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THE NTU MAGAZINE JUL–AUG 2015 NO. 23

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 1 15/7/15 8:37 am Fresh spins on The buzz around motoring You’ve seen it on this issue’s cover – the eye-catching NTU’s newThe learning hub (above), Hivedesigned by British designer BMW i8 hybrid sports car with swan-wing doors Thomas Heatherwick, is creating more than a buzz in the design (above left). Not just eye candy, this and the all-electric world. Its innovative sustainability features are a boost to BMW i3 are being used in NTU’s joint research with NTU’s green campus, which is now placed 3rd in DesignCurial’s the BMW Group to fi nd electromobility solutions for list of the world’s 10 best green universities. The picturesque tropical cities. Think cars that can highlight where the building is also a fi nalist in November’s World Architecture empty parking lots are or that can go further on one Festival Awards. NTU previously made the list of the top 15 most charge of their battery in future – exciting projects beautiful universities in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. going on at the Future Mobility Research Lab on And the name chosen for this piece of unique architecture? campus, set up by NTU and the BMW Group. Excuse me, Among the many unusual names that HEY! readers suggested, The Hive stood out for its simplicity and popularity. Congrats to can I apply to take the i8 for a spin around campus? those who helped name it. You’ve won a Clinique hamper worth $200 for your creativity. We’ll be in touch very soon. Look ma. no pills It gels with what we know about babies and pill-swallowing. Asst Prof Xu Chenjie from the School of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering won a grant funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop antibiotics in a gel form for infants in rural countries suff ering from pneumonia. The gel can be squeezed out of a tube, so there’s no need to swallow the pills or drink water that could be unclean. For all the pill-swallowing haters out there, this could be the light at the end of the tunnel you’ve been waiting for.

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 2 15/7/15 8:39 am CONGRATULATIONS... Shooting star It’s offi cial – NTU is top in research in Singapore. In Nature Index 2015 Global – a ranking of high-quality science research from global institutions – NTU ranked 40th in the world and fi rst in Singapore. The university also outclassed the likes of Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge Universities in chemistry, and Cornell University and Imperial College London in physical sciences. And in the latest ranking of Asian universities by Quacquarelli HEARTFELT WIN Symonds, NTU leapt to 4th place, up from 7th last year. For helping the blind and the deaf, these NTU students walked home with the fi rst prize in the 2015 Enactus National Championships. They will represent Singapore at the Enactus world cup in the South African city of Johannesburg in October.

Squid BUDDINGBUDDING FILMMAKERSFILMMAKERS pro NTU nailed the scene on the fi rst take at the inaugural National Youth Film Awards, grabbing 25 nominations out of 47 fi lms quo from nine institutes of higher learning. A jury board consisting of big names in the industry such as Jack Neo and Royston Tan will select the winners, which will be announced at a ceremony in August. The latest in knee replacement may just be a joint venture between Meanwhile, NTU alum Priscilla Ang is the man and squid. NTU scientists say the mollusc is the key to more youngest fi lmmaker to receive a grant of up comfortable and durable implants than those on the market now. The to $250,000 to develop her fi lm, The Red Butterfl y, which is about a genius hacker. The squid’s beak is tough at one end but gradually softens at the other end. New Talent Feature grant is from the Media This smart solution from Nature could prevent wear and tear of the Development Authority. lining between body tissue and implants, and prevent discomfort or injury caused by stiff material brushing against soft fl esh.

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Congrads, Class of 2015. Ignite your engine and charge ahead. HEY! peeks into the exciting world that awaits you

by Chrystal Chan, Derek Rodriguez, Ang Huimin and Aaron Corbett PHOTOS: LI HAOLUN, MARK TEO, SAM CHIN MARK TEO, LI HAOLUN, PHOTOS:

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 4 15/7/15 8:40 am EXTRA Conversations in a car: NTU grads reminisce about their uni days on NTUsg YouTube The igh h r No stopping him flye JEROME TAN BUSINESS Taking a year off university to pursue multiple WHAT UNIVERSITY LIFE IS internships at companies like HSBC and private In the summer of my fi rst year, I attended a equity powerhouse Apollo paid off for Dean’s lister cultural exchange in Tianjin. Th at’s perhaps my and one-time Abercrombie & Fitch model Jerome fondest memory of my time in university – a Tan. Th at’s how he knew the investment banking great group of kids creating amazing memories analyst position at Macquarie Capital was the one while learning together. Th is is what university for him when the off er came along more than six should be all about. months ago. MY MOVING TARGETS AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 YEARS My career aspirations have constantly evolved, I was born in Singapore but spent the bulk of from wanting to be an Olympic swimmer as my life abroad. Before primary school, I studied a kid (I’m not tall enough) to being a doctor in Ho Chi Minh City for a couple of years. In (I’m terrifi ed of blood). My goals are more Primary 5, I left Singapore again for Kuala Lumpur realistic now. I hope to eventually work for before relocating to Beijing when I was 13. Aft er a development fi nance institution like the four years there, I moved to New York for my International Finance Corporation or Asian freshman year of university, before returning to Development Bank. I believe my current Singapore for National Service and the rest of my position sets me on the right track to pursue this undergraduate studies. future dream.

EYE-OPENING INTERNSHIPS NO TWO WAYS TO SUCCESS My internships in corporate strategy, private Want to do well in school? Put in the hours banking and distressed credit are pretty varied, – there’s really no substitute for that. Having and helped neutralise the rose-tinted glasses of something that drives you forward defi nitely newbies entering banking. Students tend to assume helps as well. I’m motivated by the prospect they would hit the ground running or get to pitch of being able to comfortably support my their brilliant ideas to the bosses. In reality, like in family – now and in the future – as well as the any other industry, hierarchy plays a role, although excitement of constantly learning in a fast-paced the opportunity to value-add is defi nitely present. environment.

DON’T JUST TAKE THE EASY CLASSES HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD STAY IN HALL While invaluable, the work experience gained I had a very active hall life and still co-founded during my internships does not replace the the NTU Investment Banking Club. Being importance of going to school. Many students tend involved in all these activities trained me for CHIN to take easy classes with limited relevance to their what everyone faces in the working world – SAM , future career choices. I think the academic rigour having to do a lot in very little time. If you TEO at NTU is crucial as a foundation for one’s future can handle all your hall and other activities MARK , career. Your university education will develop your alongside your studies, you can handle anything HAOLUN

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 5 15/7/15 8:41 am FRANK QUEK Frank grains DOUBLE DEGREE IN BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE In his second year at NTU, Frank Quek had already started his fi rst business venture. of wisdom His latest venture, Th inkRice.SG, is an e-commerce platform that sells freshly s milled Japanese rice to consumers. bos The SELLING MY DREAMS in Computers and technology are things I’ve is always been interested in. I represented my secondary school and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in robotic competitions. Now, here I am, combining my knowledge of computer science with good old business strategies. RULES OF THE REAL WORLD My interest in e-commerce peaked when I did my internship at Adidas Singapore. Its online store had just been launched and I was tasked to help with its marketing campaign, which resulted in two consecutive months of record-breaking sales. I learnt about web analytics, data reporting and social media – all very useful now for my business. DAD KNOWS BEST My father is an entrepreneur too and he showed me there’s no substitute for hard work. As a kid, I watched him settle problems at work. One thing he doesn’t advocate is jumping straight into starting a business without getting a proper education fi rst. In his words: How are you supposed to run a successful business, if you don’t know the business processes behind it?

STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE Running my business as I did my double degree programme was really tough. I tried my best to manage my time. I wouldn’t say I ended up with the best grades, but the secret of staying ahead is not to procrastinate. I started on projects as early as possible and ensured my group mates were also working on them to avoid clashes in deadlines later.

