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 Low Jing Yi

Resident Assistant

Tembusu College
National University of Singapore

e0772968@u.nus.edu  

Jing Yi is a Year 4 student pursuing a double major in Business Administration and Japanese Studies. 

During her time in Tembusu, Jing Yi was in charge of the Interest Groups(IGs) tBladers and Yarn & Doodles, which catered to students interested in trying inline skating and various crafts respectively. As an extension, she has also hosted many Tembusu Takes a Break (TTAB) workshops that ranged from shrink charms to chinese ink painting. To Jing Yi, the highlights of Tembusu were the impromptu late-night gossip sessions, SUPPER!,  and exploration of various IGs, which she believes significantly contribute to building a strong community culture.

Beyond her academic pursuits, she harbours a deep passion for visual arts, exploring interesting exhibitions that drop by Singapore and experimenting with different art mediums. To unwind, she loves immersing herself in the grooves of Japanese city pop and Thai indie pop with her trusty Bose headphones. If you’re up for it, you can join her in an art jamming session or hit the streets for some urban skating fun!