Author: Marcus Wong
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NOC fireside chat during NUS Student Life Fest
This week, NUS organised the Student Life Fest, where freshmen could explore the various CCAs, activities, and programmes offered by the school during their university time. NUS Enterprise Academy was also out in full force. The entire team was on the ground, and we launched our new campaign (more on that in another post). One…
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First impression counts?
First impression is important. First impression lasts. That’s what we have been told and therefore, we use that to judge others when we meet them for the first time. While there is some truth to that statement, I don’t think first impression is the only deciding factor of a person’s success or ability. I recently…
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Why did I join NUS
I get asked this a number of times, so I decided to write up my first blog post (on this new site) about this topic. I was on a sabbatical prior to starting work at NUS. During that period, I was taking a break and trying to decide what to do next, on a professional…
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Day of His power
I attended my first Day of His power event yesterday. There were 9 separate locations in Singapore where the event took place. The objective was to gather Christians to pray for our nation together. It’s a symbolic act in preparation for National Day. I was glad to be able to attend with my family, where…
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My first flight from Senai Airport (Johor)
Today, I flew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to attend the 2024 Asia Pacific/South Asia Leadership Institute Meeting hosted by Project Management Institute. Due to the travel allowance given, I decided to try a less conventional route to get to KL. I chose to depart from Senai Airport in Johor, taking a domestic flight to KL.…
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Concert: Young Children’s Concert 2024: Karung Guni Boy
What’s that loud horn coming from downstairs? Oh, it’s the Karang Guni (rag and bone) man who collects old items and recyclables! I wonder what story does he have? Join Guest Conductor Lien Boon Hua on a meaningful journey to uncover stories about the “Karung Guni Boy”, written by Lorraine Tan and illustrated by Eric…
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Concert: Rhapsodies of Spring 2024
SCO looks forward to soaring to new heights in the Year of the Dragon! To welcome the new year, SCO hopes to capture the spirit of the dragon with pieces such as Dragon, a classic that will be presented with a fresh new take, and Spring Returns SG, which will be infused with new musical…