Casita provides students with a wide range of options for off-campus Yale NUS College student accommodation. There are around 20 available Singapore student halls offered by Casita in close proximity to the college’s campus; they include single, twin, and triple rooms, as well as both flats and studios. These student accommodation options come with several useful amenities and features that make life easier for students staying there; these amenities include Wi-Fi, security, on-site laundry facilities, and common lounges among others.
Why Study at Yale NUS College?
Yale NUS College was established in 2011 through a partnership between Yale University and the National University of Singapore. Yale-NUS College is a leading liberal arts and sciences college in Asia, with a residential programme that integrates both living and learning into the student experience. A Yale-NUS education draws from both its founding universities and promotes broad-based interdisciplinary learning across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. At Yale-NUS, it is a main goal to inspire innovation in higher education across the globe through open inquiry and scholarly exploration. As a college and a community, Yale-NUS has an aim to provide every student with a transformative experience by encouraging creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, as well as integrity, professionalism, and ethic of service. The college adapts core values of transformation, exploration, care, respect, and diversity. Additionally, Yale NUS has an open and welcoming campus that accommodates students of all backgrounds, both locally and internationally.
Departments and Divisions
Students are offered a diverse variety of courses across different fields during their time at Yale NUS College. Students can choose a major at the end of their second year and have the option to choose a minor as well. The available fields of study include Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Global Affairs, Economics, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Mathematical, Computational and Statistical Science, History, and Innovation and Design. You can also study Languages at Yale NUS, as well as enrol in a double degree programme in Law and Liberal Arts.
Facilities and Resources
Yale NUS College offers several resources to help students have a better and more beneficial learning experience academically, socially, and post-graduation. The on-campus facilities include an Amphitheatre, a Band Room, a Black Box Theatre, Cafes, Common Lounges, Dining Halls, Science Laboratories, Dance Studios, Courtyards, and a Performance Hall.
Student Care
Students at Yale-NUS Collegel can benefit from the college’s Student Care system. Students will get access to as many as four advisors at any time to support them in their personal development and to help them make decisions on academic issues and career plans. Students will also be advised by the staff of the Centre for International and Professional Experience (CIPE) according to their areas of expertise and the students’ particular needs at a given time (e.g. finding learning opportunities off-campus, improving their CVs, or exploring post-graduate studies). They will also benefit from the advising and mentoring of different faculty advisors depending on their year level. Additionally, there are numerous other opportunities for students to find support throughout their time on campus: Residential Life Officers (RLOs), Residential College Advisors (RCAs), and other peer support teams are available to provide an added layer of support and care.
Counselling
Yale NUS College takes great care of its students and their mental wellbeing. There are different forms of counselling available on campus to help students adjust to their new surroundings as well as overcome any problems they might be facing. Students can try either individual counselling, couples counselling, or group counselling. Psychiatry and Medication Management is also available on campus.
Wellness
Students at Yale NUS College benefit from on-campus wellness initiatives that mainly foster a culture of balance, compassion, gratitude, and self-awareness, as well as strive to create a healthy place for students to both live and learn. Weekly wellness activities take place on campus, including a mindfulness class and a yoga class.
Sports and Recreation
Students at Yale NUS College are encouraged to join any of the university’s various sports teams, fitness groups, and recreational clubs. The college works on promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for its students through inclusive sports and recreational programmes and a desire to build a collegiate spirit. On-campus Athletic Teams and Clubs feature Badminton, Basketball, Frisbee, Tennis, Football, Mixed Martial Arts, and Volleyball to name a few.
Arts
Yale NUS College has a vibrant arts scene that features a variety of artistic activities in which students channel their creative energies, including music, dance, theatre, film, photography, and visual arts. The college also provides students with spaces to practice their art form of choice, including theatres, studios, performance halls, and exhibitions.
Yale NUS College Student Accommodation
Students who prefer to have the full learning and residential experience can apply for on-campus Yale NUS College student accommodation. The college offers students a variety of rooms to choose from and share with fellow students. The available rooms are spacious and include several necessary items, including a bed, a desk, and a chair.
Nearby Universities
Yale NUS College is surrounded by several other colleges and universities. Of the numerous nearby institutions, the National University of Singapore is only 25 minutes away on foot, Singapore Management University is a 20-minute car ride away, and Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education is a short 25-minute drive from campus.