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This summer, SMU students gained meaningful work experience via placements at social service agencies and health tech social enterprises. Undergrads Huda Nazihah, Clarice Cheong, Tammi Chng and Aakshi Narang share their experiences working at Beyond Social Services and O’Joy Care Services; while Janessa Kong, Tan Wan Yun and Sanaya Mahajan talk about their stints at Reach52 and Yonah.
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In 2014, Dr Alan J. Yu arrived in Bali to complete his dissertation research on Balinese community leadership. He spent the next six years travelling the island interviewing social entrepreneurs, farmers, artists, community builders, educators, politicians and even royal family members. In Part 2 of his #EatPlayLaugh series, Dr Yu introduces us to three outstanding social innovators.
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On managing work and well-being during a pandemic
“There’s a greater consciousness around taking care of my personal well-being, playing a socially responsible role in my community, having empathy for frontline workers, and exercising strong and dependable leadership at the workplace.”
—Ho Han Peng, Assistant Director
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The Hunger Report: An In-Depth Look at Food Insecurity in Singapore is the first nationally representative study documenting the extent, severity, causes and consequences of food insecurity in the country. To address this socially relevant issue, let us first uncover the barriers to effective food assistance, and learn more about the lived experiences of food-insecure households in Singapore. Download the Report.
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What’s it like to spend two weeks in cyber isolation? University of Pennsylvania undergrad Chardonnay Needler did a “digital detox” and presents her findings in this photoessay.
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What is the Slow Movement and why does it matter? Jaya Shroff, an MA (Design) student from LASALLE College of the Arts, makes a case for hitting “pause” in busy lifestyles for better personal well-being and a healthier planet.
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Allyship is a popular term used in the discourse of social issues and many people assume it means putting the focus on others. However, the first step to becoming an ally involves self-reflection, says Isabella Nuñez. The Yale-NUS College undergrad believes that while it’s important to get educated on issues, it’s paramount that we first educate ourselves about our own positions in society. In her Allyship 101 guide, she presents a roadmap for the journey towards taking meaningful action.
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Step inside the "quarantine world" of student musicians as they navigate music production and performances during a pandemic. University of Pennsylvania undergrad Serena Jankovic interviews acts like Similar Kind, Princeton Footnotes and PennYo A Cappella to find out how campus-based musicians are unleashing creativity amid social distancing. Watch the video.
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