or some of us may call it the Y-Generation.

If you really want me to restrict and force myself to choose one degree,
i may go for Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Events and Human Resource Management (Double Major).

Firstly, when i see the word 'Human Resource' i will not hesitate to link with cusotmer service.
Since young, i'm not very good in talking or speaking up when there's strangers around.
So, being able to talk and engage with strangers has been a difficult task for me.

But why human resource management ??

It's because human resource management (HRM, or simply HR) is the management of an organization's workforce, or human resources. It is responsible for the attraction, selection, training, assessment, and rewarding of employees, while also overseeing organizational leadership and culture, and ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws. - wikipedia

Not only that,
the courses offered for Human Resource Management looks favouring to me.
Like: Organisational Theory & Behaviour (i think i need the most)
Advanced Human Resource Perspectives (i don't know what kind of perspective we got to learn but it seems to be linking to human resource management)

The courses for Tourism & Events are attractive too
They have: Introduction to Travel and Tourism
Festivals and Events
and Events and Festivals Management

After equiping with ALL of these knowledge and skills,
i can excel my work in the HR industry - HR management
and be able to plan and organise exciting trips for travel agency - Toursim & Events

What's more,
with this 'special' knowledge i had through Murdoch University degree,
i can apply jobs easily.
Even if i don't get to have a job which is related to my degree course,
i could express my skills with my friends and family.
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Now you can advance your life goals with Murdoch’s Double Major Degree and Masters programmes offered at Kaplan Higher Education on a full time and part time basis.

So, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ??
HEAD DOWN TO KAPLAN - Murdoch's Double Major Degree to view the list of choices and secure a place for yourself xD

You can also reach them through their FB Page
Or their wedsite, which i have the link at the beginning of the post(:

They have also come up with a flash mob to attract people over xP



Quote from the flash mob: 'Double your Major, Double your Future!'


Everyone says that we're SPOLIT with/for choices
but what i say is that I'M BLESSED with choices♥♥

Cheers;
minghui(:

Maybelline Brunch Event @ Covelli Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

Last weekend, 25Febuary, i was warmly invited to attend the Maybelline's Brunch Event
@ Covelli Italian Bistro & Wine Bar in Orchard Central.



I was warmly entertained by the lovely decoration on the wall when i stepped in to the restaurant(:
(above pic)


Ashlyn (not sure if this is how i spell her name) was my 'partner' of the day xD

She was a lovely girl and even care to listen to my boring talks
(that's what you mostly do when you're talking to a total stranger right)
We even exchanged our personal makeup tips and skincare routines xD

Have definitely learn a lot from her♥
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Let's get on to the main 'actors'.
Yes, it's with a 's'.
Maybelline showcased to us 4 products which majority will be released in April
and will be available in Wastons, Guardian, and etc.



The first product was the Maybelline's Clear Smooth BB UV White - 02 Natural
Price: $17.90


From what i know, there's 2shades to this BB White and i got to try it in 02 - Natural

• It's a 3-In-1 product: foundation, skincare, sunscreen

It comes in 8 benefits:

• One of the highest UV protection levels in the market - SPF50 PA+++


• Brightens up skin tone for more radiance look instantly


• Even skin tone


• Smoothes out your pores


• Protects and corrects your skin from the formation of dark spots due to UV rays


• Conceals imperfections - which can be a subsitube of your concealer


• Hydrates your skin


• Lastly, all day coverage and lasting long

Now, do you have a better understanding why i state it's a 3-in-1 product ??!!
- Hydrates your skin
- Conceal imperfections
- Highest SPF in the market

What's more, Maybelline's new ambassadors:
- Kimberly Chia 谢静仪 -> BB UV White
- Rozz from 987fm -> BB Cream
- Jamie Lim (TNP New Face Winner -> BB Mousse

Each girl have equipped themselves with Maybelline's BB Cream,
read their reviews on the individual BB Creams.

(head down to Maybelline's FB Page if you have difficulties reading it properly.)

My reviews: The BB UV White doesn't feels very oily when applied directly onto my pimples.
Seriously speaking, i don't like using BB Cream ever since i've tried Skin79 BB Cream.

But, i was amazed with Maybelline's BB UV White.
It glides on smoothly on my oily face, doesn't feels oily after wearing it for 8hours under the blazing sun.
What's more, it blends in with my skintone as the coverage is very sheer.