FAILURE IS AN OPTION Ironically, studying made me realise there’s more to life than grades and getting a degree. Grades alone are just a snapshot of ourselves in time and we need more than that to be useful in the workplace. A huge part of education is about experiencing through failing – the people who learn the most are not the ones who ace the exams, but those who persevere and continue learning long aft er the exams are over. 6

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 6 15/7/15 1:11 pm Deborah Loh was off ered a job as a management trainee with Muji aft er winning a business proposal competition. Life gets more exciting as she heads for Konnichiwa. Japan in October as an expatriate. Ganbatte! MY YEN FOR THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN Japan I’ve always had an interest in Japan. In school, I took Japanese as my third language. I visited Hamamatsu DEBORAH LOH and Kobe on exchange programmes, where I lived COMMUNICATION STUDIES with my host families for a few weeks. Japan feels like a second home to me… and now I’m going to be working there! I FLEW TO TOKYO FOR AN INTERVIEW AND GOT A LIFELONG CONTRACT I noticed posters around campus about a business proposal competition for students keen to work in Japan. I decided to take part and, to my surprise, I won the top prize in the Muji category and was sent to Tokyo for an interview with the management. I was off ered the job – a lifelong contract – soon aft er. I think having a good understanding of the Muji brand, keeping an open mind and having an adventurous spirit got me the job. JUST DO IT Go for it if you want something, be it a particular module, a spot for overseas exchange, or a job at your dream company. Don’t be afraid that you won’t attain it or that you’re not good enough. Even if your eff ort comes to nothing, that’s all right – at least you tried! PET PROJECTS I’ve always loved animals and actually wanted to be a vet. I gave up on that dream as there were no veterinary courses in Singapore. My second love is design and art, which is why I majored in advertising. I’ve always wanted my future job to have a creative element and Muji’s clean and sleek product designs appeal to me. I would love to design a product for Muji someday. I LOVE NTU, BECAUSE… When I picked NTU, I didn’t know what I was in for. All I knew was that the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information is one of the best in Asia. Aft er four years there, I know why others should choose it. Th ere’s so much talent and my professors are nurturing and supportive. At NTU, I also got to take really fun modules like traditional medicine, life drawing, introductory French and advanced practical Japanese.

I HAD A COLOURFUL UNI LIFE I joined the main committee for my school’s annual theatre production, Paparazzi, and was also a facilitator for the freshmen orientation camp. As an introvert, immersing myself in these activities helped me widen my social circle. I know these friendships will always be a part of my life.

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Learning fromprofs my bosses. and mistakes MISFIRED BUT NOT FIRED On my fi rst day as an intern, I accidentally sent an association PRANAV SETHAPUTRA an email showing the grant SOCIOLOGY calculation instead of the grant off er. My manager was copied in With internship off ers from the email and she ran across the companies like Forbes, offi ce screaming: “Recall it! Recall it GlaxoSmithKline and Singapore now!” I’d never seen anyone run so Tourism Board, Pranav Sethaputra fast in heels. Since then, I’ve learnt is highly sought-aft er. He’s signed on how important it is to check emails to be a Sustainability Consultant at and their attachments for mistakes MCI Group, taking one of the only before I send them out, and how three prized positions globally at the crucial the “delay delivery” and international events management “recall email” functions are. company which has 61 offi ces in 31 countries. I DIPPED MY TOES IN DIFFERENT SECTORS HOW MAY I HELP? I interned in MCI for three months Volunteering has been a big part in 2014. Before that, I did summer of my life for a very long time. internships with Ketchum Singapore I’ve taught visually-handicapped and the Indonesian Business children and done humanitarian Coalition on AIDS, and also work in Myanmar with the Red twice with the Singapore Tourism Cross Youth NTU Chapter. In NTU, Board. Th ese gave me a chance to I was also the Business Manager of try out diff erent sectors and types the Welfare Services Club’s Regular of organisations. I’ve worked for Service Project for the Visually government and non-government Handicapped and my fi nal-year organisations, a small and medium project was about volunteerism enterprise, and a multinational. in Singapore, and now my work Th ese experiences have been centres on making business incredibly useful and really work operations more environmentally to your advantage when entering and socially responsible while the workforce. maintaining fi nancial viability. MANY GREAT FIRSTS NEVER WALK ALONE NTU is where I’ve learnt from great I think it’s good to surround professors, and gained experiences yourself with people who care that have shaped my perceptions about you and who also take pride n of the world. I went on exchange at in their work. I have a group of etur University College Utrecht in the friends whom I can count on to give r he Netherlands, which is without doubt honest feedback on my assignments. of t one of the most rewarding times I’ve University isn’t something people ern ever had – I raked up so many fi rsts can or should go through alone. int while I was there.

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ZANN LEE ZI YAN MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

She surpassed expectations PRIDE OF THE FAMILY at ExxonMobil during her I worked hard in university to internship, and the company make my parents proud. What’s off ered her a job as an inspection more, I don’t want to look back engineer more than half a year and regret that I didn’t try hard before her graduation. enough to achieve my goals. 101 WAYS TO SOLVE A PROBLEM ALWAYS A SILVER LINING I’ve always liked science and When I was on exchange in mathematics. When I was a Sweden, my phone was stolen n kid, I wanted to be a doctor, a from my hostel late one night. etur dentist or an engineer. Over the I had to settle this problem r he years, my passion for physics myself, so I reported the of t grew, especially aft er my lost phone to the police and ern A-levels, and I knew I wanted borrowed a spare phone from int to be an engineer. Engineering a Swedish friend. I learnt a allows me to solve challenges valuable lesson in creatively and I love the sense being self-reliant. of accomplishment I get aft erwards. KEEP IT GOING As long as you are MY BIG ASSIGNMENT AS consistent, you can AN INTERN do well in school. While interning at ExxonMobil, I made sure I I was given a very important attended all my job – to assist the engineers tutorials and struck working on the company’s a good study-life annual fi nancial and manpower balance to avoid planning exercise. I was burnout, especially in charge of preparing the during the exams. presentation package that Determination leads would be reviewed during the to accomplishment. exercise. I felt truly honoured Never give up! to be entrusted to the task, as it concerned the entire company’s expenses and manpower allocation for the next year. THERE’S A SAYING I realised how true it is that “success is 99% hard work and 1% talent”, thanks to Asst Prof Li Shuzhou, who once allowed a schoolmate of mine to retake a test when he said he did not have enough time to study for it. Asst Prof Li even gave him extra coaching. My friend eventually did well for the course. I saw for myself how you can succeed as long as you persevere and never give up.

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AMOS TIMOTHY LIN MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING He was diagnosed with leukemia PILLARS OF STRENGTH not help. I wasn’t happy with just two weeks into his freshman My friends kept me grounded my results in my fi rst semester year. Shortly aft er, he was and motivated me to do my so the following semester, I stricken with a bone disease best. In the semester I was away upped my game when it came and had to undergo major hip from school, the curriculum had to preparing for lectures and replacement surgery. But Amos some changes and some of the tutorials. I started revising at Lin overcame the odds to get previous modules were phased least a month before my fi rst good grades and landed a job as out or had a change of course exam paper. Th is way, my studies an engineer at semiconductor codes. My course coordinators didn’t get too overwhelming. giant Micron Technology before made sure I took the right graduation. modules when I came back. I’LL NEVER FORGET… Th e fun times I had having A BOLT OUT OF THE BLUE I WASN’T AFRAID TO ASK supper with friends, and When I was fi rst diagnosed with Don’t procrastinate in consulting hanging out in my neighbour’s acute lymphoblastic leukemia, I your professors. As soon as you room when I was staying in was shocked as I was physically are unsure about something, Hall 3 in my freshman year. fi t and didn’t think I could ask! Th is meant I never lagged I also took part in hall activities develop something as serious behind in lectures when I didn’t like carom and badminton – as cancer. But I never let my understand a point from a those were enriching times. health problems get me down, previous lecture. Every professor even when I was later diagnosed who taught me made the time to A CHEF’S LIFE with avascular necrosis, a bone give me help when I needed it. When I was young, I dreamt of disease. I just accepted them For that, I am very grateful. being a chef, but I realised that as part of my life and worked the job scope of a chef was not around them. Th ankfully, my I’M NOT A LAST-MINUTE MUGGER as I had imagined it to be. I used school was very understanding Th e coursework at NTU can to think that all chefs do is cook! and NTU waived my fees for the be quite demanding at times, But now I know better. Cooking semester I was away. and last-minute studying will for me is just a hobby these days.

