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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 Tan Te Juan
Residential Assistant
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
tan.tejuan@u.nus.edu
Te Juan is a fourth-year undergraduate majoring in Psychology, and minoring in both English Language and Philosophy. Getting to know and understand oneself, as well as one’s relationships with other people, have always been things that intrigued him, and he sincerely appreciates being able to be vulnerable and having heartfelt conversations with his loved ones.
In his past three years in Tembusu, Te Juan has actively involved himself in a wide range of interest groups and activities. Serving coffee to other Tembusians during the early morning under Tembusu Coffeehouse, planning and organising house events in the evening for members of Ora House as a House Committee or Residential Team member, and mentoring students from Ulu Pandan Stars and New Town Secondary School through tMentors, he has truly immersed himself in what the college has to offer. In fact, he has even performed in a cockroach outfit before, something he would not have expected himself to be able to say years ago! He wishes to encourage others to try their hand at the many other different interest groups as well, and would be more than willing to speak about his enjoyable experiences in the other interest groups he has been a part of, but has yet to mention here in this writeup.
Continuing his role as a residential assistant, Te Juan hopes to be able to build a safe and welcoming space for all his residents to come home to. He believes in creating opportunities for everyone to be able to mingle and find their own people. Acknowledging that problems and conflicts might at times be difficult to talk about within their own social support circles, Te Juan offers to be a listening ear for all, whenever the need arises. Feel free to approach him to talk about your own passions and sources of happiness as well; he would love to hear from you!
