How to Maximise Your University Experience: An Interview with Farah Natalya

Farah Natalya, SMU undergraduate seeking a double degree in Economics and Finance, speaks to Value Penguin about her experience within her programme and what she's planning to do with her professional future. She is expecting to ... Read More

SMU Economics: How It’s Got Me on Track for This Fast Changing World

With the world quickly moving into an era with high demands for adaptability, SMU's School of Economics stood out as the programme of choice for Yash Manish Mavani. More than two years on and Yash says this choice has definitely done good ... Read More

Not Quite Business As Usual

It's uncommon for Singaporeans to want to pursue a PhD. While most of her peers were eager to start building a career after getting their Bachelor Degree, Lim Leon Gim was introduced to the SMU PhD programme and leapt at the chance to go where her interest led her to. Four ... Read More

10 Productivity Hacks for Studying Smart (and Working Even Smarter!)

Don't just study; study SMART! Here are 10 productivity hacks and tricks to help you with SMUgging for your finals. And the best thing? They’re applicable both in the classroom and beyond.

Protecting Predators of the Sea with SMU LKCSP Scholars

"Meaningful impact" can come in many forms. For this group of LKCSP Scholars, a trip to Lombok showed opened their eyes to the brutal reality of the shark fishing industry. Through the Dorsal Effect, they learn more about these deeply misunderstood ... Read More

Taking the Road Less Travelled with Backstreet Academy

Two Nepalese Brothers and a Singaporean come together to bring to you a whole new way of 'travelling for good' with their international social enterprise, Backstreet Academy.

Stepping Up to Help the Needy

Her empathy for those in need spurred Desiree Yang to start up Saltsteps, Singapore’s first social supermarket. Find out more about her motivations, and the challenges she has faced in turning her vision into reality.

A Pioneering Spirit

Being a pioneer in the SMU world of interdisciplinary PhD is both exciting and humbling, especially for Liu Xiaobin who went from small village to global city life. But the challenges abound in a brand new world hasn't steered this student off his course of pursuing an academic ... Read More

Hear From A Student: The Best of Both Worlds—SMU and Economics

School of Economics — Labour Economics class with Professor Lee and friends

When it was time to decide on a university, Lionel Heng discovered that SMU's School of Economics was the perfect choice. Let Lionel share with you why he believes that he's found the best of both worlds.

Exchange Lessons: Learning to Venture Out of My Comfort Zone

US Exchange - Classes at the Steinberg-Dietrich Hall

Find out what the three defining aspects of Tan Jun Wei's 4-month exchange journey to the US were, and what lessons he learnt by venturing out of his comfort zone.

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