THE LIBRARY AND THE CENTRE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION

There is no university without a library. Every year, the university spends millions of dollars to purchase books, journals, databases, bibliometric services and other knowledge management tools, just so that you can have access to the latest and most comprehensive reservoir of knowledge during your time with us. You should make use of it.

The Library actively trains students on how to use its collections. You can review some of its student support sessions here: https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/learning-support

You should look seriously into some of the training sessions if you are thinking of doing a dissertation in your second year. Ms Winnifred Wong is the librarian who has domain expertise on urban planning, architecture and real estate research. If you have specific questions on a research topic, or need help with databases related to her domain expertise, you may wish to write to her at: winnifred@nus.edu.sg

The Centre for English Language Communication runs consultation sessions with any student who wishes to practice their writing and oral presentation skills. These sessions include one-to-one consultation on writing assignments and presentations, as well as group sessions on conversational English. There are many reasons for you to take advantage of these sessions: some of you might be shy when it comes to public speaking or making presentations, and some of you might need a little help transitioning to an English-medium environment. You will realize, in the course of this programme that good communication skills are not mere cosmetics – they are critical to effective learning and making persuasive planning proposals. You can find out more here: https://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/writinghub/index.html

Mental Health And Counselling

You should feel free to reach out to the Programme Directors or the Teaching Assistant if, at any time, you feel overwhelmed and depressed during your time with us in the MUP programme. Recognise in yourself and in others the early signs of mental distress:

• Sadness and tearfulness

• Signs of agitation, anger, aggression, nervousness, or fear

• Change in behaviours in school/at work

• Change in lifestyles and appearance

• The use of alcohol, cigarettes, and medication to cope

Critical Signs

• Disclosures of thoughts of suicide

• Self-harm behaviors or non-accidental injuries (e.g. scars, burns or cuts)

• Statements or behaviors indicating possible intention to harm self or others

• Expression of hopelessness

• Distorted sense of reality, incoherent or illogical speech

In addition, the university has a counselling centre where you can meet experts on stress-related and mental health issues. These sessions are confidential and free. You may walk-in (available only at Kent Ridge Campus), phone or email for an appointment:

 Phone: +65 6516 2376

Email: ucs@nus.edu.sg

KENT RIDGE CAMPUS (All Faculties and Schools) walk-in: 20 Lower Kent Ridge Road Level 2, Singapore 119060

 Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5 30pm

Friday: 8.30am - 5.00pm (closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays) Last walk-in appointments are available 30 minutes before closing.