For many, the airport’s beauty lies in the way it epitomises different experiences of life, from separations and silent tears of longing to reunions and echoing peals of laughter. The airport is the home that greets you after a long, tiring trip and also the gateway that leads you to a world beyond familiar shores.

By Becky Lo

Engage yourself in the innovative field of science and engineering, where each day promises a fresh experience and new opportunities.

By Yvette Tan

Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world, Singapore commands an enormous presence in the global maritime industry. In terms of shipping tonnage, her port is one of the world’s busiest. We speak to two maritime scholars to learn how the maritime industry has opened doors to enriching opportunities and exciting career prospects.

By Yvette Tan

Many marvel at the phenomenal growth and progress that Singapore has achieved, from a humble fishing village to the cosmopolitan city it is today. Yet they tend to overlook the pillars on which our success was built upon.

Singapore’s growth and development from an entrepôt to its current prominence as an International Maritime Centre did not happen by chance.

“Since young, we were taught that shipping plays a vital role in world trade, with more than 90 percent of the world's trade being carried by ships. The maritime industry has contributed significantly to Singapore’s economic success and she would not have become the country she is today without it. I knew then that I could not go wrong with a career in the maritime industry,” 26-year-old Melody Cheng elucidates, explaining why she decided to take up a maritime scholarship.

Energy plays an undeniably instrumental role in every aspect of our daily lives, be it at home, in school or in the industry. We go behind the scenes and speak to two EMA scholars, who possess innovative ideas and a passion to shape the future of Singapore’s energy landscape.

By Yvette Tan

Meet Ren Kejia and Eng Zi Guang, two fresh scholars from the Energy Market Authority (EMA). Though they may be of a tender age, their ambitions and plans for the future are anything but naive. With bright prospects and a promising career ahead, these are two names you should definitely look out for in the future.

Time and again, JTC Corporation transforms land spaces into innovative industrial solutions for work and play. Find out what it takes to be part of Team JTC, Singapore’s industrial infrastructure innovator.

By Charlene Tan

Today, modern industrial estates in Singapore are nothing like the dull and grey rows of factories pictured in textbooks.

Many sport lush gardens and parks, state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and a full range of amenities, such as food courts, retail outlets and recreational facilities.

Behind these sleek developments is an extensive framework of innovations and hard work put in by JTC Corporation (JTC) and its team of dedicated officers.

Besides being the home of the Beatles and the ubiquitous fish and chips, the UK also has a thriving and well-respected education system. Two Singaporean students share their experiences with us on what is it like to be a student in the UK.

By Farhan Shah

Since young, Geneve Yeo had always felt a certain affinity towards music. She constantly pestered her parents for music lessons and would grab any opportunity to perform live, such as in school and even at weddings.

SAFRA members get to enjoy not only recreational benefits, but also exclusive opportunities for further education at EASB, as we find out.

By Benjamin Lim

The East Asia Institute of Management (EASB) has been Singapore’s leading private institution in the past ten years, offering a slew of courses from the Diploma level through the Bachelor’s degree to even all the way to a Doctorate. Students can select from courses ranging from business management to hospitality and tourism.

This extensive selection of courses attracts students from all over the world and has allowed the school to establish important partnerships with more than 30 overseas universities in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

EASB prides itself in holding the reins of its Holistic Education Approach (HEA), which prepares its students to be ready and confident for a successful career.

A single degree is never enough to succeed in today’s dynamic corporate world. Find out how one professional has decided to stay on top of his game by taking up the ACA certification offered by ICAEW.

By Benjamin Lim

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is a professional organisation supporting over 136,000 chartered accountants around the world.

In collaboration with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), the body offers professionals the opportunity to attain the internationally recognised Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification in Singapore.

Despite being a relatively new academic institution, JCU Singapore has been rapidly expanding since its establishment in 2003, welcoming a whopping 2000 students through its doors in 2010. We speak to two students and find out why JCU Singapore was the next step for them.

By Benjamin Lim

Captain James Cook once said, “Ambition leads me not only farther than any other man has been before me, but as far as I think it possible for man to go.”

Named in honour of the legendary explorer, James Cook University Australia is one of the leading tropical research universities in Australia. In line with its vision of “Providing a Better Life for People in the Tropics”, the Australian university established JCU Singapore, its first full-fledged offshore campus, in 2003.