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2.2 Public Holidays

There are 11 days of public holidays observed in Singapore every year. Classes at NUS are not conducted and

government offices are closed on such days. But the country does not shut down completely. Public transport continues

to operate and most shops, services and tourist attractions remain open. The only exception is during Chinese New Year

where supermarkets and several food establishments remain closed. If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following

Monday will a public holiday.

(a) National Day (Thursday, 9 Aug 2012)

(b) Hari Raya Puasa (Sunday, 19 Aug 2012)

(c) Hari Raya Haji (Friday, 26 Oct 2012)

(d) Deepavali (Tuesday, 13 Nov 2012)

(e) Christmas (Tuesday, 25 Dec 2012)

(f) New Year Day (Tuesday, 1 Jan 2013)

(g) Chinese New Year (Sunday and Monday, 10 Feb and 11 Feb 2013)

(h) Good Friday (Friday, 29 Mar 2013)

(i) Labour Day (Wednesday, 1 May 2013)

(j) Vesak Day (Friday, 24 May 2013)

2.3 The Modular System

The undergraduate and graduate curricula are based on a modular system at NUS. Workloads are expressed in terms of

Modular Credits (MCs), and academic performance is measured by grade points on a 5‐point scale (A, B, C, D and F). Full‐

time students take on average a workload of 5 modules (20 MCs) and the passing grade is D. Each module has a unique

module code consisting of a two‐ or three‐letter prefix that denotes the discipline, and four digits, the first of which

indicates the level of specialization of the module (e.g., 1000 indicates a Level 1 module and 2000, a Level 2 module).

The higher the level, the higher the specialization, although not necessarily more difficult. When looking at the full

description of each module, you will notice a series of five numbers such as ‘2‐2‐0‐3‐3’. This represents the number of

study hours required for the module. If we represent the five numbers in a workload series as ‘A‐B‐C‐D‐E’, each letter

would refer to:

2.4 The Bell Curve

Sooner or later you will come across a concept much talked about by NUS students called the bell curve. The bell curve

is a measure and method used by NUS to prevent grade inflation from occurring. This means that only a certain

percentage of students in a module will be awarded a grade in the A and B range. How easy it is to attain these grades

depends on the relative performance of everyone in the module and not just the individual. But this policy is not applied

blindly throughout. Modules with less than 30 students tend to not have the bell curve applied and professors are given

discretion in distributing the grades. At this point it is worthy to note that cases of failures are almost unheard of. The

majority of students are able to attain decent B grades with a little effort put in. More information on the bell curve can

be found on the Provost’s blog here http://blog.nus.edu.sg/provost/2012/01/20/the‐bell‐curve.

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A No. of Lecture hours Actual contact hours per week

B No. of Tutorial hours Actual contact hours per week

C No. of Laboratory hours Actual contact hours per week

D No. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork, etc

This caters to assignments, independent studies, fieldwork, and other forms of continuous assessment that contribute towards the final grade of the module.

E No. of hours for preparatory work This refers to the number of hours a student is expected to spend each week in preparing for lectures and tutorials.

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Getting around Singapore is easy with over 400 bus routes and 4 Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines serving the entire

country. These are operated by two companies, SBS Transit and SMRT. The fastest way to get around Singapore is to

take the MRT. While Kent Ridge station serves NUS directly, getting there from Utown requires waiting for and changing

shuttle buses. It is faster to walk out to Dover Road, cross it and take bus number 196 to Buona Vista MRT station. You

can download free apps on your Smartphone such as SG Buses provides information for all bus routes, stops and waiting

times. Alternatively, you can send a SMS text in the format [5 digit Bus Stop Number <space> Bus Number] (e.g. 52460

95) to 146074744 to obtain arrival times (applicable to SBS Transit services only). For detailed information on public

transport including bus routes and stops, refer to www.transitlink.com.sg for the e‐guide and journey planner.

It is highly recommended that every person gets a stored‐value EZ‐Link card to facilitate easy travel around Singapore.

Using the EZ‐Link card is cheaper, far more convenient and allows for transfers between different bus services and one

train ride within a single journey. Fares are calculated based on distance travelled. Single fare journeys are possible but

are only limited to one route per journey; transferring to the MRT or another bus requires paying a separate fare. EZ‐

Link cards can be purchased at 42 major MRT stations and bus interchanges (Kent Ridge and Buona Vista are not one of

them but Clementi is) as well as post offices and 7‐11 convenience stores. The easiest place to get an EZ‐Link card is

either at the airport MRT station (open 1200‐1930 daily) when you arrive or at the 7‐11 convenience store at Yusof Ishak

House on campus. Prices range from $10‐$12 depending on where the card is purchased and include the $5 card cost

along with some value. Adding value/topping‐up the card (lowest amount usually $10) is possible at all MRT stations,

ATMs and selected locations. In Utown, it can be topped up at the DBS Bank ATM machine (DBS account required)

outside Starbucks.