Definitely will be on my Favourite List(:

2nd product - Maybelline's Masterliner in White
Price: $11.90


Maybelline's Masterliner has introduced its product in Brown and Black,
which is currently being sold in Wastons and Guardian (have went over to see for myself)

Benefits:

• Smudge-proof and waterproof


• Soft and smooth liner - good for drawing undereye and inner corners

My reviews:
When i first got to try it during the event, i totally don't even want to try on my hand.
Then, my 'partner', Ashlyn, told me it's smooth and asked me to give it a try.
I do obliged using white liner as it either makes my eye look dirty or smudge away within minutes after i've applied it on my undereye.
But, when i used it on my eye, the next day for my window-shopping, i was surprised and dumb-folded.
The liner was very pigmented and it really doesn't smudge as much as my other liner - black and brown pencil liners

3rd product - Maybelline's Magnum Volum' Express Mascara.
Price: $19.90


It's not like any ordinary mascara brush,
wait,its NOT a brush,
it's a COMB.

Thus, it's called ULTRACOMB.

Benefit:

• Touted as the mascara specially designed for Asian lashes


• Comb-like bristles promises sleek and ultra-defined lashes


• SEVEN times more Volume

Here’s Maybelline’s explanation to why this convex brush is a breakthrough technology!


My reviews:
Definitely i MUST if you're a monolid or have short lashes.
I haven tried it on but, from other blogger reviews',
- TOTALLY volumizes the lashes
- Helps to separate lashes so you don't get clumps on your eyelashes
- Can apparently skip the usual zig-zag motion because the bristles ensures every lash is coated evenly with this collagen formula

Last but not least, the final product - Maybelline's Jelly Glow Blush
Price: $15.90


From what i know, it comes in 7 different colors
But we could to try out 4 on the event: Rose Pink(02), Light Peachy Pink(04), Apricot, Warm Cocoa(07)

Features:

• New jelly-liked texture


• Smooth as cream and light as powder


• Glides on smoothly on the cheeks


• Lasting and durable


• Bouncy cream formula


• Suits all skin type

My reviews:
I was super excited by the texture, i guess those who attended the event would agreed.
It has this soft texture & it doesn't crumble or break apart easily, almost bouncy!
It has a very subtle glow when you applied on your cheeks(:
What's more their packaging is small and portable to bring - SWEET

During the event,
we were entertained with a fashion show.
Clothes were from Love Bonito and the makeup - definitely from Maybelline.


I was truly astonished to witness the power of makeup through the fashion show.

The fashion show splits into 2sections:
First was the model was doll up with one eye makeup
Second was doll up wiht both of their eyes.

We can truly see the difference between with and without eye makeup.


There is also a makeup artist to share with us some makeup tips on how to apply the BB UV White and etc.

Our brunch was been served into the events.

First was the appetizer - Potato & Carrot soup



My reviews:
Taste nice and appetizing.
I like the corn taste, though xP

Followed by the Main Course
There's 2 main course to choose from - Tuna Spaghetti and Paprika Chicken.

And i chose the Paprika Chicken.


This is definitely a THRUMBS UP
The chicken was very tender but i don't really think the sauce was favouring enough to match.

Lastly, DESSERT♥
Strawberry Shortcake



My reviews:
Have never tried a shortcake before
But have this, i'll definietly try out the rest of the flavors which is currently sold in the dessert market xD

You can feel the strawberries taste within your mouth
and the strawberries act up the taste too(x
What i don't like is the top and bottom layer of the cake,
it's very sticky and always stick onto the plate.

Is this how shortcake are supposed to be ??
If it is, i think i may request them to peel off the layer xD *joke*


Before we end the event, a local artist Mas was there.
He designed an artpiece specially for Maybelline and some of the beauty bloggers were given a chance to write their wishes for Maybelline on the artwork(:

You can find Mas in his webpage - http://wantondoodle.com/
He is one of the best illustrator in Singapore too!

Here is what i got from Maybelline:
For the Jelly Glow Blush, i got it in Rose Pink and Warm Cocoa(:



Here's a final photo with Ashlyn to end my loooooooooooooooong post♥


*Credits to the blog for their pictures(:

Cheers;
minghui♥