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Global Learning
Global Learning Starts With You
Global Learning refines each student’s global edge across five categories, which are Global Competence, Creative Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Digital Intelligence. Through experiential learning, students from all around the world co-create learning opportunities to understand the globalready mindset, knowledge and skills. These dynamic hands-on programmes disrupt traditional learning models to empower every student to achieve day-to-day excellence in all aspects of life — educational, vocational and social.
Be amazed over and over again by this three-week journey of self-discovery. Revisit your concept about the world around you. This on-campus programme will enable you to understand and apply the academic concept of Global Competence as well as the attitudinal factors, skills and knowledge of Creative Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Digital Intelligence. Beyond the theories, you will be engaged in an intensive fiveday live company consulting project that gives you a first-hand exposure to sharpen your business acumen and expand your business network. Developed through a rigorous methodology of project-based learning and work-based integrated learning, these projects are designed to put classroom learning to practice and broaden your horizon.
STUDY ABROAD (SA) (Overseas Programme)
Engage with our list of highly ranked Partner Universities worldwide (LSE, UCLA, Berkeley, Cambridge, Seoul National University, Korea University, etc). Explore diverse courses and engage with discourses in international and intercultural academia. Immerse yourself in new cultures, scenes and way of life. Offered all yearround — forSpring, Summer, Fall and Winter Abroad editions — Study Abroad is an experience of a lifetime to behold!
GLOBAL LEARNING SOCIETY (On-campus Programme)
Create your global edge with the Global Learning Society (GLS)! Join like-minded change-makers on campus to extend Global Learning@SIM opportunities to your fellow peers, whether through structured volunteer opportunities with the Office of Global Learning or your own project. Be part of a community that is close to 1,000 strong!
Law Mei Ting (Left)
BSc in Business & Management, SIM-UOL Destination: Canada (The University of British Columbia)
Natalie Anthea Ow Ying Ting
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, SIM-UB Destination: South Korea (Korea University)
My Experience I took two modules, Marine Biodiversity and Earth and Atmospheric Science, duringmytime at the UniversityofBritish Columbia (UBC). It was an unforgettable and fruitful experience as not onlywe attended lessons, we went on field trips to beaches, museums, the Vancouver Aquarium and labs. We also did a group research and presentation on one of the marine animals: the blue whale. On weekends, I went mountain hiking and sightseeing around the beautiful city of Vancouver.
My Takeaway I learnt to overcome several phobias — one of them is insects as they were everywhere around us, especially because we lived near the woods. I also learnt how to handle multiple tasks such as budget planning, daily chores, schoolwork and culture differences. Furthermore, I learnt how to maintain relationships backhome while nurturing new ones. It can be overwhelming at first but supportive roommates and loved ones do ease the transition.
How has this experience equipped you better for the working world? This experience has taught me three things: adaptability, determination and embracing failures. I think, in our Asian culture, we see failure as a bad thing. However, from a Western point of view, failure is a stepping stone to success. In addition, adapting quickly to a new environment will hone one’s self-reliance, and resilience is important in any job. This experience has shaped me to be a more confident, resilient and competent person in the working force. My Experience This experience provided me with opportunities to broaden my knowledge in areas such as Korean history and new media through specialised modules offered. I also forged lifelong friendships with fellow students from around the globe. We bonded over riding thrilling amusement rides at Lotte World, playing futuristic virtual reality games at the Monster VR park and watching an entrancing hologram musical at the SMTown Coex Artium. Fond memories of feasting on sumptuous ddeokbokki (Korean rice cakes) and belting out notes at noraebang (karaoke) together with newfound friends will forever remain etched on my mind
My Takeaway Studying in South Korea opened my eyes to not just the country’s deeply rooted culture, but also widened my horizons beyond Singapore’s borders. I learnt to acclimatise and adapt to the local way of life through honing my Korean language skills and picking up social etiquette such as bowing to greet elders. Navigating through unfamiliar grounds not only allowed me to explore new sights but it also instilled independence, resilience and self-confidence within me. Encounters with locals and fellow international students also gave me insight into diverse world perspectives and deepened my understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
How has this experience equipped you better for the working world? Above all, Korea University provided me with experiences that allowed me to spread my wings and grow personally through developing valuable life skills. I have become more independent and adaptable to new and unexpected circumstances through living abroad. Interactions with individuals of diverse backgrounds built invaluable friendships and I developed deeper cross-cultural understanding. Furthermore, my communication skills and selfconfidence have been boosted bylearninga newlanguage. This made me realise that the world is truly our oyster and that adventures out of our comfort zones are the best way to learn about ourselves and the world around us.
Yeo Shun Yuan
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, SIM-UB Destination: The United Kingdom (London School of Economics and Political Science)
My Experience I had the opportunity to attend the London School ofEconomics and Political Science (LSE) in Summer 2019 and it was one of the best experiences in my life. Situated in Central London, I got to see how vibrant and diverse the city is, from watching world-renowned West End musicals to experiencing the colourful nightlife in Piccadilly Circus. During the weekends, escaping city life was a refreshing experience. The Brighton Pride Parade was eye-opening, seeing Stonehenge and the City of Bath was exhilarating, and, as a Harry Potter fan, going to the Warner Bros Studio was a dream come true!
My Takeaway I took the Public Policy Analysis module and gained a lot of valuable insight into what goes on during policymaking and the many considerations of a government. Learning in a world-class institution together with classmates from all over the globe was incredible. Not only did I get a glimpse of their cultures, but making international friends and bonding over food and activities were the highlights of my summer exchange. One of my Italian friends was so surprised to learn that Singapore has restricted areas for smoking and that we cannot drink in public after 10.30pm!
How has this experience equipped you better for the working world? Having a global exposure has definitely broadened my horizons: the knowledge I acquired gave me a better understanding of my career goals and expanded my experiences beyond Singapore. Doing projects with friends of different nationalities gave me a taste of overcoming differences because of our varied social backgrounds. Outside of school, I learnt the art of having a worklife balance and I was impressed by how other people could creatively and freely express themselves. Above all, I realise we have more similarities than differences even when we are miles apart on the globe.
