With his A-level results far from ideal, Joel Chin was well aware that he wasn’t as academically-inclined as many of his peers. Not letting this bring him down, he chose to focus on the subjects and teaching styles that work best for him; leading him into the field of social science.
What dreams did you have at the age of 12? For SMU alumnus Gabriel Tan, that was the age when he began the road towards realising the dream of starting his own social enterprise.
A fast-paced field where learning never stops—this was exactly the reason that Tan Kee Hock chose to pursue SMU’s BSc (Information Systems) programme. He shares more about his university experience.
Don't be overly influenced by what everyone else is chasing; seek your own passions and keep exploring—this was the advice shared by SMU alumnus Brandon Lum in our interview with him. Find out what else he has to say about this SMU experience.
SMU Law alumnus Nguyen Sinh Vuong’s grandfather taught him that a just legal system is necessary for a prosperous nation. Find out how his SMU experience has helped set him on the path towards playing a part in this.
In this first of a six part 'Insights From an Insider' series, 2019 Valedictorian and Accountancy alumnus Eugene Tan gives a lowdown on what his time at SMU has been like, as well as top tips he would have liked to give his undergraduate self.
What exactly happens during admissions interviews? What can I do to prepare for it? We posed these questions to some of our faculty and students, and here is what they have revealed.
SMU Accountancy graduate Bryan Halim was posted to Zurich, under the Graduate Talent Program at UBS. He tells us about his experience working and living in Zurich.
SMU Accountancy graduate Ng Si Jia emerged Top Scorer for the Financial Reporting Module of the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Exams in June 2018. A year later, Si Jia emerges Top Scorer in the Assurance module as well.
AI has infiltrated almost every industry, even the accounting sector. But in what ways exactly? SMU Assoc Prof Clarence Goh sheds some light on this and shares why accountants with tech know-how are in high demand.
Reminiscing on their time in SMU, alumni Chinkita and Amanda decided to pen down five ways their SMU experience has transformed them. Find out what they are!
When Ng Kok Yin heard about SMU's new Politics, Law & Economics major back in junior college, it seemed like the stars were aligned—even her friends thought the same! The final year student shares what her experience in SMU has been like so far.
We speak with Future Law Academy founder, Zaid Hamzah, to find out how AI and analytics are set to transform the legal profession, and what the latest SMU-X course on 'Legal Analytics and AI in Law' is all about.
We're moving our SMU Open House event on 29 Feb and 1 Mar 2020, entirely online. But it doesn't mean you will be getting a diminished Open House experience this year. Far from it! Here are 10 reasons you should check out our brand-new Virtual Open House.
SMU undergraduates Nicole Tay, Masturah Bte Sulaiman and Park Ju Hee share with us their experience as regular volunteers at the Harvest Care Centre, and offer tips for students who are new to volunteering.
From the frequent tinkering with gadgets to hacking existing software on his computer, Shreyas' interest in all things tech was piqued very early in life. Thanks to the advice of his parents, he found the perfect fit for him with SMU's BSc (Information Systems) programme.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be extremely unnerving, but as SMU alumnus Sri Saravanan Sithiasagaran shares, daunting as it may be, you might just reap the benefits by taking that leap of faith.
A-level results day is a nerve-racking experience for both students and parents. But don't fret. Keep calm and let our snappy guide tide you over the highs and lows of it all. No matter the results, there is still a long runway of opportunity to realise your dreams!
Michelle Lim shares her views on the appeal of a seminar-style learning approach and how the SMU School of Accountancy has helped her aplenty in preparing for a career in accounting.
Asking how coding has benefitted people who aren’t pursuing a career in programming is like asking how writing has benefitted those who aren’t angling to be a journalist, says Assoc Prof Hady Lauw. In this interview, he shares about the important skills one can learn from coding.
We spoke with Class of 2019 Law graduate, Cheng You Duen, about his success at SMU and hope his experience can be both a source of inspiration and information for aspiring law students in Singapore.
Through the use of technology, SMU alumni and husband-and-wife team, Jeffrey and Angeline Ong, are changing the way we shop for fish with their startup, Dishthefish. Find out what this fishy business is all about.
Lim Yee Xien is an Economics and Finance double major student who hopes to pursue a career with a positive impact and continue Shooting for the Singapore National Team. She shares more about her SMU experience.
