Summer School Programme
"Southeast Asia in Context"



INTRODUCTION

Hosted by the Department of Southeast Asian Studies in cooperation with the International Alliance of Research Universities Global Summer Program (IARU GSP), this International Residential Summer School on Southeast Asia is designed to provide students with the opportunity to live, study, and travel together, making it a valuable learning experience that extends beyond normal classroom-related activities. Participants of this Summer School are exposed to the region through lectures, popular media, group activities and fieldtrips to different parts of Southeast Asia. The 2013 Southeast Asia in Context Summer School will be held from 17 June to 20 July 2013.

 

 


MODULES OFFERED

All modules are evaluated based on 100% Continuous Assessment. For 2012, the following modules will be offered:

Modules

Modular Credits

SE2222 Southeast Asia in Context (Compulsory)

4

SE2211 Southeast Asian Social History

4

SE2280A Southeast Asia's Cultural Mosaic

4

Module Descriptions

SE2222 Southeast Asia in Context

This module introduces this vast and complex region from a variety of perspectives. Southeast Asian societies and political systems are seen as changing over time in response to the pressures of ecology, colonialism, nationalism, urbanization and globalization. These issues will be explored in four components of the module. The first will provide students with an overview of the region's archaeology, especially of ancient seafaring and maritime trade and the meanings of the sophisticated ancient monuments, generally acknowledged to be among the finest achievements of world art. The second quarter will discuss the major religions of Southeast Asia ranging from Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and “Animism” and how they figured in movements for change from the 19th century to the present. The third will discuss the modern management of Southeast Asian cultural resources and the impact of tourism on cultural heritage. The final quarter will explore newer themes in anthropological studies of the region and possible future trends with attention on the gradual shift of knowledge production to Southeast Asia itself.

SE2211 Southeast Asian Social History

This course aims to investigate a variety of aspects of Southeast Asia’s history while at the same time encouraging students to engage with issues of what history is or can be, who writes it, and for what purposes.  Rather than following a time line through an overall historical narrative, we will instead explore different approaches to learning about the past, including academic history, local history, oral history, autobiography, and film.  The course will concentrate on the experience of history by individuals in the region at different places and times, including such topics as:  life in ancient Angkor, Burmese tradition and belief, independence-era Java, Hakka meals and memories, a Malay sultanate in Siam, a textual practice in southern Thailand, court musicians in Bali, Lao political re-education, prisoners in New Order Indonesia, and contemporary Thai nostalgia.  Taking advantage of our location and the Southeast Asia in Context program, students will practice history themselves by carrying out a short oral history project of their own.

SE2880A Southeast Asia's Cultural Mosaic

Southeast Asia is characterised by great ethnolinguistic and cultural variation. How can we make sense of and appreciate this diversity? What is an insiders and outsiders perspective? This course will introduce students to the region from an anthropological perspective. Students will be equipped with the analytical tools for the comparative study of society and culture. Ethnographic materials will be used to discuss themes that include ethnicity, identity, family and kinship systems, gender, economy, and social change. The challenge is for students to explore, conceptualise, and understand differences and similarities between social systems and human relationships, and to ask, Why?.

FEES

NUS Students

The tuition fee payable by NUS students for 2 modules for the 2013 Summer School, as indicated in the tables below, varies according to students’ year of admission and citizenship due to difference in tuition fee payable arising from the University's cohort-based fee system.

For students admitted in AY2008/2009:

 

Singapore Citizen

Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)

Non-Citizen/SPR

Tuition (2 modules)1

S$ 1 272

S$1 400

S$1 908

For students admitted in AY2009/2010:

 

Singapore Citizen

Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)

Non-Citizen/SPR

Tuition (2 modules)2

S$ 1 324

S$1 458

S$1 986

For students admitted in AY2010/2011:

 

Singapore Citizen

Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)

Non-Citizen/SPR

Tuition (2 modules)2

S$ 1 378

S$1 654

S$2 206

For students admitted in AY2011/2012:

 

Singapore Citizen

Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)

Non-Citizen/SPR

Tuition (2 modules)2

S$ 1 434

S$1 808

S$2 468

Note:
1Applicable to students registered in the Faculties/Schools of: Arts and Social Sciences, Computing, Design and Environment, Engineering and Science only. For other Faculties/Schools, please enquire with Registrar’s Office for cost of special term tuition fees.
2Applicable to students registered in the Faculties/Schools of: Arts and Social Sciences, Computing, Design and Environment (Building, Real Estate, Industrial Design), Engineering and Science (except Pharmacy) only. For other Faculties/Schools, please enquire with Registrar’s Office for cost of special term tuition fees.

