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Making Friends Abroad – Tips on Building a Social Circle in Singapore
By Felecia Ogunnuga, National University of Singapore, Singapore As someone who once considered themselves an introvert, the idea of packing my life into two suitcases and moving 6,800 miles away from friends and family felt overwhelming. It wasn’t the cultural differences or academic challenges that worried me the most—it was the lingering “What if I don’t make friends?” concern that kept creeping in every time I thought about my exchange. With that in mind, I wanted to share my experience of making friends abroad—the challenges, the unexpected moments, and the strategies that worked for me. If you’re feeling the same pre-departure nerves, I hope my insights help you feel more…
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Birthday Bliss in Bali
By Cher Morente, Singapore Management University, Singapore A gratitude-filled trip to celebrate surviving the first year of my 20s. Follow to see how I did Bali in 5 days. Some may find it cliche but, I feel like a trip to Bali is a must for exchange students coming to South East Asia – and this is coming from someone who had low expectations due to the hype built by the media.
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5 Foods you have to try when you reach Singapore!
By Felecia Ogunnuga, National University of Singapore, Singapore One of the best things about living in Singapore is the endless variety of incredible food. From authentic local dishes at hawker centres to international cuisines at trendy restaurants, there’s something to satisfy every craving. As someone who loves exploring new places to eat, I’ve discovered some absolute gems during my time here. Whether you’re a fan of Italian comfort food, healthy acai bowls, or affordable canteen meals, this list has something for everyone. So, if you’re new to Singapore or just looking for some foodie inspiration, here are my favourite places to eat that you simply must try!
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Why Singapore? Why Asia? Travelling Beyond the National University of Singapore.
By Khay Muhammed, The National University of Singapore, Singapore When I chose Singapore as my first choice for my year abroad, it wasn’t just about studying at a prestigious institution. It was about the opportunity to explore the vibrant and diverse continent of Asia throughout the academic year. Now, three months into my term at The National University of Singapore, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to several incredible countries, including the Philippines (twice!), South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and of course, explore the many facets of Singapore itself.
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Top Places to Visit Whilst on Exchange in Hong Kong
By Anna Belsham, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Out of any place I have been to in my life, I would say that Hong Kong has the most things to do! From such a vibrant city full of museums, temples, parks, shopping, food, to endless beaches and hikes and even islands, it can become very overwhelming when you first arrive, it is hard to know where to begin. This blog post will hopefully give you somewhere to start, but there are still endless amounts of places in Hong Kong that are still on my list to go to, that are not included.
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5 Things to Know about Singapore
By Felecia Ogunnuga, Singapore, National University of Singapore Moving to a new country is always exciting but can also be a bit overwhelming, especially when it’s a vibrant place like Singapore! As I settled into my year abroad, I quickly discovered a few essential tips that made my experience smoother and more enjoyable. From dealing with the intense heat to navigating daily life, these five things are what I wish I’d known before arriving. Whether you’re preparing for your own adventure in Singapore or just curious about life here, this guide will help you hit the ground running and make the most of your time in the city!
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Last Days in Singapore
By Sofia Roche-Vidaurre, National University of Singapore A year abroad goes by fast, so this final blog post is to reflect on the academic year and my personal experience.
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More Trip Recommendations!
By Sofia Roche-Vidaurre, National University of Singapore Building on my previous blog post, I had to come back with more recommendations! Since there is so much to explore here are three more trip recommendations for both close and far away destinations.
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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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Trip Recommendations
By Sofia Roche-Vidaurre, National University of Singapore The best part of your year abroad in Singapore is getting to explore Asia! In this blog post I’ll tell you about my favourite trips thus far and tips on how to travel with ease.
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A Singaporean Arrival
by Reuben Passi, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore After over 24 hours of travelling from the UK, I finally touched down in Singapore during the early days of August ready to start on a new adventure on a completely new continent.
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NUS: Life at a campus university
By Reuben Passi, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore One of the main differences between NUS and UOM that I knew before coming was that whereas UOM is a hybrid campus university due to its seamless connections to the city, NUS is a full-on large-scale campus university which even has its own 5-line bus system that operates every day for free across the campus!
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