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- 4. 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. Component Description Remarks 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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- 9. 4.2 Public Transport 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 House, Staff Club, Uhall, Science, NUH/Kent Ridge MRT, Holland Village ‐ ‐ ‐ 96 Loop service to Clementi via NUS 0645 (Sat, Sun & PH – 0700) 2330 (Sun & PH ‐ 2300) Central Library, Yusof Ishak House, Raffles Hall, Clementi Road, Clementi MRT / Mall ‐ ‐ ‐ 151 From Kent Ridge to Hougang (Northeastwards) 0545 2300 Central Library, Yusof Ishak House, 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 From Bedok to Clementi (Westwards) 0545 2345 Station Line First Train Last Train Buona Vista East West Line To Pasir Ris: 0543 To Joo Koon: 0610 To Pasir Ris: 2353 To Joo Koon: 0008 Circle Line To Dhoby Ghaut: 0539 To HarbourFront: 0539 To Dhoby Ghaut: 2319 / Mountbatten: 2353 /Bartley: 0012 To HarbourFront: 2334 / Pasir Panjang: 0004 / one‐north: 0012 Clementi East West Line To Pasir Ris: 0539 To Joo Koon: 0614 To Pasir Ris: 2349 To Joo Koon: 0013 Dover East West Line To Pasir Ris: 0541 To Joo Koon: 0612 To Pasir Ris: 2351 To Joo Koon: 0010 Kent Ridge Circle Line To Dhoby Ghaut: 0535 TO HarbourFront: 0535 To Dhoby Ghaut: 2315 / Mountbatten: 2349 /Bartley: 0008 To HarbourFront: 2337 / Pasir Panjang: 0008
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- 12. 4.5 Getting to Buona Vista MRT Station Walk to the back of Utown and cross Dover Road to bus stop 19051 Opp Transview Golf Club and take 196. The bus, heading the direction of Bedok, will take about 5‐7 mins to bring you to Buona Vista MRT station which is the 6th stop. From NUS Utown to Buona Vista MRT Station (Towards Bedok) From Buona Vista MRT Station to NUS Utown (Towards Clementi) Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Clementi Ave 3 … Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd North Buona Vista Rd North Buona Vista Rd … Bedok North Dr 17009 … 19051 19061 19071 19081 18111 18141 11361 … 84009 Clementi Interchange … Opp Transview Gold Club (Board Here) Ayer Rajah Telecoms Opp United World College Opp ACS Boarding Sch Fairfield Meth Pr Sch Aft Anglo‐Chinese JC Buona Vista Station (Alight Here) … Bedok Interchange Bedok North Dr … North Buona Vista Rd North Buona Vista Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd … Clementi Ave 3 84009 … 11369 18149 18119 19089 19079 19069 19059 … 17009 Bedok Interchange … Opp Buona Vista Station (Board Here) Opp Anglo‐Chinese JC Opp Fairfield Meth Pr Sch United World College Bef Dover Ct Prep Sch Opp Ayer Rajah Telecoms Transview Gold Club (Alight Here) … Clementi Interchange 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) Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Clementi Rd … Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Buona Vista Flyover Buona Vista Flyover AYE Alexandra Rd Alexandra Rd … Bedok North Dr 16009 … 19051 19061 19071 19081 18111 18129 18109 18049 11511 11521 … 84009 Kent Ridge Terminal … Opp Transview Gold Club (Board Here) Ayer Rajah Telecoms Opp United World College Opp ACS Boarding Sch Fairfield Meth Pr Sch Ayer Rajah Ind Est Opp PSB Science Pk Bldg Opp Normanton Pk Alexandra Hosp Anchorpoint (Alight Here) … Bedok Interchange Bedok North Dr … Alexandra Rd Alexandra Rd AYE AYE Buona Vista Flyover Buona Vista Flyover Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd Dover Rd … Clementi Rd 84009 … 11529 11519 18041 18131 18101 18121 18119 19089 19079 19069 19059 … 16009 Bedok Interchange … Bef IKEA Ind Bldg (Board Here) Opp Queensway Shop Ctr Normanton Pk Science Pk PSB Science Pk Bldg Opp Ayer Rajah Ind Est Opp Fairfield Meth Pr Sch United World College Bef Dover Ct Prep Sch Opp Ayer Rajah Telecoms Transview Gold Club (Alight Here) … Kent Ridge Terminal 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) Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Road Name Stop No. Stop Name Clementi Ave 3 Clementi Ave 3 Commonwealth Av West Clementi Rd Clementi Rd Clementi Rd Kent Ridge Cres Kent Ridge Cres Kent Ridge Cres Kent Ridge Cres 17009 17239 17159 17099 16159 16149 16199 16189 16179 16169 Clementi Interchange (Board Here) NTUC Fairprice Blk 365 Transview Golf Club (Alight Here) NUS Fac of Engrg NUS Fac of Architecture NUS Fac of Design & Env Computer Ctr Opp Yusof Ishak Hse NUS Raffles Hall (Board/Alight Here) (Route continues on the right) Clementi Rd Commonwealth Av West Commonwealth Av West Commonwealth Av West Clementi Ave 3 17091 17151 17161 17171 17009 Aft Clementi Ave 1 (Board here) Blk 410 Opp Blk 329 Clementi Station (Alight here) or Clementi Interchange (Alight here)
