Explore
Now that you have oriented yourself, you must be excited to explore the campus and the many facilities and resources available. There is also much to see and experience on this sunny island city!
Be part of the vibrant student life at NUS!
First-Year Orientation Programme
If you arrive in Singapore in June or July, you may consider joining some of the many First-Year Orientation Programmes organised by various faculties, hostels and student organisations. It is a great way to make new friends and get acquainted to life in Singapore and NUS.
Faculty & Hostel Onboarding or Briefing
Many faculties and on-campus accommodation also organise sessions to familiarise new students with their facilities and resources. Look out for their emails in your NUS email inbox!
Unable to participate in either of the above? No need to fret!
- Meet fellow new international students at one of the You’ve Got A Friend in Me programmes specially organised by International Students Coordinating Office (ISCO). Find out more here.
Student Organisations
NUS is home to many clubs, societies and interest groups, including those in faculties and hostels. The Student Organisations Directory lists registered student organisations in NUS. Find out more and join them via NUSync.
Are you a Masters or PhD student who wants to meet other students like you? Discover NUS with NUS Graduate Student Society and NUS Graduate School.
As you settle down, you may be curious to explore Singapore’s sights and sounds. Here are suggestions on where to start:
Singapore is a melting pot of diverse cultures.
Learn more about them by visiting Singapore’s Heritage Places!
Did you know? >>> Singapore hawker culture was inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Take part in one of Singapore’s favourite pastimes by queuing up for cheap and tasty hawker food!
Immerse yourself in the diversity in NUS
Come meet people from various cultures at our specially tailored Community Engagement events right here on campus. You can find us by filtering for Event Type: Community Engagement at the OSA Events Page. Get curious about our similarities and celebrate our differences. See you there!
Visit some tourist attractions in Singapore
Find out more here.
Did you know? >>> Singapore’s Botanic Gardens was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
Go off the beaten track
There are many websites and blogs curating unique places to discover in Singapore.
- Check out an article about hidden gems in Singapore here.
- There’s even an off the beaten track list for tourists right here.
Tip:
Google Maps can suggest public transport routes between specific locations. The directions for which MRT station exit to use is helpful.
Check out these sources for the latest happenings in NUS:
- OSAY! – the NUS essential student life guide
- NUSync – the NUS student life portal
- Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Events
- International Student Events
- Community Involvement opportunities
- NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates
- Performing Arts with OSA
- NUSSU is the NUS Student Union and they publicise many campus activities on their social media channels.
- Follow student groups on social media to get updates directly from them!
