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University is more than just grades and examinations. It's about enjoying the last few years of school life with your friends! Explore different sides of you that you didn't know you had. It's about taking risks and opportunities to learn new skills. Cherish every moment of it, because school life is not forever.  We bring in two best friends, from different nationalities, sharing their speci...

Gear up for another episode of 'A Day in the Life' where we chat with Asma, a current Bachelor of Arts (Communication) student in SIM-University at Buffalo! If you're all into the American education and prefer an open communication with your lecturers, then this might be the perfect school for you! From orientation to studies, and even making new friends, Asma has gone through it all! It wasn't ea...

The world has evolved to become highly tech-dependent. People are starting to recognise that technology is the new way of life. From professional services to even our daily routines, we NEED technology or at least understand how technological devices work. Discover IT with our current student Viktor, as he shares more about his field of study - Bachelor of Computer Science (Big Data and Cyber Secu...

’'Just because no one else can heal your inner struggles, doesn’t mean you can/should/need to go through it alone.’’  Sometimes, school is tough. Having to meet expectations and ensuring that you excel well in your studies can be a trigger to stress. We know it all too well, especially our special guest, George Ong. He has counselled many students who are facing similar struggles in coping wi...

Here's a blast from the past on how Earth Day began! Let's uncover the history behind Earth Day and how the support for environmental protection all started! We have Kang Qi, Vice-President of ECO-SIM, to share more on the origins of Earth Day and the importance of celebrating such an iconic annual event. She will also elaborate more on other efforts that you can make to play your part in making t...

Take those little green steps this April as we move towards a Zero Waste Lifestyle. Learn more about how you can play a part in reducing waste and keeping our green planet clean and beautiful! We have specially invited one of our green ambassadors, Michelle Eldyn Yauw, representing ECO-SIM, a student-led organisation that advocates on environmental awareness, to share with us more on her views of...

Working with people is never easy. At first glance, you need to make an impression, you need to show your worth and even then, you may get misunderstood. Definitely, there will be times when you just want to give up because people can be really mean and unhelpful. Well, in this episode of "Let's talk SIM", we have kindly invited an alumni from SIM-UOB & Ex-President of SIM-AIESEC, Joshua Liong...

It is tough, as a student, to make a HUGE decision on what to specialize in after high school graduation. You might wonder, what is the best learning path for me? We get you! So, we invited Benson Chua to share his experience.🎉 He is a current local student studying in SIM-UOB. Hear his journey from GCE ‘O’ Levels all the way to SIM! 👣 Like what you hear? Stay updated to more SIM Podcast episode...

Ever wondered if dreams really do come true, especially when reality strikes you hard and feelings of frustrations or disappointments comes your way. Well, we know that feeling and so does our guest speaker Trish Yee, an alumni from SIM-RMIT! Trish has faced her own battles in making her culinary dream a reality. It amazes us on how many things she has ticked off her bucket list! Join us as we hea...

Have you ever dreamt of working for the big 4 accounting firms - KPMG, EY, Deloitte or even PWC? If you are an accounting student, you know that this is the dream! But is it right for you? With all the small and big decisions you have to make, let us provide you the pros and cons list before embarking on this journey. In this episode, we are bringing in our very own SIM-UOL alumni, Matthew Tay, as...

We understand the struggles of adulting and managing the endless financial responsibilities! Figuring out the best way to save your money can be tricky, so let us help you! Our SIM-UOL alumni Samuel and Kymberly, founders of thekiamsiaplife.com, will continue from where they left off to provide key tips on how fresh graduates can stay “kiam” in their personal finance! Like what you hear? Stay upda...

After years of hitting the books, you have finally got your degree, secured a job and received your first paycheck. Well, congratulations! But don’t let your guard down — the hardest years of your life are now ahead, you’re finally adulting - which means there are more financial responsibilities such as: Bills (phone, internet, utilities), Loans (Student loan/ Housing loan), Insurance premiums, Pa...