Listed below are some information of selected useful bus routes and train timings at selected MRT stations.

Service Direction/Destination First Bus Last Bus Notable Stops 95 Loop service to Kent Ridge via Holland Village 0700 2300 Central Library, Yusof Ishak

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151 From Kent Ridge to Hougang (Northeastwards) 0545 2300 Central Library, Yusof IshakHouse, Raffles Hall, OED, Bukit Timah Campus From Hougang to Kent Ridge (Southwestwards) 0615 2300

33 From Kent Ridge to Bedok (Eastwards) 0545 2345 Dover Road (right outside Utown), IKEA, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Bugis From Bedok to Kent Ridge (Westwards) 0600 2345

196 From Clementi to Bedok (Eastwards) 0530 2315 Dover Road (right outside Utown), Buona Vista MRT

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Walk to the back of Utown and cross Dover Road to bus stop 19051 Opp Transview Golf Club and take 196. The bus,

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4.6 Getting to IKEA

Cheap furniture and household ornaments can be bought at IKEA along Alexandra Road. Walk to the back of Utown and

cross Dover Road to bus stop 19051 Opp Transview Gold Club and take 33. The bus, heading in the direction of Bedok,

will take about 10‐15 minutes to bring you to IKEA which is the 9th stop.

From NUS Utown to IKEA (Towards Bedok) From IKEA to NUS Utown (Towards Kent Ridge)


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4.7 Getting to Clementi Central/Mall/MRT Station

There are two bus stops you can use. The first is to walk to the front of Utown and cross the link bridge and then Kent

Ridge Crescent to bus stop 16169 NUS Raffles Hall for 96. The other option is to walk to the back of Utown, cross

Clementi Road to bus stop 17091 Aft Clementi Ave 1 and take 96 from there. Service 96 runs a loop service.

From Clementi Central/Mall/MRT Station to NUS Utown (Loop) From NUS Utown to Clementi Central/Mall/MRT Station (Loop)


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5. Everyday Necessities

5.1 Banking Services

Opening a bank account in Singapore is a simple process and is recommended as it saves you bank charges incurred

when withdrawing money from your own national bank. DBS Bank is Singapore’s biggest and has the largest network of

ATMs across the country, one of which is conveniently located in Utown. It also has a branch on the ground level of

Yusof Ishak House (Mon‐Fri: 0830‐1630, Sat: 0830‐1300, Sun & PH: Closed). Foreigners are eligible to open the DBS

Savings Plus account which comes with a DBS Visa Debit Card. Remember to bring your passport and relevant

immigration documents when setting up the account. Do note that POSB Bank ATMs and branches are owned by DBS

Bank and thus can be used as well without incurring charges. NUS also has several ATMs dotted throughout campus. The

most notable ones are listed below.

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Yusof Ishak House DBS/POSB (above canteen)

Lecture Theatre 27 DBS/POSB

Block ADM DBS/POSB (Level 1)

Citibank (Level 4)

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Lecture Theatre 9 OCBC

University Town (Outside Starbucks) DBS

5.2 Postal Services

Cinnamon College itself has its own mailbox located next to the dining and opposite the water cooler and lockers.

Stamps can be bought at automated SAM machines, two of which can be found in Kent Ridge campus and one at Bukit

Timah. You may want to bring your letters and packages to these machines to have them weighed for postage. The

nearest post offices are at Clementi and Pasir Panjang. If mail is to be sent to you, use the following address. Note that

packages too big to be slotted into the mailbo will be sent to nearby Pasir Panjang Post Office for collection. You will

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5.3 Telecommunications

Mobile phones in Singapore operate on the GSM network. 3 operators provide telephone and mobile services

throughout Singapore: Singtel, M1 and Starhub. All phones in bought in Singapore come unlocked. Cheap mobile phones

can be bought at convenience stores such as 7‐11 or Cheers. The best place to get them however is at Little India where

there is more variety and prices are lower. It is also a good place to buy smart phones at good prices. Many independent

mobile phone shops operate in the area. We recommend looking around and comparing prices between shops. Do note

that phones bought there provide warranties that are only valid for the retailer. Thus any problem encountered with the

phone should be brought back to them and not to the phone manufacturer. Another alternative is to buy phones

directly from the phone manufacturers themselves or through network operators.

