Do you recall the first time you used a computer? For research scientist Andrew Le Duy Dung, his first encounter with the computer set him on a path to SMU’s PhD in Computer Science, where he researched on improving the quality and scalability of personalised recommendation systems.
Undeterred by the initially overwhelming course workload and cultural differences, Chou En-Yu’s journey in pursuing SMU’s MSc in Accounting (Data & Analytics) programme has helped her emerge with new skills, new connections, and new perspectives. Read More
Getting the role you really want isn’t always that easy as a fresh graduate, especially when faced with a global financial crisis. SMU alumna Chng Li Ming shares more about her job search experience back in 2008, and the importance of being resilient. Read More
A fresh graduate from SMU Accountancy shares her reflections on graduating in uncertain times and how she finds her silver lining in the face of crisis. Read More
International students Su Myat Noe and Li Jiangbo tell us how they adapted to disruptions while living at SMU Prinsep Street Residences when the pandemic hit. Read More
Business analyst, mentor, value advocate—these are just some of the roles that keeps Aldric Chen busy these days. We chat with Aldric about his approach to the job hunt during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how far he's come since then. Read More
Many employers have been compelled to adopt the work from home approach for their workforce as a result of the pandemic. While some employees are rejoicing over the benefits of not having to be in the office, will the flexible working arrangement last beyond COVID-19?
In the first interview of the Project Y to Z series, we hear from SMU class of 2008 alumnus Chen Weili, currently a Marketing Manager at Bayer. Weili offers extremely honest and candid responses to these burning questions. Read More
It’s not easy having to juggle a postgraduate programme while being in a new environment far away from your family. But Cassandra Stephanie took all the challenges in her stride and found new meaning in her SMU student journey. Read More
The entire world is bracing itself as we head into a recession from the blow that Covid-19 has dealt us. For the graduating Class of 2020, SMU alumnus Benjamin Loh suggests taking an introspective approach to dealing with the big unknown. He shares some golden questions to get you started.