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 10 15/7/15 8:48 am JOEL QUEK DOUBLE DEGREE IN BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE Despite the sad loss of his father, Joel Quek graduated at the top of his class and received two plum job off ers. Th e valedictorian chose multinational bank JPMorgan Chase over a hedge fund and started his career as a technology analyst with a training stint in London. I COULD CHOOSE FROM SEVERAL FOREIGN BANKS I was off ered summer internships at several international banks but picked JPMorgan Chase as I’d heard good things about it from my seniors. Working there as a soft ware developer was eye-opening. Th e offi ce moved at a much faster pace compared with school. I WANTED TO MARRY BUSINESS WITH TECHNOLOGY My dad played a big role in helping me decide which route to take in university. I thought a business degree would be a perfect fi t with a technology degree, and ack NTU’s double degree programme allows me to graduate meb in four years. co MATH WAS MY FIRST LOVE When I was young, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I didn’t even know what I would be good at. All I knew was that I liked mathematics, which led me to do engineering at Singapore Polytechnic. It was only aft er I completed two programming modules there that I discovered a real interest in soft ware development, just like my Dad. FATHER FIGURE Th e loss of my dad in my fi rst year was very diffi cult for me. He was a key fi gure in my life, my role model and also the pillar of our family. Aft er he passed away, My father. I worked harder than ever. I felt strong fi nancial pressure to graduate quickly and get a well-paying job. LET IT OUT my hero Being a rather reserved person, I was hesitant to share my problems with others. On hindsight, I suff ered more because of that because it feels terrible bottling things up. I felt so much better aft er confi ding in a few people months aft er my dad’s passing. So, talk to someone about your issues! It’ll help. COMPANY WITH A HEART One aspect of my internship that I liked was the community engagement it off ered. All the interns took children from a childcare centre to the Science Centre. I’m WIN not sure who enjoyed it more – the adults or the kids! this! I LOVE MY PROFS What’s next for the Class of 2015? Get tips on how to race ahead from Asst Prof Fan Rui’s algorithms classes were amazing. He this book. We’ve got 40 copies to give made abstract concepts easy to understand and exposed away. To win, tell us which story in this us to alternative ways of solving problems outside the convocation special inspired you the scope of our academic work. I also won’t forget Mr Daniel most and why. Put “Convo giveaway” Ong’s Financial Management classes. He is a fi nance in the subject line of your email. practitioner-turned-educator and could give us real life For other contest terms and conditions, examples from the real world. see page 21.

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NTU’s communication team was named In-Housee PR Team of the Year at PRWeek Awards Asia 2015 in June. Th e category was hotly contested by “The team makes the effort AirAsia, DHL, Microsoft Asia and Changi Airportt to capture snapshots of Group. Led by NTU Chief Communication student life in NTU and present Offi cer Dr Vivien Chiong, the team has been these nuggets in an entertaining recognised globally over the last three years with and relatable way.” 32 awards for communication excellence. Art, Design & Media alumnus Steven Jap, who has done At the PRWeek Awards Asia, which drew 600 illustrations for HEY! entries in various award categories, NTU also received the Silver award for corporate branding. Earlier in the week, the inhouse communication team also bagged four prestigious Gold Quill “These awards “Working with the Awards in San Francisco – for media relations, clearly show inhouse team has social media, multi-audience communication that NTU’s been enriching and and digital communication. Th ese awards communication fruitful for me. Not are presented annually by the International practices are only am I updated Association of Business Communicators. on par with the on the developments world’s best and of NTU since I’ve in tandem with graduated, I get to “The awards are a the rise of the hone and polish great encouragement university my craft.” globally.” Chua Eng Chee, a graduate of to the inhouse team the School of Art, Design & Media as we carry out the NTU President Prof Bertil Andersson entire spectrum of PR work ourselves. We also draw a lot on the “As a former journalist, I’m happy to be given talent of our students the freedom to pursue my own stories, research them, pitch them to the media and even and alumni as writers, repackage them for HEY!. We maximise our illustrators, animators, resources by taking an integrated approach photographers and in everything we do.” media analysts, so we Lester Kok, Senior Assistant Manager, who joined NTU’s communication team in 2011 want to share the honours with them.” NTU Chief Communication Oﬃ cer Dr Vivien Chiong “HEY! has a light-hearted approach, which makes it stand out. Not just a “Working with the marketing tool, it gives communication team students a platform to has been full of surprises. share their experience of The team is full of fresh, NTU. I was given a healthy creative ideas.” amount of creative space to develop my own ideas.” Kimberly Lam, a third-year communication NTU postgraduate student Zach Chia, student who has been featured in NTU’s who began writing for HEY! in his promotional campaigns undergraduate days PHOTO: FAUZI ANUAR

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 12 15/7/15 8:51 am Feature She vrooms and zooms in a man’s motoring world From car show model to motoring journalist and now ﬁ tness photojournalist, multi-hyphenate Cheryl Tay, 28, has done it all. Chrystal Chan ﬁ nds out how the NTU business graduate is living her dream

I failed General Paper My gear change “Ironically, I never quite liked writing “Th e automotive industry and motorsportss essays in school. I actually failed General scene hit a rough patch two years ago, Paper in junior college and had to go for when cooling measures were introduced remedial lessons. Th e only thing I wrote to curb car ownership. I had to fi nd frequently was my diary. One day, I was something else to do. Sports was a natural approached by Wheels Asia to model for choice – I represented my school in them. When the editor found out how badminton, track and cross-country, and passionate I was about cars, I was off ered lead an active lifestyle with a regular fi tnesss an opportunity to write. I was hesitant at regime. Fortunately, my skills – writing, fi rst because I wasn’t confi dent.” photography and digital marketing – are transferrable across industries.” It was demoralising at ﬁ rst, but became wheelie fun I was out of shape and my conﬁ dence was hitt “It was tough in the beginning as writing “One of the toughest times in my life for a mass audience is very diff erent from was when I grew sick of exercising. I was writing school essays. My copy oft en got out of shape for three years and began to rejected and required rewriting. It was feel very insecure about myself. I didn’t demoralising, but I kept working hard as I make any eff ort to dress up, doubted my Fuelled by her growing interest realised I enjoyed the work. Aft er Wheels abilities and felt I wasn’t good enough. in cars, Cheryl Tay began writing for car magazines Asia, I went on to write for Torque, Th e It also aff ected my studies in NTU. I in her second year at NTU. Business Times, Th e Straits Times and eventually started exercising again, and Within three years, she carved TopGear Singapore, and I even had my own I’ve learnt that confi dence is all that out a name for herself as one motoring column in NTU Tribune.” matters. I love my body for what it is.” of the few female motoring journalists in Singapore. She I’ve met Lewis Hamilton Three years in NTU was too short soon expanded her repertoire “I’m very lucky that my work has taken “My time in NTU went by in a whirl. Th ree to include photography, me around the world to many exotic years in Nanyang Business School wasn’t and in 2013, made the places. I’ve rubbed shoulders with top enough! I think being actively involved switch to fi tness and sports Formula 1 drivers, met enigmatic CEOs, in diff erent kinds of university activities photojournalism. She now handles about 20 writing and given talks to MNCs and been invited to – from organising the National Vertical 10 photography assignments speak on national television.” Marathon to joining the school pageant – per month among other jobs helped me learn how to manage my time liklikee ddigitaligi marketing and I’m a woman, so what? and run multiple projects, which is exactly eveeventnt management.management. “One of the most diffi cult things I had what I do now.” to overcome when I fi rst started out in the motoring industry was gender Who needs sleep? discrimination. It was, aft er all, a man’s “On a typical day, I’m up at 7am. I reply world that I’d stepped into. I was also emails or do some writing, then head to thee young – just 20 when I wrote my fi rst gym for a two-hour workout, aft er which article, and I heard people saying I got I attend meetings, events, interviews or opportunities because I was a woman. photoshoots. I’m back home around 10pmm Th at was really hurtful, but it made me and continue working on my computer work harder to prove I wasn’t a fl ash in until 2am. I try to sleep by midnight, but

PHOTO: FAUZI ANUAR FAUZI PHOTO: the pan.” sometimes there’s just too much work!”

