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a bit of a stupid qn, but is there any window where we can ch@nge 1ndexes/r3gister a m0d before sch starts? bc i rmb smt abt 5pm everyday? not sure

thanks dont scold me

Have a ICT callup during my GEM exchange program and my deferment was rejected, anyone experienced this and how did you handle it?

Hi everyone all my nus friends are having orientation now and are so busy in the nus events ? And NTU, I signed up for the orientations but they haven’t given like any confirmation email or anything plus are NTU orientation FREE like they never ask for money when I signed up ? So I am like confused. Ugh why the NTU have no events now for freshie.

Btw guys I know when the orientation for NTU is. I am ranting on about why is it so late and why don’t NTU have activities earlier like NUS. It’s just that HAHA

Have any seniors here been to US for exchange? I’m currently planning my US exchange and it just hit me that the visa fees are so expensive ($295 applicatíon fee + $455 sevis fee)?!

And the fact that I have to pay these before even going for the visa interview and knowing whether I’m successful in obtaining the visa is crazy. If i’m denied the visa, that’s $750 gone just like that ffs.

The worst are the dorm fees which are $10k for a 5 month stay. Holy crap I’ve really made some bad decisions. Seniors who’ve been to US, please spare some tips for this upcoming exchange junior… 😭

Hi is anyone attending the Physics preparatory course tomorrow?

So far I'm aware that this is NTU's pretty new attempt of a flagship college q similar to NUSC so I'm considering if it's worth applying to given a few concerns. Maybe there are some in the first batch that are able to answer my qns I'd rlly appreciate it

Possible disadvantages

1. Much higher academic workload, for NUSC I've heard dropping out is quite common bc people end up having their GPA pulled down ( I am taking math and cs which I know is demanding and I'm not fully confident I will be cope easily with)
2. Wasting time on "interdisciplinary" modules that may be irrelevant to what I want to do in the future

pretty much js concerned if the opportunity cost of giving up time spent to build my own projects etc is worth it

Possible advantages

1. The opportunities (Venture creation programme, personal development programme, singapore symposium) genuinely seem like a cool way to gain exposure to how industry works + seems like a structured way to build projects of my own
2. NHC certificate, though I'm not sure if employers will recognise this widely

thanks for reading

So I am an incoming exchange student and two weeks ago I got an email that I got wait-List-ed for on campus housing. What are the odds of still getting an on campus room? What are alternatives? The prices outside of campus seem really high…
Hope someone can help

Hi everyone, I will be starting my final year next semester and unfortunately have yet to really make any solid connections, just the usual hi’s and bye’s.

Even though some friendships go beyond the surface, they always seem to fade out eventually.

While this might not work, I thought I would at least give it a shot. If anyone is up for perhaps something more genuine, feel free to leave a comment / DM me!

Hi everyone!

I'll be moving to Singapore in early July, and I'm trying to decide which telco to go with.

My usage will probably be:
-Lots of data (Maps, YouTube, Spotify, social media)
-Good coverage on campus (NTU), around Singapore, and on the MRT
-Good value for money rather than just the cheapest option
-Can also suggest which is the best not considering monetary constraints.

I've seen names like Simba, GOMO, ZYM, Eight MyRepublic, Circles. Life, Singtel, StarHub and V but it's a bit overwhelming.

Which one would you recommend for an NTU student in 2026? Are there any telcos I should avoid because of poor coverage or reliability?

I'd also appreciate hearing what you're currently using and whether you've had any issues.
Thanks in advance!

Hey guys,

So I wasn't able to complete the hall payment in time because of which my hall appointment lapsed, so stupid of me I know :(((

Anyone who hasn't found a hall, how are you searching for houses in SG and those who live outside please give suggestions.

I wasn't able to register for my CSL during my allocated registration slot because all the vacancies were taken. I'm planning to try again during the Add/Drop period, but I'm not sure how likely it is that slots will open up. For those who were in a similar situation last semester, were you able to successfully add a CSL during Add/Drop? Did many slots become available, or is it pretty unlikely?

Would appreciate hearing your experience. Thanks!

hey guys incoming freshie here thinking of joining NTU MJ. just wanted to ask, what kinda experience do u need in dance to join NTU MJ? like isit gonna be rly rly hard to make the cut or super competitive? and also what kind of genre does MTU MJ usually specialise in? and isit gonna be a high commitment kinda club?

Hi everyone,

I just feel very hopeless and anxious right now. I transferred to uw Madison for my bachelors in CS and graduated from the same in 2024. I transferred there in 2022 as a junior , did the first two years of bachelors in India.

Graduated with a 3.8/4 gpa + worked super hard to get a good job , didn’t get a job but I worked as an intern In a startup. Got back to India 1 year ago, feeling stressed and anxious ever since.

Applied to NTU for Ms Ai program in March end , this is only aboard college I applied to , got into vit vellore in India but don’t feel like studying here in India anymore.

Can’t afford another Us degree plus it’s not worth it I guess.

I really wanna atleast get into NTU but haven’t received any decision yet. I wish I could actually get in and somehow go here:)

Freshman joining this August! Just wondering about NBS 5 houses. Are they really that impactful in your uni life? And if so, among the 5 houses what are the experiences and what’s a “better house”?

Hey , for cs, anything people who are studying suggest I should learn or do before joining like python or any other language or any codes and hackathons I should do ?

hi!!! im an incoming nbs freshmen for ay26/27. sign-ups for orientation are open but im abit clueless between the different programmes available. could anyone share the differences between them? and the kind of people each programme is suitable for. would love to get some insights on the vibe of each programme. totally clueless as i took a year off and now im going uni with no one else i know going at the same time as me🥲 appreciate the help!

Hi I'm an incoming freshie that will be staying in crespion hall cos med :)| just wanted to ask abt hall ccas in general n also specifically for these halls. What are the different hall ccas available? | just wanna have some fun make some friends and Idw to grind sports or anyt cos med is pretty demanding n iw to prioritize my acads ofc. But iw some work life balance so im thinking of joining a hall ccas cos i heard they r more chill? For crespion halls specifically, what are the sports hall ccas available n are they considered competitive to join? I just want somewhere to play smt like basketball or any sport as a hobby n not be at uni team Ivl. Tysm seniors!

Hey guys, I'm a Year 3 international student and I'm in a huge dilemma regarding my upcoming credit-bearing attachment.

1. Company A: Found this role via CareerAxis. Because I'm an international student, they required a school support letter urgently. CAO told me I could only get that letter after filling out the official Self-Source form. Because of tight timelines, I submitted that form last as week.
2. Company B: This is my dream role and matches my career goals perfectly. I found them directly via the InPlace portal, got a verbal onboarding nod over WhatsApp on May 25th, and they just told me they are sending the formal contract email today.

CAO mentioned that turning in the Self-Source form for Company A counts as a binding commitment to them. However, I haven't signed any employment contract with Company A yet, and the final university approval isn't fully locked in.

As an international student, I can't risk my graduation timeline.

• Has anyone managed to switch to a portal-approved firm after turning in a self-source form?
• What are the penalties if I back out of Company A at this stage?
• Is it worth the risk to pivot to Company B?

Appreciate any insight, thanks!