In our 13th episode of the ‘Let’s Talk SIM’ Podcast, we will be continuing with the topic on tackling job interviews as a fresh graduate, where we have two successful professionals giving us some tips and tactics on how to ace that interview, and how to make your interviewers loooove YOU! Like what you hear? Stay updated to more SIM Podcast episodes by following us on Instagram ( @simgestudentamba...

If you’re a fresh grad and feeling weak in the knees at the thought of your first ever (possibly virtual) job interview happening soon, fret not! In this episode, our hosts will be speaking with two successful professionals who have conducted hundreds of interviews. They will be giving us some tips and tactics on how to ace that interview, and how to make your interviewers loooove YOU! Like what y...

In our eleventh episode of the ‘Let’s Talk SIM’ Podcast, we will be continuing with the topic on choosing a University degree, where we have two guest speakers who will be sharing their decision making process before enrolling in their Computer Science as well as Events Management programme! Feeling overwhelmed about figuring out your career path? Wondering how to go about choosing a University De...

Feeling overwhelmed about figuring out your career path? Wondering how to go about choosing a University Degree major? Many high school students feel a certain level of uncertainty or anxiety about choosing a University Degree major, and it’s completely understandable. Teachers, parents, and other adults constantly reminding them that choosing a degree is an important decision. It’s one of the fir...

Your eyes met, your heart fluttered and your lips formed into a smile. Do you realise that romance usually blossoms during University Freshmen Orientation or CCAs? This is the time where you meet new friends – some may turn out to be your best friends for life (BFFL) while others may just be… a little bit more than just friends. In our ninth episode of the ‘Let’s Talk SIM’ Podcast, our hosts will...

We've always been encouraged since young to join a CCA or club so we can make new friends and discover our passions. But at the university level, is it still the same? In our eight episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts will be reminiscing with the current President of the SIM Student Ambassadors on the benefits of joining a CCA, finding the right environment, and what it could mean fo...

With online classes being the norm in, well, pretty much every school in the world right now, there are a lot of things we dearly miss – especially school facilities. The term "back to school" never looked quite the same ever again without students enjoying the facilities provided by schools. In our seventh episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts will be reminiscing with a couple of stu...

Students are expected to complete assignments, do project work, and above all... STUDY! All this school work just to achieve their desired grade. It seems easy but really, you've been a student, you know the struggle is real.  So why not get tips from the top? In our sixth episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts will be chatting with a couple of high achieving students at SIM on ho...

To wrap up our COVID-19 series, students everywhere have been subjected to learning from home. So what about the teachers, lecturers and professors who share the same fate as them? In our fifth episode of the ‘Let’s Talk SIM’ Podcast, our hosts will be discussing with one SIM lecturer on his first-hand experience and what it was like from the teacher’s perspective while also playing a quick round...

Continuing with the SIM Podcast COVID-19 series, it’s been tough on many businesses, employers, employees, and not to mention job seekers too! How does that change the way we navigate our jobs search? In our fourth episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts chat with two SIM graduates on landing their job in the midst of the pandemic, work from home arrangements, and some tips for you too!...

Continuing with the SIM Podcast COVID-19 series, the pandemic has forced many countries all over the globe to tighten their borders. But what happens to students from across these borders, those who were in their home countries? Ever thought of what it was like in their shoes? In our third episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts will be chatting with two current SIM students on their fi...

Continuing with the SIM Podcast COVID-19 series,  leaders of all types in the world have had to adjust to the pandemic - including CCA leaders in universities. How did they do it, you ask? In our second episode of the 'Let's Talk SIM' Podcast, our hosts will be speaking with two CCA student leaders in SIM on their experiences with running and managing a CCA, balancing their studies, and how t...

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many people's routines, and university students are no exception. What’s the deal with online learning, then? For our first episode, our hosts, Neil and Jamie, will be speaking with two current students of SIM - June and Brandon to talk about their experiences with online lectures, exams, orientation and how students can make learning more enjoyable. Powered by...