01 Feb 2016 What's it like to go on an overseas exchange programme to a country where you don't speak the local language? Find out about Sharlene's exchange programme experience, and how it equipped her with new perspectives while bringing her out of her comfort zone.
01 Feb 2016 University life can be stressful at times. At SMU, we have a group called Peer Helpers whose role is to provide a listening ear and emotional support for their peers during times of need. Find out more about why it helps to talk to someone when you're stressed.
01 Feb 2016 Be it ‘Stepping Stones’ or ‘Pendeza’, Shanghai or Kenya, many of you are probably eager to commit to your first SMU overseas community service project (OCSP) experience. However – as many seniors will agree – the journey of arriving at your OCSP decision matters too, as it ultimately has an impact upon your eventual community service experience.
01 Feb 2016 In SMU's School of Information Systems, every student has to complete an intensive final year project that requires working with real corporate clients on live projects and use cases. In this post by the Best IS480 project team (AY2014/2015), find out more about how they conquered multiple challenges to deliver a quality product which impressed all who tested it.
01 Feb 2016 Most SMU undergraduates set their sights on multinational corporations and brand-name firms, but for his first internship season, Kang Liang sought out a startup internship instead. Find out more about his internship experience with local startup ShopBack, and the many invaluable learnings that he gained along the way.
01 Feb 2016 What's it like to volunteer at a hospice, a place where people spend their final days? While it is commonly assumed that hospices are depressing, our student Margaretha shares that her volunteering journey at Assisi Hospice has had plenty of joys alongside the inevitable sorrows. Read more about why she finds it meaningful to spend time with hospice patients, and to share their final journey.
01 Feb 2016 As a freshman, Manorama viewed SMU's compulsory community service hours with some cynicism. Three years later, she now has an entirely different outlook towards serving the global community, which has taken her to the Philippines and to India. Find out more about Manorama's acts of community service, and how you can support her work with those living in the slums of Nagwa, Varanasi in India.
01 Feb 2016 While they were growing up, the Ho siblings were always close, and had various hobbies and interests in common. It was thus unsurprising for Yan Yan to follow in her brother Koi's footsteps when choosing a university. Find out more about their shared SMU experience, and how it contributed to the unique relationship between the two siblings.
01 Feb 2016 What does it take to compete in an international moot competition? Eden Li provides a rare glimpse behind the scenes of SMU School of Law’s prestigious international moot court programme.
01 Feb 2016 In the second part of this series, find out how the team from SMU's School of Law triumphed over the competition to emerge champions at the Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2015.
01 Feb 2016 What is it that makes New York such a hotbed of creative talent? On a study mission to New York City, our students gained a unique first-hand experience of the city's energy. Find out more in this post.
01 Feb 2016 When you're going through a busy and stressful time at school, who better to understand what you're going through and empathise with you than your fellow students? The SMU Peer Helpers provide a listening ear and emotional support for their peers during times of need. Find out more in this post.