All 3 operators also offer a plethora of prepaid mobile SIM cards and top‐up plans to suit all needs. Pre‐paid services are

generally more expensive than post‐paid services. Those in Singapore for a year may find it more convenient and

economical to sign up for post‐paid plans as student benefits can be enjoyed. Blackberry plans and internet SIM cards

and plans are also available. Singaporeans prefer to go for plans that allow for a lot of data usage and texting. Using

Whatsapp and sending text messages is generally preferred to calling. Listed below are pre‐paid SIM cards for all 3

operators. Obtaining benefits such as extra data, talktime, IDD calls or texts depends on the top‐up plan you choose to

purchase in addition to the pre‐paid SIM card once the value of the latter has been used up. Switching between plans

within the same operator is possible. Listed below are some popular ones. Do check and note the validity period of each

top‐up. Some plans allow for roll over if another top‐up is done within a stipulated period.

Tip: For Singtel’s data add‐on, any unused data will be rolled‐over once another data add‐on is bought. Hence we

recommend buying 1GB first and then buying 1MB and the end of each week to rollover unused data and extend its

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M Card (M1) hi!Card (SingTel) GREEN Prepaid Card (StarHub)

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Local Talktime Rate (Anytime except above)

8¢/min 8¢/min 1st min 22¢, 8¢ per min thereafter

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6. Leisure Activities

6.1 Shopping

Considered a national pastime, shopping in Singapore convenient and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Shopping

centres are dotted throughout the island and most shops remain open until at least 2130. Most major retailers accept

cashless payments though NETS, Visa, Mastercard are far more accepted than AMEX or JCB. Haggling is uncommon

although it is possible at smaller shops in touristy ethnic areas. Shops at Clementi Central, Clementi Mall, West Coast

Plaza (free shuttle bus from the Utown bus stop), and Singapore’s largest mall, Vivocity, are within close proximity to

NUS. Below are also some other popular areas to shop.

1) Orchard Road (MRT: Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut)

One of the world’s most expensive shopping streets, Orchard caters to the middle‐range and upmarket crowd. All major

high street retail chains that have a presence in Singapore have one or two stores along this 2.2km stretch. Highlights

include Kinokuniya (Southeast Asia’s largest bookstore), Abercombie and Fitch at Knightsbridge, H&M at Somerset,

luxury boutiques at ION Orchard, Mandarin Gallery and Ngee Ann City and major department stores such as Robinsons,

Takashimaya and Isetan. There is also an art gallery with free admission at ION Orchard’s level 4. Every Christmas

season, the entire stretch is decorated with lights, making it a very attractive place to take walks in the evenings.

2) Marina Centre / Suntec City (MRT: City Hall and Esplanade)

A large cluster of malls and hotels near Marina Bay, offerings in this area are similar to Orchard Road with smaller

crowds. Notable malls include Raffles City, Marina Square and Suntec City, one of Singapore’s biggest malls. Suntec City

also houses a convention centre that hosts three hugely popular electronic shows (IT Show in March, PC Show in June

and Comex in September) where discounts and bundled freebies abound whenever they are held.

3) Bugis (MRT: Bugis)

Catering to both low and middle range consumers, Bugis offers an eclectic mix of shopping options from the large air

conditioned malls of Bugis Junction and Bugis+ to a street market. Bugis Street Market in particular is popular amongst

students and youths selling cheap clothes and accessories.

4) Ethnic Areas

These touristy but colourful areas are the cultural heartlands of different ethnic communities. Thus each has its own

different atmosphere and offers its own ranges of local and exotic goods from herbal medicine to traditional

housewares, antiques, religious sculptures, textiles, and Indian tiffin boxes. In Chinatown, shopping is centered on

Temple and Sago streets (MRT: Chinatown). In Arab Street, it is Haji Lane and its environs (MRT: Bugis) while for Little

India, it is along Serangoon Road (MRT: Little India). Sim Lim Square, an old mall filled with electronic shops, is within

walking distance from the MRT station and is the best place to buy electronic goods. Be sure to shop around, compare

prices and attempt to bargain at this place. Located further down is Mustafas, Singapore’s only 24‐hour shopping centre

that sells a very large variety of goods at affordable prices (MRT: Farrer Park).

