Why choose the poly route? It suits those who learn by doing

At the Temasek Aviation Academy, aerospace engineering students get to work on full-flight simulators and in an aircraft hangar with a ground operational Hawker Siddeley 700A business jet. Temasek Polytechnic's Veterinary Technology students have han
At the Temasek Aviation Academy, aerospace engineering students get to work on full-flight simulators and in an aircraft hangar with a ground operational Hawker Siddeley 700A business jet. PHOTO: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
At the Temasek Aviation Academy, aerospace engineering students get to work on full-flight simulators and in an aircraft hangar with a ground operational Hawker Siddeley 700A business jet. Temasek Polytechnic's Veterinary Technology students have han
Temasek Polytechnic's Veterinary Technology students have hands-on experience working with animals at the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science. PHOTO: TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
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SINGAPORE - If you think studying at a polytechnic is more relaxed than at a junior college, Ms Anita Kuan wants you to think again.

The Temasek Polytechnic deputy principal says this is a common misconception.

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