Set up to prepare students for the workforce, polytechnics have proven to be popular for many students and parents here in Singapore. Hear what Kay Gim Hwee, father of final year SMU Accountancy student Jenzen, has to say of the latter’s transition from poly to SMU.
Helping your child decide on a university or specialisation is a lot more than just respecting their interest. Jerome Yuen, father of Year Four SMU Business student Chloe, believes that youngsters need to be pushed to think ahead to the future.
It came with little surprise to Darayus Bhesania when his daughter, IB graduate Anahita, told him that she would apply only at SMU. Here he shares his take on the SMU education and how parents can help their children decide on a university.
Having a conversation with your child about university choices is a decisive moment for most parents. Follow this guide to help you both discover how your child’s potential can be unleashed by choosing the right university.
SMU Open House is set to make waves this year with an exciting line-up of both in-person and virtual experiences. Come find out how SMU can propel you into your future as a confident, world-ready individual!
To succeed in an environment where change is constant, graduates today need a toolkit beyond disciplinary and domain expertise. Read on to discover how SMU offers up the world to its students with an integrative and interdisciplinary education.
Find out how a community service project in Nepal, an internship experience in Thailand, and a university exchange programme in the UK gave Nigel Ng (SMU Accountancy), Lim Jie Ai (SMU Social Sciences) and Wong Jing Ting (SMU Business) new perspectives on global citizenship.
Find out how SMU Access, the first of its kind in Singapore, helps ensure that no eligible student is denied an SMU education because of financial difficulties.
We last spoke with Alicia Li in 2019, just before she had joined SMU. One year on, we’ve caught up with the Law Freshman to find out how this past year in SMU has impacted her.
To many health-conscious consumers, finding traditionally high-carb foods that are yet low in their glycaemic index is a dream come true. SMU Business alumnus, Alan Phua, of Alchemy Foodtech is now making that dream a reality.
We last spoke with Marc Ong in 2019, just before he had joined SMU. One year on, we’ve caught up with the Social Sciences Freshman to find out how this past year in SMU has impacted him.
For the SOA Teambuilding Event in this year, the faculty and staff of SOA spent the morning together at Changi Coastal Beach, but ditched the typical beach-going activities for a more meaningful cause—a beach clean-up session.
Public speaking is an important skill in the workplace, but how does one go from an undergraduate to an effective presenter at his first job? Daniel Guo shares how SMU’s pedagogy prepares its students to ace the public speaking game, and equips them with necessary skills and experience to stand out in the workplace.
One year on, we’ve caught up with Fenston Lewitt Founder and Accountancy Freshman Bryan Tay to find out how his first year at SMU has been like so far.
We last spoke with Amanda Lim in 2019, just before she had joined SMU. One year on, we’ve caught up with the Business Freshman to find out how she's been doing this past year.
SMU Accountancy graduate Neo Yi Ren juggled the demands of his career and pursuing SCAQ shortly after graduation, achieving Top Scorer in the Financial Reporting module. He also shares how his background in Accounting Data & Analytics helped him to adjust quickly to his role in PwC Singapore.
Ever given a thought to the fruit peel that you throw out after a meal, and its insignificance now that the fruit has been devoured? Not necessarily so. Cleantech start-up, UglyGood, is all about converting food waste into a sustainable green business serving to benefit the people, planet and its profits.
We last spoke with Ryan Goh in 2019, just before he had joined SMU. One year on, we’ve caught up with the Economics Freshman to find out how he's been doing this past year.
Hostel life can be exciting and fun, but it also requires a whole lot of self-discipline and getting used to communal living. Here are 5 tips from Jessica Lee to help you thrive in hostel life.
We last spoke with Lin Wei Xiang in 2019, just before he had joined SMU. One year on, we’ve caught up with the Information Systems Freshman to find out how he's been doing this past year.
University is the best time to gain new experiences, make mistakes and come into your own. Despite the ups and downs, never forget to celebrate small achievements and reflect on how far you've come, shared SMU alumnus Kelvin Fan in this interview.
