Guiding International Students on a New Journey and Beginning

You've Got a Friend in Me programme is a series of activities that help incoming international students adapt to life at NUS before their first semester. The programme reassures incoming international students that they will receive support on their journey.


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Beyond Borders

In Project Smartphone and Me, students from different cultural backgrounds worked together to teach seniors basic functions and applications found in their smartphones over Zoom.

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Singapore's Tourist Attractions

Find out what which Singapore tourist attractions NUS students prefer in this video produced in partnership with Project WassupBee.

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International Student Stories - RVRC 

Heritage Walks: Experiencing cultures and exchanging ideas

Discover what participants learn on their heritage walk along Little India, Kampong Glam, and the Gillman Barracks.

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International Student Stories - Nirmala 

It gets better when NUS is home

The transition from high school to university can be stressful but thankfully Nirmala found friends in Singapore who made her feel closer to home.

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International Student Stories - Agne 

A Week in My Life – Exploring Singapore’s Food Paradise

Agne shares how learning about her cultural intelligence capabilities motivated her to explore Singapore's food paradise.

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International Student Stories - Peng Zheng 

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Peng Zheng’s Journey

Join Peng Zheng as she celebrates her friendship with Nishita, a great friend whom she can rely on.

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International Student Stories - Nishita 

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Nishita’s Journey

Nishita shares her favourite memories with Peng Zheng whom she is fortunate to have at NUS.

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International Student Stories - Soumya 

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Soumya’s Journey

Discover Soumya's insights on Singapore's Kopi culture and how she made new friends through a music box workshop.

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International Student Stories - Thirandi 

“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Thirandi’s Journey

Thirandi shares her journey matriculating at the peak of COVID-19 and her memorable student life experiences.

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International Students' Stories - Isam 

Discovering Singapore's Hidden Cultural Landmarks

Some say Singapore is just a little red dot, but if you take a closer look, it is a gem waiting to be unearthed. Isam shares about his journey discovering Singapore's hidden cultural landmarks.

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With new environment comes new challenges

Cultural differences, Singlish and homesickness are some of the challenges faced by international students. What does it feel like to be in a new environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic? First year international students share their experiences adapting to Singapore and NUS.

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iCARE Week 2021: Together, apart 

Hear from international students Rachel and Anna, who were part of the organising team for iCARE Week, a three-day online event to help international students be acquainted to NUS and Singapore culture.

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EnginBuddies create lasting friendships at Engineering Club 

EnginBuddies is NUS Students’ Engineering Club’s inaugural initiative to help incoming students learn about different cultures and forge meaningful friendships. 

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