 

Non-NUS International Students

For international students who have been nominated under the student exchange programme by your home university for this Summer School, you will be exempted from tuition fees stated below. However, you will still need to pay for on-campus accommodation, fieldtrip and miscellaenous fees.

For IARU partner university students and all other international students not nominated by your home university to NUS for this Summer School, note that the total cost payable by non-NUS international students is S$7 935.13. This includes tuition fees for two special term modules (S$5 180), miscellaneous fees, fieldtrip and on-campus accommodation costs as set out below:

 COSTS

Notes

Tuition (2 modules)

S$5 180

 Students are required to register for 2 modules each. Tuition fee per module is S$2 590, hence bringing the total tuition fees to S$5 180.

On-Campus Accommodation

 S$686 4 weeks on-campus accommodation. Subject to changes.

Fieldtrip

S$2 000

Includes airfare, accommodation throughout fieldtrip and transportation & admission fees to field sites. Subject to changes.

Miscellaneous fees

S$69.13 Subject to changes.

All fees indicated above are subject to change at any time.

In addition, all NUS and international students (exchange students, students from IARU partners and non-exchange students) will be responsible for all personal and living expenses (such as visa, textbooks/readings, meals and transportation) for the duration of the summer school (including the field trips to Cambodia and Thailand or Indonesia), including return airfare to Singapore (for all international students).

Tuition and miscellaneous fees are to be paid directly to the Office of Financial Services. Details of the various payment methods may be obtained from OFS website.

Estimated costs of other personal and living expenses in Singapore (where applicable), are as follows:

 COSTS

Notes

Textbook Costs

S$50 - S$100

  

*Living Expenses

 S$600 - S$800 For on-campus meals over 5 weeks.

Student Pass & Multiple Entry Visa Fees

S$90 - S$120

  

Local Transportation

 S$100 - S$150 Based on 5 weeks travel by public buses/trains only.

*Does not include personal expenses such as toiletries, clothing, groceries, entertainment etc.


ELIGIBILITY

NUS Students

All NUS undergraduate full-time students are eligible to apply. Students should have a minimum Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 3.0 on the 5-point scale.

Non-NUS Students

All full-time undergraduate students with strong interest in Southeast Asian Studies are eligible. Applications will be assessed based on recruitment criteria and procedure administered by each participating university in consultation with the NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS

NUS Students and Non-IARU Partners Students

For more information and application, please refer to FASSTrack Asia.

The completed application form, together with all supporting documents, must be submitted in hard copy to:

Dean's Office, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Shaw Foundation Building, AS7, Level 6
5 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
(Attention: Ms Shirley Koh)

 

Deadlines for Submission of Application

Completed application form and supporting documents must be received by NUS no later than 5pm, Friday 8 March 2013.

 

IARU Partners Students

If you are a full-time non-NUS student of one of the partner universities under the International Alliance of Research University (IARU), please refer to the IARU GSP page for application details and timeline as well as the location to submit your application.

To find out more about the costs and fees, please refer to our 'Fees' section.

 

ENQUIRIES

For enquiries on the Summer School Programme, please contact the following:

Dr Julius Bautista

For academic-related and fieldtrip enquiries

Email: studyabroadfass@nus.edu.sg

 

Ms Sharifah Alawiyah Bte Salim Alhadad

For administrative and fieldtrip payment matters

Ms Shirley Koh/Ms Ingrid Tay

For application, registration and enrolment matters

 

TESTIMONIALS FROM PARTICIPANTS

Mary Dohrman, Yale University

I really enjoyed this program and would recommend it to any student for next year. The fieldtrip to Thailand and Cambodia was definitely the highlight, although the time spent in Singapore was extremely valuable and helped prepare us for the more intense experiences in other countries. 

