The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia

Shan

Residential Fellow: Mr Shamraz Anver

Residential Team: Dennis, Jaymi, Casper, Marlini,              Qi Hui

The Snow Leopard, otherwise known as Shan (in Ladakhi) is a large cat native to the cold, mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. These rare and beautiful leopards have powerful legs and are tremendous leapers. The house holds the value of “Agility”.

For more on Snow Leopards and their endangerment, click here.

House Companion Animal: Sumatran Tiger

Shan House has a love affair with food; we order supper at least once a week and have frequent dinner and food ‘jios’, ensuring that you’re never forced to eat alone.

We also have non-stop house events throughout the semester celebrating events from Halloween to Valentine’s day to end of semester events. Every Shan member is always welcome to grab some food and have some fun playing games or watching movies at any one of our many MANY welfare events.

Visiting any one of our lounges, you’ll come across a wholesome and welcoming atmosphere where we chat about everything, be it studies or holiday trips or food. So don’t ever hesitate to pop your head in and say Hi!