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It is essential for undergraduates to build a solid foundation in their studies to help them navigate the changing world they will graduate into. Whether it’s understanding human behaviour in a pandemic, leveraging upon the power of data for sound decision-making, or learning how to advocate for… more

SOSS Industry Networking – Postgraduate Series By Amos Tai (BSocSc Class of 2022) Pursuing postgraduate studies is one of those conversation topics that undergraduates may discuss with interest and keen consideration, however, know next to nothing about. Among my personal acquaintances, I find… more

Staying at Prinsep Street Residences (PSR) Esther Chong (Class of 2021) Prinsep Street Residences (PSR) was launched with a new focus on co-living, co-learning and co-working. It has undergone a major facelift and living spaces were revamped. Besides the apartments, PSR boasts a range of… more

“Mentoring can have a profound impact on your personal growth, but you have to be open to change.” - Lois Zachary   Sometimes, do you wonder what kind of job will be suitable for you after graduation and if Social Sciences was the right major to read to land yourself a job at your desired company… more

Social Sciences Freshman Camp 2018 – A Stranger Experience. By Leander Yong (Class of 2021) Four Clans. Four Leaders. All gone without a trace in the still of the night, wrapped up in a perplexing mystery involving a well-hidden yet incredible secret. Will the clans be able to work together to… more

Jolene Low BSocSc Class of 2018   Hola! I went for exchange at IE University (Segovia campus) during the fall semester; when I share this piece of news with my friends, the most common response I received was that they haven't heard of this city! In my opinion, though this place is small and far… more

Tan Sze Eng BSocSc Class of 2019 In 25 August 2017, a sudden military crackdown in Myanmar’s Rakhine state drove an exodus of Rohingya refugees across into Bangladesh. On 28 August 2018, I started my internship with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Regional Office (UNHCR RO) in… more

Matthew Hammerton joined the SMU School of Social Sciences as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy in January 2018. We managed to get a chance to ask Matthew a few questions about his research background and teaching interests. Read on to learn more about one of our newest faculty members! 1.… more

Jessalyn Soo BSocSc Class of 2018 Edinburgh, also known as ‘Athens of the North, is truly a beauty.   I have made one of the best choices in my life by enrolling in The University of Edinburgh (UoE), one of the sixth oldest University in England and No. 1 University in Scotland, for my overseas… more

POSC213 POLITICS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA REVIEW Andrew Koay Shen Wei (BSocSc Class of 2018) With a variety of cultures, religions, and historical trajectories, Southeast Asia remains one of the most interesting regions to study in the world. Outside the bubble of Singapore, where political stability… more