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 13 15/7/15 8:53 am Feature A cheat sheet for freshies If you’re a freshman and feeling a little lost in your ﬁ rst semester at NTU, don’t you worry – we’ve all been there. University life is a big change but with these tips from recent communication grad Qi Jian Er, you’ll be well-adjusted in no time

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 14 15/7/15 8:54 am online portal. Check it oft en, as books, shopping and F&B vouchers, How to save money your professors or tutors will be and NTU souvenirs. Don’t say I Get taken for a (free) ride uploading class materials onto it didn’t tell you! Two legs good, four wheels better. throughout the semester. Look out Trust me; you’ll be raring to take the for the recorded lectures, especially Where to find free shuttle buses from your fi rst day if you happen to miss a class (cough) here, especially when you fi nd out or need a replay of the lecture. good food that at 200 hectares, NTU is as large Popular haunts as 240 football fi elds. Th e Blue and Become a “STARS Wars” Jedi Craving for a McSpicy or a froyo? Red Campus Loop buses ply regular Get ready for the pre-semester Find your fi x on campus. Starbucks, routes around NTU, and the Green blockbuster that is “STARS Wars”. KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Campus Rider takes you to and Before every semester, students Subway, Jollibean, Llaollao and Th e from Pioneer MRT. log on to the Student Automated Coff ee Bean & Tea Leaf are among Registration System (STARS) to the many nosh spots here. And if Discounts? Count me in select courses. And for popular you’re studying late, you’ll never Use your matriculation card to save modules, slots get fi lled as quickly go hungry with Pizza Hut open till money shopping at ASOS or Lazada, as you can say “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. 11pm and McDonald’s till midnight or for discounts from restaurants You snooze, you lose. (except on Sundays). and to buy cheaper cinema and If you’re looking for a higher- fl ight tickets. Check out the latest end meal to celebrate the A for off ers at su.ntu.edu.sg/ntuperks. your latest assignment, try one of Get ﬁ nancial aid the bistros. Spruce Bistro Bar is I once (okay, twice) made the hidden from view at the Nanyang mistake of missing the deadline Auditorium and Pitchstop is at the for applying for bursaries and Innovation Centre – but their food’s had to wait until the next year to worth it. Try Spruce’s teatime set, or apply again. So remember to the wood-fi red pizzas at Pitchstop. apply for bursaries or fi nancial Hall canteens assistance before the deadline of For simpler but still tasty fare, 15 August 2015. visit one of the canteens around the campus. Th ere’s ayam penyet How to make friends at Canteen 2, Szechuan cuisine at Form your study group Canteen 1, Korean cuisine at When the exams are looming, Canteen 11, Th ai cuisine (left ) at the I recommend you study with a Pioneer Hall canteen, and bak chor group where everybody can help Visit your nearby library mee (minced meat noodles) at the each other revise. You’ll get to know With eight libraries scattered NIE canteen. Knock yourself out. your groupmates better throughout the campus, plus a You’re welcome. and form friendships with them. medical library in Novena and Assemble your Avengers – a new library outpost at the Beyond the campus studying together is more fun. learning hub, you can easily fi nd Eating outside campus is the Holy Grail for hall residents, so check Put the life in your varsity life a quiet spot for yourself. Th ese are air-conditioned, with plenty of out these nearby places: Boon Lay If your university life consists of just Power Nasi Lemak, Coff ee Nowhere, charging points and study areas studying and attending lessons, you the “Extension” (S11 Eating (including learning pods). Also, need to get a life, seriously. Why not House), Malaysia Boleh! at Jurong your NTU library account allows join a society, club or special interest Point, Sakae Sushi at Jurong West you to use the library’s online group to meet other people with Community Library, and Jing Wei resources such as newspaper similar passions? Or take part in coff ee shop next to Pioneer MRT subscriptions, journals and hall activities such as hall pageants, for its famed Ah Lian Bee Hoon. databases. For free. Best deal ever. inter-hall games and hall suppers? You’ll have to take a bus or car out, Th e memories and friendships you Get connected but never let that stop you from gain from living on campus will Th is is the golden age of having a great meal. outlive your time in NTU. connectivity – take advantage of Flip to page 17 to read more tips from it! Browse through NTU’s social the seniors. How to ace school media accounts and read HEY! for Get familiar with NTULearn the latest on NTU, including helpful Your NTU “edventure” starts survival tips (like this guide!), and and ends with the NTULearn to win great prizes like self-help

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 15 15/7/15 8:54 am 7 places every freshie should know The NTU campus can initially seem like a maze to a freshman, but you’ll get the hang of it soon. To help, Qi Jian Er has compiled a list of essential places that you “die die” must know

1. One Stop @ SAC 3. Lee Wee Nam opening in 2016. Th is will have a Th is student services helpdesk is unique insulating timber roof – the Library fi rst of its kind in the region – to conveniently located near all the Th e largest library (above) in NTU keep you much cooler while you’re popular fast food eateries such as houses the Engineering and Science working up a sweat. Pop by the McDonald’s and Subway. Here you collections. It also off ers group Campus Clubhouse next door to can pay your tuition fees, apply for discussion areas, photocopying refuel – dig into local and Western a campus locker, reset your network services and individual study spaces. password, get face-to-face advice and Get there early – everybody wants a dishes at the fusion restaurant or information on administrative piece of this fl agship library. dine under the stars at the bistro. matters, and much more. 4. Sports & 5. The Hive 2. University Heath Recreation Centre You cannot miss it on your daily bus ride out of campus – this Service Play sports? You’ll know the SRC. It’s a place you may visit despite It off ers a wide range of sporting eye-catching piece of architecture your best intentions. Th e University facilities for students, including (top right) is designed to be Health Service building houses a all-weather AstroTurf playing environmentally-friendly and has very well-equipped medical centre fi elds, basketball and tennis courts, an open concept. Feel free to walk and dental centre, and is a short walk swimming pools and even a diving in and gawk – you’ll probably head from the Nanyang Auditorium. It is pool. And if you’re not into sports, there for lessons anyway – or to open every day except Sundays and you’ll probably take a fi nal exam in visit the library, student-run café public holidays. If you feel stressed one of the indoor halls anyway. or retail shop, and for free language out, book a time for a chat with a You can also look forward to a and presentation guidance from the friendly professional counsellor here. three-storey sports hall (right), Communication Cube.

