Student-to-Student Tips: Here’s Why You Should Use Your University’s Career Services

Amidst the hustle and bustle of university life, students often find themselves leaving career planning to the last minute. But SMU undergrad Aaron Lim says an early start to career planning is key. Find out what tips he has ... Read More

Student-to-student Tips: Going Beyond Good Grades

To truly experience a well-rounded university life one needs to step outside of the classroom and go beyond the books. SMU undergraduate Toshin Sequeira shares tips on how to sanely balance work and play as a university student.

The Realities of Being a Social Media Influencer: Mongchin Yeoh

Spotting the growing trend in social media adoption, Mongchin Yeoh (aka Mongabong) made the leap from sideline blogging gig to full-time social media influencer career by the time she graduated from SMU. And as they say, the rest was ... Read More

Tech Disruption in the Legal Sector is No Longer a Question of When, But How.

With the rapid expansion of digital technology into every aspect of daily life and the commoditisation of data, it’s now a mad scramble for governments and the legal profession to play catch-up. Assoc Prof Warren Chik ... Read More

Student Interview Series: Joel Ng, SMU Master of IT in Business

Four years after the completion of his bachelor's degree in SMU and after taking a myriad of online tech courses, Joel Ng decided to return to his alma mater to pursue a Master of IT in Business. We find out the motivations behind his decision.

The Rise of the Gig Economy and Digital Nomad: Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?

The idea of leading an independent and self-defined work life may be alluring, but do would-be giggers really know what they're getting themselves into? Prof Thomas Menkhoff gives us the lowdown on the pros and cons of becoming a digital ... Read More

Breaking Down Barriers With Cai Yinzhou

Everyone has the ability to effect positive changes on society if we can first open our eyes to the reality that social barriers are omnipresent. And no one exemplifies this better than SMU Masters student Cai Yinzhou.

SMU Alumnus Quits Job to Launch Edtech Startup, Kalpha, to Make Learning Personalised and Affordable for Everyone

When an opportunity came knocking, Jaden Teo made the tough decision to leave a highly sought-after career in management consulting to start edtech Kalpha with his long-time friend. Jaden shares more in this interview.

Student Interview Series: David Djapri, SMU MSc in Accounting

Already an experienced accounting professional, David Djapri decided to pursue the SMU MSc in Accounting degree in order to build invaluable data analytics skills. ValueChampion speaks to David to find out more about his experience.

Finding the Right Hook with Their Fresh Coffee Brew

It's not always easy finding good coffee when you need one—not to mention how costly it can be. Facing the same issue herself, Faye Sit created Hook Coffee in a bid to make fresh, specialty brews easily accessible to all coffee lovers.

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