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Studies & NS

5 types of people you’ll meet in project work

From the commendable to the chao kuan (someone who doesn’t play fair), letโ€™s take a look at the 5 common characters in any group project. From these folks, we can learn a little about what to...

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Going on exchange? Plugging yourself into a local church makes all the difference

Hello, my name is Dave and I recently went to Los Angeles for my exchange in 2022. In fact, I only returned to Singapore in early June this year! Even before I went for my exchange, I knew the...

News

377A repeal: Let’s make our campuses a safe place to share our views, say students

The term “reverse discrimination” has been coming up in the news following the announcement that Section 377A would be repealed.ย  Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, K...

Studies & NS

Blurred boundaries: How can we navigate grey areas while living on campus?

As a bright-eyed freshman, staying in hall seemed like the “must do” on everyone’s university bucket list. So you can imagine my joy when I got offered a spot. Entering university...

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Divine exchange: How my semester overseas became my mission field

I went to Madrid for my exchange from December 2019 to March 2020. Initially, I applied for exchange with three friends, but everyone ended up going to different parts of Europe. I was so scared to...

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University: How this introvert learned to thrive on campus

I am an introvert. At parties, I can usually be found in the corner away from the crowd. In school, I keep to a close-knit group of friends that I can truly be myself around. If possible, I avoid...

Studies & NS

What’s it like staying in hall? 4 undergraduates share insights from their dorm days

Staying on campus can be fun, but it doesn’t come without its fair share of difficulties.ย  For undergraduates looking to glorify God and represent Christ in dorm life, unique challenges abound...

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Back to school? 5 ways to make the most of a fresh start

From a young age, I’ve always loved the start of a new school year for a few… frivolous reasons. It meant that I had an excuse to change my school bag or shoes, if I persuaded my parents...

Real Life, Real People

Once ostracised and feeling like a failure, one defining moment changed my life

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains material about suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt that some may find distressing. Growing up, I helped my mother collect cardboard boxes to sell after school...