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 16 15/7/15 3:54 pm Tips from seniors “Have fun outside of studying. To me, university life is a great time to experiment and let loose.” – Mak Yu Ting Year 4, English

“Try to arrange your classes on the same days instead of spreading them throughout the week, so you can have a three- or four-day week.” – Kenny Sim Year 3, Mechanical Engineering

“Go for your exchange semester if you can. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance and an unforgettable experience.” – Seah Yu Hong Year 4, Sport Science and Management

“Join a CCA to make more friends. Also, remember to get notes from seniors to PHOTO: HUFTON AND CROW HUFTON PHOTO: help in your reports and assignments.” 6. Food and retail – Foong Wei Xiong Year 2, hub at North Spine Chemical Engineering Soon, you won’t need to travel to Jurong Point for your dose “If you want to stay in hall of retail therapy. Th e revamped area of the North Spine near afaafter your fi rst year, take part the main library, opening this in hall activities regularly to year, will be the latest hot spot score points.” in campus. Shops, performance – Benjamin Lim Year 4, areas and even more food Communication Studies options will thrill your senses. For your grocery needs, check “Make“ use of the holidays to out Giant supermarket at Hall 2, which is open until 11pm do internships or part-time every day. jobs to get fi rst-hand wworking experience. It’s also 7. Student can get advice on course registration, best to be exposed to Services Centre seek help with your internship or industries that are diff erent Located at one of the higher points get career tips, and pick up copies of from your course of study.” on campus, the recently refurbished your transcript. Overseas exchange – Goh Dong Tai Year 4, Chinese Student Services Centre is a place students who need help can also you’ll visit occasionally. Here, you head here.

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 17 15/7/15 9:03 am Feature Make a date with Dal Shabet at NTU Fest

Popular South Korean girl group Dal Shabet will be in Singapore on 29 August for NTU Fest, our mega party at Marina Bay. Chrystal Chan susses out each member of the group before they set foot on our sunny shores

Serri is a professional Woohee is the lead gymnast and the leader dancer and was a winner of the group in a dance competition

Gaeun was a model before she debuted with Dal Shabet

Gaeun

Woohee Serri 18

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 18 15/7/15 9:06 am Did you know? Serri, Ah Young, Gaeun and Jiyul are all students at Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul Their latest music video, Joker, has over 3 million views on YouTube Dal Shabet debuted in 2011 Their most popular song is and has released Bling Bling, which made eight EPs the top ten of the Gaon music chart

Jiyul grew up in England Subin’s the youngest and and is the most proﬁ cient tallest member at 175cm in English

Ah Young plays basketball and enjoys reading about Greek and Roman mythology

Subin JiyuL Ah Young

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 19 15/7/15 9:07 am Bright lights, popular stars and buzzing vibe – just three ways to describe NTU Fest 2015. With the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s NTU Fest Elvin Ng is even more special as we celebrate Singapore’s 50th birthday. Held on 29 August at The Promontory @ Marina Bay, the free public event will be opened by Singapore’s Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat. A little bird told us there may be a surprise performance from the Minister. Like last year, there will be a huge carnival with food and game booths, as well as a fi ve-kilometre fun run for adults and even two runs for children under 12. Proceeds from the fun run will be donated to SportCares, a charity that uses sports to teach values and character development to underprivileged children and youths-at-risk. So get healthy Jeﬀ rey Xu and do your part for charity! If you’d rather sit back, relax and be entertained, you’re in for a good time. Over 11 NTU student groups, including MJ Hip Hop and hall bands such as Sabby and the Cats, will begin performing from 2pm, so there’s really no reason not to head down early to catch them in the act. To mark our nation’s Golden Jubilee, there will be an exhibition showcasing the creative works of NTU students and the university’s achievements in science and technology which have been a big part of Singapore’s progress as a nation.

And what’s a party without stardust and bling-bling? After sundown, popular 98.7FM radio personalities Gerald Koh and Joakim Gomez will take to the stage to regale the crowd with their wit and wacky humour as the hosts of the evening concert. Watch out for local heartthrob Elvin Ng, Star Awards Best Actress Rebecca Lim and Star Awards Favourite Male Character Zhang Zhen Huan, stars of the upcoming Channel 8 drama, Sealed with a Kiss. Shane Pow, former Singapore Idol Nat Ho and Jeff rey Xu will also make up the star-studded lineup from MediaCorp. The high-octane evening concert will peak with a live mini concert by six-member K-pop group Dal Shabet, who will perform their latest releases like Joker and classic hits such as Mr Bang Bang. No mere eye candy, these girls are known for their energetic and entertaining dance routines. The registration fee for the fun run is $15 and includes a complimentary race pack. For more information about NTU Fest 2015 and to sign up for the fun run, visit www.event.ntu.edu.sg/ntufest2015/Pages/Home.aspx

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 21 15/7/15 9:10 am Feature 7 job interview slipups to avoid

Do I have to work on weekends?

Derek Rodriguez ﬁ nds out how you can shake off those pre-interview jitters by learning how to answer some commonly asked questions sensibly

1 Tell me about yourself. You can also mention one of about the job and the employer, Don’t say: I live in Clementi and your major achievements and and emphasise the value you will I have two brothers. some of your positive interests bring to the company, not the Say for example: I graduated and hobbies.” benefi ts you think the company with a fi rst class honours degree will give you.” in Computer Engineering. During 2 Why do you want my third year of school, I interned this job? 3 What are your at a multinational technology Don’t say: I need money and strengths? fi rm for six months. In my free my parents are nagging me to Don’t say: A strong voice and the time, I volunteer at the Red Cross earn my own keep. power to move people. and take part in other charitable Say: Your organisation has Say instead: I can see situations activities. a solid reputation and I would from diff erent perspectives and be proud to work for a company can communicate to achieve With this question, the ball that is at the forefront of this the intended outcomes. In my is in your court. Says Mr industry. And from what I have previous job/internship, I was Sherfeeq Razal, Chief Business read and heard, the company’s able to placate an unhappy Development Offi cer, Asia culture supports personal client and convince him that the Gold Bell Group, who conducts development and rewards company was doing its best to interview workshops in NTU: hard work. solve the issue. “Th e interviewer wants to fi nd out how you can contribute to Th e interviewers are really “Th is is not the time to be his organisation. To begin with, asking: “How much do you know humble,” says Mr Loh. “Identify you should summarise your about this job?” Mr Loh Pui a few of your key strengths, academic background and any Wah, Director of NTU’s Career especially those that are aligned work experience that is related & Attachment Offi ce, suggests: with the requirements of the job to the job that you applied for. “Demonstrate what you know scope. If possible, have a real life

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 22 15/7/15 9:12 am employment opportunity. Th en, Say for example: I’m very demonstrate that you have taken passionate about cycling and “If possible, have a real steps to overcome the fl aw and cycle round the island every life example of how each have shown some improvement, Sunday morning. I also enjoy or talk about how this weakness reading mystery novels. strength helped you can be turned around.” in a previous work or Mr Razal says: “Share some school situation.” 5 Where do you see healthy hobbies that you yourself in five years? practise. Team-based activities Don’t say: Right where you are evidence of your ability to are sitting. build relationships and fi tness- Say: I see myself building a career related hobbies show health and example of how each strength here and growing within the vitality. Remember to be honest helped you in a previous work or ranks. In fi ve years’ time, I aim and speak with enthusiasm and school situation.” for a more senior position in the with a smile!” company that comes with wider 4 What are your management responsibilities. 7 Do you have any weaknesses? questions? Don’t say: I sometimes Interviewers are generally Don’t ask: How oft en do people procrastinate. It’s something looking for employees that will get increments and do you work I’m planning to work on. stay in the company for the mid long hours here? Perhaps say: I don’t have any to long term. Also, if your long- Ask for example: What’s a work experience in this fi eld. term plan is dependent on your typical work day like and what However, I am open-minded success in the position you are are the training opportunities? and I am a fast and keen applying for, it will demonstrate learner. Joining your company that you are motivated to “Th is is a chance for you to fi nd will provide me with the right perform. “Answer the question out more about the job and environment to learn how to do by briefl y explaining your desired the company,” says Mr Razal. this job professionally and to career path and relating it to the “Don’t be afraid to ask what grow with the company. organisation,” advises Mr Razal. it’s like to work there. Doing so conveys genuine interest and Says Mr Loh: “Th is is a two-part 6 What are your excitement for the job. But don’t question. First, present a real hobbies? ask more than two or three weakness that isn’t obviously Don’t say: I work hard, and I questions – you don’t want to staged or untrue, and don’t party hard. I’m on the VIP list for grill your interviewers!” pick one that will harm your most of the best clubs in town. Want something extra?

