Graduate Stories
Studying in a city campus does not necessarily mean you can only rely on costly food and entertainment options. Check out our five tips on how you can have a blast in your university years at SMU without breaking the bank!
Unlike at other unis where class enrollment is typically a mundane exercise, you’ll be forgiven if you mistake the same process at SMU for a secret auction with all the bidding that takes place. Read on to find out how you can master BOSS bidding at SMU while bidding like a boss!
Imagine being tasked to book a GSR on FBS to discuss the upcoming CSP – where do you even start? Fear not! Let this handy guide be the starting point of your SMU freshman life as we attempt to demystify some of the most commonly used SMU lingo for you.
American poet E.E. Cummings once wrote, “it takes courage to grow up and become who you really are”.
How does a two-day study week sound to you? With SMU’s flexible curriculum, students can customise their own class schedule and still find time to explore other interests. SMU Information Systems undergraduate Charmaine Lim tells us more.
Apprehensive about his first accounting module, SMU Accounting student Edward Lo was pleasantly surprised by the engaging experience created by his Financial Accounting prof. Here he tells us more about how his SMU experience has built him up to take on the working world.
If a young Anish Kishor Dobariyapatel could see himself today, he would be in awe of his own discipline and time management skills as a university student. Find out how the Year 4 SMU Economics undergraduate juggles work and study to make the best of his university years.
Not one to settle in her comfort zone, SMU Business student Tarina Naresh Khiantani switched to major in Communication Management despite her background in Accountancy. Here she shares how taking the road less travelled has helped shape her thought process for the better.
SMU undergraduates are fanning out across the world again on a myriad of Global Exposure trips. Whether they are in the USA, Canada, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany, South Korea, or Thailand, they are experiencing different cultures and perspectives, including new traditions and customs, and meeting new people. Read about their personal experiences to understand how Global Exposure in SMU transforms you for life!
With its rich and unique culture and world-famous cuisines, Asia is a popular destination for students looking for an exchange experience nearer to home. Learn travel and budgeting tips from SMU students Shanna and Dominic from their adventures in South Korea and Thailand.
Is Europe on your destination list as travel across the world resumes? Find out how SMU undergraduates, Pek Yoke and Ambrose, decided on Spain and Germany as their respective global exposure destinations as they share their budgeting and travel tips.
The North America is an attractive destination for many SMU students seeking a fulfilling and exciting global exposure experience. Meet SMU Social Sciences undergraduates Clarissa and Mouli, who were in USA and Canada respectively, as they share some of their travel and budgeting tips.
With more than 260 SMU students in 57 Partner Universities across myriad European cities in Term Two of AY2021/22 alone, hear from undergraduates Joshua, Valliappan and Megan who share with us their global exposure experiences in Switzerland and Italy.
Haven’t taken a flight or travelled in a while? Read on to learn more about the experiences of SMU students Lye Jia Wei and Quok Juin who ventured overseas to Norway and The Netherlands respectively as part of the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).
With new-found freedom comes great responsibility, as many who have lived in student residences would tell you. Check out some tips from SMU Economics undergraduate Uday Sasthaa on how you can live up your life at the Prinsep Street Residences, without sacrificing your GPA.
What draws you to a university? Is it its pedagogy, location, campus culture, faculty or student life? When it comes to picking a university, it feels like there are endless options and no clear way to an easy decision. How do you know which institution is the right fit for you?
When it comes to picking a university, there are endless factors to consider — it’s no wonder that many students feel stressed out by the process.
With so many factors to consider when choosing a university, such as curriculum, location, student life, and more, it is no wonder considering university offers presents a dilemma for many.
When choosing a university, academics are certainly an important consideration. After all, the degree you will one day graduate with will have a significant impact on your career, so it’s vital that you choose an institution with a strong curriculum and reputation.
Fans of legal dramas are likely captivated by how the protagonists seem to thrive on conflicts. While such courtroom theatrics are hardly accurate representations of what goes on in the courtroom, workplace conflict resolution is indeed a pertinent skill for many aspiring lawyers.
Imagine spending the next few years of your life in the heart of the city, with access to art, culture, commerce and innovation at your fingertips. Imagine discovering new knowledge not just for the sake of your GPA, but for intellectual growth and to create meaningful impact.
Through its extensive range of global exposure programmes, SMU has played a significant role in connecting its students to the world. Connor Teo, who graduated from SMU’s Class of 2021 with a Bachelor of Business Management, tells us more.
Meet Palak Agarwal, a fourth year SMU student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics who transitioned from an IB education into university. Here the double major student in Economics and Finance shares more about her journey towards becoming a global citizen at SMU.
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