Mental health and well-being have never been more important. The World Mental Health Report, published in 2022 by the World Health Organisation (WHO), reports that mental health conditions are prevalent in all countries, with 1 in 8 people around the… Continue Reading
Muslims around the world observe the practice of eating halal food. In Singapore, you would have come across the term halal many times before; from product labels in supermarkets to our very own NUS canteens that have a halal section… Continue Reading
From weeding to watering, there is a job for everyone at community gardens. These green patches set in urban environments, sometimes small and sometimes big, are bringing resident communities across the world local produce, emotional wellbeing and a revitalised connection… Continue Reading
The memorable aroma of good food, the planning of “What are we eating for dinner?”, or the mere thought of what one will get to cook with friends for supper are things that keep some students going during a tiresome… Continue Reading
Previously, we had introduced the Residential Wellness Managers (RWMs) of UTown Residence (UTR) and Prince George’s Park Residence (PGPR). Guess what, a few more RWMs have come onboard since then! In this article, let us get to know them better… Continue Reading
In our many articles about residential life, we have seen how living and studying on campus could bring about a myriad of interesting experiences. In NUS, there are more than 80 nationalities of students living on campus. For international students,… Continue Reading
Schoolwork stress and mental health woes got you down? A listening ear could help greatly. In our previous article, we introduced UTown Residence’s new Residential Wellness Manager (RWM), Patrick. Here’s the good news – there is more than one incoming… Continue Reading
We’re deep into Week 5, and by now, the semester is starting to heat up. You may start to encounter stressful and worrisome thoughts, and you’re wondering if there’s anyone you can talk to – just to get a load… Continue Reading
Service learning is a term that is sometimes casually thrown around in areas of community service and community engagement, but what does it really mean and what does it entail? NUSCares is an annual community service project by NUS College… Continue Reading
It is also the thing that has sparked the creation of coffee interest groups (IGs) in every UTown Residential College (RC) and Pioneer House. There is something magical about the aroma of coffee, learning how to make different types of… Continue Reading