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 23 15/7/15 1:21 pm Feature Hallroom BFFs Your hall roomie can make or break your hall life. Find a good one and you’ll have plenty of shared experiences and a friend for life. Chrystal Chan and Derek Rodriguez chat with three hall BFFs and ﬁ nd out what makes them tick and what ticks them off

Besties who bicker and banter Andrew Lu Year 4, Mechanical Engineering Bala Subramaniam Year 3, Mechanical Engineering

If NTU were Hogwarts, Andrew and Bala would be Fred and George Weasley. Th ey seem to be completely in sync, fi nishing each other’s sentences and simultaneously breaking into the song Say something when asked to “say something” to test the microphone. What was your ﬁ rst impression of him? A: Th e fi rst time I met Bala, he was late for football camp. He climbed the locked gates in the middle of the night and got chided by our coach. B: Andrew was a heft y defender who wasn’t too good at defending. He has improved in that aspect, but off the fi eld, he’s still the same – jovial, outgoing and oh-so-smooth with the ladies. He was loud and boisterous when hanging out with his “ah beng” friends, but an absolute angel around his girlfriends. And what do you think of him now? A: We’ve been through a lot together, be it overseas trips, breakups, wins and defeats in our sports. I confi de in him and seek encouragement from him. He also brings me back down to earth when I get too cocky. B: He’s my brother from another mother. He’s been there for me through all the rough times, and he knows exactly what to say to cheer me up. He puts up with my nonsense and I know he’s got my back.

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 24 15/7/15 3:54 pm EXTRA Room for two: Pet peeves, roomie battles, and more What did you ﬁ nd out about him secrets revealed on NTUsg YouTube only after becoming roommates? B: Andrew loves playing computer games. I’d wake up in the middle of the night to voices saying things like: “Your top tower is under attack!” He also has a strange waking up ritual. It’s like watching a scene from National Geographic Channel. He scratches his body like an ape, snorts like a boar and rises from his bed like a hippopotamus emerging from a mud pool. A: Bala loves wearing my shoes. I think he likes being in my shoes. And if he doesn’t shave, he looks like a caveman. B: Well, if he doesn’t style his hair, he looks like La Bi Xiao Xin. What do you ﬁ ght over? A: We’ve had disagreements over who is supposed to clean the fridge. When we fi rst got it, we made a deal where I’d pay for it and he would clean it. One day, I came back to the room and Bala had left a note, which said: “Andrew, please clean the fridge.” Th e note is still there today. B: I don’t know why Andrew likes to leave the fridge door open. I can’t count the number of times I’ve come back to fi nd the fl oor wet from the melted ice. What’s one nice thing he’s done for you? B: A few years back, I had knee surgery and had to be on crutches for a while. Andrew came to my house to pick me up and take me back to our hall. A: Last year, when I broke my fi nger, Bala drove me to the hospital and waited with me until the doctors fi xed it. In the meantime, he was fl irting with the nurses and making jokes about eating 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken aft er my consultation. PHOTOS: LI HAOLUN PHOTOS:

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 25 15/7/15 9:14 am Me, my stuffed toy and my roomie

Ng Yiqing Year 2, Business Ang Kai Lin Year 2, Visual Communication One is tall and artsy, the other What is one thing you found out about never takeke itit to heart.heart MostMost ofof ourour hyperactive and funny. Or at least her only after you became roommates? fi ghts are because I am very messy that’s how they describe each other. K: She makes weird noises when and usually not in the room, except Much like sisters do, they nag at each she sleeps. Th ere was once she talked when I sleep. So she ends up cleaning other and wrangle over who cleans in her sleep the whole night and the room most of the time. the room. And much like sisters, they since I did not know she was sleep always catch up at the end of the day talking, I replied to her. It was a How does she show her aff ection? in spite of their busy schedules. strange conversation. She is also very Y: She writes me cards to encourage particular about cleanliness. No one me and does little acts of service. For How did you two meet? can eat on her bed or in the room. example, once she got me a can of Red K: We played netball together at I still do it though! Bull when I just casually said I needed Anglo-Chinese Junior College. We Y: She is nocturnal; her sleep cycle is one while studying for my paper. trained three times a week and for the total opposite of mine. K: I got really sick once, but refused very long hours. Training was tough to see a doctor even though I was and we’d complain to each other What’s the fi rst thing she would save coughing my lungs out and throwing about how torturous it was. if there were a fi re in the room? up aft er every meal. She asked a Y: When we entered NTU, we became K: Her owl stuff ed toy. friend to buy herbal tea for me and roomies and got even closer. Y: Her alpaca plushie. She brings her forced me to fi nish it. I did eventually, K: Despite having diff erent alpaca soft toy back and forth from aft er three daysys of nagging. Yes, she obligations now, we are still home every weekend. can be naggy teammates in the varsity netball at times, but team. So, we always stay up late Have you had disagreements over her small together to fi nish up our assignments the room? gestures makee aft er training. And whenever K: Neither of us are good with me grateful to possible, we’d catch up and check on expressing ourselves with words so have her as a each other. we quarrel over small things. But we roommate.

Hall etiquette: Top tips Living in hall means you’re now sharing 1. Be mindful of your business 2. No hogging, pleasel your space with others. Not everyone Most halls have common toilets and showers. So don’t Never hog anything that is shared, such as the washing will be as tolerant of your quirks and leave a mess behind and keep the space as clean as you machine, the pantry, the common area and the shared would like to ﬁ nd it. Andrew has an extra tip for the TV (not everyone wants to watch that show). Remove habits as your family members or BFF, guys: “Aim properly.” your clothes from the washing machine once you’re done so here are ﬁ ve ways to keep the peace so others can use it. The same goes for your cutlery in around you. the pantry, says Yiqing. “Don’t leave your dirty dishes in 26 the pantry overnight – clean up immediately.”

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 26 15/7/15 1:45 pm Shoot! Isn’t that my friend from primary school?

Joel Lim Year 2, Visual Communication Fabian Loo Year 2, Communication Studies

Joel and Fabian have known What do you appreciate most What’s his prized possession in each other for over a decade, about him? the room? having met in primary school. J: He is a very understanding J: Probably his notes, because Th ey have been best friends roommate. Th ere are times he’s a nerd. since, maintaining their bond I have to work on multiple F: His photography equipment through their days at Meridian projects and the room will and his artwork. He keeps Junior College, and now as hall be completely covered with them close to him even when roommates in NTU. my art materials. He has he sleeps. He contorts his body never complained though. around the objects on his bed, How long does he take to get Sometimes, he even helps me not the other way around. ready in the morning? with my projects. F: It’s impossible to wake Joel F: Joel is the fi rst person I Have you ever fought with up. Even aft er the alarm rings approach when I need advice on each other? 10 times and my constant any matter. Most times, he gives J: Once, I fed some wild animals prodding! great advice. Otherwise, he has with his bread supply. And, boy, J: Even if I wake up later, we’ll a lame joke to make me smile. was he unhappy. But really, who still leave for class at the same J: I ask for his opinion before can say no to hungry animals? time. He takes his time to get making any important F: We’ve bickered many times, ready in the morning. I must decision, too. I’m usually quite but we get over it quickly. It admit the ladies have been independent, so for me to helps that Joel does nice little noticing him, so at least it’s take his thoughts into account things like leaving notes or worth the eff ort! counts for something. snacks on my table.

