NParks Scholar Darren Choo could have a second career as a writer if he wanted to; as he introduces a sliver of twist and gentle mystery at the start of his story, leaving his audience to wonder how a self-confessed bookworm found his calling in nature and the great outdoors; eventually choosing an unexpected career path lined with green possibilities.
We should always be striving to learn and grow, but it takes time. Who doesn’t wish to learn faster and with less effort? By discovering and better understanding your learning styles, you can employ techniques that will improve the rate and quality of your learning.
Housing & Development Board (HDB) Scholar John Teo holds a Master of Arts in International and Development Economics from Yale University, and he is now a Senior Estate Manager with the nation’s public housing authority.
Having decided on a career path that contributes to improving environmental resilience for the nation, Ng Zhao Ying went on to accept the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship (SSS) and graduated with honours (highest distinction) in Environmental Earth Systems Science from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
In 2021, Scholarship Guide conducted a survey to understand the trends and needs of students when it comes to education and scholarships
Wondering how engineering expertise can help contribute to climate change solutions? Shawn Seah, currently a planner with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, tells you how.
A role model is someone we admire and aspire to be like. We learn through them, their commitment to excellence, and their ability to make us realise our personal growth. Whilst a role model can be anybody, Han Dong’s journey is a testament to how teachers can be some of our most influential and life-changing heroes.
For fun-loving Lina, who is currently in the fourth year
of her Food Science and Technology Studies, this has nothing to do with the 5Cs of material aspiration—cash, car, credit card, condo, and country club. Sit tight as the NUS Global Merit Scholar takes you on a playful ride of her university life and offers candid advice on how prospective candidates can ace the selection process.
Mentors can help you open doors to untapped opportunities, empower you to explore unfamiliar pathways, and teach you to navigate unforeseen challenges. No matter what stage you are at, keep your eyes open for potential mentors and be sure to nurture and maintain those relationships. Here are some tips to get you started.
Visualisation of a territory is essential to its planning. For Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Scholar Lee Yuchong, he has been visualising his role with the Singapore urban planning dream team since many years ago.
At the National Parks Board (NParks), there is a wide variety of career opportunities. Scholars can look forward to gaining exposure to a great diversity of professional portfolios within the lead national agency for greenery; biodiversity conservation; and animal health, welfare, and management. Hear it first-hand from NParks Scholar Tok Yin Xin.
Oh! Hello, New Year! What do you bring? 2021, to me, has come and gone in a flash, marked in large part by the gradual easing of social and economic measures as the world transits towards endemic living.
