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News & Events
Almost every week, members of Tembusu College are invited to meet and chat with guests - both local and international - through a variety of hosted events. There is a huge diversity of backgrounds amongst our visitors, who range from politicians to diplomats, artists, writers, poets, and academics. Select an event category on the left to find out more.
Our events and members of our community are also frequently featured by the Press and Media. Visit the Newsroom to read the reports.
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Ethos
Tembusu College’s motto The Home of Possibilities, means we value the development of each individual according to her or his own path through life. At the same time we are a learning community, which seeks to give students an intense experience in a nurturing environment. The college administers (and awards certificates for) the prestigious University Town College Programme (UTCP), which augments students’ regular degree programmes by emphasising breadth, critical thinking, and exposure to inter-disciplinary thinking. Our curriculum includes both seminars and out-of-classroom learning experiences.
The college is not themed. Diversity is an important part of our ethos, and we offer learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of interests. We do, however, have particular areas of strength, which are reflected in the backgrounds of our faculty.
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Education
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College Life
A home away from home, the Tembusu College community is 21 storeys of collegiate spirit known for its friendly and welcoming culture.
Wake up or wind down through casual conversations with your Fellows and peers over meals at the Dining Hall. Sweat it out over sports at the Multi Purpose Hall. Huddle with like-minded individuals at one of the many Student-run Interest Groups & Student-Initiated Projects or start your own. Let loose or let your creativity flow in the well furnished Student Spaces. Be our Student Partners and contribute to the College community.
Need career advice? Stressed? Need help on personal issues? Or simply want catch up with friendly members of our Residential Team? We're here for you.
Tembusu College is much more than a home; it's a Home of Possibilities.
Mr Koh Hong Kai
Resident Assistant
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
koh.hong.kai@u.nus.edu
Hong Kai is a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in History. Unsure of exactly which area of history he is interested in (be it era or geographical region), he is clearer about the areas of history he is not interested in. He is always up for any open conversation on matters relating to history, heritage, local issues and life in general. Hoping to enter the teaching service in the next stage of his life, Hong Kai strongly believes in the value of education, and as a side effect, loves giving (hopefully) constructive feedback for essays to help his friends and brush up his own writing skills as well.
In his three years in Tembusu and counting, Hong Kai has picked up a new sport (join Tchoukball!), poured numerous blobs of latte art (yay Tembusu Coffeehouse!), organised and scrambled for countless house events during his 2 terms in the Ora House Committee. Amidst these new experiences gained in Tembusu, he hopes to continue serving and giving back to the Tembusu community as a residential assistant.
In the spare time that he ends up having for himself, Hong Kai decompresses by lazing around and doing absolutely nothing in bed. K-dramas on Netflix or a good book over a cup of coffee are also activities he does to relax and chill. He has a never-ending stack of books to read, simply because he is more addicted to buying new books than actually finishing them. He hopes to reverse this process in the coming semester by juggling both his module readings and his causal reads.
Chances are, you will see Hong Kai lumbering around Tembusu overcaffeinated. Feel free to hit him up for a good cuppa at a local cafe anytime. Even if you don’t like coffee, you are always welcome to approach him with your drink of choice over a nice chat about any topic.
