Dennis Chew: Younger classmate can brag to mum he taught DJ how to use MacBook – Mothership.SG

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Not many individuals may brag that they are classmates with radio deejay Dennis Chew, not to mention have the chance to show him the way to use a MacBook.

On this episode of Mediacorp’s bite-sized sequence #justswipelah, host Jernelle Oh caught up with the 49-year-old full-time pupil throughout his second week at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP).

Chew and classmates

In addition to believing that the possibility to check would make his life extra thrilling, Chew additionally revealed that he needed to raised perceive what youths need and information him to create applicable content material for such a audience.

Though Chew claimed he was nonetheless attending to know his classmates in his second week, he appeared to be fairly acquainted with numerous them within the video.

If you happen to’re questioning what sort of pupil Chew is, he identifies because the “extra kiasu” sort.

Chew and his teammate, Angela, had already accomplished the project previous to the photoshoot with the remainder of the category.

Because of this they’ll focus extra on training the way to use the digicam, which Chew believes can also be crucial.

Angela revealed that whereas Chew has approached her for assist with schoolwork, she’s the one who asks him for assist more often than not.

“Initially, I did not know the way to use the ISO [function on the camera] and he taught me [how to use it],” she stated.

In response, Chew maintained that he is additionally not very aware of it and continues to be slowly exploring the way to use it.

Nonetheless, he enjoys and cherishes this expertise of mutual studying along with his schoolmates.

Angela subsequently shared that her first encounter with Chew as a classmate was on a Zoom video name.

She stated she initially thought it was a prank by a senior who was utilizing a inexperienced display.

It was solely when Chew began talking and introducing himself that she turned satisfied it was actually him and began laughing.

Chew additionally candidly shared that he did not actually know the way to use a MacBook however managed to hunt assist from his classmates who have been very keen to show him.

Certainly one of them even bragged to his mom that Chew had requested him for assist, Chew stated jokingly.

A pupil who adored Auntie Lucy (certainly one of Chew’s alter-egos) appeared excited to be classmates with him.

Oh additionally interviewed two college students about their ideas on having Chew as a classmate.

One questioned, “Is he a visitor?” as she didn’t count on him to affix their class.

There is perhaps “somewhat technology hole” between them and Chew, she stated.

The second stated she has seen his exhibits, naming “118” as a present she loved.

She additionally revealed that her dad and mom are followers of Chew, particularly her mom who likes him quite a bit.

A 3rd pupil shared that she has watched his exhibits since she was younger.

She additionally famous that Chew could be very pleasant and infrequently makes his classmates chuckle at school.

Module exemptions

As a veteran artiste who has amassed a wealth of expertise within the Chinese language media trade, it is no shock that Chew is exempted from some modules.

The radio deejay stated he’ll nonetheless be taking the Radio Manufacturing module as he can perceive extra about it and use it as a refresher as he had not executed radio manufacturing shortly.

Nonetheless, he is not going to be taking the Presentation module as he feels that it will not be truthful to the opposite college students if he takes that course.

Chew stated he hopes he needn’t take the Well being and Wellness class.

In response to NP’s web site, Well being and Wellness is an interdisciplinary research module for 12 months 1 college students that entails “primary sports activities ability acquisition” and “a wide range of sports activities electives”.

Entertaining individuals

Chew’s expertise within the media trade additionally allowed him to raised perceive and relate to what his lecturers say in regards to the media trade.

For instance, Chew shared an occasion when a pupil had requested the trainer, “Trainer, do you’ve an idol? What sort of leisure do you normally like?”

“As a media skilled, your job is about the way to entertain individuals,” the trainer responded.

The trainer’s reply deeply resonated with Chew who nodded in settlement as he obtained somewhat teary-eyed.

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