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Author: Bethany Low

From the Horse’s Mouth: What’s the Difference Between a Hall, Residential College, and Student Residence?

January 28, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Here in NUS, there are three main types of hostels that students can stay in – Halls of Residence, Residential Colleges, and Student Residences.  The newest model on the block is House, revealed by the Provost’s Office on 5 Jan… Continue Reading →

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Residents Share: Interesting Internship Experiences

January 10, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Every internship experience is a unique and exciting one. Have you ever been curious as to what your friends actually do on their internships, or maybe how they went about applying and landing that particular internship? If so, you’re in… Continue Reading →

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Unravelling the World of Cosplay (by Sean Pineda)

January 8, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Cosplay has become one of the most diverse and popular expressions of Japanese pop culture, which has been growing in popularity in Singapore. Sean Pineda speaks to four student-cosplayers from NUS on the appeal of dressing up as fictional characters.… Continue Reading →

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Fencing Foil Fun (by Odelia Ong)

January 8, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Odelia Ong speaks to a former National Fencer and current Cinnamon College resident, Ryan Ong, to uncover the highs and lows of his fencing journey. It all started from a birthday trip to Toys‘R’Us  at United Square shopping mall 15… Continue Reading →

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Socially Distanced Social Club (by Elizabeth Cheong)

January 8, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

With online learning as the new normal, more students are choosing on-campus accommodation to reclaim their social life. Elizabeth Cheong speaks to residents to find out why. “It’s a new season of your life, but you don’t actually get to… Continue Reading →

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Passion in a Pandemic (by Chloe Kow)

January 8, 2022Bethany Low Leave a Comment

With the performing arts sector taking a hard hit from Covid-19, Chloe Kow speaks to two students who persevered to pursue their craft. After finishing an impressive flute solo she had practiced for months, Viktoriya Klyukina, 22, took a bow to an empty concert… Continue Reading →

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You Just Got Your Results… Now What?

December 23, 2021Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Results day is finally here! Some of you might be pleasantly surprised, while others might be a little disappointed. Regardless of which group you fall into, what matters most is what you do moving forward. For that reason, Reslife has… Continue Reading →

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5 Tips & Tricks to Land an Internship

December 13, 2021Bethany Low Leave a Comment

Ah… internships – deeply coveted by all students, but undoubtedly also one of the more stressful parts of being a university student. Reslife has touched on the topic of internships in our previous articles – Internship 101, Ways to Ace… Continue Reading →

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Sick of School Food: Hidden Food Gems Near Campus

December 3, 2021Bethany Low Leave a Comment

After around 15 weeks of staying on campus, you might be getting rather bored of eating at the same places all the time. Not to worry – to celebrate the last stretch of the semester, Reslife has compiled a list… Continue Reading →

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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health (Tips from Mental Wellness Groups on Campus)

November 3, 2021Bethany Low Leave a Comment

The stress of school can often be overwhelming, especially as we enter the last stretch of the semester. With never-ending assignments to do and tests to study for, it’s easy for us to neglect not just our physical health (replacing… Continue Reading →

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