An Interview with Nicole Foo for a Peek into SMU Parents’ Day 2018

A strange new environment can sometimes prove overwhelming for the university freshman. Nicole Foo shares how SMU Parents' Day helped her parents and herself get better acquainted with the Uni life that's to come .

Coming To Naught: Kickstarting Your Zero-Waste Journey With Six Simple Swaps

The zero-waste movement is picking up pace both globally and locally, but for many it may seem unattainable and complicated. Sheryl Lee shares six simple swaps to help you get started.

Feeding Singapore: A Hungry City in a Fragile World

Singapore's heavy reliance on imported food is gradually being threatened by global conditions of open markets, free trade and the onset of climate change. David Chen and fellow Masters alumni suggest tapping into Ag-tech.

Is it Possible to Juggle CCAs and Studies, And Survive?

How can you find a balance between maintaining a stellar GPA score and participating in a CCA that you love? We spoke to a couple of student leaders to get tips.

Can Passion Pay the Rent?

While plunging straight into the corporate world is probably the next step for most people after graduation, the traditional career path isn't for everyone. Can there be a future chasing your passion?

The X factor in SMU-X

Would you rather be memorising case studies from a textbook or stepping out and learning through real-world opportunities? SMU-X Academic Director, Assoc Prof Gary Pan and SMU student Sean Lim share what the "X" in SMU-X really means.

Global Exposure Makes Graduates More Confident, and Employable

The world is shrinking. In today's hyper-connected global village, having some form of international experience can be beneficial in every aspect of our lives. SMU alumni Low Wen Chun and Denise Lim share more.

A Global Community Experience Made in Harvard

A chance visit to Harvard University for the Harvard College in Asia Programme 2017 was a one in a million experience for SMU Social Sciences undergrad Charlotte Kwang. Here's what she learnt about living in a global community.

Reshaping Perceptions Through Research

Andree receiving the SMU Presidential Doctoral Fellowship from Professor Robert Deng, SMU’s Dean of Postgraduate Research Programmes.

Is playing video games really bad for you? SMU PhD student, Andree Hartanto's study into this topic is just the start of his research journey. Here's what he's learnt so far.

How Can Universities Prepare Students to Find Work That Make Them Happy?

Happiness at work isn't just determined by the salary package. What can universities and organisations do to help graduates find fulfilment in their career?

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