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 Ying Xuan

Resident Assistant

Tembusu College
National University of Singapore

e0969600@u.nus.edu  

YingXuan is a third year Computer Science undergraduate student. Her desire to engage in subjects that would contrast her systematic degree led her to join Tembusu. Inspired by the classes she has taken, she is also pursuing a minor in English Language and Linguistics.

During her time in Tembusu, YingXuan’s wide range of interests motivated her to head several Interest Groups, such as tStudios (the College’s photography IG), tKaraoke, tCalisthenics and tMeditation. She can also be found playing Tchoukball on Thursday nights. She is immensely grateful for the close-knit community Tembusu has provided her and is excited to give back as a residential assistant.

In her free time, YingXuan enjoys drawing, watching Formula 1 and reading. Feel free to reach out, she is more than happy to hang out and chat or just lend a listening ear!