As part of the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative (SFI) course at the Residential College (RC4), students had the opportunity to join the Warloka village community on Flores Island, Indonesia, for a mangrove tree planting project. 3 students reflect on the impactful lessons that they could have not gained in a lecture hall.
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Who pollutes the river — and who takes responsibility? Why do some show up for clean-ups while others don’t? Can public housing work without trust in institutions? These were just some of the questions RC4 students explored during the Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative (SFI) trip to Yogyakarta and Jakarta!
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Aditya (Year 2) reflects on his time in STEER Himalaya; “(it) was a glimpse at a world diametrically opposed to ours: from meticulously planned towns to wild, soaring mountains; from a bustling urban jungle to timeless, whispering forests; from the relentless rush of Singapore to the graceful dance of the Himalayas. Between the peaks of the mountains flowed conversations that etched lessons into our memories – lessons of simplicity, of resilience, mindfulness and gratitude.”
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In July 2024, a group of RC4 students travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a research-focused trip centred on food systems resilience. The team delved into the complexities of Northern Thailand’s food system through lectures at Chiang Mai University and fieldwork, engaging with individuals across various food economy sectors including paddy farm owners, community-based organic food producers, and coffee farmers.
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In July 2024, a group of RC4 students embarked on a trip to Lombok and Sumba, Indonesia, as part of the module UTC2725/UTS2712: Leadership at the Fringes. The study trip centered around two pressing global issues: climate change and food security.
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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.
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In May & July 2023, as part of their Southeast Asia Friendship Initiative (SFI) course, UTC2725/UTS2712: Leadership at the Fringe, a total of 41 students joined A/P Tan Lai Yong and Dr. Li Jingping to Lombok and Pulau Sumba, Indonesia. The trip allowed the students to explore leadership at the fringe, with a focus on two United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – Food Security (Zero Hunger) and Climate Change (Climate Action).
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In December 2022, RC4 STEER Himalaya had boots back on the ground in the Kumaon range of the Indian Himalayan Region with the help of our local partners Ram and Dr. Ghazala.
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STEER Bintan 2022 was conceptualised as an integral part of the 4-MC interdisciplinary module, ‘Leadership at the Fringe’, offered by Residential College 4 in AY2021/22 Special Term II.
Congratulations to Project CEDAR Team for receiving the NUS Enterprise’s NUS Alumni Start-up Catalyst Award! It is an award that seeks to allow early-stage start-ups to validate their ideas…
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