Dr. Platt's oral history assignment was great. We interviewed a Singaporean and made a report based on their words. This gave us an opportunity to meet Singaporeans outside of the classroom and learn about their experiences in the first person.

The Melaka assignment was great, although I wish we could have had a full day in the town. That field trip should definitely be executed more carefully next year.

I liked being able to contrast rural and urban life in Thailand. It was good that we went to several places before Bangkok because the city would have been very overwhelming as our first stop. The lecture at KKU was really memorable, as were the hands-on experiences like rice planting and walking meditation. I think the trip maintained a good balance of museums, lectures, etc and hands-on activities. 

Cambodia was great too-- so exciting to see Angkor after hearing about it. Visiting Phimai in Thailand was good foreshadowing. Also, it was nice to have some free time in Siem Reap, and staying in the same city for three nights allowed us to get a feel for one area.

I loved that this program allowed us to have a lot of freedom, in Singapore especially. When students are able to pick how they spend some of their time, they can end up wasting it in hotel or dorm rooms. But for students who make the effort to explore on their own, their experiences mean a lot more to them.  I think I used our free time to explore our environments, and the program is that much richer because of it. 

Jonathan Wang, National University of Singapore

This trip has indeed open and expand my horizon on the region I have been living for the past 20 years. Through the theory lessons and practical fieldtrips, I can compare clearly what I read about SEA through the lectures and what I observe and learn first-hand. Being a Geographer in this SEA programme, it has enriched me in many ways - learning something related and yet out of my major. Fieldtrips are very useful to me as it enables me to 'visualise' many of the phenomenon exposed to me in the readings. Also, through interactions with many foreign and Singaporean students, it has offered me many different insights towards the study of SEA.

A word to describe this whole experience - MEMORABLE.

Jasmin Logg-Scarvell, Australian National University

The summer school was a unique opportunity for students from around the world to meet, make friends and network over a common interest.

Having a combination of lectures and field work was really complimentary as it made sure all students were around the same level of interest and put our grounding knowledge to the test/in context. It was a lot easier than previous intensive courses I've done where we launched straight into field work not knowing what we were looking for.

The format also meant that I learnt far more than I ever could in my own country, in a normal classroom- because every experience I had was a learning experience (even talking to others casually about their perspectives, all the way to in depth interviews on the field or getting practical with rice planting).

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before Applying to the Summer School

1) How much does the Summer School cost? (view)

The costs differ from year to year, and as such, we are only able to provide with estimated costs first. The final costs will be provided only after you have been offered admission to the programme and we have confirmed the total number of participants. Please refer to section on ‘Fees’ for an estimated breakdown.

2) Are the modular credits transferable? (view)

NUS students:
Please check with your faculty / department whether the modular credits can be counted towards your major/minor or elective requirements.

Non-NUS students:
You are advised to check with your University on the possibility and process of transfer of credits.

3) Can I participate in the overseas fieldtrip only? (view)

No. This summer school is specially catered for the courses in question. You may not understand why we are looking at certain attractions unless you are reading the courses.

4) What is the application process like? (view)

NUS students:
All applications received will be assessed by our Selection Committee. The Summer School coordinator will send you an e-mail on the outcome of your application by the second week of April. Full payment for the fieldtrip costs must then be made by cheque, made payable to ‘National University of Singapore’, within 3 working days after offer of admission has been made to secure a place in the summer school. Once participation is confirmed, you will then be informed by the Office of Financial Services via an email notice sent to your NUS email account to view your Student Bill online for tuition fee payment.

Non-NUS students:
You may indicate your interest in joining us by writing to the Summer School coordinator.  However, you must ensure that apply through your university’s exchange programme.  In doing so, it will be clear to you whether credits taken from the Summer School are transferrable to your tertiary program.

5) Is there Financial Aid available? (view)

NUS students:
Previously, NUS provided up to 50% on fieldtrip costs only (this excludes tuition fees and other personal expenses). However, this percentage may differ from year to year.  Needy students who are majoring in Southeast Asian Studies may also apply for further financial assistance from the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, subject to availability. You may enquire from the General Office of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at AS3 Level 6 on application procedures. If you are not a Southeast Asian Studies major, please consult your respective department/faculty or the Office of Financial Aid on the availability of financial assistance.

