By the SMU Digital Marketing Team
Are you looking for the university of your dreams? It can be stressful figuring out the next destination in your academic journey, but that’s where open houses come in useful. If you have been wondering what makes an SMU education so vital, breathtaking and exceptional, SMU Open House 2023 has all the answers. With a beautiful city campus that promises you a university experience like no other, SMU offers to you an education that will open up new opportunities and show you the world.
From talking to professors about hands-on learning opportunities and experiencing student life first-hand, to even trying out a class for yourself, the SMU Open House 2023 to be held from 25 to 26 February will help you learn how you can meet your academic, personal and professional goals. And as if you need more convincing, here are 10 reasons why you must not miss out on the event of the year!
1. Take classes on campus
Happening at: multiple venues across campus
Enough of all that hearsay on what makes an SMU education special and different – come attend a sample class to get a taste of its signature interactive seminar classes! Afterall, it is not every day one gets an insider’s view to SMU’s famed interactive pedagogy, which has nurtured a sizeable alumni community known for their outspoken and outstanding qualities. Limited seats are available so you may want to be a little kiasu (or competitive) by being early.
2. Attend info sessions
Happening at: multiple venues across campus (schedule)
Get the low-down on anything you want to know about life as a student at SMU and beyond – straight from professors and students in the many info sessions that will be held. Find out what makes this the only transformational university programme in Singapore, how your professional trajectory can be accelerated through different academic programmes, and interact with potential future classmates in a lively and informal setting. Who knows – this could be the first day of the rest of your SMU student life!
3. Visit school booths
Happening at: Yong Pung How School of Law, B1, Hall 3
Want to know more about what each of the seven SMU schools has to offer? Hop on down to the curated booths that serve as introductions to SMU’s Schools in Accountancy, Business, Computing & Information Systems, Economics, Law, Social Sciences and College of Integrative Studies. Here, you can learn more about curriculum, majors, degree offerings and even map out potential career paths for yourself.
4. Tour the city campus
Happening at: outside of Yong Pung How School of Law
Campus tours are a-plenty this month, so why not check out the only city campus tour in Singapore? Take your pick from an in-person small-group tour on foot, or feel the wind in your hair on a breezy open-top bus tour. Whichever way you pick, you’ll be sure to experience the palpable buzz on the SMU Campus Green and discover SMU’s proximity to the myriad dining and entertainment options in the city. Led by SMU students, the SMU city campus tour promises to be nothing short of legendary.
5. Experience SMU student life
Happening at: SMU Campus Green and SMU Connexion
All work and no play is bound to make Jack, or Jill, very dull indeed. Here at SMU, you are guaranteed a vibrant student life through the 150+ clubs and societies on offer. Take this chance to explore your co-curricular interests – be it through joining clubs or organisations, participating in intramural sports, taking advantage of career services or attending workshops and lectures. There is no better time than now to start thinking about how you want to enrich your university life beyond collecting As.
6. Get admission tips
Happening at: multiple venues across campus (schedule)
Nothing beats getting the inside knowledge on what it takes to gain admission into your dream university than hearing it straight from the source. At Open House 2023, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with the Admissions team a.k.a experts on SMU’s admissions standards and requirements – particularly, the holistic and aptitude-based admissions approach the University is known for when assessing applicants. Get insider’s tips here on how to put together a strong application that SMU simply cannot say no to.
7. Pawty with the animals
Happening at: SMU Campus Green
Meet some furry friends at the SMU PAW Animal Day 2023 on 26 Feb! SMU’s signature animal day is a party-themed carnival where you can learn more about animal welfare through adoption drives, talks on animal welfare topics by special guests, performances, games, vendors selling sustainable products, and more. Come engage with the SMU community and make a positive impact on the lives of these adorable creatures. Fur friends are welcome too!
8. Explore the fast track to a postgraduate degree
Happening at: School of Social Sciences & College of Integrative Studies Seminar Room 3.3 (schedule)
Take this opportunity to learn about SMU’s range of Masters and other postgraduate offerings. Think we’re jumping the gun? Barely! With a suite of fast-track Masters that let you get two degrees in the same amount of time others take to get one, SMU offers an efficient way for you to jumpstart your career and achieve your goals on the accelerated path.
9. Win amazing things, enjoy free food
Happening at: multiple venues across campus
SMU Open House 2023 could be your chance to become a winner in more ways than one. Simply be one of the first 3,000 visitors on each day to redeem an SMU Open House-exclusive backpack in limited edition colours! For the skincare junkies – you will not want to miss the Innisfree pop-up booth at SMU Connexion where you can receive free skin consultation plus travel skincare set and other goodies (Saturday only). Foodies can look forward to indulge in free ice cream, popcorn, curry puffs, coffee and more!
10. Check out a student bazaar
Happening at: SMU Campus Green
After all the intensive discussions on pedagogy, programmes, and admissions, come chill at the SMU Bizcom Student Bazaar for a dose of retail therapy. On top of 20 student-run booths featuring fashion and F&B that will be spread across SMU Green, you can also expect to be treated to more than 40 student performances – from Samba to hip hop to ballroom and acapella. In other words, this bazaar will be an excellent way for you to immerse in the unique SMU culture.
Don’t miss the SMU Open House 2023 – SMU’s biggest open house ever, taking place on 25 and 26 February 2023. Check out this detailed schedule of what’s happening and plan your visit here. See you at the Open House!
