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
Imposter syndrome. You might have heard of this phrase before; perhaps, you already know it all too well. According to a medically reviewed definition of imposter syndrome, it is ‘the internal psychological experience of feeling like a phoney in some… Continue Reading
What does it really mean to look out for others? This question is especially relevant in the current season; exam results have recently been released, and some of us may be undergoing an emotional time reckoning with our grades. Furthermore,… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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