We work together to use systems thinking, infused with care and compassion in every aspect of our life at RC4, both academically and in our everyday life. This makes us aware global citizens who can make profound changes using a critical yet caring lens.
What is....
Systems Thinking ?
Systems thinking is seeking solutions to challenging problems facing humankind.
By breaking down big ideas into smaller subsystems, students will work towards holistic understanding of complex problems — problems that matter to society — and develop solutions.
Why Systems Thinking?
Each problem is a complex whole, with relationships and patterns amongst phenomena and factors that may seem distant. We must take into account those relationships and patterns to understand the consequences and trade-offs of different solutions.
What Are Systems?
Systems are a group of interacting, separate parts that act to form a unified whole. A system, surrounded and influenced by its environment, is described by its boundaries, structure and purpose and expressed in its functioning.
Systems Thinking in Action
As the level of variable a increases, we note an increase in variable b. And so on...
What Does Small Systems, Big Hearts Mean To Our Residents?
My time in RC4 has the biggest highlight of my University journey. I am proud to call RC4 my second home and the people here my second family. This college has provided me countless of opportunities to help me grow to be the person I am today and I am ever so grateful for all the experiences gained and the Professors that have guided me through my years in the college.
Nurfatin Puteri Amirhamzah
Welcome to RC4! I consider RC4 my second home, a home that contains a vibrant community of diverse individuals. I have enjoyed my time immensely here, and it has been really heartwarming to see each house bond through the various activities, both house-wide and college-wide. I hope you all get to experience what I have right here at RC4.
Aaron Lee Wei Qi
My stay in RC4 has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. It has been a truly eye-opening discovery filled with personal growth and of course, lots of fun. I really appreciate being able to take part in different interest groups, from OrcaTech to RC4rsty, and try out new hobbies each time!
Vanshiqa Agrawal
RC4 enabled me to go wild trying out new things, like Theatre and Touch Rugby. I also spent time with some fascinating geeks and learnt about domains beyond mine. RC4 was/is the Hufflepuff college of UTown. We did our best and didn't take ourselves too seriously.
I think I flourished because I had the freedom and time to re-try things I wasn't initially competent at doing. Academically, I got better at thinking about systems. RC4 was where I first heard of Donna Meadows' 12 Leverage Points to Intervene in a System and I really love it. If the article inspires you too, come to RC4
Jessica Nagulendran
RC4 has been an amazing and huge part of my student life at NUS. I would say it is the people I met at RC4 who made my experience there unforgettable. I’m forever thankful for the strong circle of support from both my friends and Profs there. We were there for each other through the highs and lows of our University days - we helped each other tide through the toughest of days and celebrated the best of them together too!
My time at CASA IG in RC4 was a total game changer, which helped me to connect with the community outside of NUS and discover the love of giving back. My experience with CASA IG eventually convinced me to take the leap of faith to start a career in social services instead of one related to my major.
Seah En Qi
RC4 is my home on campus, where it was fun, enriching and most of all, restful. School could have been tough, but my friends at RC4 have made it easier. I enjoy the time I spent in RC4, forging new friendships through the years and meeting people from all corners of NUS.
RC4’s modules and perspectives sessions on a wide range of topics exposed me to areas outside of my chosen field of study. Particularly, the systems thinking and system dynamics modules at RC4 helped us to take a step back to look at social issues on a big picture level.
