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3 Lesser Known Facts About UTown’s Design

July 19, 2022oliviawong Leave a Comment

Living near, or even in, UTown, makes it easy for one to take its beauty for granted, especially after gaining familiarity with its ins-and-outs. While we may have already grown accustomed to the look of UTown, there is actually much… Continue Reading →

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Healthier Food Options in UTown

July 4, 2022oliviawong Leave a Comment

Having tasty and hearty meals can make all the difference in one’s university life, especially since they serve as motivation for one to get through days filled with classes or intense studying. However, the ‘Freshman 15’ (a common term to… Continue Reading →

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Coffee Is More Than Your Morning Fuel

June 8, 2022oliviawong Leave a Comment

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 →

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A Day In My Life: Walking with Dr Kuan Yee Han, UTown Residence Master

May 16, 2022osareslife Leave a Comment

It is no secret that Dr Kuan wears many hats – as the Assistant Dean of Students, a senior lecturer at Tembusu College and the incoming Master of UTown Residence. Did you know he also used to be the NUSSU… Continue Reading →

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Escapism Tools for the Summer

May 14, 2022oliviawong Leave a Comment

Summer break is finally here and everyone is excited about it. Opportunities to do things such as hanging out with old friends or embarking on a meaningful project or internship lie await in the few months ahead. However, perhaps you… Continue Reading →

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Learning on Campus: A Glimpse into Residential College Modules

March 5, 2022osareslife Leave a Comment

One of the biggest selling points of Residential Colleges (RC) in NUS is the unique academic modules they offer. Every RC has a broad but unique theme they focus on – for instance, Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) is known… Continue Reading →

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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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  • Mental Health Hacks: Tried and Tested
  • 3 Lesser Known Facts About UTown’s Design
  • Healthier Food Options in UTown
  • Five Ways to Overcome Orientation Fun Facts-Induced Stress
  • Coffee Is More Than Your Morning Fuel
  • Life in NUS: The Highs and the Lows
  • A Day In My Life: Walking with Dr Kuan Yee Han, UTown Residence Master
  • Escapism Tools for the Summer
  • How I got here: A candid chat with Prof Chen Zhi Xiong – inaugural Master of LightHouse.
  • Learning on Campus: A Glimpse into Residential College Modules

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