Hi, UPU results hv been revealed recently and I'm quite devastated by the results. I got Diploma in Computer Science in UiTM. I'm from Science streams and my SPM results wasn't that bad (I got 4As, 3Bs and 1C) and I applied for Chemical Engineering but I didn't seem to get my desired course.
So, I've been thinking a while. I wanted to further my study and pursue my degree in other country like UK and Canada. So I thought that Diploma would be the best way because I have time to concentrate and not rushing like other student.
But recently, I thought about how long is Diploma and my mom advised me that its too long and she is quite dissapointed in me by saying "So diploma is around 2 years and a half, plus your degree, how long will it take for you to work?."
As a son, I'm very depressed because I couldn't make her happy about my decision and I wanted the best for my mom. I wanted to graduate faster so I can help her financially. (My dad is the only one who supported us for a long time, he's already 55 years old and have 4 children to take care of including myself)
And fyi, I'm the only one and the first child in my family to further my study on higher level. So I thought I wanted to change my programme.
I've been thinking about taking CIMP/ADTP/Ausmat so that I can fulfill both my dream to study abroad and to graduate faster for the sake of my family. However, we are not that financially stable so is there any scholarship (I don't think I'll get one because my SPM results is useless because I didn't work hard enough even tho I did my best ) or any loan I could apply for so that I could further my study in stated pre-university programme ?
In addition, my dad is getting his EPF savings at the end of June, so I thought I could borrow some from him but not that much to lessen my burden. (Somehow I need to convince him to let me join those pre-u programme because it is expensive but for the sake of graduating faster, I think thats the only choice.)
So I would love to ask your opinions about my situation now, I really didn't want to take that diploma to be honest because of how long it is even though I can apply for credit transfer (I want my parents to be proud of me) . Thank you .
Furthering Study but CONFUSED (need help) :'(