Graduate Stories


With the mountain of projects and research to catch up on, online sources are often the fastest and easiest go-to channel for students. But how do you separate fact from fiction to make sure your reports are legit?

The annual SMU Arts Festival is back and our students have spared no effort in making this BIGGER and BETTER! With more than two weeks of constant activities, here's our 5-point guide on highlights you can't afford to miss.

Just because you prefer to be an observer rather than the centre of attention, doesn’t mean that life in a city campus has to be a struggle. Here’s a survival strategy for introverts to have an amazing freshman year.

Don’t fret if the job hunt is tougher than expected, because you’re not alone. Instead, try these tips on getting ahead of the competition.

Want to be the next Jack Ma? Well, running a successful e-commerce business can be a gruelling journey, as SMU alumnus and CEO of fashion start-up Refash, Aloysius Sng, reveals.

Aside from aiming for top grades, hone your social skills to get ahead at school, and in life. It's never too early to start with plenty of opportunities for learning how to be a real influencer (not just in the context of social media) right here at SMU.

Before returning to her alma mater to perform with the Starlight Alchemy at the Singapore Night Festival, SMU alumna, veteran marketer and acroyoga teacher, Sophia Guan, shares with us how living your dream can be a reality.

Our loved ones are often generous with advice when we enter the workforce for the first time. And while they come from a good place, some of these advice might need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Here’s the lowdown on what to expect, and what to do to survive your first job.

Having been by his daughter's side through an intense first year at SMU, what advice would Irina Sia’s father give to parents of incoming freshmen?

Employers only take an average of 6 seconds to look through each person’s CV. So how can you capture their attention long enough to get one foot through the door?

Do millennials read anything over 140 characters and not via a mobile device? Renowned poet and author, Kirpal Singh, discusses why holding a book in our hands is distinctively more intimate than reading a Kindle.

Overwhelmed by an endless list of course options? These tips will guide you when the time comes to choose your university modules and tackle the BOSS.

With the world's economy in a state of constant flux, here are a few skills you should have to keep ahead of the curve in our unpredictable job market.

If you want to know what freshman year holds for you (or for your child), there's no one better to ask than Sandra Tan. Having just completed her first year, she shares what life at SMU holds for our incoming freshmen.

While the idea of starting freshman year in uni is exciting, it often comes with some level of trepidation and the question: "Will I be able to fit in?" Don't fret. Here’re some freshie events that will help you start SMU life on a high!

Social media, much like clinching the right job, is about connecting with the right people. Here's how you can leverage on it to give your job hunt a major boost.

It's time to take hold of the conversation and change it from what you can’t to what you can do. As Sheryl Sandberg says, we need more women at the table.

Sending hundreds of job applications but no interviews yet? A good cover letter is key to helping you stand out...that is, IF you tell a good story. Here are 5 things that will help you weave a killer story starring 'you'.

Can Singapore claim back its top 10 most entrepreneurial countries ranking and become the Silicon Valley of Asia? We put the question to SMU Prof Arcot Desai Narasimhalu.

School’s out, but that doesn’t mean you should engage in 24/7 play and zero productivity. Get busy with activities that just might give a boost to your academics and career.

Take time to explore your interests and lock down a major that just might lead to a lucrative career.

Whether it's sealing the deal on that job application or you're hoping to turn around a less-than-ideal interview, did you know that a timely, thoughtful follow-up will make all the difference? Here are some interview follow-up tips to up your 'A' game.

It’s never too late to find a stellar internship (no, really!), or at least a stint that will provide valuable work experience. Here’s some hope for scoring a last-minute summer internship.

And for anyone reading this, thinking about taking the plunge to follow a personal passion, Quanda says there’s no better time than now.

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