Looking Back at Singapore
Posted January 3, 2017
Studying abroad in Singapore has been a journey like no other. I think that studying abroad has been beneficial both for my personal growth...Tag: NUS
Reflection
Posted December 19, 2016
Upon reflecting on my experiences in Singapore, I came to realize that I have grown, both personally and professionally. I came to Singapore with...
Finals culture
Posted December 15, 2016
Singapore is culturally known as one that has extreme focus on academics and grades. Therefore, it is no surprise that around finals week, the...
The Beginning of the End
Posted December 10, 2016
Finishing up my semester in Singapore is such a bittersweet feeling. It feels like I just arrived off the plane with my giant luggage...
Beyond Singapore
Posted November 11, 2016
It’s surreal how quickly time has flown by here in Singapore. As much as I love Singapore, though, my favorite part about my study...
Singaporean Cuisine
Posted September 7, 2016
I think if there is one thing everybody in the world can agree on, it would be that everyone loves food. This attitude is...
Cultural diversity in Singapore
Posted August 16, 2016
It’s amazing how Singapore has managed to become one nation with so many different cultures, and each and every culture does shine. When you...
8,434 Miles from Home
Posted August 5, 2016
Well, this is it. After so many weeks of going to travel doctors, submitting forms, applying for housing, buying new clothes suitable for...
Small country, big changes
Posted August 1, 2016
Anytime I tell someone that I’m studying abroad in Singapore, I get the usual comments about how one cannot chew gum or spit without...
Different Countries, Different Closets
Posted December 11, 2014
Samuel Garcia, NUS Exchange, Fall 2014 Before I came to Asia, I believed the stereotype that it is a predominantly conservative place where being...