Global exposure is an important part of university education. But it doesn't always have to entail travelling across borders. Here are 4 ways you can gain global knowledge right here at home.
Can multi-generation talents co-exist in the workplace? SMU alumnus and executive coach Benjamin Loh shares how companies can cut through the differences and play to each of their strengths.
Speaking at the recent Odyssey 2019 event, SMU Chairman Mr Ho Kwon Ping shared his views on a new approach to mentoring in SMU, as well as what SMU students can do to develop better versions of themselves.
With little to no experience in the travel industry, SMU alumnus Steve Sng started OWNRIDES in Taiwan with the aim of solving an information asymmetry problem through technology. Today, OWNRIDES handles close to S$1 million worth of bookings a year. Steve shares with us his journey.
Grades may be important, but as times change, universities are starting to place more weight on more than just an applicant's grades. Here are five insider tips that can help your application stand out from the crowd.
The Mentoring Circle sits down to a chat with SMU alumnus Alvin Poh to find out what advice he would give to his 20-year-old self if he had a chance to do so.
For many of us, a spin on the bike is a great way to keep healthy. But for others, it could make the difference between staying in school or dropping out. SMU undergraduate Joel Tang shares how Project Bike4Change is "Changing Lives, Two Wheels at a Time".
Information systems had never been a discipline in Kuok Juin's consideration. But a chance discovery at SMU Open House piqued his interest and opened his mind to a whole new slate of possibilities.
With the rising tide of nationalism, it is now more important than ever before to look towards building inclusive communities. One way this can happen is by embracing the idea of global citizenship.
SMU Accountancy student Megan Ng joined the SMU-X Overseas Accounting Study Mission trip to Laos last December, and returned with a newfound respect and love for the country. She gained a deep appreciation of the cultural, commercial and educational differences that exist between different states and how to bridge them.
The role of a second generation business leader is a tricky one, especially when it comes to a family business rich in history and tradition. While Rachel was hesitant to rock the boat, it was her father who urged her to jump onto the digital bandwagon, and Royal Insignia has never looked back since.
SMU Accountancy student Ng Yan Lun decides to try his hand in the local sports scene while on exchange in France. After passing the try-outs, he continued to play volleyball and tchoukball in various French competitions for one season.
Samantha Lork's underlying curiosity to learn more about the synergistic effects in our societies was what finally led her to choose a path in social sciences. The SMU freshman shares her story from application to term 1.
Law student Nicole Leong shares the eye-opening experience of taking on a 14-week real-world comparative exercise involving the Singapore Convention on Mediation treaty, during her SMU-X course.
We all know what advertising is. But have you ever thought about crowdsourced advertising? Combine that with transit advertising and you have Carblicity. Founder and SMU alumnus Endru Chen shares more.
Finding himself wishing he had a senior 'buddy' to guide him in university was what ignited SMU alumnus Hafiz Kasman's determination to establish a mentorship initiative to help his juniors.
After 2 years serving national service, having to adjust to a brand new school environment can be quite a daunting task. SMU accountancy freshman Stanley Low shares tips based on his personal experience.
The life of a law student is often an uphill climb, but it doesn't have to be the only thing that consumes your day and night. SMU Law freshman Ong Siew Choo shares her experience as a first-year law student.
The Mentoring Circle invites SMU Alumni Jimmy Soh and Jackson Kwa, as well as Assoc Prof Paul Griffin to talk about adapting to an ever-changing world in this podcast.
In our highly interconnected and fast-changing world, we can't afford not being global-minded anymore. Here are four ways to help you become true global citizens.
SMU may not have been her top university choice in the beginning, but a surprising turn of events changed SMU Economics freshman Karista Khoo's perspective completely. She shares what her first semester has been like, thus far.
SMU undergraduate Carissa Lim shares 5 insights about art management that she's learnt from her interviews with four Singapore arts managers, for her arts and culture management industry project module.
Talking about death remains one of society’s great taboos. But SMU Senior Lecturer Rosie Ching and her statistics class of over 170 undergraduates have confronted this head-on to create Singapore's first End-of-Life Index.
SMU Business freshman Muhammad Haris Lim had other university offers even before he completed polytechnic. However, he felt compelled to give SMU a try as well and has never looked back. He shares the many rewarding experiences he's had thus far in just the first semester of his freshman year.
