Student-to-Student: Preparing Yourself to Survive the Real World After Graduation

Public speaking is an important skill in the workplace, but how does one go from an undergraduate to an effective presenter at his first job? Daniel Guo shares how SMU’s pedagogy prepares its students to ace the public speaking game, and equips ... Read More

‘Surfing’ the Learning Curve as a Young Accounting Professional

SMU Accountancy graduate Neo Yi Ren juggled the demands of his career and pursuing SCAQ shortly after graduation, achieving Top Scorer in the Financial Reporting module. He also shares how his background in Accounting Data & Analytics helped ... Read More

This Cleantech Startup Gives New Life to Organic Waste

Ever given a thought to the fruit peel that you throw out after a meal, and its insignificance now that the fruit has been devoured? Not necessarily so. Cleantech start-up, UglyGood, is all about converting food waste into a sustainable green business ... Read More

Insights from an insider: Kelvin Fan, Business School Valedictorian 2019

University is the best time to gain new experiences, make mistakes and come into your own. Despite the ups and downs, never forget to celebrate small achievements and reflect on how far you've come, shared SMU alumnus Kelvin Fan in this ... Read More

Insights from an Insider: Joel Chin, Social Sciences School Valedictorian 2019

With his A-level results far from ideal, Joel Chin was well aware that he wasn’t as academically-inclined as many of his peers. Not letting this bring him down, he chose to focus on the subjects and teaching styles that work best for ... Read More

Here’s How This Social Entrepreneur is Unlocking a Chain Reaction of Social Impact

What dreams did you have at the age of 12? For SMU alumnus Gabriel Tan, that was the age when he began the road towards realising the dream of starting his own social enterprise.

A Sneak Peek at Working and Living in Zurich with SMU Alumnus Bryan Halim

SMU Accountancy graduate Bryan Halim was posted to Zurich, under the Graduate Talent Program at UBS. He tells us about his experience working and living in Zurich.

Student-to-student Tips: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be extremely unnerving, but as SMU alumnus Sri Saravanan Sithiasagaran shares, daunting as it may be, you might just reap the benefits by taking that leap of faith.

Digitalising A Fishy Business

Through the use of technology, SMU alumni and husband-and-wife team, Jeffrey and Angeline Ong, are changing the way we shop for fish with their startup, Dishthefish. Find out what this fishy business is all about.

Struggles to Strengths: Deciphering Truths With Masahiro Tan

SMU alumnus and The Mentoring Circle co-founder, Masahiro Tan, speaks about the ups and downs in his life, his experiences in SMU, and building a career in the investment industry.

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