3. D’tbDon’t be a loudspeaker 4. Three’s a crowd 5. Have your own set of personal Noise is often cited as one of the biggest nuisances, Prepare your roomie for any guest you’re expecting. hygiene items so always keep your volume down, whatever it is you’re And if that guest is your boyfriend or girlfriend, do At least for basics like soap, sheets and clothes. doing. “Filling your room with music in the day is still leave your public displays of aﬀ ection at the door to Sharing is not a sign of love when it’s motivated by acceptable, but avoid blasting it at night,” says Joel. avoid anyone feeling uncomfortable. laziness and miserliness. “And don’t use a ringtone that grates, if you don’t want others to give you dirty looks.” HEY! JUL–AUG 2015 27

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 28 15/7/15 9:25 am Feature MEMORIES FOR KEEPS NATIONAL GEOGR APHIC LIVE ON CAMPUS Out of this world National Geographic Live returns to NTU in August. This time, meet veteran National Geographic photographer Steve Winter and renowned NASA space engineer Kobie Boykins, and be inspired by their unforgettable stories and images

On the Trail of Big Cats: Steve Winter 26 August To get that perfect shot, Steve Winter has been stalked by jaguars in Brazil, charged by a grizzly in Siberia and trapped in quicksand in the world’s largest tiger reserve in Myanmar. Th e award- PHOTO: SHARON GUYNUP PHOTO: winning photographer has since documented fi ve big cat species and championed “By saving the world’s PHOTOS: NASA-JPL-CALTECH PHOTOS: conservation eff orts. Find out how this fearless top predators, we save shutterbug gets up close huge forests, rivers, Exploring Mars: with unpredictable wildlife and, ultimately, Kobie Boykins tigers and snow leopards our planet.” 24 August and emerges in one piece. Twelve years ago, this dynamic young mechanical engineer at NASA had an out-of-this- world experience. He watched a rocket blast off from Kennedy Space Centre, bound for Mars and loaded with a vehicle he “When I wake up, I go: helped design and build. Today, ‘Wow, I get to go to work that vehicle – the Opportunity and I get to test the rover – continues to explore the rover today, or I’m going Red Planet aft er outlasting its to get to throw a vehicle 90-day mission. Th e intrepid out of a helicopter, or explorer’s latest work involves I’m going to get to blow another rover – Curiosity, the most ambitious Mars mission yet up something, or I’m fl own by NASA. NTU folks will going to get to design get to ask him about his thrilling this thing that’s going adventures and whether there’s to Mars.’” PHOTO: STEVE WINTER really life in outer space.

More wild encounters NTU’s renewed partnership with National Geographic Live, after last year’s successful ﬁ rst run, means more opportunities for the campus community to meet famous National Geographic explorers. As a series partner bringing National Geographic Live to Asia, NTU is also a co-sponsor of public lectures by the adventurers at the Esplanade. The various talks will be integrated with NTU’s undergraduate course on sustainability.

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 29 15/7/15 9:26 am Unplugged Congrats! What are your plans now that you have graduated? Jeremiah: I’m working at Acceltus, my internship company, as a web developer. My work involves designing and developing websites and intranet portals. Lisa: I’ll start my career as an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in August. In the meantime, I’ve been travelling and catching up with friends and family.

Both of you secured jobs at your internship companies, so you must have impressed your supervisors… Jeremiah: My eight-month stint at Acceltus was an eye-opener. I worked on two big projects that gave me insights into soft ware development and how to use web development tools. I got on well with my colleagues, using Instant Messenger to communicate with them. I also taught them basic sign language. Lisa: I interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers. I llearnt so much there and my ccolleagues readily shared their kknowledge with me. So when tthe job off er came, I accepted it..

WWas it tough being a hearing- iimpaired student at university?? Jeremiah:J I had some problemss following my computer engineering classes. So I depended on my course mates ttoo write down points not mentioneded SILENT in the slides. My friends in classs helped me a great deal. Lisa: I am able to lip-read, so I got my professors to face me in class when they spoke. Of course,e, WARRIORS they would sometimes face awayy They are hearing-impaired, but Jeremiah Oon unintentionally. Whenever I foundund and Lisa Ong from the Class of 2015 have risen it hard to catch what was said, my friend, Yi Xin, would share her above the odds, acing their studies, securing notes with me. I am thankful forr jobs before graduation, winning scholarships, course mates like her.

with Lisa even mastering the cello in two years. Are there any professors you’d Chrystal Chan is infected by their zest for life in like to thank? this email interview and says this is not the last Jeremiah: So many professors helped make my studies easier, we’ll hear of these go-getters but Assoc Prof Ian Vince

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 30 15/7/15 9:31 am WhatW was your proudest momentm in NTU? Jeremiah:J Winning the Microsoft YouthSpark “I would like to Scholarship, which is given experience living to students with learning, sensory or physical disabilities. outside my comfort I also won this scholarship when I was in Ngee Ann zone, without basics Polytechnic. Another thing I am like technology proud of is travelling overseas McLoughlin made the biggest alone despite being deaf. My and where it’s hard impact on me. He was my mentor parents were worried about my to ﬁ nd food.” in my fi rst semester and he was safety. But aft er going to both concerned about how I would Hong Kong and South Korea – Lisa Ong cope academically. He gave me alone, I feel more confi dent many helpful suggestions and and open-minded. even asked the other professors Lisa: I joined NTU’s stringng whether they could provide notes orchestra despite not for deaf students like me. knowing how to play Lisa: Ms Lau Chew King, any string instrument. Dr Michelle Phang and Mr Marc Within two years, I Wang from Nanyang Business obtained distinctions School went the extra mile to for Grades 3 and 5 ensure that I could learn as well cello, which is a huge as the others in class. Once, a achievement for me. professor struck up a casual I paid for the lessons conversation with me about myself and worked hardd tennis when he saw my racket to get these results. in class. It’s refreshing to talk to your professor about things other If you could be anotherr than school work. person for a day, who would you be and why? Jeremiah: Bill Gates. I admire What was the last text his generosity – he still message you received? donates to charities even Jeremiah: “Good night. aft er his retirement. I love you.” Lisa: A nomad in Mongolia, Lisa: My sister asking me not just for a day but a month. to watch Minions with her. I would like to experience I said: “Sure!” living outside my comfort zone, without basics like Are there any upsides to being technology and where it’s hard hearing-impaired? to fi nd food or where long, Jeremiah: It’s easier to fall tiring journeys are the norm. asleep. Also, I do not have to pay for voice calls on my Would you rather be invisible phone bill. or have the ability to fl y? Lisa: I think my hearing Jeremiah: I would rather be able impairment has made me to fl y, so I can easily visit other linguistically creative. countries to meet new people Sometimes, I mishear a and experience their cultures. particular word as another Lisa: I love travelling and I envy word that sounds similar, birds for their ability to fl y so oft en with humorous outcomes. gracefully. But I think being My brain has now been invisible is better, because I accustomed to churning out would be able to get onto planes puns, especially those that are without being noticed and thus phonetically similar, and get to travel for free! this is certainly very fun!