Non-NUS students:
NUS does not currently offer financial aid for students in this category. You may wish to consult your University for assistance or apply for international student grants regarding research in Southeast Asia.

6) What is the course workload like? (view)

Classes will be held every day in the morning and afternoon throughout the course, except during fieldtrips. As such, assignments may pile up towards the end of the summer school. Each class session will last 2 hours. There will also be classroom lectures and on-site discussion throughout the fieldtrips in the various Southeast Asian countries.

7) What is campus life or dorm life like? (view)

Please visit the main NUS website for more details.  Please note that accommodation facilities are contingent upon on availability and may vary from year to year.

 

Before Commencement of Summer School

8) Which airport do I book a ticket to? (view)

Singapore (SIN) Changi Airport.

9) Do I need a visa to enter Singapore? (view)

You may visit Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website to check if you require a visa to enter Singapore.  If not, you will enter Singapore with a Visit Pass that is granted at the Singapore checkpoint, and we will then arrange for you to convert the Visit Pass to the required Student Pass (you must first have registered online through SOLAR).

10) Do you need to apply for an NUS student pass? (view)

If you want the modules to be transferrable (please check with your home university if they are) you will need to have the student pass.  There will be additional fees associated with the student pass that are for processing (S$30) and issuance (S$60); you can pay these fees via credit card online.

11) When should I arrive in Singapore? (view)

International students must arrive in Singapore, latest, by Sunday 17 June 2012 for the 2012 Summer School.  You may however check-in to the student accommodation at Prince George’s Park Residences from Saturday 16 June 2012. Standard check-in time is at 1400 hrs (Singapore time).  If you are planning to arrive in Singapore earlier than Saturday 16 June 2012, please note that you will have to arrange for alternative off-campus accommodation yourself for the dates prior to 16 June 2012.

12) Where is Prince George's Park Residences (PGPR)? (view)

Prince George’s Part Residences is located on the NUS Kent Ridge Campus. This residential complex offers 2854 single rooms. The single rooms are grouped into clusters of 15 and offer its residents an apartment lifestyle. The 15 residents in each cluster are entrusted with collective responsibility for their shared facilities. Each cluster has its own kitchen, dining area, and bathroom facilities. Points for personal telephone, television, and computer linkage to the university’s network and the Internet are provided in every room.  For more information, please visit the PGPR website. 

13) What type of room will I be housed in? (view)

International students will be housed in PGP Type B rooms.  You can see the facilities provided here: http://nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/cm/conf/rooms.html

If you would like to connect to the internet in your own rooms, you will have to use a Category 5 cable (please note that you may not be able to access the internet until you receive your student ID and password, which you will get once you have registered online).  Wireless internet may only be accessible at certain public hotspots at PGP.  You will not need to bring / buy your own bedsheets, blankets, or pillows as they will be provided.  There will be a weekly housekeeping service provided, and laundry facilities are available at PGP. 

14) Do I need to bring my laptop? Where are the printing facilities on campus? (view)

We highly recommend bringing laptops but desktops (which require an NUS ID and password log-on) and printing facilities are available at AS7 Level 2.  You will need to use a cashless payment card to pay for your printing (you can buy them from the lab tech). Alternatively there are computer facilities at the NUS library and computer center.

15) My flight arrives in the early morning of the day that I am supposed to check-in. Is it possible to get the key to my dorm room? (view)

There is a 24-hour check-in / check-out desk at Prince George’s Park Residences (PGPR).  However, early check-in is only available upon request and availability.  Please contact PGPR’s management office at Tel: 6779 6997 (24hrs) for more information.

16) How can I keep in contact with others from the Summer School? (view)

We will open a Facebook group for the 2012 Summer School.  You can post pictures and/or video from the trip. Details will be given as an e-mail invite, so please check your e-mails.

17) I am worried about the political situation in fieldtrip country A. What should I do? (view)

We place students’ safety above all others, and keep a close eye on safety developments at our field sites.  If the situation proves untenable, we may cancel / change the fieldtrip country to another site. However, kindly note that participation in the programme is at the participant’s sole risk. The University, its employees, servants and/or agents shall not be responsible nor liable for the death, injury, disability, loss and/or damage whatsoever and howsoever caused to the participant in connection with the programme or his/her participation therein. All students, regardless of age, are required to complete and submit the consent form which is attached to the application form.

