Singapore Management University
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7 tips for moving to Singapore
By Cher Morente, Singapore Management University, Singapore Here are things I wish I knew and wasn’t told before I moved to Singapore as someone who was allocated to SMU!
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Preparing for your Singapore Adventure
By Courtney Blincow, Singapore Management University, Singapore Studying abroad can seem like an intimidating idea however, preparing for your exciting journey will make the process less daunting. When I was allocated my place at Singapore Management University I found that I was extremely nervous and unsure about what to expect. At this point I was aware that I needed to begin taking steps to get me ready for my trip but I had no idea where to start. My hope is that this blog post will be able to help you and provide tips that I would have found useful when I was in your position.
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Singapore, I Miss You
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. It has almost been a year since I finished my study abroad and left Singapore. So far, my final year in Manchester has been positive but nothing can prepare you for the reverse culture shock. Since it rains so much in Manchester, all I can think about is Singapore’s summer – which lasts the whole year! You may think you are ready to come home after spending a year away, but trust me, all I want to do is go back. Here are some of the places in Singapore that I miss the most.
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The Biggest Must-do of Southeast Asia
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. If you are ever studying, working, or travelling in Southeast Asia, then one trip you absolutely must do is the Ha Giang Loop. It consists of four days riding through Northern Vietnam witnessing beautiful panoramic views and the opportunity to spend time with many of the locals. What more could you want?
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Post-departure Tips for SMU
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. Since I have now been in Singapore for over six months, here are some of the things you should be aware of when you arrive.
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Pre-departure Tips for SMU
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. I have now been in Singapore for six months, so I have had time to reflect upon the application process. Here are my top tips for anyone who is moving to Singapore, and more specifically attending SMU.
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The End of the Beginning
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore. With exams and the first semester coming to a close, one of the main things on my mind was the fact that after spending every day with new friends from all over the world I would have to say goodbye to a large majority of them. Here is how we spent one final week together on the most spoken about Indonesian island, Bali.
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Recess Week in Vietnam
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore Time in Singapore is flying by. Before I knew it, we had reached the mid-term mark and it was time to travel to Vietnam for recess week. Here are the highlights.
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A New Chapter
By Emma Phillips, Singapore Management University, Singapore I have been in Singapore for just over a month now and time truly has flown. August and the start of September have brought many opportunities. Here is what I’ve done, how I met people and my highlights of Southeast Asia so far.
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Time to say goodbye
Several mental breakdowns, 6 holidays and a global pandemic later, I’m leaving the land of the Merlion…
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Things I wish I knew before moving to Singapore
Prior to moving to Singapore for the year, I had never even travelled beyond Europe. What lay ahead of me was a mystery, aside from the wild assumptions strangers told me and the random bits of information I got off google… If I could go back to a year ago today, this is what I would tell 2019 Poppy.
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Singapore’s most Instagram-worthy spots
And believe me, if there’s any place to take amazing insta pics – it’s Singapore.
