Location
  • Singapore
Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
Subject Areas
Accounting Asian Studies Business Communications Economics Education Information Technology International Business International Relations Law Social Sciences Sustainable Development +2
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Jun 20, 2024
Sep 14, 2024
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About Program

Spend a semester or summer in Singapore at Singapore Management University. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience the country’s diverse and vibrant cultures while enrolling at one of Asia’s top business schools. Founded in 2000 with collaboration from world-class institutions, Singapore Management University is one of the youngest institutions in the world to achieve both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. The semester-long Asian Studies Certificate program promotes a true cross-cultural learning environment with specially-designed courses focusing on a variety of Asian countries and their politics, language, business practices and development. The campus is conveniently located in the city center within easy distance of art galleries, cafes, restaurants and shops. Outside of class, spend time wandering the city’s many ethnic neighborhoods, participating in a Sentosa Island beach festival or simply relaxing along the water!

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Diversity & Inclusion

BIPOC Support

Here at TEAN, we strive to be a leader in supporting students from all backgrounds to be able to travel and learn abroad. Our aim is to empower our students and help prepare them for a life-changing experience. Everyone's identity is unique to them and can be an integral aspect on where a person chooses to study or intern abroad. Our entire TEAN team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! The DEI team is passionate about advocating against social injustices, racism, homophobia, xenophobia and all discriminatory social constructs. It is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

LGBTQIA+ Support

Here at TEAN, we strive to be a leader in supporting students from all backgrounds to be able to travel and learn abroad. Our aim is to empower our students and help prepare them for a life-changing experience. Everyone's identity is unique to them and can be an integral aspect on where a person chooses to study or intern abroad. Our entire TEAN team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! The DEI team is passionate about advocating against social injustices, racism, homophobia, xenophobia and all discriminatory social constructs. It is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

Neurodivergent Support

TEAN is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of neurodivergence. Our entire TEAN team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! It is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

Accessibility Support

TEAN is committed to facilitating quality programming to students with varying levels of accessibility. Our entire TEAN team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, empowered and supported throughout every step of your journey. In addition, we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team that is ready to act as your resource! It is their priority, along with TEAN’s, to ensure students of all backgrounds have access to and are encouraged to travel, specifically through study abroad.

Impact

Sustainability

TEAN’s Choose Earth initiative is our way of building environmental and social responsibility into the ethos and outcomes of education abroad. At TEAN, we believe that studying abroad should include learning about – and finding solutions to – our most challenging societal problems, such as sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity, resource use, habitat preservation, gender inequality and social injustice in a globalized world.

Ethical Impact

To this end, TEAN is committed to providing experiential learning opportunities abroad that help build the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to become locally engaged, civically minded and globally responsible. We believe that studying abroad should include learning about – and finding solutions to – our most challenging societal problems, such as sustainable development, climate change, biodiversity, resource use, habitat preservation, gender inequality and social injustice in a globalized world.

Program Highlights

  • Singapore’s Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was established in 1859 and is one of Singapore’s most visited attractions.
  • SMU is ranked 14th among specialized universities in the world.
  • With 160 student clubs, SMU has a vibrant student life on campus.
  • Singapore is known for its efficient and convenient transportation system, its warm climate, and friendly social atmosphere.
  • As a multi-cultural society, Singapore has four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil

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Program Reviews

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Abby
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer in Singapore 2024

I had a wonderful time studying abroad in Singapore. It was my first time out of the country and I knew I would be doing it alone so I wanted to go somewhere for a short amount of time and was safe for travellers. Luckily Summer in Singapore 2024 was available and I would love to go back one day. It's a diverse country with many foreigners coming and going. There were many cultures to be immersed in beyond Singaporean culture. I met some amazing people and I am very grateful for this opportunity.

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Navigating public transportation as an American who is used to driving herself everywhere was a bit of a challenge. Google was helpful during my time abroad and now I wish there was more public transportation where I live. It would make life easier and not so expensive.
Pros
  • Safe country
  • Clean streets
Cons
  • Extremely hot in the summer
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Caroline
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Singaporean Experience

It was an amazing study abroad program. I had the opportunity to meet so many individuals as well as discover Asia. Although it is a small country, there are so many things to do such as go to Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, Botanical gardens, etc... The hawker markets were also life changing. A lot of them have Michelin stars and are not expensive. If you are traveling on a budget, I would highly recommend to check them out. Pair your meal with a calamansi juice.
In terms of the program, we were assigned two advisers who were there every step of the way from getting out SIM cards to departing back to our home countries. It was great because it was like having parents abroad. We had weekly activities planned to further discover Singapore.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
There are so many various fruits and dishes that I have never encountered before. However, durian was the most unfamiliar. It has such a strong smell that it is illegal to bring it on the MRT.
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