18) I received confirmation that I was accepted as a summer school student at NUS but NUS hasn't sent me the acceptance letter. What should I do? (view)

Please contact the NUS Registrar’s Office (regenquiry@nus.edu.sg) directly to enquire about the delay.  If you require a letter of acceptance in order to exit your country of residence, please contact them directly as well.

19) I am unable to attend the orientation. Is that okay? (view)

That’s fine, but please inform us in advance. We will try to arrange it so that you will receive the information/documents at a later time.

20) Is there a dress code? (view)

NUS has a fairly casual/polite dress code. On fieldtrips, students may need to cover their shoulders and knees in order to visit sacred sites and the Grand Palace in Thailand (you may wish to bring a sarong/wraparounds).

21) Can I check-in early / check-out late from the dorm/hostel? (view)

The lease agreements that we sign with the hostel are set within a specific timeframe.  As the summer months are when the dorms are at their highest demand (due to exchange programmes and other student activities running concurrently) you may not be able to get a room.  Please contact the dorm directly and see whether they have an opening.  If it is available, please make arrangements to pay the extra difference on your own.

22) Can I get the reading list for my courses early? (view)

We’ll be releasing the reading list in PDF format once they have been finalised and will make the readings for the first few classes available online for download as international students may not have access to IVLE for the full package.

23) Can I get pick-up service at the airport if I arrive in Singapore on xx day/time? (view)

Non-NUS students:
Singapore is one of the safest countries in Asia, with a fairly low crime rate.  It is not unusual for students to leave their bag on a chair in the cafeteria to save their seats while they go and buy their lunch from food stalls (although if you have laptops and other valuables it is not recommended).  It also has a fairly efficient public transport system. 

For ease of convenience, we recommend taxi rides from the airport (maximum $30 which can be split if you are sharing; please note that there is an additional surcharges may apply. You may refer to http://taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare for more information).  If you don’t mind going through the urban jungle and are not carrying a lot of luggage, it is possible to take the MRT to Clementi (and then switch to taxi) if you are arriving during the day (this would take up to 1.5 hours to reach your destination and cost you up to $12). 

If you would like to be picked up, please post meet-up plans / enquiries on the Facebook group.

 

Student's Pass

24) How do I apply for the Student's Pass? (view)

Before your submit your application for Student's Pass, NUS Registrar's Office will register you through ICA's Student's Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) system with the following information:

  • Your name, date of birth, gender and nationality (as they appear in your travel document)

  • Course details, course commencement and course end dates

  • SOLAR application reference number

25) What happens after the NUS Registrar's Office register my information through SOLAR? (view)

Once the NUS Registrar's Office has successfully registered your information, you will be notified to log-in to SOLAR to verify the accuracy of your personal information and submit eForm 16. You should have the following information ready:

  • A registration acknowledgement notice with the log-in information provided by NUS

  • Passport details (including travel document/passport number, date of expiry, etc)

  • NRIC/FIN of parents if your parents are Singaporeans or foreigners who are working or residing in Singapore

  • A Singapore address and contact details

  • Your e-mail address

  • A digital copy of your passport photograph which must:

    • be taken within the last three months

    • be in colour and taken against a white background

    • show the full face and without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide the facial features)

    • be in JPEG (.jpg) format

    • not exceed 60KB in file size

    • be of passport photo size of 400 x 514 pixels

    • be taken with a camera of at least 2 megapixels

Upon submission of the eForm 16 through SOLAR, you are required to print a copy of the eForm 16 for submission to ICA to complete formalities for the issuance of the Student's Pass later (if the application is successful).

30) Do I have to pay for the Student's Pass application via SOLAR? (view)

A processing fee of S$30 is required for every application submitted to ICA. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application or if application is withdrawn after submission. You may make payment via SOLAR by credit/debit card.

30) How long will it take for my Student's Pass application to be processed? (view)

ICA will process your application after you have submitted eForm 16 and paid the processing fee. The processing time is 5 full working days provided all required documents are submitted. However, some cases may take a longer time to process.

