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You’ve Got a Friend in Me programme is a series of activities that help incoming international students adapt to life at NUS before their first semester. The programme reassures incoming international students that they will receive support on their journey.
[Video] Singapore’s Tourist Attractions
Find out what which Singapore tourist attractions NUS students prefer in this video produced in partnership with Project WassupBee.
In Project Smartphone and Me, students from different cultural backgrounds worked together to teach seniors basic functions and applications found in their smartphones over Zoom.
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Heritage Walks: Experiencing cultures and exchanging ideas
Discover what participants learn on their heritage walk along Little India, Kampong Glam, and the Gillman Barracks.
It gets better when NUS is home
The transition from high school to university can be stressful but thankfully Nirmala found friends in Singapore who made her feel closer to home.
A Week in My Life – Exploring Singapore’s Food Paradise
Agne shares how learning about her cultural intelligence capabilities motivated her to explore Singapore's food paradise.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Peng Zheng’s Journey
Join Peng Zheng as she celebrates her friendship with Nishita, a great friend whom she can rely on.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Nishita’s Journey
Nishita shares her favourite memories with Peng Zheng whom she is fortunate to have at NUS.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Soumya’s Journey
Discover Soumya's insights on Singapore's Kopi culture and how she made new friends through a music box workshop.
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Thirandi’s Journey
Thirandi shares her journey matriculating at the peak of COVID-19 and her memorable student life experiences.
Discovering Singapore's Hidden Cultural Landmarks
Some say Singapore is just a little red dot, but if you take a closer look, it is a gem waiting to be unearthed. Isam shares about his journey discovering Singapore's hidden cultural landmarks.
With new environment comes new challenges
Cultural differences, Singlish and homesickness are some of the challenges faced by international students. What does it feel like to be in a new environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic? First year international students share their experiences adapting to Singapore and NUS.
iCARE Week 2021: Together, apart
Hear from international students Rachel and Anna, who were part of the organising team for iCARE Week, a three-day online event to help international students be acquainted to NUS and Singapore culture.
EnginBuddies create lasting friendships at Engineering Club
EnginBuddies is NUS Students’ Engineering Club’s inaugural initiative to help incoming students learn about different cultures and forge meaningful friendships.
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