6.2 Dining Out

Singaporeans are passionate about food, regularly go out for meals and consider eating a national past time as well as a

good way to socialise. You can find food places of different types and prices everywhere. Being a cosmopolitan city, a

wide range of cuisines catering to all tastes can be found. Restaurants usually charge a 10% service fee in addition to the

6% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The best resource to find good eats is the local online food guide Hungry Go Where

(www.hungrygowhere.com), the Tripadvisor of food providing a large database of dining places with user reviews.

Tip: Never eat local Singaporean food if you are in a restaurant. More likely than not, it will be overpriced and average.

The best local foods are found in cheap hawker centres and food courts located everywhere.

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6.3 Nightlife

Since the early 2000s, Singapore has pushed itself aggressively to become an attractive city to live in and visit. The result

of this is the development of a very active nightlife scene recognized as one of the best Asia. Whether if its smoking

shisha to shopping to clubbing, Singapore offers something for all tastes. The most popular days for a night out are

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday night is known as Ladies Night where women get free entry into most

clubs and enjoy free flow drinks as well. Sunday night is gay night at some clubs such as Avalon and Zirca. The age

requirement for clubs is usually 18 (same for alcohol) for both genders but this can rise to 21 for males at some clubs.

Pre‐drinking is popular because of high alcohol prices which become exorbitant when they are bought in clubs. Listed

below are some popular, must‐visit places for a night out. For a more complete listing of clubs and bars in Singapore,

refer to the Time Out Singapore Guide (www.timeoutsingapore.com).

If you want an upbeat partying night out:

1) Clarke Quay (MRT: Clarke Quay)

The heart of Singapore’s nightlife, Clarke Quay is a historical area filled with warehouses that have been converted into

bars, clubs and restaurants. Take your pick of concept clubs and bars that are parallel to the Singapore River in this

bustling area of the city. Prominent clubs include Attica, the Arena and Zirca. Sip on a Bloody Mary at Clinic, an alfresco

bar with hospital whites and syringes as décor. Or take a trip down memory lane when you visit Yello Jello, a retro

hangout inspired by the Beatles hit, Yellow Submarine. When you’re finally in the mood, take on the dance floor of

Rebel, an urban hip‐hop club adored by local teenagers. The 125 year old Read Bridge connecting both sides of the

Singapore River has also become an attraction by itself. It is a popular chill out spot for both local and exchange students

on nights out for pre‐drinking and socializing before heading into the clubs.

2) Zouk (MRT: Outram Park/Tiong Bahru, Transfer to Bus Needed)

Touted as one of the best clubs in the world, Zouk holds a strong track record of being Singapore’s favourite nightclub.

Zouk actually has three clubs in one. The main floor of Zouk appeals primarily to crowds with a preference of House

music. Velvet Underground caters to an older crowd with Soul music while the more forward‐looking Phuture is an

eclectic mix of chart hits, trip hop and drum ‘n’ bass. Wednesdays are known as TGIWs where the main floor plays hip‐

hop and chart music. Ladies get in free on this day but so not get free drinks.

3) Marina Bay Sands (MRT: Bayfront)

Marina Bay Sands has recently become a new favourite for night outs because of its three new nightspots. Housed in an

all‐glass pavilion stretching out into Marina Bay is Avalon, a sophisticated 12,000 square feet club playing music from a

mix of genres. Pangaea is a lounge commonly referred to as the world’s most luxurious nightspot where celebrities often

visit. The last must‐see nightspot is Ku Te Da. The lounge/club is situated on the roof of Marina Bay Sands at the Skypark,

providing sweeping views of the Singapore skyline and beyond. It is a good place for a chill‐out night with friends and

plays chart hits. Entry to Ku De Ta is free for both genders from Sunday to Thursday but be warned of the steep drink

prices.

4) New Asia Bar (MRT: City Hall)

This club is located on the 71st floor of Swissotel, The Stamford. Stunning views of the city can be enjoyed while dancing

to top 40 hits. The club takes it up a notch on the last Thursday of each month when the access to the roof for guests is

allowed. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy the 360 panoramic view of Singapore. Queues are long and slow‐moving on this

day. The party moves down to the club once it closes at around 2200.

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If you want a chill night out with friends:

1) Haji Lane/Arab Street (MRT: Bugis)

In the heart of the Singapore’s Arab quarter is Arab Street. A fusion of historical architecture and modern youth culture,

the area around this street is a popular place for a relaxed night out with friends and good Middle Eastern food. This

area is also the best place to enjoy Shisha at affordable rates (around $15). Nearby Haji Lane sports many wall murals

and concept shops set up by locals expressing their creativity and ambitions.

