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An interactive booth inviting students to spot resume mistakes a the 2025 SMU Careers Day
SMU Careers Day is a student-centric initiative designed to support undergraduates in their internship and job search journey. The 2025 event is held at the T-junction. With no employers present, the event adopts a exploratory format focused on skills-building and self-review. The photo featured a booth manned by by SMU Career Champions, inviting students to identify five common mistakes in a sample résumé and propose improvements—an interactive exercise that encourages critical reflection on employability skills, with a small gift offered as a token of participation. This activity forms part of a wider series of interactive Careers Day booths, alongside Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with career coaches, information on overseas internship opportunities, CliftonStrengths Top 5 profiling, and Brands Bingo.
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    At the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme in 2018
    Mapletree Investments Chairman, Mr Edmund Cheng, presenting Mapletree's gift to SMU President, Professor Arnoud De Meyer, at the launch of Mapletree Real Estate Programme. The programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills to navigate the growing real estate sector in Singapore and globally.
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      SMU Blue Ribbon Commission on Undergraduate Education announcement in 2018
      Prof Paulin Straughan, Prof Elvin Lim, Provost Prof Lily Kong and Prof Lim Kian Guan at SMU Blue Ribbon Commission on Undergraduate Education announcement in 2018.
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        Prospective students experiencing SMU small group seminar pedagogy through a Computing sample class in 2026
        In a sample class hosted by the SMU School of Computing and Information Systems at the 2026 Early Admissions Discovery Day, Assistant Professor Huo Yintong conducted an introductory session on how Large Language Models (LLMs) work. Held in a seminar-style classroom, the session provided prospective students with a first-hand experience of SMU’s distinctive pedagogy, characterised by interactive discussions and active participation. Through the engaging classroom environment, attendees gained insights into emerging technologies while experiencing the close faculty-student interactions that are central to an SMU education. The session also highlighted the University’s commitment to fostering critical thinking, collaborative learning, and meaningful classroom engagement in a personalized learning setting.
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          Prospective students connect with CIS community at Early Admissions Discovery Day 2026
          During a breakout session hosted by the SMU College of Integrative Studies (CIS) at the 2026 Early Admissions Discovery Day, prospective students were invited to engage in small-group discussions with faculty members and current students in an informal and interactive setting. Gathered around table discussions in the school compound, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the College’s interdisciplinary curriculum, student experience, and distinctive approach to learning. In this photo, at the round table, Professor Darlene Espena (in blue collared top), together with Gabriel Lee, a Year 1 CIS student, and Julianne Yap, a Year 2 CIS student (both in black), shared insights from their teaching and learning perspectives at SMU. The session provided prospective students with a valuable opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of the academic and co-curricular opportunities available at the College. Held within the modern and collaborative spaces of SMU Connexion, the discussion also showcased the University's conducive learning environment and its commitment to fostering meaningful interactions between students and faculty.
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