Semester in the Lion City

Tripoto
7th Jan 2013
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 1/12 by Jennifer Wing
National University of Singapore
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 2/12 by Jennifer Wing
National University of Singapore
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 3/12 by Jennifer Wing
National University of Singapore
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 4/12 by Jennifer Wing
Chinese Gardens
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 5/12 by Jennifer Wing
Chinatown
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 6/12 by Jennifer Wing
Light Show at Marina Bay
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 7/12 by Jennifer Wing
Sting Ray
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 8/12 by Jennifer Wing
View of Marina Bay Sands from 1-Altitude
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 9/12 by Jennifer Wing
Marina Bay Sands
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 10/12 by Jennifer Wing
Gardens by the Bay
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 11/12 by Jennifer Wing
Lau Pa Sat Hawker Center
Photo of Semester in the Lion City 12/12 by Jennifer Wing
View from the Singapore Flyer

It's hard to find a place to start when the memories and emotions come rushing back to you as nostalgia sets in once again...

To say the least, this was a trip that began as a Student Exchange program between the University of Connecticut (my home university) and the National University of Singapore. Of course, as is most study abroad experiences should be as a college student...I intended on travelling, experiencing night-life, and meeting new people. Little did I know that this city-state/country, which -- mind you -- is smaller than all of New York City, would create such an incredible impact on my life.

I have seen this place inside-and-out within six months and to be quite honest, there wasn't a single day that I became tired of my routine. I had a very well-rounded experience being a resident, a student, and a tourist that I now hope will help any type of traveler in the future.

Residential Life:

While I spent most of my stay in Singapore on the campus of NUS - UTown, I can say with confidence that like any other city...space is scarce. Most residence (~85%), unless you've got a plentiful amount of money, live in "Housing and Development Board (HDB) Flats".

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