difference in education systems..

argh.. exam next week... last post before i "hibernate" from my blogging!
there are lots of differences between my undergraduate study and this MFE program.
i could not pinpoint whether the diff are due to country, cultural or program though.. :(

1) exam:
mfe:
- 2 of 3 open book, last one cheat sheet

nus:
- mostly closed book..

2) period b4 exam:
mfe:
- one optional homework, one project to be handed in one week after exam
- lesson till the last day of exam
- lots of internship applications!!! 4 due this week..

nus:
- one or two weeks break b4 exams.. enuff time to read the notes at least twice.. practise like siao..
- projects, homework, internship applications all done way b4 exams..

3) materials
mfe:
- need to read a textbook authored by the prof for essay writing.. 25%.. just added this element TODAY!!! with only one week left.. grr... 170 pages to go..

nus:
- huh? wat textbook?