Student Welfare Unit

TJCians with personal or academic problems may approach their Civics Tutors or any of the Teacher-Counsellors in the Drop In_N, which is on the ground floor under LT2. Besides Teacher Counsellors, students can also approach the following trained School Counsellors:

Full-Time School Counsellor : Ms Mary Neo

(Students can use the eCounselling email service to send a message to Ms Neo)

Part-Time School Counsellor : Mdm Chan Chee Har (HP: 9772 4866)

Problems brought to the attention of the Counsellors are kept in strictest confidence and no information is divulged without the consent of the student concerned, unless there is the danger of physical harm. When necessary, advice and assistance will be sought from external agencies.

The following are some useful hotlines and hotlines:

	Crisis Hotlines & Services Agencies	Telephone / Time	Who Is It For
1	Samaritans of Singapore (SOS	1800 2214444 (24 hrs)	For anyone facing a crisis or suicidal
2	TOUCH Youth Services	1800 3772252 10 am - 10 pm ( Mon - Sat )	For teens aged 12 - 20 years who have problems & need someone to talk to
3	Befrienders of Youth	62564440 9 am - 5 pm ( Mon - Fri )	For youths with any problems & need someone to talk to

Student Well-Being

The Temasek Civics Programme is conceived to help TJCians in their personal and character development. In this customised programme, TJCians are taught study skills, time management skills, communication and relationship skills, how to prepare for working life and other skills which are integral to social development. Regularly scheduled talks and workshops by invited experts on topics such as confidence in public speaking and stress management are held to complement the Temasek Civics Programme.

Balancing the Demands of JC Life

"So many things to do; so little time!" is a comment often uttered by JC Students. The challenge is to succeed in riding on the JC experience and not lose oneself in the whirl of events and activities.

7 Study Tips you need to survive Junior College

1. Make a review of the lecture notes daily
Highlight the major points of the lecture. Create outlines, charts, flashcards, timelines, and concept maps to help you visualize relationships. Think back to the points stressed by the lecturer and jot down any questions you might have.

2. Complete your tutorial problems or assignment in advance
Get to know your tutors. If you are having problems with a subject, talk it over with your tutor as soon as you can.

3. Find at least one or two friends in each class to study with
Studies show that students who study with someone are better motivated and achieve better grades.

4. Make use of resources in college
Use the library, internet or other learning aids regularly to help with your studies.

5. Set goals
Goals give your life, and the way you spend your time, direction. Set target grades for each subject which are realistic and achievable.

6. Manage your time effectively
Make a list of all the things you need to do daily. Divide your workload into manageable chunks. Prioritize. Schedule your time realistically. Stick to your deadlines.

7. Reward yourself
Even for small successes, celebrate achievement of goals. Promise yourself a reward for completing each task, or finishing the total job. Doing so will help you maintain the necessary balance in life.