30) How do I collect my Student's Pass after it is approved? (view)

If your application is successful, you will be issued with an in-principle approval (IPA) letter by ICA through NUS. The IPA will be issued to you on the Summer School orientation day at NUS. Our summer school student helpers will help you to make an appointment with ICA (usually within the first week of your arrival at NUS) via ICA website to complete the formalities for collection of Student's Pass. The student helpers will then make arrangements for you to proceed to ICA.

Please ensure that you have the following documents ready for collection of the Student's Pass:

  • IPA letter from ICA endorsed with NUS stamp which will be issued on orientation day at NUS

  • Valid passport/travel document

  • A photocopy of your passport particulars page

  • Your embarkation/disembarkation card (IMM27), granted on entry into Singapore.

  • The print-out of eForm 16 which you submitted through SOLAR earlier (duly signed by yourself)

  • One recent passport sized photograph

31) Do I have to pay for the issuance of myStudent's Pass? How do I pay the Student's Pass issuance fee? (view)

A S$60 issuance fee is payable for every Student's Pass issued, and a further S$30 multiple-entry visa fee for visa required nationals, where applicable. ICA does not handle cash transactions upon collection of the Student's Pass. You are therefore strongly encouraged to make payment for the student's pass before reporting at ICA for completion of formalities to collect the Student's Pass. You may make online payment via credit card at the SOLAR website. You are to bring along a copy of the printed receipt when you report at ICA.

 

During Summer School

32) Can I change my room? It is too noisy / dirty / etc (view)

Housekeeping will clean your room 4 times throughout your stay. If you find the surroundings noisy or if there are any other issues with your room, please contact PGPR management office at Tel: 6779 6997 directly to see if another room is available.

33) I forgot to get a visa for Country X. What should I do? (view)

Visa-on-arrivals are available for certain border crossings and airports.  Unfortunately we cannot assist you in your visa application process for field trip countries.

34) I am not feeling well. What should I do? (view)

If you are sick and would like your class absence to be excused medically (attendance and participation is graded) you must get a Medical Certificate from a doctor at a clinic.  The closest clinic on campus is the University Health Centre (opposite Yusof Ishak House) and you will need your student ID card.  The NUS medical insurance coverage will subsidise the cost of medicine.  If you need to be attended to after office hours, the nearest hospital is the National University Hospital (NUH); you may have to call a taxi or ambulance from PGPR to get there.  Alternatively, there is a 24-hour clinic at Clementi (on the side with the taxi-stand).

35) I'm on the fieldtrip and I not feeling well. (view)

Please let us know. We will let you rest on the bus or let you stay at the night’s accommodation if possible.  We encourage you to bring some personal medication but we will also have a first aid kit with us.  If your condition worsens we will try to take you to a local doctor/clinic/hospital.  Your travel insurance should expedite medical evacuation to Singapore in the case of more serious situations.

36) I'm lost at fieldsite A and I can't seem to find anyone. What should I do? (view)

Try to stay where you are.  If you wander around, you might be getting further and further away from the group, which makes it hard for us to find you.  We will be giving you some emergency contact numbers, which you can try to find a phone and call.  If you can, make it to the designated meeting spot and stay there; if all else fails, try to get to the accommodation slated for that night. FYI, try not to wander off alone, and always let 2 others who are not with you where you are headed.  This will make it easier for us to find you.

 

Other Information

37) Where can I find the computer labs on NUS Kent Ridge Campus? (view)

The closest computer lab to your classrooms will be the labs at AS7, Level 2.  There is a separate media lab (for scanning, video-making, etc.) and one with PCs.

Note: In order to use these labs you will require an NUS username and password.  In order to print at these labs you will need either an EZ-Link (cashless payment system cards that you can also use to take public transport (buses, trains)) or a Cash Card. Closest locations to get an EZ-Link from NUS: the Clementi MRT station, the 7-Eleven at the corner of Clementi and Pasir Panjang Road, and the Post Office at Yusof Ishak House (http://www.ezlink.com.sg/ez-link-card/where-cards-sold.php). You can buy a Cash Card from the Central Library Photocopy Room, the NUS Co-Op below the Central Library, and the 7-Eleven.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences PC LAB
There are PC labs available for FASS students for their solo practice:
Capacity
AS7/02-04 (38)
AS7/02-08 (39)

