For many students, life in Residential College 4 is fleeting but deeply formative. When the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted campus living, students had to reimagine how they connected and built community. In doing so, everyday moments once taken for granted took on new meaning, highlighting the lasting value of RC4 life.

In December 2023, students from the Southeast Asia Friendship (SFI) course UTS2708/UTC2717: “Water Governance in Asia from a Systems Worldview”, embarked on a transformative field trip to Indonesia, where they delved into the complex dynamics of water management and policy.

Danish embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship, using Residential College 4 as a platform to explore his passions and grow his skills. From founding DANAMIC to contributing to student life through media and marketing initiatives, he has built a community that bridges college experiences with real-world opportunities. For Danish, RC4 provided the connections, perspectives, and hands-on learning that continue to shape his leadership and creative vision.

Prabu Devaraj (Dev) is one of the creative forces behind Residential College 4’s vibrant arts community. Drawn to RC4 for the freedom to shape his own identity, he went on to found the Theatre Interest Group and pioneer Arts Night - now a signature event in the College calendar. Through his contributions, Dev helped transform RC4 into a space where creativity, self-expression, and community could truly thrive.

On November 7, "Perspectives" hosted government officers Mingjing Lim from the Ministry of Finance and Jian Wei Heng from the National Climate Change Secretariat. Their talk provided a snapshot of Singapore’s approach to environmental goals and healthcare improvements, examining the practicalities and hurdles in adopting complexity science within the civil service.