About ISC

Learning how to speak Mandarin at a coffee session.	Engrossed in a talk on nature in Singapore.	Making new friends at a lunch gathering.
A discussion on Singapore’s economic development.	Prof Subbu (L), Assoc Chair, Materials Science and Engineering,(Research) with student participants of the host family scheme.	Malaysian students (in ethnic costumes) hosting international students to an afternoon of Malaysian culture.
The annual Christmas tea party.	An open house for Deepavali.	Donning traditional peranakan outfits during a cultural tour.

Many international students connect with the NTU family and the wider Singapore community through ISC activities such as:

• coffee sessions with themes that promote cross-cultural understanding
• cultural tours to fascinating ethnic enclaves in Singapore
• festive open houses that celebrate Christmas, Deepavali, Hari Raya and the Lunar New Year
• a host family scheme that exposes students to aspects of Singapore life
• lunch gatherings to taste international food and network with other students

They also join or even help lead student clubs and societies on campus, of which there are 100.