Printing services are available at the Cluster from vendor, Campus Supplies Pte Ltd. For more details of printing services, please contact them at 67747662

During Reading Week & Vacation period : Mondays to Fridays: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Alternative Locations

Central Library CBLC 4th Level
Mondays – Fridays:8:30am – 6:00pm
Saturdays: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sundays: closed

PC Cluster, Level 3 of Computer Centre
Mondays – Saturdays : 7:00 am – midnight
Sundays: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Public Holidays : Closed

38) What is the NUS Internal Shuttle Bus schedule like? (view)

You can find the internal shuttle bus schedule on the OED website.  If you are travelling from Prince George's Park, you will be taking buses A1 or A2 (it makes a campus loop) to the LT13, AS7, and the bus stop opposite LT 13.  Please note that the internal shuttle buses operates on the University Vacation schedule during the summer school period.

39) I would like to be contactable while in Singapore. How can I purchase prepaid SIM cards? (view)

Singapore supports dual-band, tri-band, and quad-band mobile phones. The prepaid SIM cards in Singapore come in various denominations ranging from S$10 to S$50. There are 3 mobile phone service providers that offer prepaid phone service in Singapore – SingTel, MobileOne (M1) and Starhub.

Prepaid SIM cards in Singapore for any of the three phone companies can be purchased at the following locations:

  • Retail outlets of Singtel, Starhub, and M1 (nearest is either West Coast Plaza or Clementi Mall)

  • 7-eleven stores (there is one at the corner of Pasir Panjang and Clementi Road)

  • Cheers Convenience Stores (there is one outside Yusof Ishak House)

  • Singapore Post (there is one at Yusof Ishak House)

Since 2006, Singapore government has made the prepaid SIM registration a mandatory requirement. This means the card must be registered under the name of the person who will be using it, in this case you. As a result, you will be required to produce your passport or Singapore ID at the time of buying the prepaid mobile card. Once registered, the card is ready for use immediately.

Prepaid SIM Card balance in Singapore is normally valid for 6 months which means any unused balance will expire after 6 months.

40) How can I top-up the value of my Prepaid SIM cards? (view)

When you are running low on the balance value in your SIM card, you can top-up your SIM card by buying Top up Cards.You can purchase top up cards from the same locations where you are able to buy the SIM card as listed earlier. Top up cards are typically available from S$10 to S$200.

The prepaid SIM card service lets you stay connected without any monthly bills and contractual obligations. Prepaid cards follow the “pay as you use model” which means you are not unnecessarily paying for services or time that  you didn’t use.  The downside is slightly higher rates and the need to topup the card everytime you have used-up the balance in the card. Prepaid cards in Singapore are an attractive option for short-term visitors and infrequent users of the mobile phones.

Note: If you are a Smartphone user please make sure that the SIM card you purchase is a 3G SIM card and that it is the appropriate size (eg: micro-sim or sim) to avoid any misunderstandings about activating internet, BBM, and other services.

 

After Summer School

41) Is there a student feedback exercise where I can give suggestions? (view)

Yes, we believe in improving the summer school, and consider this to be a highly crucial tool for us to fine tune the program.  You will get a chance to comment on the summer school at the end of the experience. Please be frank and let us know how we can improve the summer school experience. Constructive feedback will be much appreciated.

42) Can I extend my stay in Singapore after the summer school ends? (view)

Yes, you may; however, you have to take note of the following points:

  • You would have to arrange for your own accommodation outside of NUS. Students would have to check-out of PGPR by 1200 hrs on Saturday 21 July 2012.
  • There will be no auto-conversion of the Student’s Pass to a Visit Pass upon expiry.  Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advises that the student cancels his/her Student’s Pass at the ICA Building (preferably at the end of the summer programme, if not before the Student’s Pass expiration date).  Upon cancellation of the Student’s Pass, a Visit Pass will be granted to the student.  It is considered overstaying if a student remains in Singapore without a valid (Student’s/Visit) pass.  Please note that overstaying is an immigration offence.
43) Further questions? (view)

Please email us with the Subject: "SEA in Context Enquiry"for clarification/more information.