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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.
Ms Coco Yau
Resident Assistant
Tembusu College
National University of Singapore
Tembusu College, National University of Singapore
yau_xinyue@u.nus.edu
Coco is a fourth-year Psychology undergraduate, relishing in the intriguing insights of the human mind and relationships whilst trying her best to survive in the competitive major. She naturally gravitates towards people and loves conversations, though at times she prefers to be alone in a place filled with strangers. She takes comfort in dance, hot showers, books, sunrises, (occasionally) cats, and brewing coffee.
If you travelled 3 years back in time, you would find Coco planning events as a House Committee member, dabbling a little in the courts with Tchouk, serving (great tasting) coffee (with mediocre latte art) in the early mornings or experimenting with new (weird) coffee drinks with Tembusu Coffeehouse late into the night.... you can also catch her teaching Burmese children through Skype with tEnPower, or spot her terrified face in the lounge at 2am - watching a horror movie she was reluctant to but did so anyway.
Being in the Home of Possibilities for 3 years, Coco has seen how much this place can offer. And no, she does not just mean the opportunities to take part in activities, plan events or head organizations. She means the impromptu conversations at the corridors, the smiles one receives in the lifts, and the nice meal one shares with another at the dining hall. She hopes you can experience the possibilities of Tembusu in your own way too, so feel free to approach her whenever you need support or a listening ear. (While you are doing so, just exploit her coffee skills and request for a cup of coffee) ((she can make non-caffeinated drinks too)).
