Take sGRE-CS in Singapore

Since sGRE takes place only once a year in Taiwan so that the schedule is tight for anyone to prepare for advanced study. It is a reasonable expedience to take the exam overseas because sGRE is held several times a year in foreign countries. I chose Singapore as my first try for several reasons:

1. economical: 
• budget airlines are available like Jetstar with direct routes.
• accommodation fees can be as cheap as S$12 one night in a local hostel such as the Prince of Wales.
2. language: most Singaporeans are bilingual or even trilingual.
3. map: Google Maps Street View is available in the whole Singapore and useful with GPS.
4. traffic: the MRT network is fully developed and directly connects the international airport.

Compared to GRE General test, sGRE gains less focus and reveals little information for test takers. Moreover, because the existing tutorial for taking such an exam in Singapore is not applicable anymore, I decide to compose an effective guide for the following test takers from Taiwan.

STEP 1. make a lodge reservation

Go to some particular lodge reservation broker like http://www.hostels.com for making a cheap lodge reservation. There is usually an additional special discount on the normal price if the reservation is made early.

STEP 2. book flights

Take Jetstar as an example. Just visit its website to place your order. Since it's a budget airlines, lots of concerns such as the seat location, carry-on baggage and the dates to take off and return all relate to the final price. After the flights are booked successfully, an electronic itinerary will be emailed showing the departing and arriving terminals.

Return from the U.K.

The U.K. is a prestigious country where myriads of large historic palaces and churches spread all over. Countless prominent scenery spots includes the elephant house where J.K. Rowling embodied Harry Potter, the Shakespeare's birthplace, the Beatles Story in Liverpool, the world of Beatrix Potter who invented Peter Rabbit and so on. Not to mention the Cambridge and Oxford university towns. However, the capricious weather may perturb the mood due to failing to take nice shots. Moreover, super high price index and internet access cost indicate to keep the life in mind is more practical than to pursue a permanent residence.