2) Holland Village (MRT: Holland Village)

Closer to Utown, Holland Village is home to several excellent dining and drinking hotspots. The area has a very

Bohemian feel that offers a wide range of cuisines from cheap local food at market food stalls to Mexican restaurant Cha

Cha Cha. To end the night off, listen to some of the best local musicians while enjoying drinks at Wala Wala Café Bar.

Near the entrance of the MRT station is Island Creamery, one of the best places in Singapore to get ice cream.

3) Timbre

Founded by an NUS student and with several branches spread across the island, Timbre is popular among locals due to

the quality of live music and selection of drinks. It is a good place to catch up with friends or make new ones under the

moonlight in its alfresco bars. Timbre is also well‐known for its Duck Pizza.

4) Neil Road/Tanjong Pagar Road (MRT: Outram Park)

Unofficially known as Singapore’s gay district, the area is dotted with clubs are bars catering to the gay crowd (but

straight‐friendly), all within walking distance from each other. Tantric along Neil Road is a popular pre‐drinking spot well‐

known for its cheap $10 double‐shot drinks and crowds. Opposite it is DYMK, a fully air‐conditioned bar with a more

relaxed atmosphere. Close by is Taboo, a club that has been spinning for over 15 years. Perhaps the most popular club in

the area is Play, well known for its good music and slightly underground feel. Thursday night is Lesbian Night and drag

shows are held on some Friday nights.

5) Emerald Hill/Cuppage Terrace (MRT: Somerset)

Located in Singapore’s premier shopping district, Cuppage Terrace houses a number of exotic restaurants and bars. If

you’re up for Japanese, be sure not to miss Santouka Ramen. Once you’ve satisfied your tummy, head to Wine

Collection, which retails wine from over all continents, or Acid Bar at Peranakan Place for live rock music and cocktails.

Nearby Emerald Hill is lined with beautifully conserved shophouses that have been turned into chic bars and restaurants.

If you want to avoid the crowd:

1) Dempsey Hill (Inaccessible by public transport, take a cab)

A quieter getaway that is only a stone’s throw away from Orchard Road, Dempsey Hill is a paradise for foodies. Prices

are high but the tranquil and rustic dining experience is popular with couples, friends or family. There is something to

suit everyone’s preference from Korean at Chang Korean Charcoal BBQ to sliders at House, Barracks and Camp, to steak

at The Prime Society.

2) Farrer Park (MRT: Farrer Park)

Don’t let the appearances of these streets here fool you, many foreigners have chosen this location to set up their

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traditional barbeque dishes and groove to an elusive collection of music. Located a short stroll away is Swee Choon, a

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7. Travel Matters

Almost every exchange student travels while at NUS. Most do so during Recess Week and Reading Week as well as over

long weekends. You may also want to consider destinations outside of Southeast Asia including Australia, Japan, China

and India as low cost carriers do fly into these countries from Singapore. Listed below are some useful tools and

websites you can refer to when planning for your trip.

Tip: When entering or leaving Singapore, exchange students on student visas can use automated machines/gates for

Singaporeans at immigration points for quick clearance.

Tip: Since alcohol is expensive in Singapore, buy them duty‐free whenever you return at the airport or cruise terminal.

The buying and importing of alcohol is however forbidden if you are coming in from Malaysia, regardless of transport

mode.

Skyscnaner Kayak Tripadvisor Groupon Low Cost Carrier List busonlineticket.com

An extremely useful and timesaving site that searches for and compares prices between airlines flying to and from specified destinations. This site is useful for low cost carriers and one‐way flights on full service carriers.

Tip: Fares for new airlines such as Scoot have not been incorporated into the website. Make sure you check them too.

A website similar to Skyscanner but more for round trips on full service carriers.

Popular website used by millions to check on reviews done by everyday travelers for hotels.

Heavily discounted travel deals, some on hotels, some on packages with flights, can be found on this site. Good deals on weekend breaks in Kuala Lumpur, Batam, Bintan and Bangkok can be found here as well as hotel deals in Bali and Cambodia.

Listed below are low cost airlines flying in and out of Changi Airport.

Tiger Airways www.tigerairways.com

Air Asia www.airasia.com

Jetstar Asia www.jetstar.com

Scoot www.flyscoot.com

Indigo www.goindigo.in Cebu Pacific www.cebupacificair.com Lion Air www.lionair.co.id Bangkok Airways www.bagkokair.com

A one stop portal that consolidates tickets and timings for coaches to and from Malaysia.

Tip: It is cheaper to cross the border into neighbouring Johor Bahru to catch coaches to other destinations in Malaysia. The same applies for train tickets.

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