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- 14. 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. Location Bank Yusof Ishak House DBS/POSB (above canteen) Lecture Theatre 27 DBS/POSB Block ADM DBS/POSB (Level 1) Citibank (Level 4) UOB (Level 4) Block S16 UOB 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 receive a printed notification in your letter if this happens. Cinnamon Residential College 22 College Avenue East, Floor Number – Unit Number (E.g. #07‐777) Singapore 138595 Type Location Address Opening Hours Post Office Clementi Central Block 443 Clementi Avenue 3 #01‐65/67 Singapore 120443 Mon – Fri: 0830 ‐ 1700 Wed: 0830 ‐ 2000 Sat: 0830 ‐ 1300 Sun/PH: Closed Post Office Pasir Panjang 396 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118733 Mon – Fri: 0830 – 1700 Sat: 0830 – 1300 Sun/PH: Closed SAM National University Hospital 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road [Auto Lobby ‐ Main Building] Singapore 119074 24 Hours SAM NUS, Yusof Ishak House, Kent Ridge Campus 31 Lower Kent Ridge Level 2 [Near Food Court] Singapore 119078 24 Hours SAM NUS, Bukit Timah Campus Student Hub Block B 469 Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259756 24 Hours
- 15. 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 usability period. M Card (M1) hi!Card (SingTel) GREEN Prepaid Card (StarHub) Price $15 $15 $15 Credit Amount $18 $18 $18 Free Local SMS 20 0 20 Local Talktime Rate (Mon to Fri, 8am to 7.59pm) 16¢/min 16¢/min 1st min 22¢, 8¢ per min thereafter Local Talktime Rate (Anytime except above) 8¢/min 8¢/min 1st min 22¢, 8¢ per min thereafter Data Rate 0.2¢/KB 2.7¢/10KB (3G), 5.4¢/10KB (2G) 0.5¢/KB Local SMS Rate 5¢/SMS 5¢/SMS 5¢/SMS Global SMS Rate 15¢/SMS 15¢/SMS 15¢/SMS Free IDD Calls (Local airtime applies) *residential line only (IDD 021) Australia*, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand*, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UK *, USA, Vietnam (IDD 019) Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Thailand, USA (IDD 018) Australia*, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand*, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, UK* and USA Some Popular Top‐Up Plans $17 M Card Top Up (100MB, 500 SMS, 120 Min Outgoing, 30 Days Free Incoming) $28 Super 130 ($130 credit, 50 days Free Incoming, 8¢/Min Outgoing) $18 Yo!18 (50MB, 1000 SMS, 120 Outgoing, 30 Days Free Incoming) $22 Datatalk 22 (250MB, 500 SMS, 120 Min Outgoing, 30 Days Free Incoming, $12 IDD talktime and Global SMS) $28 Superhot 128 ($100 credit, $28 of IDD talktime and Global SMS) $18 Top Up ($18.50 credit, Free 20 SMS, Free 10MB, 18 days Free Incoming) $17 Happy Stars (100MB, 500 SMS, 120 Min Outgoing, 120 min Free Incoming) $25 Happy Stars (200MB, 500 SMS, 120 Free Outgoing, 120 min Free Incoming, $10 credit) Data Add‐On 1GB data over 7 days for $7 To activate, call #100*7# 1MB over 7 days for $1 1GB over 7 days for $7 To activate, call *363 30MB over 3 days for $2 200MB over 3 days for $4 500MB over 30 days for $15 1GB over 7/30 days for $7/$20 To activate, call *131#
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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 shops. Broadcast HQ is a diner cum bar cum dance club tucked away in the corner of Rowell Road, where you can enjoy traditional barbeque dishes and groove to an elusive collection of music. Located a short stroll away is Swee Choon, a place famous for its Dim Sum.
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- 23. 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.