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.

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.

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of an Exchange Programme

Embarking upon an overseas exchange programme is probably one of the most parts of being a student. We speak to some SMU seniors to find out some of their top tips for maximising your exchange experience.

The Digital Age is Widening the Inequality Gap

Economists have long been concerned about the widening inequality gap between the wealthiest few per cent and the rest of society, but could the digital age further shift the balance of wealth?

My SMU Economics Freshman Year: Karista Khoo

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.

What Do Funeral Services Have to Do With a Statistics 101?

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.

An Introvert’s Guide to Class Participation

Do you get hit with a sense of dread at the thought of participating in class? An introvert herself, SMU undergrad Vandita Attal shares some tips to help fellow students cope.

SMU Student Entrepreneur Brings Watch Customisation to the Next Level

Schaffen Watches is a successful start-up which sells customised watches; and have sold over 300 uniquely customised watches all over the world. To better understand his success, we interviewed Nicholas Han about the gripes and difficulties ... Read More

Waste Not, Want Not: Redefining Uglies with TreeDots

Following a trip to Europe which opened his eyes to possible ways of reducing food waste, SMU alumni Nicholas Lim and Tylor Jong decided to set things in motion with their social enterprise, TreeDots.

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