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

Ms Lim Rui Wen

Resident Assistant

Tembusu College
National University of Singapore

  limrw@u.edu.sg

Rui Wen is a third-year Psychology student with a minor in English Language and Linguistics. She loves connecting with people, advocating for sustainability and wildlife conservation, and dreams of making mental healthcare accessible for all.

Over the past two years in Tembusu, Rui Wen has immersed herself in Tembusu’s vibrant culture. She served on the Shan House Committee, championed wildlife conservation with tWild, gave unwanted clothing a second life with Thriftbusu, helped Tembusians achieve their baking dreams with tBakes, and formed close bonds with her floormates. Her greatest takeaway from Tembusu is the friendships she formed, and she hopes to help Tembusians create tight-knit communities.

You can find Rui Wen running, cycling, spotting wildlife, hunting for vintage treasures, and solving NYT’s Daily Puzzles (Crossword and Spelling Bee are her favourites). She is also a maximalist and enjoys decorating her room with trinkets. You’ll often spot Rui Wen enjoying early breakfasts in the DH or indulging in desserts – chocolate is her weakness!

As a Residential Assistant, Rui Wen prioritises fostering a strong community spirit and is always ready to offer a helping hand or a listening ear. She is excited to meet and form meaningful connections with fellow Tembusians!