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 31 15/7/15 9:31 am Feature Winners take it all NTU students have been highly successful in winning national and global competitions from branding to engineering solutions. Derek Rodriguez picks their brains to ﬁ nd out their winning factors

Like peas in a pod “Work with people you gel with and get to know their working styles so that you can best decide how to manage the project,” saysys Renaissance Engineering Programme student Tan Su Wen. She and Iris Tiong came in fi rst in Schneider Electric’s Singapore Go Green in the City 2015 competition for devising an integrated electricity management system. “Every member’s contribution is Twins Karyn and Kelly Ho, along with Kenny Toh, agree. vital. Kenny drew ideas from his vast Th e trio from Nanyang Business School rolled to victory in general knowledge. Kelly delivered L’Oréal Singapore’s Brandstorm competition with their innovative well-thought-out proposals. I lent my marketing proposal for Lancôme in the travel retail sector. eye for detail to help ensure clarity “Working with a sibling and a good friend made the creative in our bold ideas.” – Karyn Ho (left) process dynamic and effi cient – if one member proposes an idea, with Kelly Ho and Kenny Toh, who met L’Oréal’s top executives in Paris the whole team works to refi ne and bring it to its full potential.” at the global ﬁ nals in June

Be tech-savvy When you can’t meet in person, virtual meetings using the latest technological tools can quicken things. “Only go ahead Iris says: “We did our brainstorming via Google Docs and with an idea used online conference platforms like join.me for pitch rehearsals. you believe in. Th is cut down on time required for meetings. We also learnt You will be more Autodesk 360 to design our prototype. Th is helped our project comfortable, gain credibility.” conﬁ dent and positive during the presentation.” KISS (Keep it simple, stupid) – Martin Yong “Present your work in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way. Simplify technical details with visual aids and analogies. We made a video and computer-aided designs to illustrate our energy-saving product,” says Su Wen. “It isn’t necessary to have a deluge of information. Keep it short, sharp and focused,” says marketing undergraduate Elaine Lim, who was in the NTU team that won the Deloitte Singapore Risk Intelligence Challenge Trophy. “Being a good team member Th eir foresight and debating skills when arguing the case is important as you’d never for Singapore to participate in a unifi ed trading block and a win it by yourself.” single currency for Southeast Asian nations won over the judges – Niramansakul Salisa in the fi nal round. (second from right)

Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 32 15/7/15 9:38 am “Mentors are everywhere – they may be your friends, your professors or your family. By being open to advice, guidance and feedback, you can make your ideas even better.” – Alex Chen (second from left) with May Lim and Nitya Anthony

Do your homework “Nothing kills confi dence like a half-baked idea,” says Martin Yong. Th e fi nal-year Materials Science & Engineering student topped Unilever’s Sustainable Living Challenge 2015 with his concept of an economical vending machine that dispenses shampoo and body wash. “Work out whether your idea is feasible and improve on its weaknesses bit by bit.” Adds accountancy student Lee Wei Rong, part of the Deloitte “We had the same vision, knew what we were working towards team: “Make your stand convincing by backing it up with statistics and were able to work out the small details easily.” – Tan Su Wen (centre) with Iris Tiong and real examples. Remember to do extensive research so you know the case inside out, which will also help you tackle questions from the judges.”

Believe in your idea “Judges look for creativity. Don’t present things that are obvious and repeated,” advises mathematics and economics student Niramansakul Salisa. Her team triumphed at the Bain & Company Case Challenge, an annual business case competition for undergraduates, with their proposal to help a food company turn around their sales in China. “Believe in your idea. Th is keeps you going when you have to put in very long hours,” say Renaissance Engineering Programme students May Lim, Nitya Anthony and Alex Chen, who beat more than 1,000 teams from 55 countries to win the Shell Ideas360 competition. Th eir winning entry, an app that prevents food wastage, was declared a potential game-changer by an international panel of experts.

Practise, practise, practise “Your presentation should not appear as distinct segments presented by diff erent individuals, but as one cohesive proposal. And by being alert to the judges’ reactions even when not presenting, you might be able to anticipate the areas they are interested in or their likely questions,” advises Kelly, who received the Best Presenter Award at the L’Oréal Brandstorm national fi nals. What clinched it for her, she believes, was her calmness, poise and confi dent delivery when responding to the judges’ questions.

Keep on trying Captain of the Deloitte team Ong Wei Chang, who is working towards a double degree in Business and Accountancy, says: “Taking “W“We ttackled kl d real-life l lif problems bl in i this thi part in more competitions is defi nitely benefi cial. Besides gaining competition, ranging from the business challenges of running nursing homes in experience in presenting to a panel of judges that could include Singapore to regional issues in ASEAN.” the employer of your dreams, you’ll develop your analytical skills. – Lee Wei Rong (far left) with Ong Wei Having more opportunities to work together in a team is essential Chang and Elaine Lim to building team synergy and learning to leverage each member’s strengths – habits you’ll need at work.”

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 33 15/7/15 9:39 am Hot Shots In the sportlight At the recent 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, NTU athletes contributed a massive 55 medals too SiSingapore’sngapore’s hhaulaul ooff 259 AMANDA LIM (SPORT SCIENCE) medals, including 20 golds PHOTO: ADRIAN SEETHO by Aaron Corbett

PHOTO: SINGAPORE SEA GAMES ORGANISING COMMITTEE/ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS

BERNICE LIM (SPORT SCIENCE)

BOWLING (SILVER & GOLD) “Having my family, friends and my country behind me was beyond amazing and motivated me to push harder and do Singapore proud.”

SWIMMINGSWIMMING (4(4 GOLDS)GOLDS) “I was honouredh d to t fl y Singapore’s Si and ’ NTU’s d NTU’ fl flag high on the podium aft er retaining my throne for the fourth time.”

BRANDON CHEONG (BUSINESS ALUMNUS)

MEN’SM FLOORBALL (GOLD) “Taking“ part in thist SEA Games, whichw coincided withw SG50, was a once-in-a-lifetimeo PHOTO: SINGAPORE SEA GAMES ORGANISING COMMITTEE/ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS experience.”e

DANIELLA NG (SPORT SCIENCE) & JOVINA CHOO (SPORT SCIENCE ALUMNUS)

SAILINGSA (2 GOLDS) “It“I was many monthsm of hard work,w but we CHEN HUIFEN (EDUCATION ALUMNUS) managedm a cleancl streak of goldsg in both NETBALL (GOLD) “It felt special that we ouro events.” contributed to Singapore’s medal tally. I’m very thankful that our supporters backed us in the fi nals aft er we drew with Malaysia in the preliminary round.”

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 34 15/7/15 9:40 am FARIZA BEGUM (SPORT SCIENCE ALUMNUS)

WOMEN’S FLOORBALL (GOLD) “I was completely speechless at this moment aft er saving the last penalty shot during the fi nals, which won us the gold.”

PANG SHENG JUN (SPORT SCIENCE)

SWIMMINGSW (GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE) “A ft er three SEA Games, I felt hugeh relief and happiness that I was fi nally able to clinch an individualin SEA Games medal.”

PHOTO: ADRIAN SEETHO

CALVIN KANG (SPORT SCIENCE) PHOTO: SINGAPORE SEA GAMES ORGANISING COMMITTEE/ACTION IMAGES VIA REUTERS

4X100M RELAY (SILVER) “Despite bagging LIN HEJUN (BUSINESS) a national record, we still lost to the reigning champions, Th ailand. Nonetheless, it was an amazing feeling to receive our medals on the podium.” PHOTO: DAVID WIRAWAN, NETBALL SINGAPORE

SHOOTING (GOLD) “Th is being my fi rst SEA Games, it was a learning experience in many ways. Winning only means something when it’s shared with people

PHOTO: HENG LI HOONG, SINGAPORE SPORTS INSTITUTE who matter to you.”

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Hey 23_FA_TP.indd 37 15/7/15 2:32 pm Don’t take I was offered the easy classes. the job – a lifelong Advice from Jerome Tan, contract – soon Abercrombie model, Dean’s lister after. and now Macquarie Capital analyst – on pg 5 Deborah Loh flew to Tokyo for a job interview after winning first prize in a competition – on pg 7

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He scratches his It is easier to body like an ape, fall asleep. snorts like a boar Also, I do not and rises from have to pay for his bed like voice calls a hippopotamus on my phone bill. emerging from a mud pool. Jeremiah Oon, on some upsides of being deaf – on pg 31 Bala Subramaniam, on his “brother from another mother” – on pg 25

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